On a lake
With a stay at Cowley Manor Experimental in Cheltenham, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Crickley Hill Country Park. This spa hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Gloucester Cathedral and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Gloucester Quays.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Room service
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Recommendation
97.8%
What's nearby
Crickley Hill Country Park
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Cheltenham General Hospital
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Cheltenham Playhouse
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Walks With Hawks
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Ronnie's Field
8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Cheltenham Town Hall
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Imperial Gardens
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
University of Gloucestershire
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Everyman Theatre
9 km / 5.6 mi
The Promenade
9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Holst Birthplace Museum
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Statue of Edward Wilson
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Jonny-Rocks Stadium
9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Pittville Park
9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Pitville Pump Room
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Pool
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
A poolside bar
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Number of meeting rooms - 2
Outdoors
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Wheelchair accessible – no
Dial-up internet access
Wireless internet access
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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