Cowley Manor Experimental

Room, Terrace (Water Lily) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Grand Suite (Cowley Manor) | Living area | Smart TV

Room (Water Lily) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(203 Ratings)

Hotel in Cotswold District

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a health club, and a bar/lounge.
Cowley Manor Experimental offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cotswold District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

55.4 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

28.1 mi

WWT Slimbridge

26.4 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

46.5 mi

Available Rooms

Room (Alpaca)

1 King

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

1 King

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite (Cowley Manor)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Treehouse

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room (Petite Cowley)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Cowley Manor Experimental

££££

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(203 Ratings)

Hotel in Cotswold District

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cotswold District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

55.4 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

28.1 mi

WWT Slimbridge

26.4 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

46.5 mi

Available Rooms

Room (Alpaca)

1 King

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

1 King

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite (Cowley Manor)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Treehouse

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room (Petite Cowley)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(203 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Fantastic stay for 10 year wedding anniversary. Extremely welcoming and some lovely little touches…

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

It’s a beautiful hotel with a lovely pool/spa area too. We stayed in a Treehouse Room which was lovely but 3 floors was a bit of a pain, wouldn’t stay in that room type again but happily at the hotel. Food and drink was also excellent.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Beautifully designed hotel and very comfortable

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Lovely experience at Cowley manor, shame the steam room wasn’t working. Had a room change due to noisy neighbours and the hotel were really accommodating. Breakfast options were great, beautiful grounds and very comfy beds.

1.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Can’t really fault the hotel apart from one small instance where we asked reception to book us a taxi to get us to our dinner reservation, but they had forgotten and we ended up being 30 mins late, otherwise it was great and the food was excellent. Decor was stunning, and the bathrooms were a particular highlight. The spa however really let the side down, and considering it’s a spa hotel makes it overall quite disappointing. The staff aren’t helpful in the spa, the steam room was unavailable all weekend, lack of staff led to a limited menu at pool bar then our couples massage was cancelled an hour before because there wasn’t enough staff, they offered an unsuitable replacement (facial) or a different date but we aren’t local so it was of no use to us and meant we didn’t use the spa that day. The responses from main reception at checkout and the spa was unsatisfactory which is disappointing for a luxury hotel.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Fantastic hotel, like staying in a palace. The garden is amazing

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Excellent hotel

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Wonderful setting, super facilities and excellent customer service.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We had the most incredible stay for our baby moon. It’s such a stunning location. Really special! The restaurant and bar staff, the design, the atmosphere is just perfect.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

A great stay in a wonderful place. The setting was lovely and the food brilliant. The spa was great too - but it was a shame that the staff seemed so inexperienced / unaware of how the systems worked there. Apart from this frustration, everything else was brilliant.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Loved our weekend here - amazing property and grounds - really great food - very relaxing. Decor - tired and overly themed and the French designer clearly prioritised style over comfort and doesn’t know how to design a chair. The spa is beautiful but the treatments were underwhelming and a bit basic for the £££. So in summary a contemporary and beautiful property run by kids - very lovely kids who tried hard…but kids all the same. Feels like a grown up needs to get a hold of this place.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Shame the check in is so late and check out too early!

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Nice hotel, lots of potential, slightly tired in place but a cute blend of old and new. Not the greatest service, (maybe we expected too much) nice people with zero urgency. Lovely spa and pool area. Food is good, cocktails overpriced (£20) and whoever thinks charging £5 for water is acceptable? All in all a nice stay

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The most comfortable nights sleep in the most beautiful, quirky hotel room. The hotel itself is stunning, set in expansive, landscaped grounds with ample communal spaces. The food in the restaurant was delicious, service impeccable and attention to detail really impressive. At check in, George was welcoming, friendly, professional and pleasant. He set the tone for a fabulous, relaxing stay.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

An amazing stay in a wonderful hotel

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Loved this hotel. The spa, the room the grounds were all great. Very chilled, and relaxing stay

3.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The hype related to Cowley Manor's recent makeover turned out to be just that. Hype. The breakfast and dinner menu is small, but the food is fantastic. The spa is a bright spot. Overall the level and quality of service needs addressing. The side entrance to the hotel has loose and broken floor tiles that are in need of significant repair. All in all a somewhat underwhelming visit despite initial high hopes.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

We visited Cowley Manor Experimental to celebrate my partners birthday and from the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make it extra special. The Hotel and grounds are very impressive and the spa was a great bonus. Overall an amazing stay and would definitely return.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Was a lovely stay:)

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful Manor House set in stunning grounds with lake and waterfalls. Huge clean and comfortable rooms, excellent food and wine choice. Check-in and check -out could have been a bit more organised, but that really is a minor detail.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Beautiful and interesting design room, bathroom. Long story of building. Would love to come back. Fresh breakfast with view ..

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

A superb spa hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. I’m only disappointed we hadn’t booked to stay longer!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

This was our first visit since the change in ownership. Really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely room and breakfast. Couldn't be tempted by the menu for lunch and dinner though - apart from the scones. Fortunately there were lovely options (The Green Dragon and Knead) nearby which we felt were more us and better value. Please sort out your menu, Cowley Manor!

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Absolutely beautiful concept and interior as well as the nature in the area, but away food. My daughter got food poisoning.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Funky quirky English tradition

1.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Booked based on photos on website which looked great but reality was far different. Room in stable block dark cold and gloomy - there was no working heating anywhere in block. Spa full of noisy children and pool time cut short as one was sick in pool! Breakfast was poor and lacked care and attention typified by both myself and wife having egg shell in ours eggs benedict. Was a relief to check out so we could enjoy the fabulous area. Wish we had stayed at the close by Green Dragon next time which we found much more hospitable with great food too

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful hotel in a lovely location. We were there for a spa and although the indoor pool was actually closed that day thankfully the weather was great and the outdoor pool lovely. Room was lovely with a great private terrace. Service in the restaurant & bar also very good. Autumn made us the best margarita and was so friendly like all the team. Highly recommend

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Had a lovely stay to celebrate our anniversary. The location and grounds are beautiful. The accomodation is very impressive - our room was beautifully furnished and so spacious. The restaurant food was outstanding and a very impressive breakfast. The spa facilities were also excellent.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Grounds need some work

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

One overnight stay, All pleasant. Staff friendly and helpful. Grounds nice, good base for touring atoind

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Amazing hotel and lovely staff

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Great place to stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Amazing stay, driving distance to Cheltenham Really good fast service and food and drink were always hot and prompt. Better than a lot of hotels we have stayed at, well trained staff. Amazing room and bed and hotel

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Great hotel with fantastic staff. Only complaint would be the "children" time slots in the spa were not observed and every time we visited it was full of kids loud and not very relaxing!

0.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Over Priced, lacked character inside, poor staffing

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Great stay, Cowley Manor makes for a very good choice when experiencing Cotswolds.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful property

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Serene, romantic getaway in the peaceful Cotswolds hills. My partner and I had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and you have everything you need at the spa.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Overall it was a good hotel and good facilities. Although for a 5 star hotel it needs a bit of attention to detail, more staff training. For the 3 times I asked a bowl at breakfast the waiter had his finger inside it, amenities and mini bar in the room not replaced. The Spa is was clean and enjoyable place to be, although the staff member bearly noticed that we were coming in, for the type of hotel I would expect at least a free cup of tea. We would come back for sure, the restaurant food it was stunning and the head chef menu was amazing.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Very friendly and when we got into the hotel/ manor Clare the receptionist showed us around and showed us how to use the coffee machine which we couldn’t get it to work so she got us a kettle and coffee to go with it. The leisure facilities were great and the restaurant food was not to my taste and breakfast was different but filling the only thing that I thought was wrong was you had to pay for a cooked breakfast but don’t need. Very clean and the house keeping was done twice a day would go back

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cotswold District?

The average price for a rental in Cotswold District is £130 per night. This rental is £564 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cowley Manor Experimental. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cowley Manor Experimental. Enjoy the water!

Is Cowley Manor Experimental pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cowley Manor Experimental?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Cowley Manor Experimental

Hotel in Cotswold District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cotswold District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room (Alpaca)

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Suite (Cowley Manor)

Treehouse

Room (Petite Cowley)

Cowley Manor Experimental

Hotel in Cotswold District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cotswold District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room (Alpaca)

Junior Suite (Churn's River)

Suite (Cowley Manor)

Treehouse

Room (Petite Cowley)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cotswold District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Cowley Manor Experimental pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cowley Manor Experimental?

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