Cowley Manor Experimental | Hotel in Cheltenham

| 9.2 (255 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Cockleford Hotel | Cowley Manor Experimental

Hotel in Cockleford, Cheltenham

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.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels
  • Rainfall showerhead
Bedroom
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Local maps
  • Desk
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Turndown service
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
Breakfast
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 35 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
Parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
Accessibility
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
Activities
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Zoo
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding
  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
General
  • Meeting rooms - 2
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • English
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Turndown service
  • Multilingual staff
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Pool sun loungers
Spa
  • Massage - sports
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Body treatments
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: midnight late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for gbp 60.00 per night. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately gbp 35 for adults and gbp 15 for children rollaway bed fee: gbp 60.00 per night the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed safety features at this property include a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Reviews

Sadie
Jan 5, 2026 10:56:18 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Staff friendliness, beautiful setting, amenities, the little touches
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Suite (Swan Lake)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite (Swan Lake)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Suite (St Mary)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite (St Mary)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room (Petite Cowley)
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed
Room (Petite Cowley)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Treehouse
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Treehouse

General

Bathrobes, No rollaway/extra beds, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Suite (Cowley Manor)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite (Cowley Manor)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Junior Suite (Churn's River)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Junior Suite (Churn's River)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room (Alpaca)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room (Alpaca)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room, Terrace (Water Lily)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Terrace (Water Lily)

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room, Terrace (Wildflower)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, Terrace (Wildflower)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)
Room Size: m2
2 King Bed and Twin Bed
Grand Suite (Cowley Manor)

General

Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Room (Wildflower)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room (Wildflower)

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room (Water Lily)
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed
Room (Water Lily)

General

Bathrobes, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
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