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Cowley Manor Experimental

Cowley Manor, Cowley Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9NL, GB

Best for

  • couples
  • wellness
  • food & wine
  • city breaks

About Cowley Manor Experimental

Cowley Manor Experimental in Cheltenham offers 36 rooms and a range of facilities, including the C-Side Spa with both a 15m outdoor and a 17m indoor pool, four treatment rooms, a gym, steam room, and sauna. Dining options feature OUR Restaurant, serving British cuisine with French influences, and the Experimental Cocktail Club Cotswolds bar for signature apéritifs, wines, and spirits. The property is Grade II listed and provides spaces such as a library, mudroom, and living rooms for guests.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Cowley Manor Experimental as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its Grade II listed status, 36 rooms, distinctive spa with two pools, and dining led by a celebrated British chef. Its location in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, makes it a notable choice for those seeking a refined stay in the region.

Key facts

Keys
36 rooms
Children
kids swim times are 8-11am and 3:30-5pm
Type
Wellness, Design

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — A spectacular 15m outdoor pool and a 17m slate lined indoor pool are open all day

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Celebrated British chef Jackson Boxer has crafted a menu that reflects the local area
  • Bar — Our bar offers signature apéritifs, fine wines, and spirits

Wellness

  • Spa — C-Side Spa, where our team offers a range of holistic therapies including massages, facials

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
OUR Restaurant — British with a nod to French cuisine
Bar
Experimental Cocktail Club Cotswolds

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
C-Side Spa — 15m outdoor pool, 17m indoor pool, four treatment rooms, gym, steam room, sauna

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
2

Location

51.8307, -2.0484 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial10 fields

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