Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Dark rooms
Average dinner selection

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Overall room cleanliness was good, but some mentioned dark areas in the room.
Service
9.23
Numerous reviews highlight that the staff were helpful, kind, and attentive.
Location
9.27
The location and grounds received positive mentions for their beauty.
Room Quality
8.22
Rooms were described as clean and spacious, but issues with lighting were noted.
Amenities
8.75
Spa and pool areas were appreciated but with remarks on improvement needed.
Value for Money
8.71
General sentiment suggests fair value, but some amenities felt lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Food quality received mixed reviews; breakfast was good, but dinner choices were average.
Overall Experience
8.93
Guests enjoyed their stay overall, despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:28

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the charm of Cowley Manor, where each room is a masterpiece with handmade furniture and fabrics by young British designers. Whether in the main house or the converted stable block, enjoy modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and luxury toiletries.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the grand restaurant overlooking the picturesque grounds. Delight in meals crafted from fresh local ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don't miss the continental breakfast to start your day right.

Convenient Location
Nestled in the Cotswolds, Cowley Manor offers a tranquil escape surrounded by parkland and meadows. With free parking and WiFi, explore nearby Cheltenham and Gloucester easily. Book now for a memorable stay at Cowley Manor.

Important information:

Children are welcome to use the C-Side swimming pools between the hours of 08:00 – 11:00 and 15:30 – 17:00.

Babysitters are available upon requests and must be pre-arranged prior to arrival.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 694 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Charlotte • couple • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Petrofski • couple • al
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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kay • couple • gb
10
Lovely relaxing stay , food lovely !
Pros:

Loved the mix of modern and original design , the grounds are amazing!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Janne • couple • no
3
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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melissa • couple • au
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mubarak • couple • qa
10
Good luck to have a good time here
Pros:

It’s was the best time of my life and it was so nice seeing all of the pictures

Cons:

Wowwowowowowowowowowowo

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kane • couple • gb
7
Fantastic staff and great food
Pros:

All of the manor house staff were fantastic, and the property definitely didn't feel understaffed – like I've seen in other reviews. Someone was always available, and quick to facilitate and requests.

Dinner starters, and continental/cooked breakfast were great, and the grounds provide a beautiful Cotswolds escape in the peace and quiet!

Cons:

Unfortunately we had a couple of areas that could be improved:

- The evening meals were tasty but quite expensive (sides included with the £45+ chicken or pork would be great)
- Our shower was directly above our bed – unfortunately it had a leak, which caused water to drip onto our pillows
- Although there is WiFi available, it could be much better. Not having the ability to work from the poolside was a big miss whilst my partner was enjoying a relaxing day at the spa!

All minor points in their own right, but things I'd expect with a £600 per night stay.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • couple • ae
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • gb
3
quite disappointing
Pros:

Usually very good but not this time

Cons:

quite disappointing, particularly compared with our previous stay at Cowley Manor, which we really enjoyed.

There were also several issues with the facilities during our stay. The pool was closed for treatment, the sauna wasn’t working, and large parts of the walkway and gardens were completely blocked off due to the wedding preparations. Cleaning team already had bags at the door when we came back after breakfast.
One of the reasons for staying at Cowley Manor is to enjoy the hotel, spa and grounds, so having several of these unavailable or restricted significantly affected the experience

We were charged for drinks that another guest signed on our room at all during our stay while they were at the bar. When I returned to reception to explain that the bill was incorrect, I found the response from the member of staff quite cold and dismissive rather than apologetic or concerned about resolving the mistake
I had to convince her to check and she tried to tell me “ but you had the lager and Rosé”
I asked her politely to check and show me the evidence .. was no sorry just “ok “

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Rosaria • couple • it
10
Magnifico soggiorno grazie alle cure del team dell’hotel
Pros:

E’ un posto affascinante e fuori dal comune

Cons:

E’ un po’ lontana da tutto

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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David Wilson789 • solo_traveller • gb
7
Hot and noisy room.
Pros:

Great location, lovely spa, excellent food, friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

We didn't sleep well. There was no sound insulation in our room it was almost as if the other guests were in there as well, also no air con in the room and it was extremely hot when we visited (fan provided). The bathroom is on the floor below with no light switch at the top of the stairs so night time toilet visits are challenging. WiFi isn't the best.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Igor • couple • gb
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Shraddha • couple • in
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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hanna • extended_group • gb
1
Mum ended up in A&E due to severe health & safety issues at Cowley Manor - AVOID
Cons:

Avoid - I have been coming here for years - it has never let me down until this weekend, when my mother fell down an unlit staircase with no handrail to hold on to for support. The management staff were inexperienced and not equipped to deal with such a severe incident. They offered us approx £30 in free food- a terrible approach for an apology when my mother had to spend more than half the trip in hospital and now has a month or more of recovery ahead of her. Awful experience, terrible management and not what you’d expect from such a beautiful place on paper.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Habiba • couple • om
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
1
Don’t go
Pros:

Dirty run down not what the online pictures show

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Rami • couple • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • ch
1
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • us
6
Pleasant enough but overpriced and below expectations
Pros:

Good food, beautiful grounds, eye catching decor/design, charming location

Cons:

Aspects of the room felt dated, cheap. Didn’t get a feeling of luxury, and given the price point would’ve expected a higher caliber experience. The pool party, while fun, conflicted with overall experience (given it was a lot of young 20 something’s getting drunk) felt more like a night in Ibiza than a countryside retreat.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee