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Ellenborough Park
Cheltenham · United Kingdom
87.5EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Countryside
- couples
- wellness
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #925
Cowley Manor Experimental
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
1,471 guest reviews analysed
Cowley Manor, Cowley Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9NL, GB
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
64.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,471 guest reviews across Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
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 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
- Official classification
- 4-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 36 rooms
- Children
- kids swim times are 8-11am and 3:30-5pm
- Type
- Wellness, Design
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- 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 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
51.8307, -2.0484 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial10 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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