Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel - Elkstone

Contemporary country house hotel on 55 acres of Cotswold parkland

Accommodations

Cowley Manor Experimental offers 36 rooms with handmade furniture and fabrics by young British designers. Rooms are located in the main house or the converted stable block, each with a flat-screen TV and luxury toiletries. Some rooms have balconies or terraces overlooking the grounds and lakes.

Dining

The restaurant at Cowley Manor Experimental is overseen by celebrated chef Jackson Boxer, serving meals made from fresh local ingredients. A daily continental breakfast is included, while afternoon tea and a charming cocktail lounge are available. The dining room has high ceilings and views of the parkland.

Spa & Wellness

The C-Side Spa at Cowley Manor Hotel and Spa offers holistic treatments, including facials, massages, body scrubs, and steam room sessions. Guests have access to a heated indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool, both open year-round, plus a sauna and fitness centre. Spa packages and couples massage treatments are available.

Grounds & Activities

The 55-acre grounds surrounding Cowley Manor Experimental include natural springs, lakes, Victorian cascades, and unique sculptures. Guests can enjoy hiking trails, billiards, and a games room with board games. Walking with alpacas is offered as a recreational activity on the property.

Family & Pets

Cowley Manor Hotel is dog-friendly, with dog bowls and beds available, and pets are welcome in the grounds. Children have their own menu with kids' meals, and family rooms are available in the main house and stable block. The spa has designated hours for children in the pools, and the hotel provides board games and puzzles.

• Location: 15-minute drive from Cheltenham, 20 minutes from Gloucester
• Rooms: 36 rooms with designer furniture and luxury toiletries
• Dining: Restaurant by chef Jackson Boxer, afternoon tea, cocktail lounge
• Wellness: C-Side Spa with indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, steam room
• Activities: 55 acres of gardens, lakes, walking with alpacas