Cowley Manor Experimental

We needed a UK break as my husband can’t fly or drive at the moment. The location is stunning, it’s a quirky art deco decorated place we particularly wanted to go somewhere with an outdoor pool in this heatwave.

They obviously can’t install air con it being a listed building but we’d have appreciated a portable air con unit which we saw in another room. The fan we had got us through very warm nights though. The bar man for our last two days (South African) spent more time away from his bar than in it and wouldn’t provide the drinks or service his predecessor did the day before which was exceptional. We enjoyed the food for the BBQ evening but would’ve preferred an informal bbq on the lawn than a formal sit down affair. We noted our wedding anniversary on our booking. It was only when I reminded someone we got any fuss at all. Nothing in the room etc..

Venue, pool, garden.

One of our 4 bathrooms was listed and apparently why it had dodgy taps and rusty bath plug etc

Exceptional design and serene surroundings. Beautiful getaway spot for all the family.

I wish restaurant remained open a bit longer in the evening. Other than that it was a memorable stay.

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

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.