From the moment we arrived and saw the range of wellies lined up outside ready for you to borrow, it was clear Cowley Manor is a very special hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, both inside and out- a mix of the traditional country house and modern, bold designs. Stunning. We stayed in a standard room which was anything but... More

We stayed in January 2012 for a weekend (Friday, Saturday) and really enjoyed our getaway. Our room was on three floors which we really liked as it was different from standard rooms. The bathroom and toiletries were great. They were large bottles of the products used in the spa, and although you could not take them home with you, there... More

It's rare for me to write one of these. I run a training company and travel 80% of the year. I've been fortunate to stay in literally hundreds of hotels around UK and the rest of the World. Don't get me wrong, Cowley is a very nice hotel, with a great SPA in really nice settings. I arrived late (9.30pm)... More

Great hotel for a weekend in the countryside. We stayed for two nights in a 'great' room, which was really nice and spacious, with a huge bathroom. Had a fantastic view out onto the grounds. It was the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend away. We had a stroll around the grounds, which were huge and very impressive, and enjoyed... More

I stayed here with my husband for two nights. Overall a good stay; delicious food, very beautiful grounds, helpful staff, great spa / pool area. Also very convenient to get to from London. We don't have children but several people had brought theirs, (think they limit the numbers but there were definitely a few). This on the whole didn't bother... More

Rooms lovely, grounds incredible, outdoor pool warm in the winner, spa facilities spot on.. The only downside "and i mean the only" was the spa treatments, you pay premium and don't quite get that level.. Menu not too diverse enough. (Breakfast good!) Overall its a place I would highly recommend.! beautiful hotel.. More

Good: 1. modern decor, nice to have a non-chintzy manor house in the country 2. friendly, helpful staff 3. set in large pretty gardens 4. only 2 hours drive from london 5. great indoor pool- big and heated and pretty to look at Less good: 1. Food a let down. Narrow, uninspiring menu and badly executed. Uncooked pastry, undercooked chips,... More

Many hotels declare themselves boutique hotels but Cowley Manor really shows how it should be done. Hip yet historical - and incredible that the grounds are so sprawling and grand and yet you drive past the entrance when you head into this tiny rural village. The interior design and architecture is so exciting as are the furnishings and art. I... More

A really lovely relaxed hotel, unpretentious but cool. Great service, good food, amazing spa. Book it. More