This was our first visit since the change in ownership. Really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely room and breakfast. Couldn't be tempted by the menu for lunch and dinner though - apart from the scones. Fortunately there were lovely options (The Green Dragon and Knead) nearby which we felt were more us and better value. Please sort out your menu, Cowley Manor!
This was our first visit since the change in ownership. Really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely room and breakfast. Couldn't be tempted by the menu for lunch and dinner though - apart from the scones. Fortunately there were lovely options (The Green Dragon and Knead) nearby which we felt were more us and better value. Please sort out your menu, Cowley Manor!
Wonderful place. The decorations are are stunning, the detail, the food, the rooms as well. The ammenities as well are excellent - the Penhaligon soap and lotion, etc. all top quality.
The grounds are also something from a postcard, with sheep a small lake, hills and paths.
Wonderful place. The decorations are are stunning, the detail, the food, the rooms as well. The ammenities as well are excellent - the Penhaligon soap and lotion, etc. all top quality.
The grounds are also something from a postcard, with sheep a small lake, hills and paths.
Radu
Reviewed November 1, 2026Reviewed November 1, 2026
The reception, breakfast and cleaning staff all did a good job. The aircon in the hotel was very effective which was great when it was so hot outside.
Plenty of parking, very convenient for access to attractions in the area, close to the river.
Very enjoyable visit.
The reception, breakfast and cleaning staff all did a good job. The aircon in the hotel was very effective which was great when it was so hot outside.
Plenty of parking, very convenient for access to attractions in the area, close to the river.
Very enjoyable visit.
We loved staying at De Vere in Cotswolds, it was very family friendly. The room was spacious and surroundings were beautiful and calm. I specifically liked the healthy choice of breakfast.
For use of swimming pool, you have to pay £10/ per person and book a lot for 60mins, but it was worth it, not too busy and there were children but not chaotic at all.
We definitely would like to come back!
We loved staying at De Vere in Cotswolds, it was very family friendly. The room was spacious and surroundings were beautiful and calm. I specifically liked the healthy choice of breakfast.
For use of swimming pool, you have to pay £10/ per person and book a lot for 60mins, but it was worth it, not too busy and there were children but not chaotic at all.
We definitely would like to come back!
Makiko
Reviewed November 2, 2026Reviewed November 2, 2026
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