The Restaurant at Cowley Manor

4.2

160 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for scenic views

Hidden inside a chic country house hotel just outside Cheltenham in the Cotswold countryside, The Restaurant at Cowley Manor is a feast for the senses. The nineteenth century manor house is rather grand in its Italianate stone and blousy wild country gardens studded with stately oaks, dramatic waterfalls and glistening fountains, its interior a balance of contemporary, colourful style and home comforts.

Reflecting Cowley Manor’s own unique blend of contemporary design and home-from-home comfort, the menus, under the direction of Head Chef David Kelman, allow you to share and socialise in beautiful surroundings. With a commitment to working with the seasons and trusted suppliers, the menus feature a selection of lighter dishes, salads, pizzas and heartier meals.

The terrace at The Restaurant offers stunning views of Cowley Manor’s lakes and grounds and the adjacent bar with its open fireplace and panelled walls, makes a cosy spot for pre and post dinner drinks.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01242 870900
Website
http://www.cowleymanor.com/food-drink/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Kelman
Private party facilities
With original period features and comfortable seating for up to 16 people at one table, the Study is an ideal space for private lunches and dinners. During the summer months, the adjoining terrace makes a lovely spot for pre-dinner drinks. Alternatively, The Garden Room has seating for up to 12 people at one table or 30 at 3 round tables. Both private dining rooms, offer wonderful views of the upper lake and grounds.

Location
Cowley Manor, Cowley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9NL
Neighborhood
Cheltenham
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

160 Reviews

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EmmaG
Gloucestershire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was sub standard. Ordered the ginger and chill crab and cod cakes with a sweet corn relish type of thing. Couldn’t taste any chilli or ginger. Cod wasn’t fresh and over cooked. Sweet corn relish was so sweet it couldn’t been a dessert. Staff weren’t naturally warm and friendly. Polite but wooden. Sat inside (first day of covid regulations being relaxed) and it was freezing. Other diners had thick winter coats on whilst eating. Whole place lacked atmosphere. £80 for 2 people, 2 course with half bottle of wine. Not worth it at all. Had a latte pre food. Tasted like a sachet!! Awful. Would not recommend and will not be back. Didn’t bring it up whilst there as was celebrating a friends birthday and didn’t want to sour her day. Very poor Cowley Manor. Do better!!
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AlastairS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family and I have had many meals at Cowley manor. It was lovely to be back. There was a slight delay with my son's food however the staff provided an outstanding response and service which more then made up for it. They were clearly busy with large turnover of diners but they were very professional, extremely polished, and completely focused on the needs of their customers. Well done to them all.
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DavidC
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our al fresco lunch but felt the heater was insufficient to maintain a reasonable temperature on an overcast day. The food and service were excellent and, of course, the setting is spectacular
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LynneP
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting, food and service was very good. Would highly recommend and looking to go back again when the weather is a bit warmer.
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PamelaM
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They have made a wonderful job of providing shelter on their beautiful terrace, with a perfect view. They provided blankets and heaters, and we were blessed with sunshine. It was an absolute treat.
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LG17
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The terrace was really well set up for outside eating during Covid restrictions. I felt our table was far enough away from other diners and staff were really conscientious when they came into your space to deliver food and cleaned thoroughly between diners. The covered awning, patio heaters and blankets all made it weatherproof too. The extra touch of a decorated cake plate for my friend’s birthday was very thoughtful
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MJB1
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely lunch at Cowley on a day with very mixed weather. They have clearly spent time and money on erecting a sturdy, but attractive, canopy over the outdoor terrace. There was some torrential rain while we were eating but we were completely protected so remained dry and, with the addition of heaters and blankets, warm too. Although it was busy, the tables were well spaced so we didn't feel too close to the other diners. The view at Cowley is absolutely beautiful - even in the rain - so it was great to be outdoors enjoying it, even with mixed weather. The food was very tasty - I had poached salmon and my friend had fish cake. The portions are never huge but it was enough, with side orders, to feel satisfied. Service was friendly - the only grumble was that it was quite slow (over 40 minutes before our food arrived!). But all in all, a very pleasant return to socialising (safely!)
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BronwynS
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We ate on the Terrace on a very windy, rainy day - one of our party was a little wet and it was very cold but the experience was still fabulous after so much lockdown.
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ctreviews
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Overall a beautiful place for afternoon tea. The scenery and location is amazing, and it is a quiet and calm place for tea. The quality of food was good but nothing extraordinary - fitting for the price. The service was fine but a bit slow - it took quite some time to get our afternoon tea platters, and when we asked for a tea refill midway through it took so long to get this that we had finished the food by the time it arrived. We also had asked for a refill on sandwiches to be told it is 4 pounds per extra plate - a bit surprised by this as I have never experienced a charge for refill at any of the afternoon teas I've been to in the past.
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BarryL
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always memorable for the right reasons. Good to see English wines and spirits available. Will definitely pencil in another visit soon.
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Cowley Manor, Cowley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9NL

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cheltenham
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Kelman
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cowleymanor.com/food-drink/
Phone number
01242 870900
Private party facilities
With original period features and comfortable seating for up to 16 people at one table, the Study is an ideal space for private lunches and dinners. During the summer months, the adjoining terrace makes a lovely spot for pre-dinner drinks. Alternatively, The Garden Room has seating for up to 12 people at one table or 30 at 3 round tables. Both private dining rooms, offer wonderful views of the upper lake and grounds.

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