Cowley Manor Experimental food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
Cowley Manor Experimental holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cowley Manor, Cowley, Cheltenham, GL53 9NL
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Cowley Manor Experimental among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ← Cowley Manor Experimental | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cowley Manor Experimental none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cowley Manor Experimental, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Caterlink At Coberley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Suzie Snacks Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Cotswold Hills Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| National Star College - Star Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ian Coley Shooting School Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2021 |
Questions about Cowley Manor Experimental
What is Cowley Manor Experimental's food hygiene rating?
Cowley Manor Experimental has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Cowley Manor Experimental safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowley Manor Experimental last inspected?
Cowley Manor Experimental was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cowley Manor Experimental?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cowley Manor Experimental compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Cowley Manor Experimental is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Cowley Manor Experimental and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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