With the British summer around the corner and the guessing games it plays with us when we’re packing for a weekend away (sun…drizzle… downpours…warmer than the Med")  there’s really no such thing as a bad day in the Cotswolds, says Michaela Deasy-Smith.
Especially if you spend it poolside, basking in the beauty of nature at Cowley Manor Spa and Hotel…

“There really is  no such thing as a bad day in the Cotswolds. This really rings true when you get to spend a day or two of utter luxury at Cowley Manor Spa and Hotel.
The vibe
Beautifully styled with chic interiors and a funky bar with oversized papier-mâché animal heads, English country house Cowley Manor is nestled in acres of woods, meadows and its very own swan lake.
The spa
Opposite the 35-bedroom manor hotel is the glass-fronted modern C-Side Spa, where floor to ceiling windows set the two swimming pools apart ? one inside and one outside.
I slipped into the warm water (it’s heated all year round) on a chilly morning, with sunshine on my face, and felt like I was abroad.

The beauty brand
Green British brand “Green & Spring” is the beauty brand that lives here. Inspired by England’s hedgerows, plants, herbs and wildflowers it fits perfectly with Cowley’s ethos.
I opted for the Green & Spring Repair and Restore Ritual and Massage (£125 for 90 mins). Intense cleansing, followed by an energizing scrub removing dead skin cells...