Ellenborough Park

This is a charming hotel that must have been a castle centuries ago. Our room was spacious, with a large separate sitting area and a fabulously comfortable bed. The shower was among the best we’ve experienced in recent memory, and the breakfast had everything you would want, and then some. Finally, the folks at reception were helpful on several fronts. The only negative is the location—you’ll need to catch an Uber or cab to get into Cheltenham—but it’s a small price to pay for a memorable stay.

Our stay at Ellenborough Park was truly wonderful and one of the highlights of our time in the Cotswolds. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, with so much charm, character and history. Our room was gorgeous, and the whole setting was simply breathtaking. What made our stay especially memorable, though, was the exceptional team. Everyone we encountered was so warm, caring and genuine. They made us feel less like guests and more like part of a family. A special thank you to Marco, who went above and beyond to help us when we were in a difficult situation. His kindness, calm nature and reassurance meant more to us than he probably realised. We are also so grateful to Harriet, Lorna and David for their wonderful care and kindness during our stay. Ellenborough Park is truly a very special place, and it is the people who make it that way. We left with such wonderful memories and genuinely cannot wait to return. We would recommend Ellenborough Park wholeheartedly to anyone visiting the Cotswolds. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so special. ❤️

We loved our stay here so much that I have booked again. The hotel was just perfect. The grounds were a pleasure to walk around and lovely local walks signposted. We booked dinner, bed and breakfast which was great value. We ate twice in the Grand main restaurant and once in the informal Horsebox bar restaurant and all of our meals, including breakfast were excellent. The staff were delightful and professional throughout our stay. We had a spacious room by the heated outdoor with a small patio poolside which made it feel luxurious. I can thoroughly recommend a recharge here.

I really found this place magical, from the beautiful, fragrant grounds to the heated outdoor swimming pool, to the delicious food. So many gorgeous details like the welly boots to borrow and the dog wash for furry friends. A wonderful break.

I wished to write a review to give this hotel the accolades it deserves as we simply cannot relate to the most recent negative reviews. We stayed for the weekend as part of the dinner, bed and breakfast package as a celebration for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We had our wedding reception at Ellenborough 10 years ago so it seemed like a fitting location. The room was beautifully decorated tastefully in keeping with the Manor House charm. Beautifully comfortable bed and the shower was one of the best we’ve had! Unlike previous reviews, we enjoyed a lovely drink in the bar, lots of choice on the menu and found the bar staff nothing but charming and delightful. Food in the restaurant was beautifully presented and such good quality. The sommelier was talking to other tables about the wine and cheese with such knowledge. It was fascinating to listen to. All the staff were attentive, friendly and always willing to help. Thank you for a perfect stay! Wouldn’t hesitate to return to this beautiful hotel!