Ellenborough Park

As a Canadian visiting the Cotswolds, I was absolutely delighted with my stay at Ellenborough Park. The hospitality team are outstanding - genuinely warm, attentive, and eager to make every guest feel cared for. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Special thanks to the bar and restaurant team for their impeccable service and charm, and to Laura in the spa for a truly blissful Japanese Head Spa treatment. I stayed in Room 5, located in the original manor house. It was spacious and beautifully furnished, with a very comfortable bed and a large bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower. Naturally, as with any historic building, the floors slope and creak a little - but that’s precisely what gives the place its character and charm. The food was excellent, with the team happily accommodating any dietary or personal preferences. Before booking, I had read a few of the less flattering reviews and wondered what to expect. Having now experienced Ellenborough Park for myself, I can only say those comments are utterly misplaced. The property is beautifully maintained, clearly signposted, and staffed by attentive, capable people who are always nearby to assist. Thank you to everyone at Ellenborough Park for such a relaxing and memorable stay. It’s a truly special place, and I look forward to returning. You are fortunate to have such a great team here.

We had an amazing one night stay at the stunning Ellenborough Park. Luckily, our daughter had bought us a voucher to celebrate a landmark birthday and we used it for our Wedding Anniversary instead. We had a lovely room in the main original part of the House overlooking the gardens which was fabulous and suited us perfectly. ||On arriving in time for lunch our room was already available, so we could check in earlier than anticipated, and we were greeted by a small plate of gorgeous chocolates to celebrate our anniversary. We had lunch in the Horsebox Brasserie - only something small and simple (a soup and some prawns) as we were saving ourselves for the evening meal. In the afternoon, after a delightful walk around the grounds, I had a swim in the outdoor heated pool which was the perfect temperature for a swim before dinner. For dinner in the evening in the main very grand Dining Room, which oozes history, I had the Duck in Cherry Sauce which was delicious and my husband enjoyed the Salmon Ratatouille. Breakfast was a delight the next morning in the same Dining Room - very relaxing with plenty of choice at the buffet and the cooked was served when required. I had the Smoked Salmon & Scrambled eggs - very nice, but my husband tried the 'full cooked' but was a little disappointed as it was a bit dry in parts as though it had been standing under heat lamps for a while. ||All the staff were lovely and we had a wonderful experience to enjoy our Anniversary. ||What a place! We loved our stay and this hotel represents everything that is wonderful about our rich history in Great Britain.

I had the privilege to stay over at this hotel and what a beautiful day and night it was. Attended a wellness retreat with a group of people, the day was lovely and sunny although this was in October, very fresh weather and it complemented the hotel so beautifully as the sunset was absolutely gorgeous 😍 About 15 mins drive from Cheltenham spa station, you drive into this serene estate that takes you round to the reception entrance. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. The hotel grounds is so pretty with meeting rooms, bar, restaurant, private dining room, a converted barn and outdoor seating area, a pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, treatment rooms...though the spa facilities is a bit small. I couldn't use it at the time as it was maxed out with people. The dinner was so good! Well executed by the chef, thoroughly enjoyed the candle making session which can be organised as part of your package. Loads of grounds to walk about, trails etc The room was quite nice and huge, loved the fact that you can regulate the air conditioning otherwise it could become very stuffy quickly! The hotel rooms are dotted around, some in the main building and others in the outbuildings. Overall, I like and would recommend this place and venue 😍🥰

Room beautiful very spacious, bathroom amazing with underfloor heating. Roll top bath with shower, also separate shower cubicle and separate toilet. Wonderful!! Lounge area with sofa and tv numerous channels. Bed and bedding sumptuous. Staff courteous and very helpful nothing too much trouble. Food very good. 60th wedding anniversary treat from our son. Loved every minute!!❤️

I booked a stay here as a surprise for my boyfriend and we had the best time! We were given a free upgrade for our room, which was such a lovely surprise. The room was spotless, spacious, and really comfortable. The customer service was amazing , every staff member we spoke to was so friendly and helpful, and they really made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The spa facilities was relaxing and exactly what we needed for a peaceful getaway. It was a shame that only one of us was able to have a treatment - one of the massage therapist had an accident, which is understandable as I work in the beauty industry. Love the location, we took a pleasant 2 hour stroll to the Cheltenham Racecourse. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Our second visit to this wonderful hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were made feel welcome. The staff are a credit to you. So friendly, so helpful. Enjoyed a lovely lunch in the Horse Box Resteraunt. Our room (the same as on our previous visit) was superb. We enjoyed a great, leisurely breakfast the following morning (following a Concert at The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury the previousevening). No better place to stay if you are visiting the Cotswolds. A definite 5 star hotel. We will be back !

Been to Ellenborough a few times before and had a lovely time. However, I would go elsewhere for afternoon tea! |I took my son here for a celebration today and was massively disappointed. |The afternoon tea is extortionate at £40 per head, this came with no meat other than a bite size sausage roll each! |The sandwiches were dairylea & cucumber, smoked salmon, and egg mayo. We had 3 finger sandwiches each, (the equivalent of one sandwich) standard sliced bread, so I asked for more sandwiches. The cakes were very much mr Kipling and not homemade, we had slices of carrot cake, battenburg and scones. |I think this is one of the worst value afternoon teas we’ve had, very average and ridiculously priced for a cuppa and some sandwiches……… not even fizz for that price! |Sometimes it’s more about the experience, however we were unfortunately sat in a room where a fire had been lit so it was very Smokey and came home smelling like we’ve been to a bonfire! 🙁| I don’t think I’ll get over the fact that I paid £80 for that today! We could have actually gone into the restaurant and had a steak each.

Enjoyed a delightful few days here. The grounds are beautiful - magical in fact - and we had the outdoor pool pretty much to ourselves. Spa treatments were excellent, beds comfortable, food delicious. Dogs very welcome. As others have noted, they seem to be a bit short staffed and you can wait a long time for service, so I would really recommend they work on this, but still a 5* experience in my view.

Disappointed Christmas Review of Ellenborough Park Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile I made the decision to join family at the Ellenborough Park. Not feeling particularly in the Christmas spirit I thought the get away would be a chance to get away and forget about things for a few days after losing my mother 5 months previously. Maybe I was expecting to much from a 5 star hotel, but must say I have stayed in better 4 star. The very young covering staff were very polite and capable but just a couple let the side down. Twice we were served but a slightly older lady in the dining room who had an excuse for every thing. At breakfast we ordered drinks and were asked to order the hot food we wanted. We went to get our cereal, toast, yoghurt etc and when we came back our hot food was already waiting for us. We asked our waitress why it had come up so quickly and she said it's always been like that, which is a lie. She offered to reheat it. You can't reheat eggs/ cooked breakfasts. The following morning we had a different server and I ordered scramble eggs on toast. Not a problem v nice. The next morning the same older lady we had from the previous day served us and I asked for scrambled eggs on toast and was told chef doesn't do it and that I could have the eggs but to cook my own toast. So as before it came up quickly and was left sitting there whilst I was in the other room cooking toast. So warm toast cold eggs! Christmas day was a let down, the main meal was awful. We were served a thick slab of Turkey without hardly any sauce or gravy which made it hard to swallow. The thickness of the meat was enough for 2 people which made hard to eat and dry. The tiny Christmas pudding looked liked it had come from a tin, it was an odd shape. The chocolate dessert on Boxing Day was inedible, the chocolate dessert was like 100 % dark chocolate and the honeycomb taste like a mouthful of burt bicarbonate soda. I noticed quite a lot of food went back uneaten. Also evenings in the lounge were ruined buy guests who thought it was ok to keep putting logs on the fire. You really need a sign about it. Apart from the lousy weather it wasn't cold. So why these people felt compelled to do this I really don't know. My family members who have stayed with you on previous occasions even said it wasn't the same as previous visits. I'm sure they will give you another chance due to work etc, but I don't think I will be

I recently dined here while on a business trip. After a long and stressful day our British colleague drove us up the hill through some small quaint houses to a house on part with lords and ladies of a different time. The grounds of the hotel are amazing and worth a look. We were able to get a table for three without a reservation but the staff helped us in that regard so I would recommend putting in a reservation. The restaurant is down a few steps from reception. There is a small bar on one side and the seating area on the other. The decor is everything you've seen in movies about the time period of British lords. The service is quick,helpful and polite. We all ordered and received our food in a quick turn around. There is a selection of classic British dishes (lamb shank) and some with a bit more flair (stuffed chicken wrapped on a banana). All three meals were wonderful and very filling. I had the goat cheese ravioli and some wonderfully spiced cauliflower. If I get a chance I will be staying here next time I'm in Cheltenham and definitely come back for another meal. Definitely worth a try for a very nice and slightly more pricey deal (not extremely expensive but not cheap)

It's a magnificent place. Absolutely stunning! The room was wonderful, really big and bright, the little tea room puts you back into a different time and the landscape around is breathtaking. We arrived and went for a walk straight away. The staff are really lovely and helpful. It's obviously a really nice place but doesn't feel pretentious at all. We went to town for dinner but the breakfast was absolutely lovely! Best scrambled egg ever! The only reason why it doesn't get a 5 star is the spa. Though they have a sauna and steam room, the spa is a bit unimpressive, there is no pool inside, only 4 lounges and it was overcrowded. There is just not enough space and for the price and reputation I would expect a spa in which you would like to spend hours in. Still absolutely worth while!

Very nice place. Wonderful gardens. Staff is perfect. Breakfast was included with the room and it was stellar. Be sure to ask for Jonathan to be your waiter at the breakfast. He is very attentive and knowledgeable about the food and the area. Rhubarb Vodka Apple Martini is a must do in the main dining room. Only complaint if you are looking for one is the carpet in our room. It is janky, like many of the carpets I have encountered (i.e. the Langham had the same issue in London) but I will write this off as a sub par English standard. Other than that, you are good to go here.

The Cotswolds - Lovely, enchanting, delightful estate. The dinner was superb, the service impeccable; peaceful. Emily Rose Reeder

Another great Country Inn. The staff is incredible and cater to your every whim. Rooms are nice; particularly the suites. Great location close to the best small villages. The bar in the Bistro is great for a quick bite and a drink. Main Restuarant is excellent. The veal was outstanding. Can't go wrong here.