Dog-Friendly Places To Stay In The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and covers 800 square miles across five counties (Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire). Some of the historic towns within the Cotswolds include Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud and Witney.
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Please note: most hotels have a limited number of designated dog-friendly rooms. This needs to be specified and confirmed when booking to avoid arriving to find no suitable room available.
Also, some premises do not have a formal Pet Policy other than “small, well-behaved dogs welcome”. We strongly recommend confirming your individual requirements in advance as part of the booking process.
Cowley Manor Country House Hotel
Cowley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9NL
Pet Policy
The Cowley Manor Country House Hotel has two spacious designated pet-friendly rooms. A charge of £25 per night includes a dog bed, water bowl and doggy treats.
Set in 55-acre grounds (which host an impressive array of wildlife), dogs must be kept on their lead when in the grounds. Dogs are welcome in the Sitting Room, Billiard Room or on the Terrace. Only Guide dogs are allowed in the restaurant.
Location
Part of the luxury boutique hotel collection Curious Hotels, the 30-bedroom, contemporary Cowley Manor country house hotel is set in 55 acres of Grade II listed gardens in the village of Cowley, just six miles from the regency spa town of Cheltenham and its world-famous racecourse.
Guest amenities include C-Side Spa offering therapeutic massages, advanced facials and speciality pregnancy treatments, a 15 metre outdoor pool and 17 metre slate lined indoor pool (both open all year round), and four treatment rooms, gym, relaxation area, steam room, drench showers and sauna.
Ellenborough Park
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3NJ
Pet Policy
Ellenborough Park has 13 designated dog-friendly rooms available in both The Mews and Ellenborough Gate.
Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel grounds and in set areas of the hotel. There are great walks in and around Ellenborough Park’s 90 acres as well as plenty of Cotswolds countryside to explore. Dogs are not allowed in the bar or the restaurants. A housekeeping charge of £25 per day will be added to your bill.
Location
The luxury 5-star Ellenborough Park, set in a magnificent 15th century 90-acre country estate, is located just a 10-minute drive from the world famous Cheltenham Racecourse, while the M5 motorway is just 8 km. Ellenborough Park holds the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2017. Afternoon Tea is served daily and there are five rooms available for Private Dining. Guests can enjoy 3 AA rosettes fine dining in The Restaurant serving modern British cuisine, or a relaxed Country pub atmosphere in The Horse Box.
Spa facilities include seven treatment rooms, couple’s room, Jacuzzi pool, Sauna, Steam room, Relaxation room, and outdoor heated pool.
Tewkesbury Park
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7DN
Pet Policy
Tewkesbury Park has several designated dog-friendly rooms, with patio doors that open directly onto a grassy area. Charge of £20 for dogs to stay.
Dogs are welcome in the piano lounge next to reception, meaning you can take yours with you when you head out for a drink or bite to eat. Dog welcome includes water and food bowls filled with hypoallergenic Nutrihealth food and luxurious dog bed handmade in the UK.
Location
The 93 bedroom Tewkesbury Park hotel is located in the medieval market town of Tewkesbury, scene of the Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. The hotel is less than a 5 minute drive from the M5 motorway.
Guest facilities include 18 hole, par 73 Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Fitness / Leisure Centre with indoor swimming pool and Spa with two treatment rooms and a nail bar.
The Royal George Hotel Birdlip
Birdlip, Gloucester GL4 8JH
Pet Policy
The Royal George Hotel Birdlip has dog-friendly bedrooms.
Location
Set in 26 acres of land, the 34-bedroom Royal George hotel dates from the 18th century. With spectacular views over the world-famous countryside of the Cotswolds, the hotel is near a range of attractions, including Cheltenham Racecourse and Gloucester Cathedral.
The Greenway Hotel & Spa
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 4UG
Pet Policy
Pet-friendly hotel. Charge of £15.00 per dog per night.
Location
The 21-bedroom, luxury 16th century Elizabethan manor house The Greenway Hotel & Spa is set in eight acres of private grounds on the outskirts of Cheltenham, home to the world-famous racecourse. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the 2 AA Rosette restaurant with glass doors that open onto the terrace in the summer months, while the Orchard Brasserie overlooks the Elan Spa garden.
The Elan Spa facilities include hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, outdoor hot tub, Champagne nail bar and ESPA treatments.
Malmaison Cheltenham
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3AS
Pet Policy
Well-behaved dogs over 1 year old are welcome in designated dog-friendly rooms in all Malmaison properties. £10 fee per dog per night. Pet dogs are not allowed in food service areas. This will include most of the hotel public areas including lounges and bistros.
Location
The Malmaison Cheltenham hotel is located in the heart of the fashionable Montpellier district of Cheltenham.
The Restaurant includes a glass conservatory 'Garden Room' and beautiful terrace.
The Cheltenham Chase Hotel
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL3 4PB
Pet Policy
The Cheltenham Chase Hotel is part of the pet-friendly Q Hotel group, which welcomes dogs at 22 of its hotels. Dogs can stay for a fee of £20 per dog per night. A maximum of two small dogs or one large dog is allowed per bedroom. Pet dogs are allowed in public areas for access but not in any restaurants.
Location
The 122 bedroom, 4-star Cheltenham Chase Hotel is ideally located for business and leisure trips to Cheltenham, home to the world-famous racecourse, and is just one mile from the M5 motorway.
Facilities include spa with health club, indoor swimming pool, relaxation room, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, fully equipped gym with running machines, rowers and cross trainers, weight machines and free weights.
No.38 The Park
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2AH
Pet Policy
Dog-friendly. Dog welcome includes bowls and bed.
Location
The 13-bedroom No. 38 The Park hotel is a Georgian townhouse overlooking gardens, set in the heart of Cheltenham, close to the world-famous racecourse.
No. 38 The Park is also available for exclusive booking. On request: Nannies, Butlers, Sommeliers, Bartenders, Chefs, treatments and more. Tesla charging stations are also provided. Extensive Honesty bar.
Hatherley Manor Hotel
Down Hatherley Lane, Gloucester GL2 9QA
Pet Policy
A number of designated dog-friendly bedrooms are available. A charge of £10.00 per dog, per night is applicable.
Location
The 4-star, 17th-century manor house Hatherley Manor Hotel is located a 10 minute drive from both the M5 motorway and Gloucester town centre, while Cheltenham Racecourse is less than an 8-mile drive. Guest accommodation comprises 51 bedrooms.
The Dewinton Restaurant serves modern English menu, plus cosy lounge bar.
Spa facilities include six treatment rooms including double treatment room and relaxation lounge, heated Swimming Pool with walled garden views (12 metres by 5.7 metres 1.2 metres deep), Sauna, Steam Room, Tepidarium, Heated Loungers and Experience Showers.
Fitness / Leisure Centre includes fully-equipped gymnasium, weights and cardio equipment and window looking out onto gardens.
The Wheatsheaf Inn
West End, Northleach, Gloucestershire
Pet Policy
The dog welcome at this 14-bedroom 17th century coaching inn includes dog bowls and dog beds.
Location
Clad in Virginia Creeper, the Wheatsheaff Inn is nestled in the Cotswolds hills in the historic market town of Northleach. The restaurant, The Tavern, also welcomes dogs with open arms.
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