Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park
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United Kingdom England West Midlands Gloucestershire Cheltenham

Ellenborough Park

from £103
per person
8.8 Very Good 7 customer reviews

This 21st century retreat set in a 15th century country escape perfectly marries the old and the new. Synonymous with romantic breaks, you and your loved one will be completely indulged as you move from luxury accommodation to delicious dining and a serene spa. Blending aromatherapy, holistic treatments and Eastern expertise, the spa is a wonderful place to feel calm and relaxed, as you enjoy decadent treatments and facilities, including a picturesque outdoor heated pool.

Spa and hotel facilities

  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Relax Room
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Experience Showers
  • Parking
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4 packages found based on your criteria.

Dine and Unwind

1 night 2 meals
  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast
  • Use of the spa facilities
  • Robe, towels and slippers

Meal: £55 allowance towards dinner
from £250 per person

Escape and Relax

1 night 1 meal 1 treatment
  • One night bed and breakfast
  • Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
  • Use of the spa facilities
  • Robe, towels and slippers

Spa treatment choices:

  • Back Massage
  • Scalp Massage
  • Elemis Express Facial
from £260 per person

Revitalising Escape

1 night 2 meals 1 treatment
  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast
  • Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
  • Use of the spa facilities
  • Robe, towels and slippers

Meal: £55 allowance towards dinner

Spa treatment choices:

  • Elemis Expert Touch Facial
  • Absolute Face and Body Ritual
from £354 per person

Two Night Spa Break

2 nights 4 meals 1 treatment
  • Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast
  • Choice of one 50 minute spa treatment per person
  • Use of the spa facilities
  • Robe, towels and slippers

Meal: £55 allowance towards dinner on both nights.

Spa treatment choices:

  • Elemis Expert Touch Facial
  • Absolute Face & Body Ritual
from £603 per person

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Why people visit here

  • Hotel Spa
    Ellenborough Park’s luxurious spa is located within the grounds in a separate building to accommodation and is for adults aged 18 and over only.
  • Family Friendly
    Although the spa is for adults only, the hotel welcomes families with family rooms and cots available.
  • Dog Friendly
    There are 13 dog-friendly rooms available throughout the hotel and dogs are welcome throughout the grounds.
  • Convenient Location
    Only two hours from London, the hotel is less than one hour from Bristol and Birmingham, 10 minutes from Cheltenham, and there’s a direct train from London to Cheltenham Spa. The little town of Cheltenham is nearby with a wealth of boutique shops.

Spa & Hotel Reviews

Spa and hotel experience as rated and reviewed by customers after they've had their Spabreaks.com experience.

  • Condition of Spa
    8.0 out of 10
  • Quality of Facilities
    8.6 out of 10
  • Quality of Food
    8.6 out of 10
  • Quality of Treatments
    9.2 out of 10
  • Staff
    8.4 out of 10
  • Value for money
    8.4 out of 10
  • 10
    Excellent
    Everything about Ellenborough was lovely. During our day we were offered a swim, only to find the pool was outside, initially filled me with the shivers and doubt. We braved the walk in our robes to the pool at the back of the spa to find the pool with a 28 deg steam coming off of it. It was delightful, I really didn't want to leave. Our lunch was superb and a lovely cocktail included. would definitely go again.
    11/12/2024
  • 6
    Good
    We expected great things from this place as it was a 5* but it’s wasn’t a 5* service. Arrived at the spa to be given a quick tour around the changing rooms. We got changed and asked where the our swimming pool was because we had 45 mins before going into the spa private garden retreat. We ordered drinks from the pool side which only arrived after we asked staff 30 minutes later where are order was? We finished in the garden retreat which we then had 25 minutes spare or we thought we did till our afternoon tea. During our time in the private garden i said i didn’t know if we can just go in the restaurant in our gowns like other spa places so we asked when are time had finished in the retreat as that was opposite the spa reception. When we asked we were told no you have to get completely changed to go in the restaurant. So we now had 25 minutes to get changed with only 1 shower in the changing rooms to use between two people. We were 10 minutes late to the restaurant for our afternoon tea. We were met with a very tall guy with either a german or Russia accent. I said we have afternoon tea booked to which he looked at his watch and went your late in a very stern voice. Then he pointed to a table in the room and went sit there we asked if we could sit outside as it was a hot day but told No Instantly. We sat down he took our order. The guy who brought out our afternoon tea was lovely and friendly. Then another man in a blue suit came in (we think it was the manager he started talking to the 1st guy who was rude to us, then he started giving us dirty looks which make us feel really uncomfortable. In the end we asked for a box to take the rest of our afternoon tea with us. We never expected to be treated like this from a 5* establishment we left feeling rather deflated. This was our 1st time at this spa and the last. Best bits was the private spa garden, the pool area was nice but again now enough sun loungers for everyone there. Drinks were £14 for 1 cocktail. Then the service in the restaurant was unacceptable.
    13/05/2024
  • 10
    Excellent
    Absolutely fantastic.
    27/02/2022
  • 10
    Excellent
    Fantastic day and fabulous afternoon tea The hotel is stunning too 😊😊
    19/11/2019
  • 6
    Good
    08/11/2019

Ellenborough Park frequently asked questions

Who owns Ellenborough Park?

Ellenborough Park is operated by Michels & Taylor, an asset management company headed by Sir David Michels and Hugh Taylor. They manage the hotel on behalf of the owner Shetland Hotels.

How do you get to Ellenborough Park?

Set in 90 acres close to Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, Ellenborough Park is on the Ellenborough Park estate. Easiest to get to by car, there is plenty of parking and the property is reached via the B4632. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, which is 4.5 miles or a 15-minute taxi ride away.

What is included in a spa day at Ellenborough Park?

What's included in a spa day at Ellenborough Park depends on the experience that you book. The spa and leisure facilities are in a separate building to the hotel and are adult only. They include a hot tub, sauna, steam room, fitness suite and a heated outdoor pool. There are also seven treatment rooms including one dual suite, where therapists use Elemis products in a range of face and body therapies.

What is near Ellenborough Park?

Ellenborough Park is just a few miles from the pretty town of Cheltenham, which has lots of boutique shops and cafes to explore. Other popular attractions in the area include Cheltenham Racecourse and Pittville Park. Seasonal events such as the Cheltenham Festival, which culminates in the Gold Cup are particular draw cards.

When was Ellenborough Park built?

A grand country house hotel, Ellenborough Park opened as a hotel in 2011, but the property itself dates back to the 1400s when it was known as Southam House. It took its current name from the Earl of Ellenborough, who was one of the many high-profile guests who once stayed there, another being King George III.

What amenities does Ellenborough Park have?

Ellenborough Park is a five-star luxury hotel set in 90 acres of grounds and gardens in the Cotswolds. It has 61 rooms and suites spread across duffers buildings, each with luxe details such as Hypnos beds and underfloor heating. There are two restaurants at the hotel; the Beaufort Dining Room, which has three AA Rosettes, for fine dining, or the Brasserie and Hotel Bar for more relaxed fare.

The spa is in a separate building to the hotel and is adult only. Facilities include a hot tub, sauna, steam room, fitness suite and a heated outdoor pool. There are also seven treatment rooms including one dual suite, where therapists use Elemis products in a range of face and body therapies.

The hotel and spa's accessible facilities include:

  • A portable ramp is available at the entrance
  • Reception is on the ground floor and has level access
  • There are four accessible bedrooms, two of which interconnect with each other.
  • All bedroom doors are marked with raised numbers.
  • A mobile loop, vibrating pillow pad and alarm clock with flashing light are available on request.
  • Corridors are 1200mm or wider and floor coverings are wooden, flag stones or carpeted.
  • The Restaurant room entry is on the Ground floor with entry by 3 steps.
  • Both The Restaurant and The Horse Box have level access throughout
  • Crockery colours contrast with tables.
  • The Great Hall is situated on the Ground Floor with entry level from reception and main entrance.
  • Public toilets can be found on the ground floor with level access from the main entrance and reception.
  • There is one accessible toilet just off the main reception area.
What are the food and drink options at Ellenborough Park?

There are two restaurants at Ellenborough Park; the Beaufort Dining Room, which has three AA Rosettes, for fine dining, or the Brasserie and Hotel Bar for more relaxed fare.

How many treatment rooms are there at Ellenborough Park?

Ellenborough Park has seven treatment rooms including one dual suite. Therapists use Elemis in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Ellenborough Park is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, the standard opening hours are: 9.30am to 8.30pm. It is recommended however that you check your specific spa booking times before arrival, and that you check for any changes to regular opening times, particularly relating to bank holidays, before you visit.

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