Independent hotel guide
Ellenborough Park
Spa weekends, Cheltenham events, drivers and travellers who want a sizeable country-house estate near the Cotswold escarpment.
Ellenborough Park, formerly Southam House. Photograph by Griffp, converted to WebP for display.
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Southam, near Cheltenham Racecourse
- Location
- the Cotswolds
Editorial take
Why consider Ellenborough Park?
A spa and extensive grounds between Cleeve Hill and Cheltenham Racecourse, with more than 120 published parking spaces.
Best for
Spa weekends, Cheltenham events, drivers and travellers who want a sizeable country-house estate near the Cotswold escarpment.
Avoid if
you want Cheltenham restaurants on foot, a small intimate hotel, a guaranteed quiet event weekend or a straightforward rail arrival without a taxi.
- Couple
- Family
- Group
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Country-house setting with extensive grounds
- On-site spa and dining
- Large car park with accessible and electric-charging spaces
Trade-offs
- The rural edge location is not central Cheltenham and usually needs a taxi or car
- Rooms and facilities are spread across an estate, so the exact building and route matter
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Spa weekends, Cheltenham events, drivers and travellers who want a sizeable country-house estate near the Cotswold escarpment.
Skip it if: you want Cheltenham restaurants on foot, a small intimate hotel, a guaranteed quiet event weekend or a straightforward rail arrival without a taxi.
Related reading:the Cotswolds hotel guide; Luxury Hotels in the Cotswolds.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
rooms and suites
Bedrooms and suites
Rooms are distributed across the estate. Confirm the assigned building, floor, access route and exact bed arrangement before booking.
Facilities in our source set
- Ellenborough Park Spa
The hotel publishes a spa and resident facilities. Confirm access times and treatment availability for the booked dates.
- On-site parking
The hotel publishes more than 120 spaces, five accessible spaces and six paid electric-charging spaces.
On the ground
Location and access
Ellenborough Park is at Southam Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3NJ. See our the Cotswolds hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The hotel is in Southam on the edge of Cheltenham, close to the racecourse rather than the town centre. Plan a taxi from Cheltenham Spa and verify event-day road arrangements.
Before you book
Good to know
Children
The hotel describes itself as family-friendly; confirm occupancy, extra beds, pool times and the assigned room directly.
Pets
The hotel publishes dog-friendly information; confirm the room category, supplement and public-area restrictions before booking.
Policy notes
Check event-day access, spa availability and the room building before arrival.
Accessibility
BestUKHotels.com has not carried out an access survey. The hotel publishes accessible parking and an assistance-dog policy, but confirm the complete route to the assigned room, bathroom, dining and spa, plus evacuation arrangements, directly.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Ellenborough Park
What is the main reason to choose Ellenborough Park?
A spa and extensive grounds between Cleeve Hill and Cheltenham Racecourse, with more than 120 published parking spaces.
Who is Ellenborough Park best for?
Spa weekends, Cheltenham events, drivers and travellers who want a sizeable country-house estate near the Cotswold escarpment.
Where is Ellenborough Park?
The hotel is at Southam Road, Cheltenham, GL52 3NJ. The hotel is in Southam on the edge of Cheltenham, close to the racecourse rather than the town centre. Plan a taxi from Cheltenham Spa and verify event-day road arrangements.
What should I check before booking Ellenborough Park?
Ask which building contains the assigned room and how it connects to reception, dining and the spa; also check event-day access when Cheltenham Racecourse is active.