If the thought of leaving your four-legged friends behind during a trip away just isn’t an option, there’s no need to worry as Gloucestershire is home to a plethora of canine-friendly hotels where your pooches will be as pampered as you are.
We've combed the county for some of the loveliest hotels to take your furry friends, from luxury hotels to rustic countryside retreats, with some paw-some walks on their doorsteps too. SoGlos reveals 29 of the very best dog-friendly hotels in Gloucestershire.
The Old Stocks Inn at Stow-on-the-Wold
Promising the 'warmest welcome in the Cotswolds', The Old Stocks Inn is a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the picturesque Stow-on-the-Wold. Dogs are always invited at this inn, with its own pooch-in-residence, Ralph, on hand to provide his very own warm welcome.
Furry friends are always allowed in the bar, garden and library, with the hotel's garden rooms charged at £15 extra per night for dogs with a comfy bed and water bowl — and its staff don't go anywhere without a handful of treats on them at all times. The hotel welcomes one medium-sized dog or two small dogs aged over six months old, per garden room and guests are even provided with printed guides to some of Ralph's favourite nearby walks.
Owlpen Manor in Uley
As a dog-friendly venue, Owlpen Manor welcomes well behaved dogs into all of its cottages, with its Woodwells cottage the most popular for families with dogs. Because of the hotel's stunning 215-acre plot, your four-legged friends will love the amazing walks directly on the doorstep of each cottage. It’s also safe to explore, as the site is located far from busy roads.
Tewkesbury Park Hotel
Tewkesbury Park Hotel has recently revealed its freshly refurbished dog-friendly rooms that come luxuriously equipped with fully-enclosed private terraces and memory foam dog beds, so furry friends can sleep soundly alongside their families. And even better — pampered pooches can enjoy a delightful chicken dinner in the evening and start the day with a sausage for breakfast the next morning!
Hotel du Vin in Cheltenham
A luxury hotel in the centre of Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin also provides a deluxe sanctuary for four-legged friends. Well-behaved dogs aged one and above are allowed to share a room with their owners at an extra charge of £20 per night. Guests simply need to notify the hotel before their arrival so that they can be allocated an appropriate room.
Ellenborough Park near Cheltenham
Furry friends are in for a treat if their owners opt to stay at Cheltenham’s only five-star hotel, Ellenborough Park, which offers a number of dedicated dog rooms, some with their own enclosed gardens, ensuring that pets experience the same level of luxury as any other guest. Dogs are treated to their own menu, a dedicated spa, luxury dog beds in each room and all the treats and drinks they could wish for! There is a £30 housekeeping charge added per day of your stay if you’re travelling with a pooch.
Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester
Situated in the heart of Cirencester, the Kings Head Hotel provides an elegant and modern setting for its guests and extends this invitation to dogs too. Pups are welcome with prior arrangement and for a nightly fee of £20, which also allows access to the hotel’s bar and lounge area.
The Greenway Hotel & Spa near Cheltenham
A glorious 16th century manor house situated on the outskirts of Cheltenham, The Greenway Hotel offers a picturesque haven for dogs who are able to enjoy a night away in one of the hotel’s luxurious rooms, complete with their very own welcome letter, bed, bowl, toy and chew, not to mention the eight acres of grounds they can explore! Pups are also able to snooze in the drawing room while their humans enjoy lunch or dinner.
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
Providing the perfect location for country rambles with a furry friend in tow, Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall invites small, well-behaved dogs to accompany their owners in a classic room for the duration of their stay, charging £15 extra per night, with a maximum of one animal per room.
Cowley Manor Hotel near Cheltenham
Surrounded by 55 acres of countryside on the outskirts of Cheltenham, the newly refurbished and ultra chic country house hotel, Cowley Manor, provides stunning interior and exterior surroundings for guests and their dogs to enjoy. It's Wildflower room comes with its own terrace, perfect for pooches, with its Alpaca's room also a paw-fect option.
Malmaison in Cheltenham
Chic Cheltenham hotel, Malmaison, welcomes well behaved dog over the age of one, with its spacious Executive Rooms particularly suited to pet owners, that come complete with dog beds and bowls. Pooches can go in the reception area but aren’t allowed in the hotel’s restaurant or bar.
Gloucester Robinswood Hotel
Situated in a prime location for exploring the city of Gloucester and the surrounding countryside, Gloucester Robinswood Hotel remains a popular choice for overnight stays, with dogs also welcome to share their owner’s room at an extra charge of £25 per dog, per night, with two dogs maximum in a room.
Hatherley Manor Hotel near Gloucester
Offering dog-friendly accommodation just outside of Gloucester, Hatherley Manor Hotel provides an excellent base for exploring, with 37 acres of grounds and gardens sure to get tails wagging, plus a host of countryside walks to enjoy. Dog bowls and treats are provided in the room, as well as having access to an activity field for dogs to run around in.
Corse Lane House Hotel near Tewkesbury
Providing the paw-fect base for exploring the historic town of Tewkesbury, Corse Lawn House Hotel is home to a number of pet-friendly rooms, which allow a maximum of two dogs to stay for the cost of £10 per dog, per night. With three paddocks and rolling gardens, there is plenty of space for dog walks, too.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham
A four-star hotel welcoming canine guests, DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham charges £15 per pet, offering a great location in Charlton Kings, overlooking a golf course and just two miles from town’s many parks and the idyllic Cotswold countryside.
The Speech House Hotel in Coleford
Offering a picturesque getaway in the Forest of Dean, The Speech House Hotel boasts an ideal location for outdoor pursuits — and with the hotel welcoming dogs to stay in a number of its courtyard rooms, guests can enjoy the country adventures with their canine companions for an extra £15 per night.
The Rising Sun Hotel in Bishop's Cleeve
Aside from its magnificent countryside views from atop Cleeve Hill, The Rising Sun Hotel has the added advantage of providing accommodation for guests and their dogs, with a few suitable rooms. And with the Cotswold Way within close proximity, the hotels boasts a great walking location.
Burleigh Court Hotel in Stroud
Overlooking the Golden Valley, Burleigh Court Hotel boasts a picturesque location nestled within three acres of glorious grounds, with its standard coach house rooms suitable for well-behaved dogs, at an extra charge of £15 per night.
The Slaughters Country Inn at Lower Slaughter
A charming hotel which promises a luxury stay for guests and their pampered pets, The Slaughters Country Inn provides a great base for exploring the Cotswolds, with its courtyard bedrooms suitable for small dogs at a supplementary charge of £20 per dog, per night.
Tudor Farmhouse in Clearwell
Tudor Farmhouse is a boutique retreat situated in Clearwell. It has three dog-friendly rooms, for the extra charge of just £10 per night, where pooches can bed down for the night in cosy surroundings but it’s worth noting that only assistance dogs are allowed in the main building where the dining rooms, bar and lounge are located.
Dormy House Hotel in Broadway
Beautiful Broadway retreat Dormy House Hotel is home to dog-friendly rooms for pups aged one and above for a £30 charge, in addition to having designated areas in the grounds for furry friends to play with carefree abandon!
Hatton Court Hotel in Gloucester
A gorgeous country house located on the outskirts of Gloucester, Hatton Court Hotel offers a relaxing retreat for visitors and their animal guests, with designated dog-friendly bedrooms and a supplementary charge of £10 per dog per night. Dogs must be kept on leads when in the hotel's public areas.
Charingworth Manor in Chipping Camden
Nestled within acres of grounds and in close proximity to miles of Cotswold walking paths, Charingworth Manor offers a haven for active dogs that are welcome to stay at a charge of £20 per dog or £32 for two dogs per night. And canine guests are in for a treat, as they’ll even be given a doggy treat and toy, as well as bowls to use for the duration of your stay, filled with a breakfast sausage each morning.
White Hart Royal Hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh
A traditional country inn at Moreton-in-Marsh, The White Hart Royal Hotel provides dog-friendly accommodation near to the beautiful Batsford Arboretum, which is perfect for dogs and their owners to stretch their legs and soak up the views. Dogs are welcome in all areas of the hotel apart from the main restaurant, with a charge of £10 per dog, per night.
The Chester House Hotel in Bourton-on-the-Water
Located in popular tourist village, Bourton-on-the-Water, The Chester House Hotel is perfectly situated for walking and welcomes well-behaved dogs to stay in its ground-floor coach house rooms when arrangements are made via telephone, prior to a guest’s stay.
Hare & Hounds in Westonbirt near Tetbury
Nestled among grassy meadows and close to Westonbirt Arboretum's extensive grounds, dog-friendly hotel the Hare & Hounds provides a haven for man’s best friend, welcoming pooches into its on-site bar and offering a selection of specially allocated rooms for dog owners, with a £20 charge per dog, per night and an extra £10 per night for additional pooches. They even get a sausage for breakfast!
Bear of Rodborough near Stroud
Surrounded by greenery and rolling hills, the Bear of Rodborough hotel near Stroud has a number of specially allocated rooms for dog owners to share with their faithful companions, with a paw print charge of £20 per dog per night, with an extra £10 per night for any additional pups. Dog owners are asked to let the hotel know that they’re bringing their dog on booking, to ensure that a dog-friendly room is made available.
The Lamb Inn at Great Rissington near Bourton-on-the-Water
Close to a number of quaint Cotswold villages, The Lamb Inn at Great Rissington provides comfortable and characterful accommodation, with the added bonus of also being dog friendly, with pets welcome for free if you book directly with the hotel.
The Broadway Hotel
Promising a warm welcome to pups great and small, The Broadway in the stunning Cotswold village of the same name offers a number of dog-friendly rooms and cottages, which are absolutely free for your four-legged friends when booked directly through the hotel's website. Up to two dogs per room are welcome in the accommodation.
Clarence Court Hotel in Cheltenham
Clarence Court Hotel in Cheltenham offers bed and breakfast accommodation in this elegant and centrally-located townhouse, with space for dogs in a number of its rooms and no additional charge for your furry friends to spend the night.
