Set among the rolling hills and quaint villages of the Cotswolds – the epitome of "unspoilt" – Ellenborough Park ensconces guests in centuries-old elegance; 60 rooms with marble bathrooms and roll top baths, four-poster beds and plush furnishings matched to oak-panelled walls and beamed ceilings cosset, with views out across some 36 hectares of parkland and the adjacent Cheltenham Racecourse. Afternoon teas and fireside cocktails and nightcaps can precede and follow, respectively, a meal at the Beaufort Dining Room, where executive chef David Kelman plates classic British dishes using the finest local produce. 

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