Cotswolds & Oxfordshire Cheltenham
The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 1 verified guest review mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Cheltenham / the Cotswolds & Oxfordshire and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating sits on a single confirmed pet review - expect movement as more data arrives
- Pet fee: £25 per pet - research-verified; confirm at booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 1 pet-mention guest review sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 799 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Dogs are accepted in the lodge classic and classic bedrooms only, so book one of those room types.
- A charge of around £25 per dog, per night applies.
- Dogs receive a welcome pack on arrival, with a bed, bowl, toy and chew.
- Dogs are welcome in the Drawing Room for a light lunch or refreshments, but not throughout the hotel.
- Owners are responsible for clearing up after their dog in the grounds and for any damage or disruption.
Pet-friendly summary
The Greenway Hotel and Spa is an elegant country house hotel in Shurdington, just south of Cheltenham, and it runs a genuine, well-organised welcome for dogs rather than simply tolerating them. Set in handsome grounds on the edge of the Cotswolds, it makes a comfortable, upmarket base for dog owners who want a touch of luxury alongside easy access to countryside walks.
The dog welcome is a real feature here. Dogs staying over are greeted with their own welcome pack, including a bed, bowl, toy and a chew, and the hotel sets aside specific room types for guests travelling with dogs. There is a charge of around £25 per dog, per night, and dogs are accepted in the lodge classic and classic bedrooms, so it is worth booking one of those categories and mentioning your dog when you reserve. Dogs are also welcome to settle with you in the Drawing Room over a light lunch or a drink, which is a nice touch in a hotel of this style.
It is worth knowing that dogs are not allowed in every part of the hotel, which is typical for a country house property with formal dining and a spa, so the dog-friendly areas are a defined subset rather than the run of the place. Owners are asked to take responsibility for their dog in the grounds and around other guests, as you would expect.
Guests travelling with dogs speak warmly of the staff, with one owner of a large breed describing how the team proactively moved them to a roomier room to make the stay more practical, alongside praise for the food and the convenient location for breaking a longer journey. It is well suited to dog owners after a comfortable, slightly indulgent Cotswolds stay who are happy to book the right room, and on that basis it earns a 5.0/5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Dog welcome pack on arrival
- Designated dog-friendly room types
- Drawing Room access for dogs
- Elegant Cotswolds country house
- Handy for breaking a longer journey
About this hotel
The Greenway Hotel and Spa is an elegant country house hotel in Shurdington, just south of Cheltenham, set in handsome Cotswold grounds. It offers comfortable rooms, well-regarded dining and a spa. With a dedicated dog welcome and designated dog-friendly rooms, it makes an upmarket, dog-friendly base for exploring the Cotswolds.
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Location
Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, GL51 4UG
