Cotswolds & Oxfordshire Cheltenham
Hotel du Vin Cheltenham
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 3 verified guest reviews 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 8.8/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 3 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee: £25 per pet (max 2 pets) - 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: 3 pet-mention guest reviews 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 1,292 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.8/10 - 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
- Up to two small-to-medium dogs per room.
- Pet fee: £25 per night for one dog, £40 for two, paid at check-in.
- Each room includes a dog bed, protective mat, two bowls and a treat bag with poo bags.
- Dogs welcome in selected areas but not the main bistro; staff arrange alternative dining where possible.
- Dogs must not be left alone in the room and should be on a lead in shared areas.
Pet-friendly summary
Hotel du Vin Cheltenham is one of the most genuinely dog-friendly places to stay in town, a handsome boutique hotel on Parabola Road in the leafy Montpellier area. Rather than just tolerating dogs, the hotel goes out of its way to make them feel like guests, and owners travelling with a dog regularly describe it as seriously dog-friendly.
Dogs are welcomed into selected areas of the hotel and into designated bedrooms, and each room comes with a thoughtful dog pack: a dog bed and protective mat, two bowls, and a treat bag with poo bags. Guests mention lovely extra touches too, from a goodie bag to mark a dog's birthday to staff happily setting up a table in the bar or lounge so a dog can join its owners for meals. While dogs are not allowed in the main bistro dining room, the team does its best to arrange an alternative spot so you do not have to eat separately from your dog.
The location is a real plus for dog owners. Montpellier and the surrounding Regency streets are pleasant for walks, with Cheltenham's parks and the wider Cotswolds within easy reach for longer outings. Some rooms have direct access to a private garden, which guests with dogs particularly appreciate.
A few practical points before you book: dogs stay at £25 per night for one dog or £40 for two, with a maximum of two small-to-medium dogs per room, paid at check-in. Dogs should not be left alone in the room and need to be on a lead or in a carrier in shared areas. It is worth booking a dog-friendly room directly and flagging your dog in advance, as these rooms are limited.
For dog owners wanting a stylish, comfortable Cheltenham base where their dog is properly looked after, Hotel du Vin is an easy recommendation, earning a 4.6 out of 5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- In-room dog pack: bed, bowls, treats
- Dogs welcomed to bar and lounge for meals
- Some rooms with private garden access
- Up to two dogs per room
- Stylish Montpellier base for Cotswold walks
About this hotel
Hotel du Vin Cheltenham is a 4-star boutique hotel on Parabola Road in Cheltenham's Montpellier district, Gloucestershire. Set in an elegant Regency building, it offers characterful rooms and a well-regarded bistro and wine bar. It sits within easy reach of Cheltenham's shops, parks and the wider Cotswolds.
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Location
Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AH
