Ellenborough Park, the finest estate in The Cotswolds, today announces a brand new partnership with Mini Off-Rovers, a premier provider of miniature Land Rover Defenders and driving experiences for children.
Launched on 18th June, this new family-friendly offering invites children to experience a unique outdoor adventure within Ellenborough Park’s grounds. The activity will be available throughout the summer months from June 2026.
Designed for Ellenborough Park’s youngest guests, aged four to ten, this new offering creates a fun exploration of the estate and is set to elevate the hotel’s luxury family offering. Set within the hotel’s stunning ninety-acre estate, the specially designed course winds through rolling lawns and open fields carved directly into the tall grass. The partnership celebrates the natural synergy between two enduring symbols of refined British lifestyle: the historic country estate and the iconic Land Rover Defender.
Gareth Davis, General Manager at Ellenborough Park, says: “We are always looking for thoughtful and distinctive ways to elevate the guest experience for families. Our collaboration with Mini Off-Rovers offers something truly special, an experience that not only delights younger guests but also connects them to the beauty and heritage of the Cotswolds. It reflects our commitment to creating stays that are memorable for every member of the family, no matter what age, in an authentic and refined manner.”
Chris and Clare Gregory, Founders of Mini Off-Rovers, comments: “We are thrilled to be working with Ellenborough Park. We have been charmed by its beauty and fascinating history of the hotel, enchanted by its heritage, and impressed by its commitment and innovative approach to guest experience - all of which can also be said of the iconic British institution, Land Rover. The attention to detail and their holistic approach to providing exceptional family stays make them a destination of choice for families. The partnership signals the beginning of a selective expansion of Mini Off-Rovers’ commercial offering within the luxury hotel sector, positioning experiential, place-led activities as a defining feature of modern high-end family travel.”
Featuring scaled-down electric vehicles designed specifically for younger drivers, the experience allows children to enjoy the thrill of independent exploration at a safe speed of just 5mph.Following a safety briefing, parents will accompany the vehicles to supervise their children, ensuring a safe, controlled, and authentic off-road adventure. Far beyond a traditional rental concept, Mini Off-Rovers provides luxury hotels with a fully managed, turnkey guest experience tailored specifically for premium hospitality environments, handling everything from vehicle maintenance and safety protocols to staff training and operational support.
The summer launch further strengthens Ellenborough Park’s already impressive family offering, adding a dynamic new outdoor adventure to the hotel’s much-loved Little Explorers Package, where kids up to the age of 12 can stay and dine for free in the school holidays. The new driving experience encourages children to explore the vast estate engagingly and memorably. It perfectly complements the hotel’s existing family-friendly facilities, including dedicated family rooms and interconnecting suites, alongside thoughtfully curated touches such as fairy lit teepees, Yoto players, activity books, games, and bespoke dining options like the Kiddie Breakfast Buffet and Milkshake Bar. Together, these elements create a seamless and immersive countryside escape where families can relax, explore, and make lasting memories together.
As luxury family travel continues to evolve, Ellenborough Park looks to celebrate all ages, inviting them for meaningful experiences and unforgettable memories during their hotel experience. Experiential travel that combines entertainment and learning through play has become an important focus for luxury hotels, and by introducing this innovative activity, the property continues to redefine the modern countryside escape with memorable stays that extend far beyond traditional hospitality.
The experience will be priced from £50 for 30 minutes. For more information, please visit Ellenborough Park Hotel website.
Room rates at Ellenborough Park start from £269 per night for a double room on a B&B basis. For more information, please visit Ellenborough Park Hotel website.
