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Hotels in the West Midlands
The so called heart of England, the West Midlands has so much to offer visitors. Magnificent country house hotels and family holiday adventures.
Goldstone Hall, Market Drayton
Featured Hotels with Special Offers
The Cottage in the Wood
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Christmas and New Year Package 10% discount Special Offer
'Unparalleled views over the Severn Valley' can be seen from this hotel, in extensive grounds high above the Malvern Hills.
Pen-y-Dyffryn
Oswestry, Shropshire
20% Discount off Dinner B&B July/August Special Offer
'A hidden gem on the Welsh border', the Hunter family's 'highly dog-friendly' hotel, in a Georgian former rectory, can again bask in the praise from our readers,
The Castle Hotel
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
'20% Discount Summer' Special Offer
Perennial popular, professionally run but relaxed, this former coaching inn with views to the Shropshire hills, is an ideal base for walkers and a perfect stopover within sight of the Welsh border.
Mallory Court
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
'Winter Stay' Special Offer
A romantic Elizabethan-style Edwardian mansion, built for a Manchester cotton bleacher and set in landscaped gardens, is the epitome of a well-run country house hotel.
Abbots Grange
Worcestershire
Complimentary Bottle of Champagne Special Offer
A beautiful, romantic and historic B&B in parkland, this 14th-century monastic manor house, rich in medieval detail and furnished with antiques, once counted Mark Twain, Claude Monet, Edward Elgar and Oscar Wilde among its house guests.
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The Old Manor House
Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire
With beams, cottage-style bedrooms and beautiful gardens running down to the River Stour, this 16th-century Cotswold manor house in pretty South Warwickshire countryside not far from Stratford upon Avon makes a charming B&B.
Old Downton Lodge
Ludlow, Shropshire
Amid rolling hills, where Shropshire nudges Herefordshire, Pippa and Willem Vlok's restaurant-with-rooms comprises a picturesque set piece of medieval and Georgian farm buildings.
Native at Pensons
Tenbury Wells, Herefordshire
The team from Covent Garden restaurant Native has taken over this exceptional restaurant with rooms, continuing the ethos of sustainability and localism with wonderfully creative cooking.
Russell's
Broadway, Worcestershire
In a gem of a Cotswold town, with its green verges, galleries and tea shops, a honey-stone house is home to this first-class restaurant-with-rooms
Goldstone Hall
Market Drayton, Shropshire
'In the middle of nowhere down narrow country lanes', John and Sue Cushing's Georgian manor house hotel sits among five acres of brimming gardens, a prolific source of fruit and vegetables, cut flowers and perennial joy.
Darwin's Townhouse
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Named in honour of Shrewsbury's famous son, this Grade II* listed Sandford House, moments from the Severn towpath, has evolved into a B&B full of Darwin references, with animal and plant wallpapers, maps and natural history objets.
Brockencote Hall
Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire
The Howard Arms
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
It was nearly Howard's end in 2015 before two local families stepped in to restore the fortunes of this traditional village pub, which 'makes a great base for exploring the Cotswolds' with its 'upmarket pub food, good service and excellent breakfasts'.
The Riverside at Aymestrey
Leominster, Herefordshire
Behind the Tudor black-and-white facade of this old coaching inn lies a gastropub big on sustainability, with some quirky options for an overnight stay.
The Pheasant at Neenton
Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire
After standing empty for almost nine years and falling into decay, this handsome village pub was rescued by the community a decade ago and thrives today as a friendly local and smart pub with rooms.

Baraset Barn
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
'Foodie heaven with the bonus of nearby culture,' was a Guide insider's verdict on this restaurant-with-rooms a short spin by loan bike from Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Broadway Hotel
Broadway, Worcestershire
With its wonky roofline, leaded windows, honeyed stone and distinctive black-and-white Tudor wing, this family-run hotel overlooks the green of a much-photographed, quintessential Cotswold village.

The Duncombe Arms
Ashbourne, Staffordshire
A once boarded-up village boozer with views over the Dove valley, this is today a thriving gastropub with well-equipped, stylish annexe rooms, and a menu of pub staples and creative seasonal dishes, served alfresco when the sun shines.

Castle House
Hereford, Herefordshire
Occupying two Georgian villas in gardens bordered by the old castle moat, this friendly hotel has a wide choice of well-equipped, individually styled rooms, and inviting food in the light-filled conservatory.

The Tawny
Consall, Staffordshire
'Treehouses, boathouses and shepherds' huts are scattered around 70 acres of glorious grounds on the Consall Hall Estate at this deconstructed, dog-friendly hotel.

The Baron At Bucknell
Knighton, Shropshire
Debra and Phil Wright's village pub-with-rooms on the Welsh borders 'puts to shame places that charge twice as much', writes a regular Guide reader.

Eckington Manor
Eckington, Worcestershire
Amid water-meadow pasture, this foodie restaurant with beautifully presented rooms and a cookery school are spread across an ancient, timber-frame farmhouse and converted outbuildings.

Rhubarb at Drapers Hall
Shrewsbury , Shropshire
You can dine well in historic splendour in the old drapers' guild hall at this singularly atmospheric restaurant with individually styled rooms.

The Olive Branch
Broadway, Worcestershire
With inglenook, antiques, beams and brasses, charming, cottage-style bedrooms and an enclosed rear garden, this 16th-century honeyed-stone guest house sits pretty on the high street of a picture-postcard Cotswold town.

Lion and Pheasant
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
In the historic town centre, this 16th-century coaching inn has cool, casual-chic interiors, warm and friendly young staff, innovative cooking in the restaurant, real ales and cocktails in the buzzy bar.

The Manor Coach House
Worcester, Worcestershire
Tea and cake await new arrivals at this well-run B&B, with spotless bedrooms in a Victorian former coach house set around a courtyard, each with its own entrance, and a bright little breakfast room

Park Cottage
Warwick, Warwickshire
Hosts Janet and Stuart Baldry cook a splendid breakfast at their wonderfully wonky, flower-festooned 15th-century house and characterful B&B by the entrance to Warwick Castle.

The Elms
Worcester, Worcestershire
It has undergone a lavish makeover, with quirky and extravagant interiors and a botanically inspired spa, but this 18th-century mansion in parkland is a welcoming hotel for families and their four-legged friends.

The Feathers
Ledbury, Herefordshire
Behind the unmissable Tudor façade of this former coaching inn, you will find bedrooms blending modern comforts with original features, delightful staff, imaginative sharing plates and brasserie dishes in the restaurant and bar.

Victoria House
Church Stretton, Shropshire
In the centre of a lively market town within walking distance of the Shropshire hills, this 'splendid' B&B is run by Diane Chadwick, a 'wonderfully energetic' and 'cheerful' hostess.

The Clive Arms
Ludlow, Shropshire
This red-brick Georgian coaching inn, 10 minutes from foodie-central Ludlow, has been smartly updated with a breezy open-plan bar and restaurant, and country-chic bedrooms.

The High Field Town House
Birmingham, Warwickshire
In leafy Edgbaston, a whitewashed Victorian villa is home to this colourful boutique-style guest house, its modern bedrooms furnished with some antique and retro furniture, with a bright sitting room, and a sister gastropub next door.

The Library House
Ironbridge, Shropshire
The three charming bedrooms are named after writers at this Georgian townhouse B&B and one-time library, with a book-lined sitting room, terraced garden, and breakfast room hung with Victorian oil paintings of prize cattle.

The Feathers
Ludlow, Shropshire
Fabulously photogenic, this Grade I listed Jacobean building with an ornate, timber-framed facade stands in a 'wonderful position' in the heart of town, a few minutes' walk from the main square and castle.

The White Swan
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
A short stroll from the Swan of Avon's birthplace, this 15th-century inn is now a Fuller's pub with some very characterful rooms, serving real ales, pub classics and more imaginative dishes.
The so called heart of England, the West Midlands has so much to offer visitors. Magnificent country house hotels and family holiday adventures. From city attractions in Birmingham, to the famous Black Country known for its industrial heritage, which is still in evidence today, immortalised in museum attractions as well as the general landscape. The West Midlands is a large and sprawling part of the UK, taking into its remit the likes of Coventry and Warwickshire, where attractions such as Arbury Hall - the gothic gem of the Midlands, and Abbey Fields delight children and adults alike. Meanwhile, Herefordshire is known for its undeniable beauty - filled with National Trust properties to explore and ancient estates including the 14th century moated manor of Brockhampton or the fairytale Georgian Castle of Eastnor with its enchanting deer park. Referencing the region's food and drink produce, the Cider Museum in Hereford, where you can walk through the original champagne cider cellars is a joyful attraction, while in Stratford-on-Avon, the medieval market town does not disappoint as the 16th century birthplace of William Shakespeare, still keeping his legacy alive at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon. Such a diverse selection of attractions, from family holidays to adventure getaways, requires an equal range of hotels and B&Bs in the West Midlands and surrounding area to cater to all travellers, and the region does not disappoint. For example, Barnacle Hall near Coventry is a 16th century farmhouse bed and breakfast within easy reach of Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle, and Coombe Abbey is a magnificent country house hotel dating back to 1150 AD and with an intriguing history that even takes in the Gunpowder Plot.