The Cottage in the Wood Shortlist*
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Good Hotel Guide Review
High in the Malvern hills, this refurbished Georgian dower house has ‘stunning’ views over the Severn valley. A years-long makeover, completed in 2020, has resulted in contemporary public spaces in shades of grey, and a collection of smart, up-to-date bedrooms that range from snug to spacious. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the wood-floored restaurant (popular with groups) afford views of a rural panorama that stretches to the Cotswolds – a fine backdrop for the modern dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options, at lunch and dinner. Casual meals and drinks may also be taken alfresco on the new terrace, all the better to soak in the fresh air. Close by: country lanes, historic market towns, the Elgar route.
Hotel details
Address
Holywell Road
Malvern wells
Worcestershire
WR14 4LG
England
Telephone
01684 588860
Bedrooms
32. 4 in Beech Cottage, 19 in Coach House, 10 on ground floor, 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year.
Facilities
bar, restaurant, meeting room, in-room TV (Freeview), covered terrace, 8-acre grounds, parking, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Background music
‘quiet, relaxing music’ in bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms, not in public rooms.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £119–£229, D,B&B £189–£299. À la carte £40.
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Special offers
Festive Season Special Offer
The Cottage in the Wood is a truly magical place during the festive season, and this year will be no different. Relax and enjoy a stress-free Christmas with arrival cocktails, buck’s fizz breakfast, three course Christmas Eve meal and a delicious Christmas lunch. Or see out 2020 in style with welcome cocktails, seven-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu and Champagne in your room to bring in 2021. Christmas inclusive two-night stay from £445 and New Year’s Eve Dinner and Stay is from £220 per guest for two sharing. Celebrate this festive season safely with an unforgettable stay in the Christmas card scenery of the Malvern Hills.
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This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night’s stay. To take advantage of this offer, you must present the voucher at the time of booking.
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A delightful hotel. Hard to imagine a more pleasant room than No.23 in the Coach House. We arrived on a very hot afternoon, but were pleased to find a large, airy, ground-floor place where we immediately opened the windows to the terrace and our own space with table and two chairs, overlooking the panorama all the way east to the Cotswolds. The room was immaculately furnished with antiques. Fish pie at dinner was delicious; service a delight. Sun streamed in from the east in the mornings, followed by two delicious breakfasts.
- Michael Bourdeaux - July 2018
A modern makeover which was certainly due on this long-established fine, small country house hotel, including the seemingly inevitable grey walls and hardwood floors theme. Excellent restaurant food, service and wine. Friendly staff including locals and some long-serving. Excellent breakfast but orange juice, though acceptable, not freshly squeezed. The seating in the bar is sparse and fashionably uncomfortable. Muzak - but switched off on request.
- Pauline & Stephen Glover - March 2017
Last updated:
October, 2019. Information from the 2020 Good Hotel Guide
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