The Cottage in the Wood Shortlist*
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘Fabulous, far-reaching’ views spread across the Severn valley from this hotel in extensive grounds high above the Malvern hills. The refurbished Georgian dower house has contemporary public spaces plus a collection of smart bedrooms in the main house, neighbouring Beech Cottage and the Coach House, some with a patio or small balcony. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant frame a rural panorama that stretches to the Cotswolds, a fine backdrop for Rob Mason’s modern cooking at lunch and dinner. 'The food and wine are excellent.' Casual meals and drinks may also be taken alfresco on the covered terrace – all the better to exult in big vistas. The Elgar route is close by. 'Very comfortable – we have stayed twice.'
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, except 2 weeks in early Jan.
Facilities
bar, restaurant, meeting room, in-room TV (Freeview), covered terrace, 8-acre grounds.
Background music
‘ambient’ in bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed, cots £15, extra bed £25.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms, grounds, not in public rooms.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £129. À la carte £55.
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Special offers
Christmas and New Year Package 10% discount Special Offer
The Christmas season is truly special at The Cottage in the Wood Malvern, with sweeping views of a wintery Severn Valley as the backdrop to indulgent festive meals, delightful Afternoon Teas and merry and bright celebratory stays.
The three-night Christmas extravaganza takes out all the stress of the season, allowing for days spent relaxing, dining on exquisite food and taking strolls in the wintery hills behind the hotel.
Christmas Eve starts with a delicious festive cocktail and hamper filled with Christmas goodies on arrival, with the hotel’s carol singers setting the mood as you settle in with a drink in the Lounge Bar and evening meal in the award winning restaurant.
Start off the big day in style with a Bucks Fizz breakfast and enjoy the local surroundings before the five-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings – and Christmas cake, too. Boxing day is a tranquil affair, with live jazz in the Lounge Bar and plenty of chances for a daytime snooze.
See in the New Year on top of the hill with an extravagant Cabaret Getaway! Arrive on the 30th or 31st December for a two-night stay with breakfast and an a la carte meal included on the second night – as well as the New Year’s party of the year, with cabaret performers, tunes by Dom Franks and DJ Ed Steelfox providing the entertainment. An incredible seven-course tasting feast prepared by Chef Rob Mason and his team makes for a stunning end of year meal prepared using the local larder of Worcestershire, followed by an after-dinner party to tell your friends about! Book the package to enjoy a 10% discount. The discount is included in the package rates.
For more information and to book, contact The Cottage in the Wood Malvern, here. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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'Stay Four Nights Get One Night Free' Special Offer
Stay for four or more nights in one of the newly refurbished very good, great, or best rooms, and get one night free. This offer is available any night of the week in very good, great, or best room types (not available for cosy or classic room types). Subject to availability. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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