Guest Rating: 
4.6 / 5
Nestling high up on the sheltered eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills is a cluster of 3 white buildings, almost hidden from view by their own 7 acres of woodland; you have just happened upon The Cottage in the Wood Hotel.
The 48.2 km/ 30 mile views are, quite frankly, stunning. The Cotswold Hills form the horizon and, to the south-east, can be seen the spires of Cheltenham and on to Gloucester with its backdrop of Birdlip Hill. Step straight onto the Malvern Hills and blow away those cobwebs with miles of winding footpaths. Perfect for hardened walkers and for those who just want a gentle stroll.
The Cottage in the Wood is made up of 3 buildings. The Main House (or Dower House) is the heart of the operation, consisting of the restaurant, 8 bedrooms and conference facilities.
The restaurant is an elegant room adorned with striking 100 year old Indian and Moghul prints, and below the panorama stretching to the horizon some 30 miles or so, from tall Georgian windows.
A cosy bar/ lounge with its focal point being a roaring log fire in winter, offers a good selection of malts and a large gin collection. The choice is sure to set you up for your meal. And afterwards, what about a Cognac, Armagnac or single malt as a nightcap?
Upstairs there are 8 bedrooms, which, whilst not large, are individually designed and stocked to ensure your comfort. Some are front-facing and 2 boast four-poster beds.
70 leisurely paces brings you to the oldest building, Beech Cottage. This old cottage is marked on all the old maps of the area and pre-dates the Main House by 100 to 150 years - in its time it has been a woodman's cottage and Cider Scrumpy house. It now has 4 peaceful cottagey bedrooms, one of which is a four-poster.
Beyond lies "The Pinnacles", built in 2003 on the original site of the Coach House, which was originally the home for the carriages of the main house. The Pinnacles has 19 bedrooms, almost all of which have front-facing views. Some rooms are suites, some have sun-trap balconies, and as if to make up for the longer stroll from the main building, with quite the most magnificent views of all! The 1st and 2nd floor of The Pinnacles are non-smoking bedrooms.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 12.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 22.50 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 12.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 22.50 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
All bedrooms are en suite with bath or bath with shower over, remote control colour TV/ video, free video library, direct dial telephone and alarm, central heating and an additional fan heater for those "in between" days, kettle with choice of teas, coffee, hot chocolate and homemade biscuits, hair dryer, radio, shampoo and bubble bath. All rooms "with a view" have binoculars.
Pets are warmly welcomed in the hotel. We allow a maximum of 2 well behaved animals for guests staying downstairs in Beech Cottage and in The Pinnacles (double check with us as a precaution).
Individually designed small double rooms with a country feel. All with private bathroom, colour tv, free video library, direct dial telephone, wake up service and hospitality tray. All rooms with a view have binoculars. Stunning thirty mile views across the Severn Valley, to be seen from all the front-facing rooms or the patio outside.
Individually designed double bedded rooms with a country feel. All with private bathroom, colour tv, free video library, direct dial telephone, wake up service and hospitality tray. All rooms with a view have binoculars. Stunning thirty mile views down the Severn Valley, to be seen from all the front-facing rooms or the patio outside.
Luxurious bedrooms delightfully decorated with antique furniture ,sumptuous drapes and fabulous beds. All with private bathroom, colour tv, free video library, direct dial telephone, wake up service and hospitality tray. All rooms with a view have binoculars. Stunning thirty mile views across the Severn Valley, to be seen from all the front-facing rooms or the patio outside.
Our Restaurant is well regarded for the consistency of the food we serve which is underlined by again being awarded two aa Rosettes. The chef brigade is headed by our son, Dominic, with a support cast of Adam, Salou, Chris, Sam and Andrew, most of whom have been with us for a while now and are integral to the maintenance of our standards.
From the North: Leave M5 at Junction 7 and follow signs for Malvern via the shared A44/ A442/ A4440 / A449. Do not go into Worcester but follow A449 through Great Malvern and on to Malvern Wells. Turn third right after the Railway Pub by a small post box, and immediately before the left-hand B4209 Upton upon Severn turning (hotel is signposted from this direction). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the South: Leave M5 at Junction 8 taking the M50 to Junction 1. Follow A38 signposted Worcester and after three miles turn left on to A4104 Upton upon Severn (B4211 Malvern). Cross the river bridge and immediately turn right on to B4211, then left after one and a half miles on to the B4209 Malvern Wells road. Carry straight on for four miles, here the road is uphill and you reach a T junction (Wells Road A449) turn right and immediately hard left. If travelling from Ledbury, turn left by small post box shortly after the right-hand B4209 Upton upon Severn turning.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
