Rightly hailed as a hidden gem deep in the Malvern Hills, Cottage in The Wood is a beguiling and discreet woodland retreat for the romantic with unbeatable Narnia-inspired views. Be warned; You’ll book for a weekend getaway and keep coming back…

Rating: Cottage in the woods

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Straight out of a Narnia novel and far more than a cottage, this handsome Georgian manor seems almost made for an idyllic weekend of heart-rending walks in the Malvern Hills – one of England’s 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Uniquely nestled in 8 acres of woodland high above the historic and charming spa town of Malvern, Cottage in The Wood is just off the A449 between Ledbury and Great Malvern. Both the M5 and M40 are within easy reach and Birmingham is just an hour’s drive. Even more convenient is exploring the Malvern Hills (said to have inspired writer CS Lewis’ books) via an alluring woodland path just behind the hotel’s immaculate and elegant white main building.

First impressions

If your idea of ​​Minimoon bliss is a secluded, old-school English home surrounded by nature and stunning scenery (Cottage in the Wood was recently awarded England’s Best View), you can’t beat this unrivaled gem.

Be ready to leave city life behind once you’ve made your way past natural displays of wild garlic and pristine bluebells on your drive, and then head up a steep driveway where the charming home is surrounded by a sky with wow factor is. tall trees, dramatic greenery and views over the ancient hills of Malvern and the Severn Valley.

Dating back to 1791, the hotel has an illustrious history as part of Thomas Charles Hornyold’s Blackmore Park Estate and has since hosted other famous names in addition to CS Lewis, including JR Tolkien, Joan Collins and Felicity Kendall. Inside, stylish photos of the area and colorful retro artwork adorn the natural Georgian wood interior and striking walls.

There’s also a huge contemporary mural of composer Sir Edward Edgar in the adjacent art deco bar – a design-worthy nod to the time he once gave a concert here. A cute library behind reception is filled with rare first edition history books of the area and walking routes.

Relaxed, it doesn’t quite cut it; Owners Nick and Julia Davies have spent the last few years refurbishing the place to create a truly special and upscale place to stay, where staff like Sian in the front office and Silvio and Carlo in the restaurant work to make everyone feel like private A well guests feel-to-do relative.

Suite Dreams: Rooms in Cottage in the Wood

Spread over three buildings in the Main House, the refurbished Coach House and the Beech Cottage, the 32 individually designed deluxe rooms and suites combine the kind of rusticity and luxury found only in the finest boutique hotels. Thick luxury carpets, quirky vintage furniture, fabulous art (here it’s prints by Picasso and Warhol), and 24-hour room service.

You will no doubt spend hours in one of the top level suites; All are designed to offer such stunning views over the hills that they even include binoculars. Corner suites in soft, muted tones are particularly romantic oases, benefitting from retro ’60s interiors and country chic, plush king beds with piled high plush pillows, and art deco bedside lamps that provide extra sensual mood lighting.

Richly upholstered armchairs around a vintage coffee table with a jar of homemade sticky biscuits, fresh milk and organic teas in a seating area provide additional snuggling space.

Unexpected but welcome extras include fully functional, hipster-conscious vintage turntables stocking eclectic and carefully selected pioneering rock, pop and blues LPs handpicked by the owners for you to fully sit back and enjoy the sublime view be able.

Importantly, there are also USB wall-charge sockets on either side of the bed, and while there’s a flat-screen TV with Freeview, we doubt you’ll make use of it. Super soundproofing in all rooms ensures that you will sleep like logs.

Generous and amazing-smelling full-size Bramley bath products add even more pizzazz to the well-appointed country bathrooms, which feature freestanding roll-top baths for more fun for two, separate enclosed showers and large windows that offer further joyful views.

to eat and drink

Seasonal cuisine is the name of the game at the hotel’s 2AA Rosette, 1919 restaurant, and nobody does it better than Executive Chef Rob Mason and his team. Served with a modern twist in light and airy olive and sage interiors, its British cuisine and most notably the seven-course tasting menu using locally sourced ingredients are reason enough to book your room for the night.

Plans for a kitchen garden are in the pipeline, but for now, canning and pickling play a big part in the sustainability effort. Raw garlic from the garden is used in dishes and diffused in oil, and summertime woodland plants feature in kitchen and drink menus year-round.

The audience is upscale; They flock here and onto the terrace for tables cleverly positioned to make the most of the views offered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, along with excellent food and an elegant ambience.

You’ll dive straight into appetizers of comforting leek and potato soup, served with soft potato salad and confit duck leg terrine served with blackberries and toasted brioche. Main courses of meaty Chalk Stream trout are served with pastrami, dill and buttermilk, and huge meat dishes such as lamb rump served with veal sweetbreads and sheep’s curd, and pork belly with turnips and hispi cabbage are expertly prepared and presented. Beautiful sides of prime potatoes and steaming buttery summer vegetables take the meal to even greater heights.

Desserts are equally delicious; Pastry chef Romy works around the clock for those with a sweet tooth and has an excellent eye for presentation. Try his poached peach with lots of tonka bean cream paired with sweet wines for a tangy but light after-dinner treat, or sip a comforting and rich hot chocolate made with melted 100% cocoa with cream and milk.

Experienced mixologists like Ethan whip up delicious cocktails and sundowners from a classic bar menu. Less formal dining can also be ordered here and over on the terrace.

Served right at your table in the same sun-drenched dining room, breakfast includes generous baked goods and continental ham and cheese, followed by buttery scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon.

Those who need a daily fitness regimen need not worry either; You can enjoy the heart pounding morning delight and rousing rambles through the cloaked forest up towards the Malvern Hills.

Getting married at the Cottage in The Wood

Intimate weddings are the name of the game here; The Cottage in The Wood sleeps up to 30 guests and is rented exclusively. The events team can help you with everything from photography, wine and flowers to catering and accommodation.

what you will love

• Making perfect memories has never been easier; Try gazing at the stars under a clear sky from your bedroom window, or enjoy an after-dinner liquor on the terrace. More relaxation after a hard day of hiking can be found on the sunbathing lawn, where the staff serve refreshing G&Ts directly to your table (or even better, on a sun lounger on a hot day).
• Hike through the Malvern Hills and enjoy a bottle of hot chocolate as you reach the summit of Worcestershire Beacon – at 425m above sea level the highest point in the county, from where on a clear day you can see both the Black Mountains of Wales and Wales magnificent views can see Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
• Adventurous couples will enjoy quieter mornings of serious and scenic self-guided mountain biking and intense running routes (afternoons are for smiling groups strolling to the summit). Treat yourself to a fancy gelato in town once you make your way down. Visit The Malverns has a handy downloadable guide to various circular walks and more challenging routes.

how to book

Visit The Cottage in the Wood Hotel & Restaurant, Holywell Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, England, WR14 4LG. Nightly rates from £134 on a B&B basis. To book a reservation, send an email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1684 588 860
Visit Visit The Malverns Tourist Office for a list of different attractions in Malvern.

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