The Cottage in the Wood

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (111 reviews)
Holywell Road, Malvern Wells, Malvern, England, WR14 4LG , Malvern , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful surroundings
Friendly staff
Wonderful views

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.23
The staff were very friendly and professional throughout my stay.
Location
9.27
Perfect location with wonderful views in the shelter of the Malvern Hills.
Room Quality
8.72
Character filled hotel in the heart of the Malverns.
Amenities
8.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Cooked breakfast was spot on.
Overall Experience
8.73
Beautiful surroundings and excellent experience, very special stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 14:40

Property Description

Scenic Views and Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden, and enjoy complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities include concierge services, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

Dining and Services
Indulge in a meal at 1919 Restaurant with a bar/lounge, or opt for room service. Featured amenities comprise a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.

Comfortable Accommodation
Stay in one of 32 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms offer showers, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes with toothpaste. Enjoy safes and coffee/tea makers, with daily housekeeping.

Take advantage of our amenities and book your stay at The Cottage in the Wood in Malvern for a memorable experience.

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Gloves are available to guests

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Lee partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings excellent experience, very special stay , definitely return

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
B
Barry friends
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and professional and he location was perfect in the shelter of the Malvern Hills and with wonderful views

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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REZA
10
Wonderful woodland stay.
Pros:

A wonderful woodland stay in a character filled hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Malverns. Did not have dinner here, but the cooked breakfast was spot on. Staff were very helpful and friendly throughout my stay.

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
J
Jess pet
8
Pros:

Really good views of the hills I liked the cottage style very relaxing and felt like home from home rather than a hotel which was great for the dog

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Great views
Pros:

Very comfortable hotel. Good views. Nice meal

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
V
Victoria M partner
10
Pros:

It's position on the Malvern Hills is beautiful

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
R
RUGGERO
8
Pros:

Property is lovely but needs some updating in the main reception and restaurant, as well as rooms

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Peter
6
Pros:

Spectacular location but spread over 3 buildings so quite a trek to the dining room if you're old or infirm. Food and service good. Accommodation itself OK but nothing special e.g. no bath mats, not much heating, noise from room above simply from them walking around. Overall, overpriced I think.

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Views
Pros:

Great location and views

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
A thrilling experience
Pros:

The hotel was lovely and clean, the surroundings at the foot of the Malvern Hills was absolutely stunning.

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Very good stay with professional and very friendly staff. Great location with beautiful views.
Extremely comfortable bed and good food

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
M
Mark
6
The view is the star…but it may be one of the few!
Pros:



Good on some levels. A little lacking in others. I really wanted to give this a five star review as it feels like it should have..but…

Just a few little touches make it not ‘5 star’ ( at least not for me).
I’ve stayed in many hotels and B & Bs and this should be in the top ten.

The room was perfectly nice - although the sofa to take in the view was a little incongruous for me and a period armchair would be more fitting, although obviously only one person could then sit.

Actually from the angle only one person could take in the view from room 30 anyway!

It’s very thoughtful to have binoculars in the rooms - and tea making facilities. Although if you are going to provide this maybe provide milk or cream also?
And a few small biscuits maybe? I’ve even stayed in chain hotels which do this.
Small things matter…
(To be fair they did provide milk, and the biscuits when they picked up my initial comments to Hotels.com).

The biggest issue I had with the room was the shower. Hotel showers sometimes take a little working out, but they really shouldn’t.

No one is going to complain about an over explanation of how the shower/works.
It is literally different everywhere.
I don’t want to spend more time making the shower work than showering!

And why would you have a different temperature control between the handheld and the overhead shower?!

Unfortunately no space for the restaurant- but I do recommend staff check to see if a customer’s food is all ok after serving.

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
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Sean Ballantyne
10
Wonderful, amazing, unforgettable experience.
Pros:

The place is Amazing. It’s my second time here and hopefully won’t be the last.

2025-01-25 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
10
Pros:

Was nice and quiet in the hills, away from everything

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
G
gabriel family
10
Pros:

This hotel is located in the hillside with great views. The staff is very helpful, and the food in the restaurant is wonderful.

2024-09-23 via Nuitee
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Rebecca partner
10
Pros:

The location was absolutely stunning! The photos online are fab but they honestly don't do the cottage justice! Myself and my husband came to stay for 1 night for a relaxing time away from our young children and my goodness we were relaxed! The location was clean, quiet and the perfect spot for us who like to walk. We walked to the beacon of Malvern Hills and navigating to the top from the cottage was easy! Such a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend to anyone.

2024-09-16 via Nuitee
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Pippa
10
Wonderful views, room and food
Pros:

Food was delicious, room was really cosy and comfortable. Such quiet surroundings with the most beautiful views. All the staff were so friendly. Wonderful

2024-09-15 via Nuitee
K
Katharine
8
Pros:

Room was nice, great views. Dinner (in the bar) was tasty but tiny ( 1x cod fish cake, prawns, with one floret of cauliflower divided in 3 and a few bean sprouts) I ended up ordering cheese for dessert to fill up, but that was also minuscule. Pricey too given the quantity. Staff all very pleasant and trying hard. They’ve scraped the breakfast buffet for ’starters’, juices etc, so you are served, the salmon scrambled eggs was nice. A low point was two small pots of jam being put on the table when toast was delivered. Overall just felt a bit mean.

2024-09-08 via Nuitee
S
S
10
Lovely hotel, only stayed one night for business
Pros:

Really lovey hotel with helpful staff, only stayed one night for business but i would definitely be back with the family :)

2024-09-04 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
Nice place, great staff, great view.
Pros:

Such a beautiful place. Food really nice but bar maths are small and restaurant is Taster or Dinner menu so expect A la Carte cusine at a premium. Exceptional service in a beautiful setting. Would we go again. 100%.

2024-08-31 via Nuitee