Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings
Holywell Rd, Malvern Wells, Malvern, WR14 4LG
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern
Enjoy one of England's best views across 30 miles of The Severn Valley at this family-owned and run country-house hotel. The Daily Mail described it as... more
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9/10 Overall rating
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| 9/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 9/10 | Performance of staff |
| 9/10 | Overall experience |
| 9/10 | Overall value for money |
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Joanna ( Mature couple)
from Dorking , GB on October 21, 2009
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Ken ( Solo business traveller)
from Saddleworth , GB on September 27, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"a pleasure to stay in this hotel, book it you will not be disappointed !!" (108613503)
totally relaxing country hotel with top quality food
none, if i,m very picky, maybe dinner menu could be a little more extensive,
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 10, 2009
Well-run hotel in an interesting location. Excellent breakfast.
Access via steep narrow lanes.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 5, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"we were so pleased with every aspect of our stay" (108604685)
position of hotel for our walking needs, room, food and staff were all commendable
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 2, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed the food immensely. Everywhere was clean and looked cared for. Our stay at The Cottage in the Wood was more than a 3* experience." (108511261)
Very friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. Food was beautifully presented and delicious to eat. It was a birthday 'treat' for my husband which we both thoroughly enjoyed.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 14, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"a very relaxing and enjoyable stay " (108779912)
excellent view
shower poor
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 12, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent" (107799496)
Superb staff and food
Shower difficult to operate
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Alan ( Mature couple)
from Birmingham , GB on July 21, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"We loved the place and would definitely go there again." (107399000)
All I have are good points for this Hotel, we were looked after really well, I have a Gluten intollerance which can be awkward at breakfast time but the hotel made every effort to look after me with my meals, which included making gluten free bread and getting special cereals. The staff were very good when you came into contact with them for various reasons be it in the restaurant, bar or reception. The room we had faced out to the front and was spectacular even to the point where they provided binoculars to see.
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Glanville ( Mature couple)
from Llangollen , GB on July 8, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"we enjoyed our stay" (107663911)
good hotel excellent service
Menu overpriced
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Peter ( Mature couple)
from Bolton , GB on May 28, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"SUPERB!!!!!" (107352591)
Fabulous place in every way!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 29, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"just perfect" (107575802)
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Rebecca ( Mature couple)
from Sandy , GB on April 18, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Very good" (107309580)
Friendly staff and good location
Restaurant good but expensive. Could have done with some cheaper plainer meals
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Joanna ( Other)
from Dorking , GB on April 2, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"very enjoyable and comfortable. Planning to come again for leisure next time" (107485112)
Comfortable room; excellent food and wonderful views. staff polite and helpful
could not make shower temperature anything other than very hot; trouser press erratic. my cooked breakfast came 10 minutes after my colleague's
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 26, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent" (107352973)
Location, staff, food, non-chain feel
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 15, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"nice hotel with great views, very clean,and the staff were very helpful." (107802502)
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Jeannie ( Mature couple)
from Banbury , GB on February 22, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"As near excellent as it's possible to be. Also, brilliant value for money, as I got a "two nights for one" deal.. " (107999428)
Probably the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in. Has very comfortable bed, excellent en suite, great touches like binoculars, DVD/CD player, homemade biscuits ..Fabulous views, access straight up Malvern hills...
I'm very fussy, but have to say there are very few bad points. I don't like the way they cook fish "opaque", I think fish should be properly cooked. Otherwise, no other grumbles.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on January 7, 2009
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"I would recommend the hotel but would advise that anyone book a table for dinner at least 1/2 hour before you want to eat." (107292415)
The Hotel was excellent and very professional. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Only one bad point really and that was the wait for dinner on the second night. We booked a table for 7.30 pm and waited in the bar. We had to get our own menu and ask for a drink when staff should have done this. We weren't shown to our table until 8.25 pm and didn't eat until 8.35 pm. If you book a table for a certain time it is because that is the time you want to eat. Again this was the only downside.
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Colin ( Mature couple)
from Colwick , GB on October 12, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"We enjoyed our stay but might eat out next time." (107965451)
The room and view - extras in room.
Broken curtain rail. Restaurant expensive compared to similar hotels and some dishes disappointing eg very ordinary sirloin at
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Allan ( Mature couple)
from Ilkley , GB on October 30, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Would certainly use again. Maybe main body of hotel though." (107702240)
Resteraunt was excellent as was all service from all staff we encountered.
Mold on bath tiles, musty smell (no dampness) in room. It smelt badly of damp even though it was not damp.
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Caroline ( Mature couple)
from Surbiton, , GB on October 19, 2008
Glorious views. Good breakfast. Well equipped room. Problems dealt with efficiently by reception staff - deduction made immediately for poor evening meal experience.
Room decor vey tired - in need of modern refurb (standard double room). Long wait for evening meal - 50 minutes. Quality of evening meal main course.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on September 22, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"We really enjoyed the peace and quiet that the hotel offers. The room was a good size and nicely furnished. The views are outstanding and you are made to feel very welcome and not like "just another" guest." (107176874)
Excellent Location & Views. Lovely rooms and excellent service
Very few, we were asked to move at breakfast because we had sat at a table that was set for dinner when we'd have expected them to have reset the table for us. Other than that and the fact that it's not within walking distance of Great Malvern , which - in fairness - is well stated, it's an excellent hotel.
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Russell ( Mature couple)
from Saffron walden , GB on July 16, 2008
Friendly, efficient staff. Excellent menu and food.
Rather expensive (2 people/2 nights with dinner
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 7, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Has been recommended to family and friends " (108014692)
Fabulous view Room upgrade Friendly staff
We had only 1 night
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Stuart ( Mature couple)
from Buntingford , GB on June 4, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"A very relaxing and enjoyable experience" (97182359)
Excellent location Friendly and helpful staff Great views, excellent food
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 8, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Great weekend, in a wonderful place." (97090627)
Amazing views and great food. All very good indeed.
nothing to dislike.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 22, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Website suggested that the room that was booked, superior, had a bathroom. This turned out not to the case as the en-suite facilities contained a shower and no bath. However, the staff were very helpful and the room was changed for one with a bath and shower in the en-suite. The problem arose, it would appear, because of the on-line booking procedures, rather than being able to communicate and discuss requirements over the telephone. The overall impression of the hotel, however, was one of calm and friendliness." (97756713)
Friendly atmosphere with helpful and efficient staff. Peaceful surroundings.
Drinks prices somewhat high, and little choice of vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner. Menu did not change.
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John ( Young couple)
from West midlands , GB on March 1, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent" (97263011)
The Accommodation was lovely and had the extra touch of the little things in life like the iron and ironing board and the little sewing box.
there was no heating on in the room and was very cold in there when we first arrived.
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Zeb ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Nottingham , GB on January 28, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"I didn't want to leave - beautiful hotel in wonderful surroundings. The only thing I wish I'd known beforehand was that there was a modem line in the room." (97702953)
Beautiful room, comfy bed
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Burntwood , GB on January 9, 2008
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"A fantastic hotel with superb food. The room was fantastic and staff were wonderful - we were treated like royalty from the momonet we arrived.A really memorable stay. We will definately be staying at this hotel again." (97006254)
This was simply one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in
Nothing
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 7, 2007
Situation, in the Malvern Hills. The menu and the food and the extensive wine list.
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Sally ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Azille , FR on October 17, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"staff attitudes were excellent, food very good,service beyond reproach excellent experience that renewed my faith in hotels which was becomming very jaded around the edges .........well done" (97274397)
attention to detail
bedroom could have been a little larger but more than adequate for one night stay only
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Gaynor ( Mature couple)
from Hengoed midglamorgan , GB on June 20, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"HAD WE REALISED IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER TO BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL, THIS WAY WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SURE TO GET A ROOM ON THE FRONT WITH THE EXCELLENT VIEWS ACROSS THE VALE OF EVESHAM. THIS MIGHT HAVE COST MORE BUT WE WERE PREPARED TO PAY ANY EXTRA." (99571015)
hotel was clean and well equiped. there were blankets and sheets rather than ther dread douvets, hurrah. plenty of hot water in the bathroom. good selection of bedside books and a lot of thought into customers needs. umbrellas were in the bedroom.
lack of views as requested, though the staff were able to change the room for a better one on the first night.
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M j ( Mature couple)
from Goldsborough , GB on July 15, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Everything was excellent. The views, the service, the food, the public areas and the room. The dog appreciated his bed, bonios and the fuss made of him by people he met. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone." (97748061)
Peaceful, clean, delightfully decorated and welcoming to our dog. Loads of thoughtful touches and facilities in the room.
There was nothing really to dislike although the room was possibly a little small for the amount of furniture.
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Pete ( Mature couple)
from Sutton coldfield , GB on May 10, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Service and room excellent, bit pricey and the restraunt very expensive but a very enjoyable stay. Superb setting for romantic weekend" (99052603)
Spotless room, superb views
Bit pricey but that's all
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John ( Mature couple)
from Deal , GB on June 18, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"The Hotel is great with beautiful views. The main disapointment was the breakfast that was very disapointing considering that the resturant was highly rated." (99242174)
Excellent View, clean and lovely room, friendly and helpful staff.
Turning to Hotel is difficult on heavy Motorbike
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 9, 2007
very comfortable, but informal and welcoming. Excellent food.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 16, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"Overall it was a good choice" (99950504)
Restaurant meals were superb
Too quiet in the bar and the restaurant. Needed background music. Could hear conversation of others.
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Elizabeth ( Family with older children)
from Stratford , United States;US on April 4, 2007
Everything about this room was top of the line from the flat panel tv to the amazing shower/bathroom.
Honestly, only that the food in the dining room was a bit fancy for our usual fish and chip taste.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 25, 2007
Location, Facilitys & cleanliness
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 22, 2007
Cottage In The Wood, Malvern - Reviews & Ratings"A wonderful weekend break, the whole ambience of the hotel and the environment contributed wonderfly to a very romantic time. Staff were polite, yet frendly and nothing was too much trouble." (45893511)
The hotel had thought of everything, from bathrobes, to Malvern water and 'homemade' biscuits in our room. Everything was beautifly presented, clean and extremley comfortable.
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