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6 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
66 Customer Reviews
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"We had a lovely few days at Willow Cottage."
The first few days were spent enjoying g the lovely, comfortable facilities, being grounded by Storm Bert! It was amazing, and a little concerning, watching the River Severn slowly claim the front garden. Once we’d been reassured by our lovely neighbours that it was ok we simply enjoyed the spectacle!! Once the sun came back we spent a lovely day in Ledbury and another in Upton. The cottage was very well equipped and had everything we needed. One very small suggestion, maybe a small nest of tables in the lounge? We would definately recommend Willow Cottage and appreciated the phone call from the owner, a couple of days before our visit, during which he outlined all the facilities, key collection details etc. Thank you, also, for the milk/tea/coffee/biscuits awaiting g us on our arrival.
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"Great cottage in a lovely location."
Graham the host was super helpful.
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"Beautiful riverside location, within easy and pleasant walking distance of the pretty town, which has all amenities (shops, restaurants, pubs)."
Short drive from Gt Malvern, Malvern Hills and NT Croome. The cottage itself is superbly equipped, and furnished to a very high standard. No detail has been overlooked. Easily the best holiday cottage I have ever stayed in.
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"Kitchen food cupboard was grubby and there were dirty finger marks on the cupboards."
Kettle needs descaling/replacing and the sink plug hole was stained and smelly. Oven difficult to use. The cottage was cold as there is no heating downstairs. Didn’t like using the wood burner due to smell of smoke. There were several large wasps in the second bedroom and we couldn’t work out how they had got in. No chair in the second bedroom to put clothes on and had to bring a dining room chair up the stairs
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"Great property in a lovely location."
Very comfortable and extremely cosy. There’s lots of places in walking distance to enjoy that serve food and drink and you can self cater really easily too in this cottage. I would thoroughly recommend staying here.
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"A very restful holiday at Willow Cottage."
The location is only a few minutes walk from the town but far enough away that the location is wonderfully quiet. The cottage had everything we needed, and was very clean and tidy. There is so much to do in the area that we would happily return, and to recommend it to others.
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"We had a lovely stay in your cottage everything you would need in a quiet ..."
We had a lovely stay in your cottage everything you would need in a quiet peaceful area right next to the river severn also lovely area to travel around would recommend this property
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"Fantastic location and facilities."
. Perfect for what we need
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"We found everything ready to go on arrival, our stay was easy and relaxing."
The cottage had everything we needed for our holiday break.
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"A comfortable and well equipped cottage with lovely views of Upton on Severn and the river from the bedrooms and garden."
A very peaceful location. It is a great base for exploring the area within easy driving distance of the Malvern Hills, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Deerhurst and Croome Court (NT). There are also walks along the river both north and south. Upton is about a 10 minute walk away with shops, pubs and restaurants.
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"Great property in a lovely small town with lots of options for food drinks or just pottering by the river."
Plenty of room for a family of four, well equipped, clean and under floor heating was a nice surprise. Parking is easy (we have a large car) and there is a nice front garden on the riverbank with garden chairs to sit out in. Really good location for the Malvern Hills, Ledbury, Croome Court etc. and only 5 mins walk to the centre of Upton. Owner very responsive and helpful.
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"Lovely cottage in a great location."
Very well equipped and beds etc very comfortable. Loved being near to the river to watch the wildlife and boats. Lots to do close by and pubs in the village very friendly and selling some delicious food! Host gave lots of information and was happy to answer any questions.
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"The house was very well presented, very clean with everything we needed for our holiday."
The garden table was very grubby and had not been cleaned for a long time. There was some sort of infestation in the apple tree which made it not pleasant to sit under when we needed some shade.
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"We chose this property because of its location relative to the things we had planned to do during our stay,and for that it was absolutely perfect."
Good roads between all the major cities in the area and perfect for 3 Counties Showground. The cottage is situated close the river, with a pleasant area to sit and watch passing river traffic whist the cottage provides a comfortable home from home for the duration of your stay, also provides many types of entertainment for adult or children be it TV, games or reading just in case of any weather issues.
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"Excellent location with wonderful river views."
Glorious riverside garden and plenty of walks straight from the door. Beautiful , spacious ensuite bathroom . Kitchen packed with everything you need . Stunning place would love to stay again as so much to do and see in the area if you can tear yourself away from the beautiful, relaxing setting .
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"Lovely cottage in great location."
Very well equipped throughout together with excellent information folders. Very comfortable double bed and super bathroom. Good private parking facility.
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"This is a well equipped holiday cottage in a great location."
We had a dripping tap which I phoned the owner about and he explained the situation. It was very clean apart from main bathroom window inside which could have done with a good clean. The garden in front garden which leads to the river is fab and enjoyed having a cuppa in the sunshine with the ducks for company.
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"Great location next to the river and the town."
The main seating area had very tired furniture and had a bare tiled floor so it was not comfortable or pleasurable for us to sit in. Toilet brushes were filthy and dust in the corners.
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"This is an excellent cottage."
The owners have been very thoughtful about what you might need. Parking is straightforward and it is an easy walk to pubs, shops and restaurants. It is peacefully located with the river at the bottom of the garden. Lots of decent walks nearby, some directly from Upton. We aim to return in the Spring.
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"Excellent location and a lovely stay ."
.Look forward to future visits
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"Another perfect stay in this beautiful cottage."
Can’t wait to stay again soon
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"Everything that we want from a holiday home."
A beautiful country cottage with views over the front garden down to the river but only a 10 minute walk from the centre of Upton.
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"The cottage is very comfortable, extremely well equipped and in a perfect location."
The river is at the bottom of the garden. A 7 minute walk gets you into Upton with its many eating places and pubs. There is a brand new Warner/Morrison’s supermarket in Upton with its own car park. Additionally, parking is easy in Upton at reasonably low cost. Turning left out of the cottage gives a pleasant walk over the bridge to the Marina.
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"House was really lovely and in a very nice location, lovely garden on the river."
We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Owner was very helpful with all information we needed. Few minutes walk into centre of Upton. Would stay again.
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"The Cottage is amazing & in a lovely area & easy walking distance to the town & marina, I would recommend this cottage very highly."
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"We found the property as listed it was ideal for us as we have a boat in the marina next door we were thinking how cold the boat may have been in March but we had a fantastic week so got a lot of jobs done ."
We met Graham the owner who was very interesting, and hopefully we will be going back next year.
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"A spotlessly clean, warm & very cozy cottage that had everything you need within it to make it feel like home."
A gentle 5 minutes walk into the heart of Upton with plenty of shops, pubs & restaurants to choose from. The hosts are amazing people and really look after you as if you are part of the family. We have already rebooked for the summer!!
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"Beautiful, fully equipped cottage."
Folders on information about the area and instructions on how to use all appliances very useful. Owner has obviously gone to a lot of trouble to make the cottage welcoming, fabulous welcome pack and a little surprise hidden in with the cups (box of matchmakers
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"Great waterside property."
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"A superb location within easy walking distance to the town (5 mins) and the Marina (3 mins) where you could see all of the boats."
Additionally the front garden was lovely to sit in and watch passing boats and the wildlife. Visited four of the town pubs and the food and ale were great. The cottage itself was very comfortable, extremely well equipped and a pleasure to be in. The owners were very helpful when we had a question.
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"Excellent location of the cottage, the river Severn is literally at the end of the garden."
Cottage was lovely and warm and extremely well equipped. The directions from the owner were spot on. Only a 10 minute walk to Upton, a short drive to Worcester and other beautiful villages and towns.We’ve had a brilliant holiday and would definitely stay at Willow Cottage again.
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"Cottage has everything you need in a quiet location but easy walk to town where there are several pubs, restaurants, individual shops & museum."
Also farm shop 15 min walk & within easy reach of bigger towns. A relaxing holiday in very comfortable cottage.
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"Willow cottage is a well equipped and comfortable cottage."
Very spacious for the two of us, and ideal for 4. We lit the wood burner a couple of evenings, very easy to use and burns well. Lovely position with the front garden ( which is across the lane) having direct access to the river. Garden furniture and a bbq are provided and this is an ideal spot to sit and watch the boats. Great parking and a short walk into Upton town. Had a great meal at the Pundits Fusion restaurant. Spar and Co-op shops in the town. Many National Trust properties within a short drive.
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"This is a wonderful, well equipped cottage set in a beautiful location."
There are lots of options for country walks and it’s also close to town which is a lovely place to explore. We had an enjoyable, peaceful stay.
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"We have stayed at many Sykes cottages in the past and this was the best."
The owner was very helpful and the kitchen was particularly well equipped.
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"Good easy booking through Sykes again and helpful communication about covid 19 procedures."
the cottage itself is lovely - this was the 2nd time we stayed there. it is a great base for the Malverns and the lovely cathedral cities around the area. The location is lovely - it is wonderful to sit in bed with a cup of tea watching the geese in the garden and seeing activity on the river. We made good use of the Rose and Crown pub in Severn Stoke, who helpfully serve food til 8.30 (6pm on Sunday). Phone booking advised and the meals are lovely - only recently been taken over by a new landlord who was very friendly. We would certainly come back to Willow Cottage again if we visit the area in the future.
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"Over the years we have stayed in many Sykes cottages, but this one was the best so far!"
It was scrupulously clean, very well-equipped and set in a superb location. The appliances were all up to date and the information on use was properly organised in a folder, as was the information on places to visit.The broadband was excellent (some cottages claim to have broadband, but it’s shared with another property or works intermittently) In fact, every feature of the property had been carefully thought out.This, and the fact that it is in a beautiful area, makes us keen to return at some point in the future!
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"Great location and cottage."
The cleanliness couldn’t be faulted and great facilities. The proximity of the river was a bonus and a great location to explore the area from
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"Beautiful setting, lovely cottage very well equipped and decorated, very helpful owner."
Could have done with a fan but we were there in very extreme temperatures! Love the Malverns. Will definitely visit again.
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"Lovely, quirky property with fantastic facilities."
Unfortunately I had flu while I was there so can vouch for the lovely comfortable beds!! Owner contacted us with all the information required to access the property and gave lots of helpful hints and tips. Great property so will definitely visit again and tour the area like we had intended to go and visit all the lovely pubs and restaurants in the town.
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"Very well equipped house, comfortable beds."
Short walk from the town and ideal for touring around.
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"Lovely cottage, nice location very cosy as the autumn nights close in."
Well equipped however a little more attention required regarding how clean the crockery and cutlery has been left by the previous occupier.
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"The facilities were excellent and the cottage was well equipped meeting all of our requirements."
The location made both the cottage and the garden made it most pleasant to spend time there, enjoying the peaceful environment. A bonus for us was having fishing in the river at the end of the garden, enjoying good catches on every day.
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"1 Willow Cottage is a beautiful place to stay."
It's clean, tidy, comfortable and has a beautiful outlook on to the River Severn. The local area provided us with some wonderful routes to walk, cycle and sight-see. My wife and I would definitely consider returning.
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"The Town of Upton upon Severn is great lots of places to eat and drink all ..."
The Town of Upton upon Severn is great lots of places to eat and drink all within walking distance the cottage to very high standard
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"Very nice comfy cottage."
Comfortable beds. Great view of the river, and just a short walk over the bridge into town. Lovely area. Close to lots of interesting places to visit. Very enjoyable. Would return.
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"Lovely house and great location."
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"The cottage location is wonderful, perfect for relaxing beside the river or an easy stroll to town."
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"Lovely cottage and a really nice play to stay."
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"Willow Cottage was perfect We both needed a chill out and got exactly that Very well equipped and comfortable"
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"Fab location."
The cottage had everything we required. It was warm and cosy and we felt very comfortable straight away. A great base to explore from.
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"My second booking of Willow cottage , excellent facilities , location perfect."
The cottage a credit to its owners, and possibly back for a third stay next year.
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"Hi We could not fault this property in a great place near the river and town"
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"Lovely views and walks from cottage."
Very convenient for trips. Walking distance to Upton. Really pretty area. Close to National Trust Properties. Lots of places to eat.
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"The location of this property was wonderful and the setting right by the river was lovely"
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"The location of the cottage was excellent."
River facing garden where the family had breakfast and family dinners, 5 minute walk from the marina where we went on an enjoyable boat ride, 5 minute walk from the city center which has all the amenities. The cottage itself has excellent brand new kitchen and bathroom facilities, really large washroom. The bedrooms were good size. One of the most enjoyable relaxing holidays the family has had.
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"We all enjoyed our stay at the cottage."
Upton upon Severn is a nice town. Interesting to stay by the river and watch the wild life. Good location to visit other places in Worcestershire.
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"No, but I would like to say that owner was very informative when I telephoned to get key instructions and the information folders on equipment / facilities and general area information were most helpful."
I would definitely book this cottage again, and certainly I would book through Sykes again. The cottage is comprehensively equipped; in a wonderful location; and the local people are among the friendliest ever.
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"We enjoyed the areas to visit around Upton on Severn."
Not too far from other towns.Plenty to see and do. The cottage was superb in every way.Clean,spacious and cozy. We were very satisfied with everything ,inside and out . perfectly situated near the river Severn. The town of Upton on Severn is lovely, with lots of shops and friendly pubs.Only 5 minutes walk from the cottage. We have stayed at Sykes cottages once before, and would definitely recommend staying in them. Well done to Sykes and the owners of the holiday homes. We're going to have a look at Sykes site for our next holiday!
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"Great little cottage."
Very cosy and well equipped.
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"First class accommodation."
High spec fittings and fixtures. Good area with lots of varied eating places to either walk or drive to. Interesting towns, and places to visit in the area.
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"A lovely cottage in a lovely location!"
Plenty of places to visit just a short distance away. We had an excellent week at Willow Cottage.
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"The cottage was so well equipped and there was milk tea coffee and biscuits etc on our arrival."
We met the owners who were really nice people.
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"This was a really well appointed house."
Everything had been thought of, even torches and an umbrella. The bed was really comfortable. We had a slight problem with the tv and the owner came and dealt with it very promptly. All in all a real home from home. Would definitely like to come again.
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"We loved the location."
Peaceful and quiet. The facilities were excellent. The river level which went up and down was quite a topic of conversation. The owner was extremely helpful and friendly.
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"Willow cottage is a real gem, a truly top spec cottage."
Have recommended it to many people already
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size double on request)
- Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room with woodburning stove
- Sitting room with woodburning stove and sofa bed.
- Gas central heating with radiators on first floor, underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburning stoves
- Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TVs, one with BT Sport and all with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, USB charging sockets in bedrooms, dining room and sitting room, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel, power and starter pack for stoves inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed front lawned garden with patio and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop, pub and restaurant 10 mins walk
- Note: There's one step down into the en-suite bathroom
- Note: The front garden has river access for fishing, children must be supervised at all times.
The property
An immaculately-presented semi-detached cottage, located just a short stroll from the pretty riverside town of Upton-upon-Severn.
With views over the River Severn, the cottage is ideal for a small family holiday, get-together with friends or a romantic break in a stunning part of the country.
The cottage is beautifully furnished throughout providing light and airy, contemporary accommodation combining comfort with character.
The first floor offers two individually styled, stunning bedrooms, with sumptuous cotton bed linen.
Both bedrooms have original sash windows and feature fireplaces, with the master bedroom boasting a gorgeous en-suite bathroom.
A superb wet room can be found on the ground floor, together with a cosy sitting room with warming woodburning stove and double sofa bed.
There is a separate dining room available with another woodburning stove making it perfect for catching up with friends over dinner.
The bespoke, elegant kitchen has been well-equipped providing everything the chef of the party could wish for.
Outside the cottage you can relax in the front garden which has immediate access to the river and provides garden furniture and plenty of space for family ball games, a picnic lunch or barbecue, plus a rear paved area is also available.
The intimate town of Upton-upon-Severn is just a short walk away and has many individual shops, antiques centres, tea rooms and traditional pubs serving real ales and locally-sourced food.
The town also boasts its very own vineyard, museum, 'The Pudding Shop' and a heritage centre.
Within easy reach is Malvern and the dramatic Malvern Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and offers visitors hours of entertainment whether it be walking and cycling in the hills, exploring the town or taking in one of the many shows at the local theatre.
Just a short drive away is the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and many Cotswold towns and villages, whilst further afield you can enjoy the towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester and Ledbury for a great day out.
This impeccable cottage is an ideal base for a memorable holiday at any time of the year.
About the location
UPTON UPON SEVERN
Worcester 12 miles; Great Malvern 6 miles; Tewkesbury 6 miles; Cheltenham 18 miles.
The pretty country town of Upton upon Severn lies on the banks of the River Severn and boasts a variety of delightful 17th century buildings and attractive shops, including 'The Pudding Shop', along with traditional inns, cafes, restaurants and its very own museum. It also plays host to many annual festivals, including Jazz, Folk and Blues Festivals, as well as the Sunshine Music Festival. This thriving small town has its own marina, a vineyard and well-stocked farm shop at the local fruit farm, plus the town’s medieval church, which is now a Heritage Centre, is topped by a striking 18th century cupola, known locally as 'The Pepperpot'. Just 6 miles away is the beautiful Worcestershire town of Malvern, and the dramatic Malvern Hills. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malvern Hills offer 100 miles of footpaths and bridleways, and form a 9 mile range of ancient rock. The Great Malvern Food Festival in June is well worth a visit, as are the many events at the Three Counties Show Ground and the Malvern Theatre, which welcomes productions from the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company. There are many National Trust properties, vineyards and gardens in the area, as well as outdoor activities to suit all abilities. The nearby market towns such as Ledbury and Tewkesbury have a wealth of black-and-white houses and inns. A little further afield is the Royal Forest of Dean, the historic waterfront city of Gloucester, the spa town of Cheltenham, and the unspoilt towns and villages of the Cotswolds.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas