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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
29 Customer Reviews
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at the Crews Hill house."
We wanted to stay in a farmhouse setting where we all felt like we could spread out and have our own space when needed. This was the perfect setting!
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"We had a lovely break in this beautiful holiday home."
It was beautifully clean and the soft furnishings in the bedrooms were so well thought through and cheerful. The peace, quiet and views were unrivalled. The big, bright kitchen with island was a particular treat! We would not hesitate to stay here again and would recommend both the property and Sykes to our friends & family. Very many thanks to David.
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"We had a wonderful stay at Crews Hill House."
It really is out in the middle of the beautiful countryside. The size and layout of the cottage was great for our family but the property was quite dirty and could just do with some TLC. Floors tiles dirty in the kitchen, dust on many shelves, fridge not clean, windows dirty and whilst we expect to find cobwebs in an old cottage (we don't mind sharing with the spiders) there were too many to believe that this property had been cleaned properly. I think Crews Hill House just needs a really deep clean and a bit of love to bring it back to the holiday cottage that it could be. There were also items missing in the kitchen such as a proper cheese grater and other things broken such as the salad servers. When Crews Hill House boasts "be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen/diner where you can look forward to impressing your guest with culinary delights" - you would be believing that you would have first class equipment to live up to this statement. Again just more care is needed in the property to make it what it truly could be.
Thank you for your feedback I will look into the issues immediately David All sorted see next review. Property Owner
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"We had a very enjoyable week at Crews Hill."
The house is extremely comfortable, well equipped and clean. It has fabulous views and is in a great location for lovely country walks and sightseeing. Thank you.
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"We had such a lovely time at Crews Hill House."
Everything was immaculate and we loved being surrounded by fields of sheep and lambs. Thank you for a great stay.
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"Our combined families spent a very cosy Christmas at Crews Hill House."
Every room was extremely comfortable and well equipped for all our requirements. Alfrick is in a lovely location for walks and sightseeing plus the village shop and cafe is a delight, run by friendly and helpful volunteers.We would love to return to the house and the area in the future.
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"Had such an amazing relaxing holiday."
The setting was lovely so quiet & picturesque, the house was really well equipped, really clean & we had plenty of logs for the fir which was a lovely feature. Enjoyed our time so much we’ve already booked to go back!!!
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"Crews Hill house is a wonderful house in a fantastic location."
The views are spectacular and there are lovely woodland walks on the doorstep. It is rural but very well placed for Malvern and other surrounding towns and attractions. The house was immaculate, with impressive period features throughout. It was very comfortable for our family of 5 with a separate lounge, TV room and play room. We would definitely stay here again.
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"Excellent"
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"Great property, ideal for large family or friends get together."
Facilities good and sheep in fields next door lovely to see. TV and wifi excellent. Hot tub hire was good value for our grandchildren, especially in the rain! Gorgeous countryside location. Highly recommended.
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"Lovely spacious holiday home."
Peaceful setting with great views. Great communication from owner from start to finish. Really enjoyed our stay
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"An excellent property, well equipped, neat and clean with a great surrounding."
The host was helpful and always at the end of the phone for information on the surrounding tourist attractions. Enjoyed sitting out in the evenings till darkness, enjoying some great malt.
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"Great house in a beautiful location."
If you’re looking for rest and relaxation, this is the house to book. David was the perfect host and was always available to deal with any questions. We will certainly be returning. Thank you.
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"The cottage is very pleasant to spend time in, all beds comfortable and good showers :) - it's well equiped kitchen-wise (blender and electric whisk, plus all the rest of usual well serviced kitchen) so pleasure to cook in."
The house feels spacious with plenty of rooms for a larger party to retreat into if needed; it's tastefully furnished with good, quality decor (and linen) throughout. The view from the front garden was lovely, and great to unwind there with a cup of tea after days out. The sheep in the fields were entertaining, very personable (and not noisy, in case that's a concern) - if you've got kids they're an absolute bonus, quite conversational if you bleat at them :) The Fox and Hounds in Lulsley served very nice food (but not open every evening) and there was a good Thai restaurant hidden in a nearby village - you'll have to google maps it as can't remember name! The owner was great, very responsive re queries - without going into details I'd rate the customer service for this house as absolutely 5 star!
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"What a view from the garden!"
Great place in a beautiful and quiet location. Great space for everyone inside and well equipped. Definitely coming back
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"A beautiful home in a very quiet and tranquil location."
Everything you could want from a place including all of the facilities provided. You could not fail to relax and unwind in such a stunning home. David was a wonderful host and excellent communicator. Would certainly recommend to anyone who wants peace and quiet. There is a local pub (fox and hounds) which is lovely and only a mile to drive to. Only thing I would say is that the location is very remote so if you do want trips out you will have to drive a number of miles. This was fine for us as we are used to that but there isn't anything really on the doorstep other than some lovely walking countryside. Again, fine for us. Holloways is a lovely cafe and posh garden / home centre which is about a 10 minute drive. Worcester, Pershore and Malvern are probably the closest bigger places to drive to which will take you 25+ minutes. Lots of national trusts around and about the area too. All in all an excellent find and we would highly recommend. Thanks David for your hospitality,
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"Superb cottage in delightful setting."
Well equipped, very homely and warm (December stay). Responsive host. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
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"We loved our stay at Crews Hill House."
It was a beautiful old house and so cosy. The central heating was super and having a log burner meant we could snuggle cosily on the dark November nights. The showers were hot and powerful and the house was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was very well equipped-and I am fussy. It was a lovely peaceful location, the only sounds being the odd pheasant and wood Pidgeon. The views are beautiful. We enjoyed the misty November mornings and lovely sunrise. Being November the trees were filled with mistletoe. We enjoyed shopping locally at the Alfrick Community Shop and getting milk from Lower House Farm where you fill your own milk bottles from the automatic dispenser. Crews Hill House was a great location to explore the area it seems to be 20 minutes from most places. I would definitely stay here again.
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"The house was spacious, warm, comfortable, well equipped and had tremendous views."
It was also very peaceful. One of the best holiday homes we have ever rented.
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"Property was brilliant so homely and comfortable the most well equipped cottage we’ve stayed in."
A lovely spot with great views so peaceful and quiet, great garden for sitting watching the sheep and ever changing weather on the Malvern Hills. Our grandson loved the many cosy rooms making one his toy room! Very helpful host would definitely recommend and will be booking again!
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"All was brilliant and clean."
owner relly helpful
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"Lovely setting Well equipped Comfortable and spacious Great outdoor space We will return!"
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"What an absolutely gorgeous house in an idyllic setting."
We had a wonderful weekend - the place was clean, tidy, comfy, and very well-stocked. It looks better in person than it does on the photos and we're planning to return one day. 10 out of 10!
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"Lovely holiday home in a pleasant peaceful setting but within easy reach of Worcester and other towns."
One slight issue was animal / bird nesting activity in roof space above bedroom which disturbed sleep a little, but it is the countryside!!
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"Not enough seating for us outside to sit together"
Thank you for your feedback. Apologies about the outside seating. The benches and table delivery was delayed and eventually arrived and is now located by the stable block. (Thank you for signing for the delivery) There are also two barbecues in the end stable block, one charcoal and one gas bbq. best wishes David Property Owner
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"We booked Crews Hill House for an Easter break at quite short notice and it was perfect."
Exceptionally clean and well equipped. So many choices of spaces for relaxing, eating, playing games. The bedrooms are spacious and the views are wonderful. There is plenty of outdoor grassed space but lacks patio/paved areas for a larger group, but that didnt bother us. I would certainly recommend and would stay again.
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"Four friends stayed together to celebrate our 'big' birthdays."
We had a fantastic time. The house was fresh and spotless (we were actually a bit scared of the cream carpets!). It was lovely to sit in front of log burner and chat the evening hours away then retire to our comfy beds. There was plenty of space to escape to if we had wanted to! The location was gorgeous and gloriously peaceful, with plenty of walks in easy reach. The welcome biscuits, tea and coffee and milk were appreciated (it is quite a way to the nearest shop). We really had no complaints and would definitely recommend. The only reason l have not given full marks for accuracy is because one of the bedrooms wasn't made up and only had a single bed in it with a travel cot, which was not expected when booking for 4 adults. It was easily rectified by swapping the bedding with one of the twin beds in another room. It did look as though the single room could be made into a twin if needed. We all said that we would love to return.
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"A beautiful house, the coffee, milk and biscuits that were provided were all gratefully received and appreciated."
We would have appreciated a note when booking to say that there are no shower gels etc so we could have bought our own but then its not a hotel after all. We really enjoyed the location, it's a super cottage that exceeds any expectations the pictures may have shown.
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"A spacious and well equipped house set in beautiful surroundings."
Everywhere clean and fresh. Key safe ideal and simple. Lovely views across to the Malvern Hills. Well placed to visit a variety of towns and villages. Ideal for our family get together of 8 including a 1 and 5 year old.
Summary
- Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x twin
- 2 x 1st floor Bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Dining room
- Living/dining room with woodburning stove
- Snug with electric fire
- Oil central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire
- Oven and hob, microwave, Washer/Dryer, fridge, dishwasher, Travel cot/Highchair available, TV, radio, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off-road parking
- EV charging available at a charge (by arrangement with the owner)
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.6 miles
- Please note: Private enclosed garden all around the property
- Please note: This property accepts short breaks of a minimum of 3 nights
- Please note: Supplements for booking the hot tub
- This is hired in for guests, if you wish to hire the hot tub this supplement will need paying when you book
- Weekend hire £220, and week long bookings are £260, For further information please contact Sykes Cottages
- Please note: No EV charging may take place in plugs other then the official charging port due to safety reasons.
The property
Alfrick is located 7 miles from Malvern, a spa town at the foot of the Malvern Hills.
Nestled on the outskirts of Alfrick in Worcestershire, is this wonderful four-bedroom Tudor farmhouse cottage with Victorian extension, Crews Hill House.
Straddling the Worcestershire/Herefordshire border.
Boasting a fantastic location within eight acres of land in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an interior with contemporary details perfectly blended with original features, Crews Hill House makes for a fabulous dwelling for a group or family of eight who are looking to explore this beautiful area.
After making your way up the sweeping driveway, park-up in one of the many off-road parking spaces available, before unloading your bags and soaking up the superb views right on your doorstep.
Be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can look forward to impressing your guests with culinary delights with the help of the oven, hob, fridge and a handy dishwasher ensuring a fuss-free clean-up!
Settle down to savour a delicious meal in the living/dining room at the dining table for eight or even ten.
A little snug has a small table, great for afternoon tea with wonderful views overlooking the Malvern Hills.
Take your pick of relaxation spaces, with the sitting room hosting an alluring woodburning stove, perfect for curling up in front of with your favourite book, or retreat to the snug where you can enjoy the warmth of the electric fire and select your favourite series from the TV.
For those preferring a quieter evening reading there is a cosy snug.
When sleep calls, make your way up to the first floor where you will discover four well-appointed bedrooms, 2 doubles, 1 super king which can be made up as 2 singles on request and a twin room, each with plenty of storage for your belongings.
Awake from a leisurely slumber and indulge in a blissful soak in the bath or refreshing rinse in the shower, before heading out for a day of adventures.
Take advantage of your picturesque surroundings, with an excellent selection of walks available right from your front door, including The Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve, the Crews Hill Wood Nature Reserve.
The fields of the property access the Worcestershire Way, a long-distance trail running 31 miles from Bewdley to Great Malvern.
The Malvern Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can experience breath-taking views whether you're rambling or settling down to enjoy a homemade picnic with views across the Severn Valley or west to Herefordshire.
For those evenings where you don’t feel like cooking, there is The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley nearby, winner of the Worcestershire Pub of the Year, where you can treat your loved ones to a tasty meal and sample the local ales.
There is a wonderful community shop with Post Office in Alfrick.
For a taste of city life, Worcester is easily accessible and is sure to be a hit with the budding historians in your party, with its remarkable Norman cathedral, the National Trust sites of Greyfriars House and The Firs and two fascinating museums where you can delve into the city’s rich heritage.
Take the drive to Ledbury or even further to Hereford, home to its own impressive cathedral which houses a 13th century map of the known world, as well as The Hereford Cider Museum, the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery and the Courtyard Theatre, cinema and restaurant.
The Three Counties Showground, Malvern hosts 200 events during the year, plenty of choice for all the family including the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
If history isn’t your thing, why not test out your putting skills at the Worcestershire Golf Club (Malvern) or the Worcester Golf and Country Club (Worcester).
For those that enjoy cycling the area has excellent cycling opportunities both for mountain bikes and On Road Cycle Routes.
The property has plenty of locked storage space for bicycles, rucksacks, and walking gear.
(stable block).
There is also ample storage for boots and jackets in two large lobbies within the property.
Essential for wet weather.For a getaway to Worcestershire/Herefordshire like no other, choose Crews Hill House.
Please note: This property accepts short breaks of a minimum of 3 nights.
Please note: Supplements for booking the hot tub. This is hired in for guests, if you wish to hire the hot tub this supplement will need paying when you book. Weekend hire £220, and week long bookings are £260, For further information please contact Sykes Cottages.
Please Note: The towels provided for this property are for internal use only and if you opt to hire the hot tub - you will be required to bring your own towels with you for this purpose.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.
About the location
ALFRICK
Lulsley 2.3 miles; Worcester 8 miles; Kidderminster 19.3 miles
Alfrick is a charming village resting on the edges of the Malvern Hills AONB in Worcestershire. The village is well-known for the annual Alfrick and Lulsley Village Show, and offers a village hall, a Post Office and a well-stocked convenience store. For a wider selection of amenities, head to nearby Whitbourne, where you will find The Live Inn and a community shop where you can pick up any last-minute essentials. Venture into the bustling city of Worcester, where you will find the popular attractions of the Museum of Royal Worcester, National Trust – Greyfriars, Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum, Gheluvelt Park, and Worcester Woods Country Park. Dining options include The Anchor Pub & Kitchen, Ego at Manor Farm, and Portobello Inn. Further afield, you can visit Kidderminster, where you will find the attractions of Severn Valley Railway, Military Wireless Museum, Brinton Park, and the nearby West Midland Safari Park, or onto Hereford, home to the Hereford Cider Museum Trust, Waterworks Museum, Hereford Cathedral and Black and White House Museum.
Please note: This property accepts short breaks of a minimum of 3 nights.
Please note: Supplements for booking the hot tub. This is hired in for guests, if you wish to hire the hot tub this supplement will need paying when you book. Weekend hire £220, and week long bookings are £260, For further information please contact Sykes Cottages.
Please note: The towels provided for this property are for internal use only and if you opt to hire the hot tub - you will be required to bring your own towels with you for this purpose.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas