Worcestershire
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A lush county of rolling hills and deep green fields, Worcestershire, perched on either side of the M5 motorway has much to recommend a visit.
Book a room in one of the best places to stay in Worcestershire in springtime and you’ll find apple and pear orchards spilling delicately-scented pink and white blossom over paths and country roads, freshly picked asparagus (imported by the Romans) from the Vale of Evesham served dripping with warm hollandaise sauce in gastropubs and splendid walks on offer in the remains of ancient woodlands scattered across the countryside.
The city of Worcester has plenty of fascinating history to explore, including the cathedral – though it’s best to plan out a trip in advance so you’re not hijacked by the less attractive bits of the modern city centre.
And then there’s the beautiful Malvern Hills in the south of the county, offering great hiking, riding and cycling, and the Elgar Route, a circular drive taking in more than 40 places associated with the composer's life and music, including his Birthplace at Lower Broadheath.
Admire the extravagant villas of Great Malvern, tumbling down the eastern skirts of the hills; the lovely stained-glass window dedicated to the composer in Worcester cathedral; and the extraordinary views from those nine long-backed, round-topped Malvern Hills that rise without prelude, like a child's painting, from the Severn plain below.
Something that’s lacking from our selection of the best places to stay in Worcestershire is good hotels and we find it hard to recommend more than a handful. Our particular favourites are:
- The Elms - a luxury bolt hole for the whole family with Ofsted approved nannies, activities galore and grown up spa and restaurant for the adults.
- Brockencote Hall oozes understated elegance. Set amid 70 acres of parkland it offers lovely views and fishing on site, plus superb food in the restaurant.
- The Cottage in the Wood boasts one of the most spectacular locations of any hotel in the UK, perched on a plateau in the Malvern hills. It also has a great restaurant.
- The Royal Forester Inn is more of a pub with rooms, but a very chic one at that, with slate tiled bathrooms and sisal clad floors.
In fact, as you will see, the bulk of our recommendations are guesthouses, all of which, in our opinion, will make preferable places to stay in Worcestershire than the county’s dubious selection of hotels. Take a look at:
- Eckington Manor offers luxury accommodation and also is the home of an acclaimed cookery school. Attention to detail is evident everywhere and as you would expect breakfast is delicious!
- Windrush House is a great find in the ever popular Broadway. Rooms have been stylishly refurbished and the welcome is very warm.
- Brook Farm Berrington and Harrowfields are tiny; just two and one room respectively. Nonetheless if you can manage to get some availability they are very classy outfits with elegant interiors, charming hosts and beautiful gardens,
- The Old Country House is a 15th century part timbered farmhouse. The spacious bedrooms are full of character and breakfast is aga cooked (and organic) and served at the big round kitchen table.
Take a look at our selection of the best places to stay in Worcestershire and start to plan your visit.
The best hotels in Worcestershire
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The Elms
Abberley, Worcestershire
A family haven with plenty to do. Luxurious backdrops for parents. Spa, sauna, award-winning restaurant.
23 rooms from $242Child friendlySpa - Mud-therapy roomCooking classes - For childrenSwimming Pool - 2 pools -
Brockencote Hall
nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire
French style chateau hotel set in 70 acres of parkland with a lake. Understated elegance, discreet service, and a restaurant that serves fabulous food.
21 rooms from $225HoneymoonsFishing - On the lake at the hotelSecluded setting - For escaping.Views - Great views from hotelRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Eckington Manor
Worcestershire
Gorgeous upmarket b&b in a restored timber-framed farmhouse
15 rooms from $209Cooking classes - Acclaimed cookery school on site.Romantic - Good for couples.Views - Great views from hotelGreat walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Sawdays -
Windrush House
Worcestershire
A guesthouse that sets itself very high standards, impeccably run by friendly new owners
5 rooms from $145Great walks - On the doorstep -
Brook Farm Berrington
Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
A delightful haven of calm in rural north-west Worcestershire, a perfect rural b+b in a quirky farmhouse with a pretty garden, stream and roaring fires in winter.
2 rooms from $137Garden - Cottage garden, woodland and an orchard.Sights nearby - Historical sites aroundSecluded setting - For escaping.Views - Great views from hotelRecommended by - Sawdays -
The Cottage in the Wood Hotel
Malvern Wells, Worcestershire
Family run country house hotel on a plateau in the Malvern hills. Stunning views over the Severn Valley. Lovely restaurant onsite.
30 rooms from $135Views - Great views from hotelSecluded setting - For escaping.Outstanding locationGreat walks - Good for walkers.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Harrowfields
Eckington, Worcestershire
Pretty cottage B&B with plenty of character and a warm welcome between Worcester and Tewkesbury.
1 rooms from $129 -
Royal Forester Inn
Worcestershire
Hearty food in an historic coaching inn with very decent accommodation
7 rooms from $127Sights nearby - Across the road from the Wyre Forest visitor centreQuirky - An experience! -
Old Country House
Worcestershire
Peace and quiet in an Area of Natural Beauty
3 rooms from $105Great walks - 5 miles from the Malvern Hills
