Malvern & Malvern Hills District Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Andrew - Verified booking

  Tor cottage has many lovely features but there are one or two downsides.

  There were four of us staying and we all had our own space. The kitchen is well laid out but would be a bit busy with 7 people. Extra chairs or a bean bag in the lounge would also help. My elder daughter's friend popped in for a few meals and 5 were easily accommodated around the table. The parking was occasionally an issue and it is a steep walk up to the parking in front of the cafe. Our driver did not want to reverse in because there is a steep drop on one side of the access road. It is also about 90 paces from the house to the parking and one or two of the path slabs are uneven. I found what I assume was the boiler to be quite noisy in the room above the kitchen. On the upside we enjoyed the views and the lovely sunsets. The house is fairly well equipped and was warm and comfortable. We were blessed with very good weather and only had one half day of rain. The house has a certain charm and perhaps faded glory. It is very quiet and peaceful but only a stone's throw away from walks, shops and Great Malvern. We walked to Malvern along the side of Beacon hill in about 25 minutes and to British camp in about 45 minutes. There are buses available if you only want to walk one way or you could use two cars. We loved the French windows that were perfect for our late summer weather. I must say a very big thanks to the owner and his locum cleaner who rescued my younger daughter when she managed to lock the keys in the studio annex. Overall we had a very lovely stay and I would book this cottage again. There was loads to do and I wished we had been there for two weeks rather than one. We enjoyed the games but did not try the records or the projector. A radio would be a nice addition to the facilities but we brought our own with us. Excellent for those who treasure peace and quiet, lovely views, lovely walks but easy access to civilization. The Red Lion in Malvern did a very good Sunday Lunch and there are plenty of interesting shops and supermarkets to suit all tastes. Not quite perfect but quite close and well worth a visit. (4 stars)!

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  We have just arrived home after spending February half term at the stunning Beesoni Lodge.

  As soon as we walked into this beautiful property, we absolutely loved it. The lay out worked perfectly for our family - My family of 4, my in-laws and my Mum. So much space, plenty of seating in the cosy lounge and around the large kitchen table, and having the 3 bathrooms was really useful. The property was so warm and cosy. The underfloor heating in the bathrooms was lovely, especially first thing in the morning! I think this is the best equipped holiday house we have ever stayed in. There is everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, including everything to bake a cake! We didn't make use of this, but very handy if you need to make a birthday cake while you are away! The utility room was also very useful, and we made use of the washing machine to save taking a mountain of washing home. The garden that Beesoni Lodge sits in is really lovely, although we couldn't really make full use of it due to the time of year that we visited. It would be beautiful in the Summer, to sit outside and enjoy the BBQ. Plenty of outside seating, plus extra stored in the utility room. The location is perfect for visiting lots of places. Croome Nation Trust is just 20 minutes away, Upton on Severn and Malvern just a short drive. The bigger towns of Worcester and Gloucester only a 30 minute drive. So much to do nearby, although you would be happy to stay in and not go out as the property is just so lovely! A really lovely, chilled family holiday in a beautifully location. Thank you Laura for letting us stay in your beautiful property, and for the easy communication and assistance offered. I would have chosen 6 stars but there wasn't that option!

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• Antony - Verified booking

  The perfect break!

  What a little gem of a property. Myself, my wife and our little dog stayed at The Croft to celebrate our 1st year wedding anniversary. The house is surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty which made great walks, with a welcome stop at a local pub for lunch. Malvern hills, wye valley and Cotswolds wildlife park and Zoo were just a few of the highlights. The house itself was absolutely outstanding. The level of care when we arrived shone through (from little chocolates by the bed and milk in the fridge to an anniversary card). The owners live next door and are the kindest loveliest people you could ever wish to meet! They do not intrude on your holiday at all. The grounds surrounding the house are quite difficult to put into words - a private forest, pond/lake and wonderful farm animals. Our little dog was really in his element here and we were too! The hot tub was a welcome way to end the day. Highly recommend staying here! It is a great place to unwind. We also purchased some lovely meat from the owners farm which is absolutely delicious. Thank you Sally and Steve!

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• Desmond - Verified booking

  We arrived after a 6 hour drive.

  The front garden was overgrown,walked to rear of property and the rear garden was grossly overgrown,the table and 2 chairs were on the uneven grass, could not be used .. Entered the property and my wife compaired it to an old peoples home,no curtains in kitchen for privacy,a locked bedroom upstairs, the property to our left had filthy curtains and we thought there maybe squatters in residence as the fencing was falling down and the whole scenario made my wife feel uneasy about staying. We then sat in the lounge area and all you got was moths flying around in your face, very off putting. As we were so tyred due to our long journey we decide to stay the 1 night. We then left the following morning at 5.15 am to travel home. Due to all I have said I would expect a full refund for the 2 nights we did not stay and also a refund of the cleaning charge as there was cobwebs all over which we pulled down.I would have thought sykes cottages would inspect these properties to make sure they are upto spec,As this one was certainly not

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• Teresa - Verified booking

  We found Tor Cottage to be beautiful, clean, well equipped, and we really enjoyed out stay.

  The annexe is really lovely and private. The views are absolutely stunning, and there are lots of lovely walks and other places to visit in easy reach. There were one or two very minor problems, which didn't spoil our stay, and I made the housekeeper aware, who was very helpful. I agree with another reviewer, lock on bathroom, and a blind would be good. The only other two things to be aware of are that one of the double rooms has some sort of futon, rather than a proper double bed, which wasn't especially comfortable, and access. The parking place is down a very very steep, curved drive, with no turning space, so you either have to reverse in, or out, and my vehicle was too large to do this, and the walk up to parking at the top of the road is also extremely steep. And access to the cottage itself is down quite a long path - people just need to be aware that this is the case. I would love to visit again, it's a beautiful house in a beautiful part of the world

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