Woodland Cottage

4.9★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

Alison
November 2024

“This was a superb property for us in every way.”

We love the sympathetic renovations particularly lower kitchen area. A must for us at this time of year is an open fire. Parking is good and we enjoyed walking directly from the front door. Local amenities were impressive including a selection of pubs with good food, beer and open fires.

We love the sympathetic renovations particularly lower kitchen area. A must for us at this time of year is an open fire. Parking is good and we enjoyed walking directly from the front door. Local amenities were impressive including a selection of pubs with good food, beer and open fires.

- Alison, November 2024

thank you Alison for such a great review. So pleased it suited you so well. Property Owner
Justin October 2024

“Lovely cottage with all the required facilities.”

Very helpful hosts. The open fire was fantastic. Parking was easy and convenient. Lovely area which we will definitely visit again.

- Justin, October 2024
Christine September 2024

“We had a great week in Malvern staying in Woodlane Cottage.”

It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Thank you Brendan and Lois for the bottle of wine which we both enjoyed. We will certainly stay here again in the future. Christine & Peter

- Christine, September 2024
Joanne June 2024

“We had a lovely holiday at woodland cottage, perfect for Malvern hill walkers straight across the road.”

Malvern was a great town lots of cafes to enjoy and Ledbury too. The views from the cottage were fantastic, as were the hosts Brendan and Lois they were there if you needed them but left you to enjoy their quirky grade2 listed cottage. We visited Worcester, several NT homes and did plenty of amazing walks with fantastic views. Highly recommend for a varied holiday.

- Joanne, June 2024

Thank you Joanne for a great review. This is very much appreciated. We are so glad that Woodland worked so well for you. Property Owner
Lucy March 2024

“We had a wonderful stay here.”

Contact with the owners was efficient and friendly. The cottage was lovely, with everything you could possibly need, even a welcoming bottle of wine

- Lucy, March 2024

Thank you very much Lucy for your lovely review. So glad it suited you so well! Property Owner
Amy Tiffany February 2024

“Absolutely perfect cottage, I didn't want to leave and would recommend it to any couple staying in the area.”

It is so convenient for walking on the hills, the footpath starts a couple of mins walk from the property and also there's a well stocked walkable shop. It has been so nicely decorated and feels really spacious, even more so than the photos. Everything was very comfortable and wonderful views. The fire was wonderful and we made use of all the board games. Very cosy. The kitchen had everything and was very quirky. The hosts were wonderful and thank you for the wine! Would definitely visit again if in the area. Thank you!

- Amy Tiffany, February 2024

Wow! Thank you Amy for your fantastic review. So glad you enjoyed your stay so much and thank you for staying at Woodland. Property Owner
Isabel November 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Woodland Cottage.”

It has plenty of period charm but with modern comforts too. I liked the way the space was divided - downstairs a spacious, characterful kitchen with a big range cooker, and upstairs a cosy sitting room with a log fire. The view from the bedroom and bathroom at the back of the building was wonderful. It was great to be in walking distance of Holy Well, so we could collect delicious spring water to drink (Jack and Jill – like the bathroom!) The bottle of wine on arrival was also much appreciated. Thank you, Lois and Brendan, for a delightful place to stay.

- Isabel, November 2023

Hi Isabel. Very many thanks for your lovely review and for leaving Woodland in such good order! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay so much. Regards. Brendan and Lois Property Owner
Paul October 2023

“The cottage is on a main road, this isn't really made clear, otherwise all very pleasant.”

- Paul, October 2023
Wendy September 2023

“Woodland Cottage was lovely.”

We had a very relaxing time and the cottage was very comfortable. The garden at the back was lovely It was very central for everywhere we wanted to visit.

- Wendy, September 2023

Thank you very much for such a great review! Property Owner
Sophia September 2023

“Wonderfully cool cottage in the heatwave.”

Marvellous view for miles out of the spacious bedroom. Excellent bathroom with excellent shower. Sitting room small and a little cramped as you have to go between the sofa & the wall by the stairs to access the bedroom. Kitchen *very* quirky. Took me a long time to find everything, but well equipped once I *had* found all the equipment. No worktops, just the table to prepare food. Fridge-freezer in the cupboard. Very helpful and hospitable owners. Acess to far end of lovely garden

- Sophia, September 2023

Thank you for your very positive review Property Owner
Susan June 2023

“This was a late change to our holiday cottage in the area so we were not sure what we would find.”

However the cottage is superbly equipped, there was even a local waterproof walking map, which we used every day. using it we did three walks straight from the door. The cottage is actually bigger than it looks and is very comfortable. Special mention to the super shower, which was well used after a long climb up into the hills. Super views out of the bedroom window, and of the garden which would have been nice to use if the weather had been better and less cold. The owners even contacted us and asked us if we needed the heating on, not something you would expect in July. to sum up its quirky, cosy and perfectly located for walks straight from the door.

- Susan, June 2023

Hi Susan. Very many thanks for your positive feedback! So pleased Woodland suited you both so well. Property Owner
Anthony March 2023

“Quirky, cosy cottage with everything you need.”

Ideal base for exploring the area even you are not a walker. Wine on arrival very much appreciated. Lois and Brendan perfect hosts, helpful but not intrusive. Plenty of tourist leaflets available.

- Anthony, March 2023

Very many thanks for leaving such a lovely review. So pleased Woodland suited you so well. Property Owner
Alan February 2023

“Excellent cottage, ideally placed for the 3 Counties Showground and for walking in the Malvern Hills.”

Very comfortable.

- Alan, February 2023

Thank you Alan for leaving your feedback. So glad Woodland suited your needs so well. Property Owner
Claire February 2023

“Thank you for a lovely stay at Woodland Cottage.”

The cottage is beautifully decorated and is very comfortable and warm. Everything needed to provide the perfect holiday and the views at the back are special indeed. We enjoyed walking the hills and round Ledbury. We will no doubt return in the future.

- Claire, February 2023

Thanks Claire for leaving your feedback. Much appreciated! Property Owner
Marcus December 2022

“We couldn’t have wished to stay anywhere better for New Year’s Eve than here.”

Really warm & cosy. It had everything you’d need including parking. Great views from bedroom & bathroom & easy access to the hills straight from the front door. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

- Marcus, December 2022

Thank you Marcus. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Woodland! Property Owner
Julia November 2022

“Excellent cottage cosy and warm, great walks straight from door.”

- Julia, November 2022

Thank you very much Julia for your great review. Property Owner
Paul August 2022

“Lovely quirky property with wonderful rear views from the bedroom.”

Great stay and very good communication with the owners.

- Paul, August 2022

Thank you Paul for your great review Property Owner
Joan July 2022

“We had a very pleasant stay in this lovely cottage.”

The views were amazing and everything we needed was in the cottage. Thank you.

- Joan, July 2022

Thank you Joan. That was great review. Leaving your feedback is much appreciated Property Owner
Johanna July 2022

“Fab stay with lovely friendly hosts who we also met at the theatre!”

Garden can be shared which was lovely. The views from the bathroom and bedroom are superb and unbeaten. The locality to get onto the hills is good but on the steeper side so a car is useful for less steep and getting into town as buses don't run at weekend/Bank holidays and only twice during the day. Would definitely stay again, loved it.

- Johanna, July 2022

Thank you Johanna for your lovely review! Property Owner
Irene April 2022

“A perfect little cottage.”

Very cosy, comfortable and homely. Just as described. Very near footpaths for walking up the Malvern hills. A convenience shop and pub with good food within walking distance too. We had a very enjoyable stay at Woodland Cottage.

- Irene, April 2022

Sorry missed this one Irene. Thank you for your very positive review! Property Owner
Penny March 2022

“We had a wonderful 3 nights break at Woodland Cottage.”

Brendan and Lois were excellent hosts, and the cottage was spotless and well equipped - we had everything we could possibly need - down to a basket of logs for the open fire and a very good bottle of wine! It’s the perfect location for exploring the Malvern Hills extensive network of footpaths, as well as a great starting point for any number of driving tours. We have every intention of returning as soon as we can!

- Penny, March 2022

Thank you very much Penny for your lovely review. WE're so glad you both enjoyed your say! Property Owner
David January 2022

“A very comfortable and quirky residence in a fantastic setting.”

We felt relaxed as soon as we came through the door and that did not change for the whole of the stay! Also had a bottle of red waiting for us! Thank you Brendan & Lois David and Elaine

- David, January 2022

Thank David and Elaine for your lovely review. Property Owner
Timothy November 2021

“A lovely property although a bit chilly at this time of year until the (excellent) heating system is activated!”

Mind you, built in 1840, what else could one expect?! The property was very clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you.

- Timothy, November 2021

Thanks Tim for your review and for staying at Woodland. Property Owner
Anna November 2021

“Lovely cottage with great facilities and beautifully finished.”

We loved our stay, thank you!

- Anna, November 2021

Really pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Elaine September 2021

“Lovely cottage well equipped.”

Convenient location to explore area

- Elaine, September 2021
Janet June 2021

“Great location, cosy, comfortable, well equipped cottage.”

Very helpful owners next door. Would recommend and would stay there again.

- Janet, June 2021
Susan June 2021

“The cottage was lovely and in a brilliant place to access the Malvern hills which were stunning, we met the owner and he was very nice and helpful, the only problem we experienced was that the oven in the range cooker did not get hot and we were unable to use this feature which did limit our meal choices.”

- Susan, June 2021

Thank you for your comments about the cottage generally and reporting the issue with one of the ovens in the range cooker. We wish you had reported this while you were staying in the Cottage. There was of course a much larger fan oven in the range cooker so a little baffled by your comment in this respect Property Owner
Helen September 2019

“Delightful small house.”

Excellent shower and nicely designed interior. Can walk out on to the hills from the house. Not really in walking distance to pubs in evening/dark.

- Helen, September 2019
Janet December 2018

“Woodland Cottage is a little gem.”

Lois and Brendan are very kind and helpful hosts. The cottage is great for a couple, or three people maximum. It is beautifully decorated and the views from the bedroom are outstanding.. We were very cosy during our New Year stay and loved coming back to the cottage, and the log fire ,after a day out in the spectacular Malvern Hills. I would definitely recommend Woodland Cottage.

- Janet, December 2018
Deborah November 2018

“Cottage was lovely.”

Nice and clean, well heated, with good kitchen equipment. Nice hot shower. Characterful cottage. Very close to footpaths leading up to the hills. We were able to park off-road. There was a basket of firewood provided, though you have to buy your own once that's gone. And a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival. Really very pleased.

- Deborah, November 2018
Alison October 2018

“I loved my stay at Woodland Cottage and am hoping to visit again later in the year.”

It is a wonderfully characterful place and the owners, who live next door, have done an excellent job of renovating it and decorating it - it combines comfortable, modern, characterful and quirky. The cosy living room (open fireplace) is on the road side whilst the bedroom has the most incredible views - I could sit and watch them all day. The attached en-suite is to a high standard and you also have the same views from the loo! The basement kitchen is again full of character, has everything you need and is comfortable to have meals in, and they still managed to squeeze in a dishwasher, thank goodness. You can walk up to the Hills straight from the door - very handy - and only 10 minutes up the road to Great Malvern which has a large Waitrose amongst plenty of other shops. You can park in front of Brendan and Lois’ place next door.

- Alison, October 2018
Susie October 2018

“The cottage was perfect for my daughter and my stay.”

Perfectly Clean and lovely and warm. The sofa bed in the lounge was a plus (we hadn’t noticed that in the details). As we were on a under 17 driving course at the Three Counties Showground this was the perfect retreat as an easy 5 minutes drive. We would definitely recommend it.

- Susie, October 2018
William August 2018

“I found Sykes a very professional organisation.”

The owners of Woodland Cottage were very friendly and helpful, but Sykes are terribly let down by their recommended insurance company. We had to cancel our holiday after two days due to food poisoning. The insurance company were Less than helpful. As a consequence I will not be using Sykes again, nor will I be recommending it to anyone.

- William, August 2018
Megan July 2018

“Great location for walking and riding our bikes.”

Fab area accommodation first class.

- Megan, July 2018
Gerad June 2018

“Comfortable, convenient, quirky”

- Gerad, June 2018
Jonathan May 2018

“We enjoyed the cottage and it's location, however we feel that the FRIDAY change over day wasn't properly communicated.”

We booked fairly recently, as the result of having had previous half term plans changed. We definitely entered Saturday to Saturday into the online calendar (in line with my husband's working pattern). It was a shock to be contacted on Friday 1st June, being told that we should have vacated that day! Having to return to the cottage, pack up and leave in a hurry was inconvenient and embarrassing. Admittedly the small print does give Friday (25th ) as the arrival date, but it was FAR from clear. A Friday start date doesn't seem very practical, for most people, unless you are only staying for the weekend, hardly very customer friendly, is it? Please spend less time bombarding us, daily, with advertising e-mails and more time highlighting the pertinent facts. We have already booked another cottage for August, the experience in Malvern has left us feeling anxious and disappointed. Let's hope our next experience is more positive.

- Jonathan, May 2018
Helen April 2018

“Beautifully designed, so stylish.”

The cottage had every thing we could possibly need and more.

- Helen, April 2018
Paul April 2018

“The cottage was a delight and very quirky.”

We both loved it. If thinking of visiting the area again would probably try and book this cottage as it was ideal for our needs.

- Paul, April 2018
Anthony August 2017

“Brilliant cottage for two in a superb location, with helpful and friendly owners nearby.”

We had a wonderful meal at The cottage in the woods, just above us in the hills, worth a visit.

- Anthony, August 2017
Veronica May 2017

“Really sweet character cottage.”

Very well located for walking in the Malvern Hills and viewing the surrounding towns.

- Veronica, May 2017
Christopher August 2016

“It was a brilliant place to explore the Malvern Hills and there were lots of other places to go that were not to far away e.”

G. The Morgan factory, Croome Court etc. The owners were very hospitable and welcoming. We would certainly go again.

- Christopher, August 2016
John May 2016

“Great location for walking the Malvern Hills.”

The cottage was very comfortable and everything you needed was there with great views from the bedroom. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Hopefully we will be back next year!

- John, May 2016
James March 2016

“This was a wonderful place and the owners couldn't be more friendly.”

We really enjoyed our time here and can't wait to come back. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.

- James, March 2016
Linda March 2016

“Woodland Cottage was superb.”

We found it to be spacious and comfortable, it was ideally situated to visit Malvern, Worcester, Cheltenham, and Evesham.

- Linda, March 2016
David February 2016

“Woodland Cottage is truly superb 'upstairs - downstairs' quirky and cosy property in great location for walking and touring in the Malvern Hills.”

Loved it!

- David, February 2016
Tony December 2015

“The cottage is lovely and has been restored beautifully.”

- Tony, December 2015

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Summary

One ground floor king-size double bedroom with Jack-and-Jill access to shower room
Ground floor shower room with shower, twin basin and WC
Lower ground floor kitchen with dining area leading to lower ground floor utility
Ground floor sitting room with open fire.
Gas central heating with open fire
Stoves range cooker with electric double oven, grill and 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking outside cottage
Lockable bike storage
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 5 mins walk, pub 12 mins walk
Note: The stairs from the ground floor to lower ground floor are steep with a low ceiling.

The property

A beautifully presented 19th century former Coachman's Lodge attached to the owner's home and award-winning bed and breakfast, ideally located on the slopes of the Malvern Hills, just a short distance from the town.

The cottage oozes character and charm and has been lovingly furnished throughout to provide warm and welcoming accommodation, ideal for a romantic break in a stunning part of the country.

The quality and owner's personal touches are evident as you enter this charming cottage, with a delightful sitting room complete with wall beams, exposed brick fireplace housing the open fire and sumptuous seating.

Through the sitting room is the luxurious king-size bedroom boasting long distant views.

Descend the stairs from the hallway, ducking to avoid the low ceiling, to the lovely kitchen with dining area.

This cosy area with its terracotta tiled floor, charming inglenook fireplace housing the range cooker, quirky pantry and rustic dining table, is perfect for enjoying a romantic dinner or spending time chatting over a morning coffee.

From the kitchen is a useful utility room, with vaulted ceiling, which can be accessed from the side of the cottage making it ideal for walking gear and bike storage.

Many lovely walks and cycle rides on the Malvern Hills are available from the doorstep of the cottage, which is also situated on the local bus route.

The town centre of Great Malvern is only a short drive away and the Three Counties Showground a short drive or walk.

A charming cottage for a memorable holiday at any time of year.

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About the location

MALVERN

Ledbury 7 miles; Worcester 10 miles; Hereford 23 miles.

The beautiful Worcestershire town of Malvern dates back to the Bronze Age and is situated on the eastern side of the dramatic Malvern Hills. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malvern Hills form a 9-mile range of ancient rock, which offers 100 miles of footpaths and bridleways with natural springs and long distance views in all directions. The town holds antiques fairs, WI country markets, farmers’ markets and many auctions throughout the year, as well as the Great Malvern Food Festival in June. Malvern has individual shops, cafes, galleries, restaurants, a luxurious spa and it’s own micro brewery. It is also just a short drive from the Three Counties Showground which hosts regular events most notably RHS Malvern (May), The Royal Three Counties Show (June) and the Malvern Autumn Show (September). The town is the home of the Morgan car which makes this area popular with motoring enthusiasts. The Malvern Theatre welcomes productions from the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The more energetic can try many outdoor activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling. Fishing and river cruises are available nearby and there are National Trust properties, gardens and vineyards to visit in the area. The picturesque Forest of Dean with its range of attractions is only 30 miles away, and the cathedral city of Worcester offering modern amenities is a 20 minute drive away.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was a superb property for us in every way.”

“Lovely cottage with all the required facilities.”

“We had a great week in Malvern staying in Woodlane Cottage.”

“We had a lovely holiday at woodland cottage, perfect for Malvern hill walkers straight across the road.”

“We had a wonderful stay here.”

“Absolutely perfect cottage, I didn't want to leave and would recommend it to any couple staying in the area.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Woodland Cottage.”

“The cottage is on a main road, this isn't really made clear, otherwise all very pleasant.”