Cream Door Cottage
Description
Cream Door Cottage is located within the parish of Hartlebury on the outskirts of Kidderminster. A delightfully deceptive spacious 200-year-old property which is perfectly located for exploring the beauty of the surrounding countryside as well as the close towns of Worcester, Droitwich, Bridgnorth, Ledbury and Ludlow to name but a few.
It is a great base for families and friends looking to tour the Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Shropshire regions being in close proximity to the A449, A442 and motorway network.
This charming generous farmhouse-style detached property is situated within the owner’s own grounds being originally three farm workers’ cottages retaining unique features, bringing the interior to life.
The entrance begins with a utility room and a handy cloakroom just off. Next, is the well-equipped separate kitchen, enjoying a lovely dining table set for four people with high-end fixtures, fittings, and china, allowing you to socialise and whip up a tasty meal together.
The light warm restful sitting room allows character to seep through with relaxing antique and eclectic furnishings with the original beamed ceiling revealing the traditional side of the cottage. Gather for cosy get togethers in front of the fire on a winter’s afternoon maybe play a board game or watch your favourite film.
Finishing the ground floor is the tranquil garden room with plenty of comfortable seating, central heating plus a portable oil filled radiator. Grab a book from the shelf and use this space for a quiet read or listen to the radio.
There are two upstairs bedrooms along a double ended landing. Each bedroom is uplifted with original beams and en-suite shower facilities, for a very relaxing stay. The principal bedroom has a king size bed and a Smart TV
Outside, the well-stocked garden is surrounded by woodland greenery where you have the pleasure of alfresco dining on the terrace, which is fully enclosed and for your own use, on balmy summer afternoons.
The location benefits access to all the delights of the region with nearest pub just a short walk away. There are many high street shops, pubs and eateries within a ten minute drive and local attractions include the Severn Valley Railway, Hartlebury Castle, Harvington Hall and Bodenham Arboretum.
If you enjoy the outdoors there is Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve and the Client Hills nearby with the stunning Malvern Hills further afield.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
The property is well appointed and conformed with the listing.
The owners who are very friendly came to see us shortly after our arrival to confirm everything was to our satisfaction, which is always a nice gesture. There was an issue that they advised us of, namely a relatively poor broadband signal but we managed it without serious difficulty. A very pleasant stay in a comfortable and well appointed cottage.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We found the cottage very comfortable and well equipped. It was very clean, and the owners were very generous leaving a lovely welcoming hamper.
We were delighted to read your 5* review of our cottage. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a very positive review. Lorraine and Ian P
A beautiful cottage presented in immaculately clean condition.
A pleasant surprise was the downstairs toilet - something we had missed from the website description. Once inside there are no clues that the cattery is adjacent. The sofa is extremely comfortable with a high back and fabric covering (a must for us - we're not keen on leather), the kitchen was well equipped and the conservatory was a delight. Both bedrooms have en-suite shower and WC and the beds are very comfortable. The late arrival time was a little inconvenient but we were greeted on arrival by Ian, and his wife Lorraine popped in later to ensure that all was well. A delightful couple.
WOW what a great review regarding your stay in Cream Door Cottage. We try really hard to give our guests a very comfortable stay in our quirky and unusual cottage and it takes time to clean and make sure everything is well presented for the next guests hence the later book in time but we are always flexible if an earlier arrival time is required. Many thanks for your kind words which are really appreciated. Lorraine and Ian P
We have stayed here a couple of tine now lLorraine and Ian lovely hosts and make you feel so welcome the cottage is always lovely and.
Clean and has every thing you need for a great start also a wonderful welcome pack to tied you over Would recommend. A stag here
Thank you Debbie for your kind and warm comments regarding your stays in Cream Door Cottage. We were delighted to read your positive review. Thank you also for the gift on your departure. It was very kind of you. Hope things are running smoothly your end. Lorraine and Ian P.x
Lovely cottage in quiet surroundings.
It was very well equipped and extremely clean. We loved the sunroom which was a great addition to the property as our week wasn't that warm. At night the lounge was very cozy to relax in. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cream Door Cottage. Thank you for the goodies Lorraine and Ian!
We were delighted to read your comments on our cottage. Thank you so much for taking the time to record a five star review. Lorraine and Ian Purcell
Delightful cottage, spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Lovely shady garden and delicious goodies in the welcome basket.
Thank you so much for your 5* review of our very special cottage. We were delighted to read your feedback. Lorraine and Ian Purcell
A delightful comfortable property well equipped and homey.
It is old with slanted and creaky floors which contribute to its charm. Very friendly and helpful owners nearby. Walking distance to a good pub. Lovely garden centre and tearoom nearby.
Your comments made us smile. Yes the cottage is quirky with slanted and creaking floorboards which as you have very kindly said adds to its charm. Thank you so much for your very positive review.
Lorraine and Ian very friendly nag help-full nice to chill in the garden would definitely stay again
Thank you so much for the 5* review regarding your very extended stay in our cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back if your own personal circumstances remain unresolved! Lorraine and Ian P
Cream door cottage was lovely had all you needed for a good stay clean and tidy host very nice
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our cottage. You also left very kind comments regarding your extended stay, in our Visitors Book, plus you left us a lovely card on your departure which was really appreciated. Lorraine and Ian P
Beautiful and cosy cottage in a quiet location.
The lovely owners have thought of everything, a real home from home. Definitely be staying there again.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments which mean a lot to us and are really appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are in the area. Lorraine and Ian P
We very much enjoyed our holiday at Cream Door Cottage.
Everything was just perfect, comfortable and extremely well equipped, with everything we could possibly need. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the Garden Room. The location is perfect for visiting many local historic houses and gardens. Lorraine and Ian were lovely hosts and we would like to thank them for our welcome pack. We would definitely recommend this cottage.
Dear Guests, thank you so much for your delightful and warm comments regarding our property. We always try our very best to welcome our visitors and try to give them a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Kind Regards Lorraine and Ian P
Wonderful cottage and extremely comfortable.
Good location for visiting surrounding areas. Owners were very friendly. We had a lovely week helped by the fantastic weather.Just one criticism!! The cupboards in the kitchen need condensing down as there is far too much crockery. 32 mugs in just one cupboard as an example. Could not find space to put groceries away.
Thank you for your very positive feedback on your stay at our cottage. The comments regarding the mugs made us smile and we had a cull! But all the Port Meirion (Botanical Garden) mugs remain! Our visitors really appreciate the good quality china and cut glass in the cupboards not just Ikea basic white! Lorraine and Ian P
A real quirky home from home accommodation with every amenities you need.
We had an amazing time. Lots of places to go around this area, especially if you are National Trust member.
Love the description of quirky. Thank you so much for your lovely comments which we really appreciated.
A beautiful period cottage with all the faculties and amenities we could ask for.
Cream Door Cottage was perfectly situated for our trips to the Severn Valley Railway, West Midlands Safari Park and Black Country Living Museum. The Mare and Colt pub is a lovely place for dinner if you wanted a walkable option in a relatively remote (but by no means isolated) location. Shops, takeaways, restaurants etc all within a 10 minute drive to places like Kidderminster and Stourport on Severn. My son loved visiting the alpacas in the field opposite. The cottage was spacious and spotlessly clean and we enjoyed the information shared about its interesting history in the welcome pack. We would throughly recommend the cottage as a great stay for smaller families such as us. Thank you to our lovely hosts for their hospitality.
Dear Guests, just a little but very sincere note to thank you so much for your wonderful review of our holiday cottage. We were delighted to read your very positive comments about the property and the surrounding area. There are many interesting places to visit locally and further afield. We look forward to welcoming you again in the not too distant future. Thank you once again. Lorraine and Ian P
We had an enjoyable stay in Cream Door Cottage last month.
It had everything you could need. Ian and Lorraine were wonderful hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them! Visited Worcester, Pershore, Evesham to name but a few places of interest. Harvington Hall is nearby and well worth a visit.
We were delighted to read that you had an enjoyable stay in our holiday cottage with everything you needed. We really try our best and it was great to read such positive feedback. Many thanks. Lorraine and Ian P
The property was fabulous, so comfortable with everything you need and more.
I would highly recommend it
Thank you so much for your really lovely comments re Cream Door Cottage. We really do try to ensure our guests have a really positive stay and it is always appreciated when we read such a very positive review. Thank you once again. Lorraine and Ian P
We really enjpoyed our stay at Cream Door Cottage.
The owners, Lorraine and Ian were very welcoming hosts (milk in the fridge and wine on the table!). When there was a small problem with the plumbing, it was sorted out very quickly. As we had read in another guest's review, beware the noisy plumbing. However, it didn't spoil our enjoyment of the property. A lovely quiet location, which we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.
Thank you so much for the lovely comments you left in our Guest Comment Book. We were delighted to read your appreciative thoughts. Lorraine and Ian P
Lovely cottage ample parking for 2 cars house decent size for comfort.
The back garden is a lovely area to sit out in it has a wooden seat and a patio table and 4 chairs, there is a garden border and a lawn behind not accessible by a rope barrier The only downside was the extremely noisy plumbing, mainly upstairs if you flushed the toilets or showered you get an over powering noise like a power washer being used inside it drowned out the sound of the tv downstairs it was a wake up call in the morning from anyone showering and in the night you had to remember not to flush the toilet. As it is a period property the floor boards and stairs amplify any creaking sounds walking on them. The wifi as explained in the information was very bad we had to use up all our phone data to stream online. Most of the rooms have sockets fitted with USB charging outlets just remember your charging leads. Please don’t be put off but be aware
Comfortable and not pretentious, it was great to find all we needed AND in an obvious place - no need to second guess.
. A good base for local touring with plenty to see and do. We hope to return
It was lovely to read such positive comments and we delighted that you hope to visit Cream Door Cottage again in the future. Lorraine and Ian P
This is the second time we have stayed here, and we shall come again when in the area.
One of the very best holiday lets. Converted cottages with lots of character, a bit quirky, and very well equipped. Very helpful hosts.
Very nice as usual, owners very pleasant and helpful.
Will be back.
The directions were good and provided we followed the signs for the cattery we arrived at the front door of Cream Door without any problems.
Access to the property was very easy without any problems as was unloading since the drive and the front door were very close. The photographs and description were accurate and it was exceptionally clean and tidy. The owners live next door and were very helpful whenever we needed any help which was only on one occasion. There is plenty of information about the house and the local area including OS maps. We found the kitchen was well equipped for our needs. The beds were comfortable and the showers worked well with plenty of hot water whenever we needed it. The heating worked well for the two evenings when it was colder than expected for the time of year. TV reception was good for terrestrial television but because of its rural location the wifi is slow but it did work for browsing and email in all areas of the house. Cream Door is close by car to the centre of Kidderminster for shopping such as a large Tesco, M&S etc and the nearest public house (Mare & Colt, 5 minutes walk or 0.3 miles in footpaths) serves good local beer and pub food. It is also a good location for visiting Worcester, the Black Country and Birmingham. All in all a great let and since we have family nearby we hope to be returning at some stage.
Dear Guests, we loved reading your comprehensive and great review of our cottage. Thank you so much. Lorraine and Ian P
Lovely cottage, nicely furnished and very well equipped.
Spacious downstairs offers lots of flexibility to all be together or split up to watch tv, read etc. Good outside area in tranquil setting. Nice friendly hosts. Good pub a few minutes walk away and plenty of places to visit closeby.
Thank you for leaving such a great review regarding your stay in Cream Door Cottage. There are lots of interesting places to visit locally and the property is well situated centrally to get out and about. Many thanks once again. Lorraine and Ian P
A lovely, comfortable and spotlessly clean cottage with all amenities.
The friendly owners did all they could to welcome us and ensure our stay was relaxing and enjoyable.
Thank you for taking the time to give our property such a positive review which is much appreciated. We were delighted to read that you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Many thanks once again. Lorraine and Ian P.
This is a cottage with nice old features and at the same time it is well equipped with everything you need.
It has a nice privat quiet garden to relax in. Very helpful hosts.
Your kind and positive review regarding your stay in our property, is very much appreciated. We loved your comments in our Visitors Book. You left Cream Door Cottage in an excellent condition. Thank you.
Owners Lorraine & Ian have put a lot of thought into Cream Door cottage.
The kitchen has everything you could need & more. The cottage is spacious very clean & comfortable with a lovely garden & surroundings too. Due to personal circumstances the owners were ready to offer their help if needed which was much appreciated.
It was lovely reading your very kind review of Cream Door Cottage. You are right we have put a lot of thought into the property/garden and thank you for your observations. We do hope that things have now been resolved your end to your satisfaction and you are now able to move on! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Thank you so much once again. Lorraine and Ian P
We enjoyed a great week at this comfortable cottage which is well placed for exploring the interesting area around.
We have just booked for another week in the same cottage in the spring of next year - enough said !!
Compared with other property let's, the arrival and departure times aren't really compatible for the older generation.
ie, 1700 hrs arrival, 0930 departure. I'm a disabled traveller and, having travelled 170miles to this destination, ( 7 hrs due to traffic delays ) my wife and I were pretty much exhausted. I understand, the terms and conditions are strictly non negotiable on this property, therefore, would take this into consideration on future bookings.
We were very hurt and saddened to read your comments. Why did you not call prior to your arrival and arrange earlier/later arrival/departure times. Many of our guests do. We try to ensure our guests receive a very positive experience while staying in the cottage and help in any way we can. You obviously had a long and difficult journey from Devon, prior to your arrival, of which we had no control and it may have clouded your visit. But on a positive note thank you for leaving such a very kind comment in our Visitor’s Book and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Thankyou for such a lovely peaceful stay.
We didnt want to leave. Everything you could want and more.
We were delighted to read your review of Cream Door Cottage both on line and in our Visitors’ Book. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and also for leaving the property in such an excellent condition on your departure.
Amazing Cottage.
It was a wonderfully presented cottage and the owners had gone the extra mile to make your stay memorable. Comfy beds and furniture and the added bonus of a sun room room was great. Great location for exploring. Thank you Ian and Lorraine for a wonderful stay.
Dear Guests, thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review of Cream Door Cottage. We were delighted to read your comments and so pleased that you had such a good holiday. Your positive and encouraging comments certainly brightened our day. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Many thanks once again. Lorraine and Ian P
Cream Door Cottage is exceptional in its location, beautifully presented and amazingly well equipped.
It provided space, comfort and quietness, we loved sitting out in the conservatory. Ian and Lorraine have given a great deal of thought to ensuring their guest are well looked after, their cheerful greetings and helpfulness coupled with the welcome gifts that greeted their guests, put them at the top of our best stay yet. Thank you both. Georgie Beaumont
Dear Guests, thank you so much for your lovely comments regarding your recent stay in our holiday cottage. We are delighted that you found the property “beautifully presented and amazingly well equipped……put them at the top of our best stay yet.” We would love to welcome you back in the future. Lorraine and Ian P. PS Thank you also for your lovely gift and leaving the cottage in such a pristine condition on your departure which was really appreciated.
Our hosts were most helpful and on hand to answer any questions.
Facilities were excellent and plenty of crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils and gadgets. Peaceful location.
Thank you for your kind review. It is good to know that your party felt the facilities in Cream Door Cottage were excellent. Hope you will be able to return in the future. Lorraine and Ian P
A very pleasant stay had everything that you needed peaceful at times of the stay with a relaxing extra room at the back of the cottage to relax .
The ideal place to see different parts of the area .The hosts were very pleasant and although they lived next to the cottage no problem of noise and any problems they were on hand to help . The owners had every leaflet that you could read and had a folder and explanation of the history of the cottage and help with visiting different locations within a local area .
Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback of your visit to Cream Door Cottage. We are delighted that your found all the leaflets etc in the cottage useful and you were able to make the most of your holiday. Lorraine and Ian P
An absolutely lovely cottage.
Well looked after with no expense spared inside, 5* quality. Made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived by the owners, Ian and Lorraine. Really hoping to go back for another stay. Highly recommended, a real gem! Alan Roberts
Thank you Alan for your great comments on Cream Door Cottage. We are delighted that you had such a good week and look forward to welcoming you back. Lorraine and Ian P
The cottage is fantastic as long as your not interested in using the wifi and having reliable or fast internet.
Otherwise it is a lovely cottage, well stocked, well presented and the best actual cottage we have stayed in. The owners are nice, on site and extremely helpful and full of advise for the area. There is even a private garden area and the conservatory was lovely to sit in on rest days.
Dear Guests, we were very pleased to read your comments regarding your stay at Cream Door Cottage - particularly ".....the best actual cottage we have stayed in". WOW. Wi-fi is provided. Unfortunately, we have no fibre cabling in the area and all electricity/broadband lines run above ground, over open fields, which can result in lower speeds than we would like. A situation over which we have no control! But again thank you for your lovely comments. Lorraine and Ian P
This is a really beautiful cottage which is well equipped and very comfortable.
The owners are friendly and very welcoming and have put a lot of effort into making this a lovely and perfect place to stay. The patio area is very nice with a lovely garden. We really enjoyed our stay here and would happily go back! Highly recommended!
We were delighted to read your review - and thank you so much for your kind and wonderful comments. We would love to see you return to Cream Door Cottage in the future. Lorraine and Ian P
Cream Door Cottage was absolutely superb in every way - immaculate, comfortably furnished with a superbly equipped kitchen.
Lots of information left about places to visit.We will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Dear Guests, we were delighted to read your very positive comments about Cream Door Cottage. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind and lovely review. Perhaps we may meet some of your family and friends in the future. Many thanks once again. Lorraine and Ian P
Superb.
An ideal location for what we wanted todo.
We are delighted to read that you had a lovely stay in Cream Door Cottage. There are certainly many places of interest around and about and we are ideally located to get the most out of your holiday. Thank you for your very positive review which is really appreciated.
difficult to fault!
Everything you might need was there. Finished to a high standard and very comfortable
Thank you so much for your great review. Wonderful comments. Lorraine and Ian P
A wonderful cottage .
One of the best Everything first class I would highly recommend this cottage, The owners Laurianne and Ian were welcoming and went out of their to help Many Thanks to them both
Your comments were very special to us Shirley and we were delighted to learn of your enjoyment of "Cream Door Cottage". Thank you so much for leaving such a positive and up-beat review. We would love to see you return in the future! Lorraine and Ian P
Ian and Lorraine are the perfect hosts and were only too happy to offer help and to share their knowledge of the area.
Our girls loved spending time at the cottage and chatting to Lorraine and Ian and their cat, fudge! A beautiful property, exceeded all expectations. X
Thank you Lisa for your wonderful comments about your extended stay in Cream Door Cottage. We were delighted to meet your family and we were so pleased to read that the cottage exceeded all expectations. Warmest wishes from Lorraine and Ian Purcell and, of course, Fudge.
This is one of the most comfortable, spacious and well equipped cottages we have stayed in.
Location is excellent with many interesting places to visit near by. A very warm welcome from the owner.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely and warm review of our cottage. We were really pleased to learn that you had a successful holiday . We would love to welcome you back sometime. Many thanks once again. Lorraine and Ian P
Lovely cottage.
We all enjoyed our stay. Lots of places around and also, if needed, lots of things in the cottage supplied to keep individuals amused - if a really rainy day. i.e. puzzles, games, books, etc.
Thank you so much for leaving such a kind and positive review of our cottage. We were delighted to read of your stay but thank you too for leaving Cream Door Cottage in such a pristine condition at the end of your stay. Lorraine and Ian P
Very friendly owners on site.
Everything you could possibly need was provided in the cottage.
It was great to read your kind comments. Thank you so much. Lorraine and Ian P
A delightful, comfortable and cosy cottage.
An excellent base for exploring a lovely area. We were given a very warm welcome by the owners. It was extremely well equipped and there was an excellent file full of useful information and a large amount of tourist brochures. It was home from home and I would thoroughly recommend this cottage
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a warm and kind review. We are always so pleased to learn that our guests have enjoyed their stay in Cream Door Cottage. Thank you for any recommendations. Lorraine and Ian P
Cream Door cottage was a dream find, very spacious for 4, immaculate and very well equipped.
There is a large outdoor seating area and easy parking at the front door. The owners live on site and are friendly and helpful. There are a large number of interesting places to visit within a short drive, and a number of pubs also only minutes away. The only drawback, and it's out of the owners control, is that the internet is painfully slow and reminded us of dial-up, but that shouldn't detract from what is a fabulous cottage.
Thank you so much for your very kind and wonderful comments regarding Cream Door Cottage. We are delighted that you found our property a “dream find”. Regarding the internet provision unfortunately due to our semi rural location and being a long way from the “green cab” and no broadband fibre in the area we are at the mercy of broadband providers!! Hopefully, sometime in the near future our constant complaints will get results!! But thank you once again for your lovely comments. Lorraine and Ian Purcell
This was a lovely quaint little cottage which was well equipped.
Ideal location for us and our family as a base to visit different locations for kids activities. The Internet signal is poor, therefore limited TV channels. However, this played to our advantage as we spent more quality family time together playing cards and board games rather than playing on technology or ipads. Very clean and well equipped cottage.
We were delighted to learn that you were able to spend quality family time together in Cream Door Cottage which is what holidays are all about. It was good to hear that you made use of the board games/books/puzzles etc that are available for guests within our lovely cottage. Lorraine P
A lovely, spacious property which satisfied our every need.
It was well maintained by its very hospitable owners who filled us in with their vast local knowledge. The local "6 minute walk away" pub served wonderful food. We'd recommend the cottage to anyone who wanted a peaceful, relaxing holiday. Thank you Lorraine and Ian
It is always an anxious time when we have visitors stay in Cream Door Cottage, will they like it/will the cottage come up to expectations? As you can imagine we were delighted to read your lovely and positive comments about the accommodation. We do try very hard to make all our guests feel welcome and we even organised lovely weather for your stay! Thank you for leaving such a great review and for your very kind gifts on leaving which were really appreciated. Lorraine and Ian Purcell
The cottage was immaculate and had everything we wanted.
We especially liked the pretty conservatory. Cottage was in a beautiful, peaceful location, but not too remote. Just right for us as we were visiting family. Lorraine gave us a warm welcome. We really couldn't fault anything and will definitely return if we visit the area again.
What a wonderful review and thank you so much for your comments which are really respected. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in our cottage. Cream Door Cottage is just tucked away in a very peaceful location with lots of open space but very close to a good road network and main line stations. Thank you once again. Lorraine and Ian Purcell
We had a wonderful stay at Cream Door Cottage.
The owners, Lorraine and Ian, were on site to welcome us on arrival and we enjoyed seeing them occasionally throughout our stay. The cottage is beautiful and equipped with everything we needed during our stay. We loved the location and hope to visit again to explore the surrounding area.
We were delighted to read your review of Cream Door Cottage and your comments in our Visitors' Book. The cottage is very special to us and we love to share it with guests. Thank you for respecting our property and leaving it in such good order. We hope that you will be able to visit again in the not too distant future. Thank you once again. Lorraine and Ian Purcell
This was a beautiful, clean and well equipped cottage.
Thank you for leaving such a positive and lovely comment regarding your stay in Cream Door Cottage. It is really appreciated. Lorraine and Ian P
This is a beautiful Cottage, and a real credit to the owners Lorraine and Ian, they have done a sterling job on the place, it had everything you needed to make out stay complete.
There was a very nice welcome pack (yum yum) and both Lorraine and Ian were very approachable and helpful. We would not hesitate to return. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are so pleased that you had a good week in Cream Door Cottage. It is always lovely to read such great comments. It takes a lot of hard work to keep the cottage as we would wish for our guests to enjoy. Many thanks once again. Lorraine and Ian P
Amazing cottage and very welcoming hosts.
We loved every minute and felt at home straight away, thank you.
The cottage was beautifully clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped.
Our only slight criticism was that the hot water kept running out in the shower, so we had to be really quick. Our son really appreciated the large lawn at the front for playing football and the owners were very welcoming. Ideal location for half-term holiday with the children as there was lots to do within a short drive away. The local pub also did really nice food.
Ian and Lorraine were so very welcoming and also very helpful to our friends who's satnav went a little astray.
The little basket of goodies was a lovely touch on entering this spacious cosy cottage with all the facilities you could wish for and at the centre of an area full of places of interest with no shortage of somewhere to eat out. It was so faultless apart from two pieces missing from the 1000 piece jigsaw but I'll let you find out which they are !!!! Have fun we did
Had a lovely week at Cream Door Cottage.
The cottage was so cozy and beautifully decorated such lovely touches make it a real home from home it is so well equipped with quality items. The hosts met us on arrival and were very friendly. A good base for exploring local attractions. Would not hesitate to recommend the cottage.
Had a lovely relaxing stay at cream door cottage.
A real 'home from home'. Lots to see and do in the area.
Very well equipped cottage , spacious and comfortable with a very welcoming host.
A great cottage with a lovely garden in a peaceful location.
Thank you
Beautiful, extremely well-equipped, tranquil cottage and garden with friendly owners.
Excellent base for exploring the area.
We were a party of 4 and having the two bedrooms with en-suite was a big bonus, allowing us to have our privacy.
The cottage is excellent in fact the second time we have stayed, the first time for our friends who were impressed with all aspects of the cottage. We were able to relax completely and enjoy the lovely surroundings. We did make use of the great garden but the weather was very unpredictably which was a shame. A wonderful holiday cottage for all seeking a home from home.
The cottage was extremely clean and I couldn't fault anything.
We had a short but wonderful stay.
Lovely cottage with many features to make people feel comfortable.
Very helpful and kind owners
Cream Door Cottage is immaculately clean.
The standard of the accommodation is exceptional. There is plenty of everything you need and more and everything is to an excellent standard, including the fact that the knives for preparing food are actually sharp and fit for purpose. There were also nice little touches such as usb sockets on some of the electrical sockets. A welcome pack of coffee and walnut cake, a bottle of water and some fruit was lovely. There were also tea bags and sugar in containers. The outside space is the best we have seen in our many cottage rentals with a beautifully planted border and a table and chairs for eating al fresco if desired. Ian and Lorraine were very friendly and welcoming.
One of the cleanest places we've ever stayed in with a lovely furnishings and excellent facilities and comfort.
Hosts were really welcoming, despite Covid restrictions on interactions. Thank you.
It is a fantastic cottage and the little touches - Christmas decorations and a welcome cake - made it that bit special.
It really was a home from home.
Lovely, comfortable cottage with friendly and helpful hosts.
We enjoyed our week at Cream Door cottage. There was everything we needed for a relaxing week.
Very comfortable cottage and very very clean.
Made us very welcome.
A wonderful cottage, extremely well equipped with more than enough crockery, cutlery and etc.
with quality fixtures and fittings which made for a perfect week. This is probably the nicest cottage we have stayed in over the years we have booked through you - the owners are very hospitable and left a nice "welcome" pack. We have no hesitation in recommending "Cream Door Cottage".
Lovely owners and very approachable.
Cottage was beautiful and really clean which was very important in the current climate. Would love to stay there again.
I have stayed at many cottages and Cream Door is the best.
It has a lovely atmosphere and excellent facilities. The conservatory is so peaceful and relaxing.The owners are friendly and approachable. It's well situated. Couldn't ask for more. A big thank you to Lorraine and Ian
We had a wonderful stay at Cream Door Cottage, which is ideally located for visiting West Midlands Safari Park (10 minutes away), Ludlow Castle and Bridgnorth (where the oldest and steepest funicular railway is located).
The owners are absolutely lovely and are very helpful without being imposing. The cottage itself is like a home from home and offers everything you could possibly need. The conservatory was the place we always gravitated towards each evening after a busy day sightseeing and the secluded garden is perfect for dining alfresco. The cottage was immaculately presented and a very thoughtful welcome package awaited us upon arrival. Take a stroll to the end of the driveway to see the fluffy neighbours, a field full of alpacas! Recommend 100%
Great cottage in a great area lots to see and do Friendly owners very clean and well equipped cottage
Fantastic cottage, everything we wanted.
Lorraine and Ian were very helpful. Would definitely stay again when visiting Kidderminster.
We found this cottage to be one of the best we have rented, and we have rented many.
Unfortunately due to ill health we had to come home early, which was very disappointing for us. Cream Door Cottage is everything one would want for a very restful, relaxing break away, and we hope that we may be able to return again soon.
Lovely comfortable cottage & generous welcome pack on our arrival.
Well situated for visiting Worcester, Severn Valley Railway & Black Country Museum. Also lovely National Trust properties to visit.
The hosts very welcoming and a lovely welcome hamper for our enjoyment.
Cottage beautiful, well equipped, very comfortable and spacious. The conservatory is certainly an added bonus. Would certainly book again.
Delightful cottage, nice part of the country and very pleasant, helpful owners.
just to say how much we enjoyed Cream Door cottage - Lorraine and Ian had thought of everything!
A lovely cottage.
Very comfortable and well equipped. Very nice hosts. Well situated.
Gorgeous cottage in a great location, very friendly hosts.
Cottage was spotless and very well equipped, we didn't realise there wasn't a freezer of any kind and having ordered frozen products to arrive the hosts very kindly went out and got a freezer! Great location for exploring all the many national trust properties around the area plus the black country museum and blists hill Victorian town. Good selection of pubs to eat not too far away, highly recommend the tap House hartlebury. The cottage really was our home for a week we all very much enjoyed it and the weather.
This review is a month late.
Many apologies. Not intentional! Cream Door Cottage can be thoroughly recommended. A warm welcome on arrival followed by a cup of tea and a slice of cake from the welcome pack marked the start of what was to be an excellent week. The cottage was very comfortable with plenty of space for the two of us. Indeed there would have been plenty of space for four, be it two couples or a family of four. The second twin bedroom had an en-suite just as well equipped as the double, so there should be no disappointment from the children or a second couple. There was plenty of space to spread, with a conservatory leading off from the comfortable and spacious living room. The two bedrooms were not lacking in space either, and with a TV in each and a third in the living room, three differing tastes in TV entertainment could be accommodated simultaneously. It does say somewhere in the blurb that the floors are rather uneven. I wouldn’t argue with that, but after about two days I’d finally got my sea legs and I was fine after that. (Of course, that’s an exaggeration somewhat...) The unevenness adds to the charm! The cottage was very warm, when we needed it to be, with an easily operated boiler control. The timer was set to reasonable on/off times and we were able to use the one hour over-ride button when we stayed up late. Heating was extended to the conservatory, though we turned that right down as we didn’t need it in the evening. There was an electric oil radiator in there too, so I would think in winter time that room would be as cosy as the rest of the cottage. There is a very attractive cottage garden to the rear with table and chairs for al fresco dining. We didn’t take advantage but looked a very pleasant and secluded place to eat. There’s plenty of space at the front for two cars to park. The main reason for booking Cream Door Cottage was so we could visit a relative who is confined to wheelchair and have days out with her and her husband. Of course the cottage is totally unsuitable for a wheelchair user as a holiday base, but she did visit us one day and we found it just possible to get her in her wheelchair through the front door (with the aid of a ramp) and into the living room. Of course anyone else booking the cottage is unlikely to need that ‘feature’, but I mention it, just in case. All in all, Cream Door Cottage makes an excellent base for a couple, family of three or four, or family of three or four. We never did find the cream door though...
We stayed at Cream Door cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
It was very well appointed and comfortable. It is tucked away off the main road in beautiful garden surrounds. Having parking was great as we had a hire car. Our hosts were lovely and we were given a welcome basket of goodies which was a nice touch too. Highly recommend Cream Door Cottage to anyone wanting to stay near Kidderminster.
The cottage is extremely well appointed with everything you could ever need.
Possibly the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in It was in a good location for visiting/walking in the Stourport area and the Wyre Forest plus the Malvern Hills . Worcester and Hartlebury Castle were interesting places to visit .
We stayed over the Easter weekend 2019 with our two children.
The cottage was lovely. Very clean and presentable. We had everything plus more to make our time there comfortable. For us the garden and the morning room were most relaxing. There was plenty for kids to keep busy with. Location was excellent for us with a day on nearby steam railway and another day running around Malvern Hills. Our six years comments were, "this is the bestist cottage we ever stayed in" Thank you Ian and Lorraine.
We found the cottage to be very well equipped, cosy and very peaceful.
The owners were very pleasant and helpful people.
The cottage totally exceeded our expectations, amd we wished that we had been staying for longer.
The kitchen is particularly well-equipped. The owners (who live in the adjacent property) are very friendly and helpful but not remotely intrusive. We are looking forward to our next visit. I should add that we did not choose the cottage for a holiday, but rather to provide one of us with a quiet space to write, and the other a convenient base for work during that particular week, so cannot comment upon it as a holiday destination. I am happy for my feedback to be published (and sent to the owners) but any publication must be anonymous.
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House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £125
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: This property is situated within the owners’ grounds, with a cattery on site. Note: Access is via a private drive off a bumpy unadopted track. Please note that as this property is in a rural area, wifi can sometimes not always be as quick as in an an urban setting.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
17:00 / 09:30
Property ref
997700
Parking
Off Road Parking, Private Driveway
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome