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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
Foregate Street Worcester (City Centre) WR1 1EA
This hotel is in Worcester City Centre. It's central if you've got business in town, or whether you're there for pleasure. Easy access out of the city to all of the beautiful countryside plus all the tourist attractions in the city itself.

The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel is located opposite Foregate Street Train Station and within walking distance of all the shops, bars and tourist atractions.
Recently completely refurbished the hotel now boasts 84 new en-suite bedrooms which are superbly appointed to a four star standard plus lots of extras including cotton duvets, power showers, ironing centres and in-room safe to name a few. The hotel has a brasserie and bar with a choice menu, and a full health & leisure club with indoor pool, steam room, sauna and fully equipped gymnasium. The food and service is first class and limited free car parking is available (58 spaces).
AS FROM JULY 1ST SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ONLYFrom the M5 Jct 7 (signed Worcester (s), Evesham & A44). Join the A44 following the signs for the City Centre. Turn right at the 3rd set of traffic lights into City Walls Road following the signs to Bromsgrove A38. Go straight over the roundabout following the road left through the next traffic lights. Turn right at the lights into Foregate Street. Almost immediately after the lights turn left through the archway into the hotel car park.
An ideal hotel if you're arriving by train, or want the nightlife Worcester offers.

The Fownes Hotel
City Walls Road Worcester WR1 2AP
This stylish English hotel boasts the air of elegant and discreet luxury.Offering excellent service and comfort. The Fownes Hotel is only a two minute walk from Worcester city centre, offering quality of service and comfort.
The building was formally a Victorian glove factory, the hotel is situated by Birminghams canal. The hotel has the air of an elegant town house with it's canopied entrance. Nearby there are various places of interest, including Civil War Commandery, Worcester Race Course, Worcester Cathedral, and Worcester Cricket ground. The cathedral stands on the river along which you can take a boat ride.
The beautiful decor of the King's restaurant provides the perfect atmosphere for the finest classical English cooking. A la carte and daily fixed price menus follow a seasonal theme using the best ingredients and local produce.
Conference venue available that is perfect for confidential business meetings, private parties or exclusive entertaining. The boardroom, equipped with full conference facilities, is a sumptuously appointed suite with traditional decor, comfortably accommodating up to 22 people.
An excellent location for business meetings for up to 50 delegates or functions for up to 110 people. All bedrooms are being refurbished, Making The Fownes Worcesters favourite hotel. Directions From the M5Exit M5 at junction 7, proceed to A44 following signposts for city centre. At the Fourth set of traffic lights, turn right, onto City Walls Road. Follow this road to first roundabout, Double back on yourself and the hotel is just on your left hand side.

Ye Olde Talbot Hotel
Friar Street Worcester WR1 2NA
Ye Olde Talbot is a 13th Century coaching Inn located on Friar Street near the cathedral. It is the perfect base for sight seeing with Worcester Royal porcelain factory, the Commandery, and the Cathedral all less than 5 mins away. In Friar street you will find many restaurants including our own Black Pear Bistro serving a menu of traditional British fayre and our pizzas which are made freshly on site and baked in our own stone baked oven, we also have a fine selection of Cask Marque accredited ales.
From the M5 (J7) take the A44 to the City centre. Drive past the hotel which is on your right. Come round the roundabout by the Cathedral taking the A44 again towards the Hotel. Parking is available in the NCP by the roundabout or first left past the Hotel in Friar Street.

Wood Norton Hall Hotel
Wood Norton EVESHAM WR11 4YB
Grade II Listed Victorian Country Mansion set in a Worcestershire countryside and lovely gardens, with superb views over the fabled Vale of Evesham. Le Duc's Restaurant boasts 2 AA Rosettes for its cuisine.Located on A44 Worcester and Evesham Road Just 12 miles from M5 Junction 6 The hotel is between villages of Chadbury and Wyre Piddle. An attractive relaxing country retreat ideal for exploring the charming Worcestershire countryside.

Lowerfield Farm
Willersey Fields Broadway WR11 7HF
Come and enjoy a country holiday at this luxury guesthouse, in a part 17th century Cotswold stone farmhouse. Peacefully located just 5 minutes from the gorgeous village of Broadway, the farm has views to the Cotswold hills and over the surrounding countryside.
Very spacious and elegantly furnished rooms all have en-suite facilities with king size or twin beds.
Wireless internet is available. Trouser presses and irons are available for guest use. There are refrigerators in some rooms, and an ironing board in many (even if just to remind you what you don't need to do on holiday!).
Breakfast is wholesome English fare, with high-quality locally sourced ingredients. Three-course dinner also available on request.
The famous north Cotswold villages are all within easy reach, with Chipping Campden only 4 miles away, and Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water only about 20 minutes drive. The location is also a great base for Hidcote Manor, Snowshill Manor, the Vale of Evesham and Stratford-on-Avon.
Pick-up service from Evesham station or other local areas is available on request.
Lower Field Farm is centrally located with easy access to the national rail and motorway network, and close to Birmingham International Airport and other regional airports.
The nearest rail station is Evesham (4 miles) from which we are often happy to arrange pick-up for a small fee.

* By road from the South East:
A44 to Broadway.
From Broadway take the B4632 (Stratford on Avon road) to Willersey (about one and a half miles). In Willersey go past the Bell Inn on your right and the duck pond on your left. At the mini roundabout go straight over signed Badsey. Go under the disused railway bridge. Lower Field Farm is one mile from the roundabout on the right hand side.
* By road from the South West:
B4632 Cheltenham to Broadway then as above
* By road from the North:
Stratford on Avon. B4632 Cheltenham Road for fourteen miles. At the mini roundabout just after the Willersey sign turn right signed Badsey. Go under the disused railway bridge. Lower Field Farm is one mile from the roundabout on the right hand side.
* By road from the West:
(Worcester, Pershore, Evesham) A44 for five miles from Evesham. Turn left at roundabout into Collin Lane. At the mini roundabout turn left signed Badsey. Go under the disused railway bridge. Lower Field Farm is one mile from the roundabout on the right hand side.


Dumbleton Hall Hotel
Dumbleton (nr. Evesham) Evesham WR11 7TS
Dumbleton Hall Hotel is a beautiful 19th century Cotswold stone manor house situated in 19 acres of rolling Worcestershire countryside.The hotel offers guests an 'away-from-it-all' feel, but is ideally situated close to a wide array of local attractions.
Broadway is only 6 miles away offering charming shops, antiques galleries and tea rooms. The riverside towns of Tewkesbury, Evesham and Upton-on Severn are close by, and the hotel is only 10 miles from Cheltenham its Racecourse, excellent shopping, with theatres and restaurants. Go further afield, and within 1 hour's drive discover Malvern, Worcester, Gloucester and Stratford-upon-Avon. For our more energetic visitors, Dumbleton Hall provides an excellent base from which ramblers and cyclists can explore the countryside.
All rooms are non smoking are ensuite with colour television and tea/coffee making facilities and lovely views over the gardens.

Riverside Hotel and Restaurant
The Parks Offenham Road Offenham nr Evesham WR11 8JP
The Riverside Hotel is a unique and privately owned hotel set in a beautiful location with spectacular views overlooking the River Avon. They have excellent and central access to many places of interest such as the Cotswolds, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick Castle yet we are only 45 minutes away from major airports. The restaurant is renowned for its award winning cuisine and has 2 AA rosettes.
The rooms are luxuriously furbished with some having jacuzzi baths, plasma tvs and outstanding views offering you a very comfortable stay in a relaxing setting.


Best Western Salford Hall Hotel
Abbots Salford Abbots Salford (nr Stratford upon Avon) WR11 8UT
Salford Hall Hotel is a romantic Grade I listed Manor House between Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, the rolling Cotswolds and the Vale of Evesham. The period charm is doubly appealing when combined with modern comforts, gracious furnishings, delicious food and an extensive range of fine wines. Guests may relax in the conservatory lounge or on the sunny terrace within the walled flower garden. Special weekends are arranged for hot-air ballooning, horseracing, touring the Cotswolds, discovering Shakespeare and murder mysteries. The hotel is an excellent venue for conferences and weddings.
Visit Shakespeare country and the surrounding area.

Broadway Classic Hotel
The Green Broadway WR12 7AA
Over looking the village green, next to ancient, domed yew trees, is the half timbered framed and honey stoned Broadway Hotel. Built as a rural retreat for the abbots of Pershore in the fifteenth century.Whether afternoon tea by the fire, an intimate candlit dinner, or a drink by the fountain on a warm summers evening, you will soon relax into the Cotwsold way of life. A member of Classic British Hotels Relaxing, romantic and elegant.

Small Talk Lodge
32 High Street Broadway WR12 7DP
Small Talk Lodge is situated in the beautiful village of Broadway in the Cotswolds, adjacent to the world-famous Lygon Arms hotel in the heart of the village. The Lodge offers extremely comfortable and convenient accommodation for your stay in Broadway. Providing direct access into the main High Street with its excellent shops, cafes and restaurants. Small Talk Lodge has ample private car parking at the rear and our prime location means that your opportunity to enjoy the charms of the village could not be made easier!From London:At Junc 8 of the M40 continue on the A40. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto A40 North Way (Evesham). Continue on the A44 following signs to Evesham. Signs to Broadway will be visible approx. 10 miles before Evesham.

The Lygon Arms A Paramount Signature Hotel
High Street Broadway WR12 7DU
The Lygon Arms has been welcoming visitors for over 450 years, listing both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell amongst its guests. Centrepiece of picturesque Broadway, in the heart of the Cotswolds, the inn is filled with fresh flowers, antiques, country furnishings and roaring log fires. The bedchambers range from magnificent four posters to a converted thatched cottage and award winning rooms decorated in country house style. Guests can dine in the Great Hall, with its heraldic friezes and minstrels gallery, or in the summer on the garden patio. Boasting one of the top spas in the country guests can expect to be pampered in style! Enjoy it's galleried pool, spa bath, sauna, solaria, steam room, beauty treatment rooms and billiards room, or stroll in the delightful garden with its all-weather tennis court.
""...nowhere in their excursions will the traveller find more comfortable quarters or a heartier welcome""
Please remember to make Dinner and Spa Reservations to avoid dissapointment.


Mill Hay Country House
Snowshill Road Broadway WR12 7JS
Mill Hay is a Queen Anne Country House set amongst the rolling Cotswold Hills just 1/2 mile outside of the picturesque village of Broadway. The house is set in 4 acres of landscaped gardens complete with its own lake. Views in all directions are exceptionally delightful. Accommodation is designed to the highest standards furnishings. The owners of Mill Hay only accept a select number of guests on a bed and breakfast basis so you are guaranteed complete privacy with a maximum of six guests at any stage. Each bedroom has an en-suite luxury bathroom with bath or power shower, kitchenette, telephone, television and safe.
MIll Hay Country House is associated with the prestigious ""Unique Home Stays""- Group, offering accommodation to select numbers of visitors in unique home settings. Reach Broadway on A44 (Oxford - Evesham). In the village centre turn towards Snowshill and Snowshill Manor. The road there is named Church Street but changes name into Snowshill Road after 200 metres. Mill Hay is situated on your right about 1/2 mile after Saint Michael's Church.

Dormy House Hotel
Willersey Hill, Broadway Broadway WR12 7LF
17th Centuary converted farmhouse with log fires and oak beams. Set in a rural setting overlooking the Cotswolds. Adjacent to Broadway Golf Club and situated high over the village of Broadway. Nearby, Stratford Upon Avon, Cheltenham Spa and lots of picturesque villages. All 45 bedrooms are all individually appointed. The restaurant has two rosettes and the Barn Owl Bar is available for a less formal atmosphere.FROM LONDON/SOUTH - travel to Oxford by M40 leave J8. Follow signs for Stow on the Wold, Evesham and Broadway, then join A44 at the BP garage continue past Chipping Campden turning and take next right signed Dormy House Hotel. Dormy is approx. 1 mile on the left.FROM SOUTH WEST - leave M5 at J9 take A46 signed evesham to Teddington roundabout and follow B4077 signed to Broadway. After 5 miles at the T junction just before the village of Broadway, turn left, after 1 mile you will reach the By-pass take the A44 signed Oxford continue to the top of the large hill and turn left signed Dormy House and Saintbury.FROM NORTH - leave M5 at J6 take A4538 to Evesham, at the town limit turn left into "The Squires" signed Stratford and Birmingham and pick Evesham by-pass taking A44 signed Oxford/Broadway and follow as South West.FROM NORTH M6 - leave 4A onto M42 south continue 3A and join M40. At junction 15 leave motorway and drive to Stratford Upon Avon on A46. Pass through Stratford taking A3400 signed Shipston/Broadway. Turn right onto B4632 for Broadway. Pass through Weston Sub Edge turn left signed Saintbury and drive up the hill, Dormy is located about 1.5 miles on the right,past Broadway Golf Club.FROM NORTH - leave M1 at J23A onto A42 then onto M42 and proceed to Dormy House as North (M6).

Buckland Manor A Von Essen Hotel
Buckland, Near Broadway Buckland (nr Broadway) WR12 7LYBuckland nr BroadwayWR12 7LY13th Century Country House Hotel situated in Heart of Cotswolds. Set in 10 acres of immaculate gardens with waterfalls and fountains. 13 Luxury bedrooms all ensuite. Relax in lounges for light meals and afternoon cream tea before a roaring log fire.Execellent restaurant open to non-residents.2 miles south from Broadway, Worcestershire on B4632.

Holdfast Cottage Hotel
Marlbank Road Little Malvern Malvern WR13 6NAMalvernWR13 6NAOriginally built in the 17th century, the hotel enjoys spectacular views of The Malvern Hills.
All bedrooms are en-suite and include colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and direct dial telephone.
The dining room is the perfect setting for the award wining menu freshly prepared each day.
Situated only two miles from The Three Counties Showground and close to The Cathedral Cities of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester, Holdfast is the ideal centre for enjoying The Heart of England.Leaving the M5 at junction 8, take the M50 towards Ross on Wye exiting at junction1. Following the A38 towards Malvern and The Three Counties Showground continue until turning left onto the A4104 Upton upon Severn, through Upton keep on the A4104 carry on through Welland and the hotel is situated on the right hand side

Colwall Park
Walwyn Road Colwall nr Malvern WR13 6QGColwall nr MalvernWR13 6QGThis peaceful gourmet haven boasts the highly acclaimed Seasons Restaurant (Birmingham Area Restaurant of the Year, AA 2 Rosettes, Michelin, Good Food Guide, Egon Ronay, etc) a contemporary furnished oak panelled room serving Award Winning modern British food at sensible prices using only the very best fresh ingredients.
Set in two acres of beautiful gardens at the centre of the peaceful village of Colwall, this elegant hotel is the perfect base for you to explore the glorious Malvern Hills, the picturesque Cotwolds and the nearby cities of Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and Gloucester. Footpaths lead directly onto the slopes of the hills from the village, source of the world famous Malvern Spring Water.
Privately owned and run, the hotel offers efficient, knowledgeable and very friendly staff and we were winners of the prestigious AA Courtesy & Care Award for England.
Colwall Park has 22 original, comfortable and individually decorated bedrooms, all giving superb comfort and a Country House style and feel. Every room has satellite TV, direct dial phones with Dataport & baby listening, hair drier, trouser press, tea & coffee making facilities with complimentary home made biscuits and local Herefordshire mineral water.
From the South
M5 junction 8, turn off on the M50 heading West.
M50 junction 2, turn off on the A417 to Lebury.
Head for the centre of Ledbury and turn right at Traffic Lights on A449 to Malvern.
After aprox. 4 miles turn left on B4218 signposted for Colwall Park.
Colwall Park is at the centre of Colwall Stone village.
From the North
M5 junction 7, turn off on the A422 towards Worcester South.
Turn off on the A449 to Malvern.
Through the centre of Malvern on the A449 then after aprox. ½ mile turn right on B4218 to Colwall.
Colwall Park is at the centre of Colwall Stone village.
By Train
From Paddington on the Intercity 125 direct to Colwall Station in aprox. 2:20hrs. The station is only 50m from the hotel gardens. Also from Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff via Hereford.


The Cotford Hotel
51 Graham Road Malvern WR14 2HUM
This is a beautiful family run Victorian hotel, built in 1851. It retains its original charm and character with the luxury of modern amenities making it an ideal choice for a relaxing stay in the Malvern area.
All of the bedrooms are en suite and non-smoking with satellie television, telephone, high speed internet connection, movie channel, radio, hairdryer and tea-making facilities.
The restaurant is of a very high standard offering fresh, home-made food with a varied menu which changes daily.
The Cotford is just a few minutes walk from Malvern Town Centre, Theatre, Cinema and Hills but is set away from the road in its own beautiful, mature gardens to add peace and tranquility to your stay.



The Abbey Sarova Hotels
Abbey Road Great Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3ET
Located in the heart of Malvern, The Abbey offers outstanding Victorian architecture beneath its Virginia Creeper clad facade. Commissioned during the growth of the spa town in the mid nineteenth century, the hotel has a long history of welcoming guests and provides the highest levels of comfort demanded by today's traveller.Suitably located:-Easy access to the M5, M6, M42 and M40-Convenient for Birmingham's NEC and Airport-Great Malvern Station 1 mile-Direct link to London Paddington. Experience the finest English traditions of service and hospitality for which The Abbey is renowned. Sink into a sofa in our lounge and watch life go by. Perhaps indulge in a light lunch or sit by the fire and simply unwind in the Priory Bar. Hotel facilities : The Priory View Restaurant / The Priory Lounge and Bar / Lounge menus and Afternoon Tea / 24-Hour Room Service / Meeting facilities for up to 300 people / Beautiful gardens / Free use of local leisure facilities. Each of The Abbey's 103 en-suite bedrooms offers its own distinctive characteristics. For that extra special blend of comfort and understated luxury, why not choose one of our Executive bedrooms. Bedroom facilities: En-suite bathroom / Direct dial telephone / Television and radio / Hospitality tray / Hairdryer / Trouser press / 24 hour Room Service / Laundry and dry-cleaning service. Your breakaway starts here. Discover the hidden features of this Victorian spa town or simply marvel at the fine views from the Malvern Hills. The Abbey's ideal location allows you to visit The Cotswolds, or stroll along the lanes in the cathedral city of Worcester. Your ideal starting point / The Malvern Hills / Malvern Theatres / Royal Worcester Porcelain Factory /Eastnor Castle / Market towns of Ledbury, Evesham and Pershore / The Cotswolds / Historic towns of Worcester and Stratford-upon-Avon / Shopping in Birmingham and Cheltenham. The Abbey is not ""out of the way"", but is a true ""get away from it all"" venue. With a flexible set of meeting rooms our team is on hand to look after all your requirements making it the ideal choice for conferences, business meetings and training courses. Facilities available: 6 conference rooms / Host 2 to 300 guests / Extra syndicate space / All rooms have natural daylight / Large car park / Wedding Licence for Civil Ceremonies / Professional on-site conference team / Full AV equipment available / Outdoor activities can be arranged.

Cottage in The Wood Hotel
Holywell Road Malvern Wells WR14 4LG
Nestling high up on the sheltered eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills is a cluster of three white buildings, almost hidden from view by their own seven acres of woodland; you have just happened upon The Cottage in the Wood Hotel. The hotel has been owned and run by the Pattin family for eighteen years, aided by their ""extended"" family, a team of enthusiastic people who enjoy what they do - looking after their guests. The thirty mile views are quite stunning, the Cotswold Hills form the horizon and, to the south east, the spires of Cheltenham and on to Gloucester with its backdrop of Birdlip Hill - described by The Daily Mail as ""the best view in England"" - Yet minutes from the M5 & M50. With an award winning 2 AA rosette restaurant and 31 bedrooms with bath or bath and shower and lots of little touches like a choice of teas, mineral water, home made biscuits and everything else we could think of!. Only half an hour drive from the south of Birmingham yet in a world of its own.
All bedrooms are en-suite with bath or bath with shower over, remote control colour television, video player, free video library, direct-dial telephone and alarm, central heating and an additional fan heater for those ""in between"" days, kettle with choice of teas, coffee, hot chocolate and home-made biscuits, hair dryer, radio, shampoo and bubble bath. All rooms ""with a view"" have binoculars.
The restaurant is well regarded for the consistency of the food served which is underlined by being awarded two AA Rosettes. The chef brigade is headed by son, Dominic, with a supporting cast of Adam, Salou, Chris, Sam and Andrew, most of whom have been with the hotel for a while now and are integral to the maintenance of the standards. Dinner in the restaurant costs from £21.50. An extensive wine list where among the more familiar labels, adventurous palates will discover vintages from distant corners of the new and old worlds on a list which has won the Johansens Wine List of the year.
If you're looking for peace, relaxation, good food and wine, the award winning Cottage in the Wood Hotel is for you; whether you 're staying for a night or for a week, whether on business or just for pleasure. The Malvern walks start directly behind the hotel so make sure to pack your walking boots.

Mount Pleasant Hotel
Belle Vue Terrace Malvern WR14 4PZ
The Mount Pleasant hotel has stunning views of the river Severn and surrounding hills. Situated in Central Malvern opposite to the Malvern theatre,shops and direct access to the hills.New Spring restaurant and bar serving fabulous food and wine in comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Take the M5 to junction 7 follow the signs to Malvern from there and follow the A449 down to Central Malvern. We are situated opposite The Priory Church and only ten minutes walk from Great Malvern Railway Station. Malvern is a wonderful place to stay with elegant historic buildings on quaint streets

The Talbot Hotel
Newnham bridge Tenbury wells WR15 8JF
You can be assured of a warm welcome at the Talbot.
This fine example of Victorian architecture houses an array of beautiful rooms from a traditional public bar to a modern airy lounge and 3 contrasting restaurants
Upstairs we have five fine en-suite guest rooms with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Talbot's own private stretch of river.
This family run business pays attention to every detail so as to ensure that no matter how long or short your visit, it will be a thoroughly pleasurable one.
Families and guests with dogs are most welcome
We are open all week, our hours being
* 12 noon to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm on Weekdays.( closed Monday lunchtime)
* 12 noon to 11pm on Saturdays.
* 12 noon to 10.30pm on Sundays.We are easy to find..
The Talbot Hotel is situated on the junction of the A456 Birmingham to Leominster road and the A443 Worcester to Tenbury Wells road at the village of Newnham Bridge.




Dilmore House B B
254 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath Worcester Worcester WR3 7ULWorcesterWR3 7ULDilmore house is a white washed 1850's Victorian Villa situated on the A38 in the village of Fern Hill heath, 2 and a half miles north of Worcester, offering comfortable, good quality accommodation for both the business and the holiday visitor. Just 5 minutes drives from Junsction 6 of the M5, Dillmore house is a convenient overnight stop over. We are convienetly situated to visit Worcester attractions.For the business visitor Dilmore House is close to the Blackpole Business Park (3 Mins drive) In an addition to the magnificant Cathedral and birthplace of Sir Edwar Elgar, there is the commandery civil war centre, Royal Worcester Procelain, the river Severn, national hunt racing,
county cricket and premiership rugby.From Junction 6 of the M5 motorway, take the turning for Worcester and Kidderminster A449. This is a dual carriage way, proceed for approximatley 1 mile and take the next turning for Blackpole and also the Worcester park and ride bus service. On approaching the T junction in front of you, turn right in the direction of Fern Hill Heath and also the Worcester park and ride bus service. Proceed along this road for approximatley half a mile and you will come to a T junction A38 .Turn left into the direction of Worcester and Dilmore house is half a mile on your right hand side.

Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel
Offerton Lane Smite Worcester WR3 8SYWorcesterWR3 8SYPrivately owned family run country hotel with 24 ensuite air conditioned bedrooms situated in 20 acres with three lakes only 1 mile from M5 junction 6. Free car parking for up to 300 cars. A la carte restaurant and bar snacks available. Conference facilities from 2 to 250 delegates.Wedding receptions and civil ceremonies a speciality.
10/9/07 At present our A' laCarte menu is not available, but we are offering Bar Snacks and Chefs Specials, and on request a Table D'hote Menu.
Please contact the hotel if you have special requirements.Take the M5. Exit at Junction 6.
Take the Droitwich Turning Signposted A4538 - Droitwich.
As you're going along this road on our left hand side you will pass Worcester Rugby Club. Carry on a tiny bit further and on your right hand side before the bridge is a country lane (Offerton Lane) signposted The Pear Tree Inn.Follow this country lane for approximately 1.5 miles - The Pear Tree Hotel is at the top of the hill on your left hand side.

St Lawrence Hotel
Bath Road worcester town Center WR5 2JEWorcester Town CenterWR5 2JEThe hotel is an excellent base to set off for the cotswolds,oxford,stratford upon Avon,Welsh borders and cheltenham.
Attractive town house hotel based in the centre of Worcester.Worcestershire County Cricket Club:1 mile
Worcester Racecourse:1/2 mile
Worcester Cathedral:1/2 mile
Worcester Rugby Club:1.5 miles
DIRECTION:
from the M5-Leave at exit 7
Follow signs to City Cenyer,at the traffic lights for A38(Tewkesbury),turn left
Follow the main road(Bath Road)
up the hill to Bolston Road which is the first turning on your left.
In Bolston Road, turn immediately left for reception&parking.
The St.Lawrence stands on the corner of Bath Road&Bolston Road.

Bank House Hotel Golf and Country Club
Bransford Worcester WR6 5JDWorcesterWR6 5JDThe Bank House Hotel Golf & Country Club is located in the county of Worcestershire, and sits within 123 acres of picturesque countryside. The hotel overlooks the Malvern Hills - the gateway to the Cotswolds and is only three miles from city of Worcester. The hotel enjoys excellent transport links to Birmingham, Cheltenham and Hereford, close proximity to both M5 and M42 Motorways, making it an ideal setting for leisure and business travelers alike. The hotel has an 18-hole golf course, The Closest thing to Sawgrass in the UK - with driving range, practice area and Golf Professional all available. The course is one of the finest in the area and playable all year round.
For sport, there is nowhere better, choose from cricket, rugby, racing and football and if it is culture you need, there is the Cathedral, Elgar's birthplace and a host of historic houses nearby.
Each of the en-suite bedrooms and suites are individually furnished and has a full array of facilities for the discerning traveler.
Exit the M5 from Junction 7 and follow the signs to Worcester West, Malvern and Ross. Then pick up the signs for Hereford on A4440 turning left onto the A4103 Hereford Road. The hotel is approximately two miles on the left-hand side in the village of Bransford.
Airports: Birmingham International, 35 miles; East Midlands, 70 miles.
Railway: Worcester 3 miles.

The Elms A Von Essen Hotel
Stockton Road Abberley (nr Worcester) WR6 6ATAbberley nr WorcesterWR6 6ATStunning Queen Anne mansion set in over 10 acres of grounds, overlooking the beautiful Teme Valley.AA Two Rosette Restaurant, featuring the cuisine of Master Chef of Great Britain, Daren Bale, and an impresive Wine List.Comfortable lounges with real log fires to relax in.From London:Take the M40, until the M42 juction 3A. Turn West on the M42, until it meets the M5. Take the M5 SOUTH, to Junction 5 (Droitwich). Take the A4133 towards Tenbury Wells and Ombersley. Where the A4133 joins the A433, at Holt Heath, turn right, following signs for Tenbury Wells. The Elms Hotel is located on the right hand side of the A433, about two miles after Great Witney village. DO NOT TAKE TURNING INTO ABBERLEY VILLAGE. From the South West:Take the M5, until Junction 6 (Worcester North), follow the A449 towards Kidderminster (6 miles), taking the fork left into Ombersley. At the island turn left on to the A4133, signed for Tenbury Wells.The Elms Hotel is located on the right hand side of the A433, about two miles after Great Witney village. DO NOT TAKE TURNING INTO ABBERLEY VILLAGE. From Birmingham:Follow the M5 South, until Junction 5, then pick up the A38 towards Worcester. Turn off onto the A4133, signposted to Tenbury Wells and Ombersley. Follow directions as above, from where the A4133 joins the A433 at Holt Heath. From Worcester:Follow signs for A433 signed towards Tenbury Wells. The Elms Hotel is located on the right hand side of the A433, about two miles after Great Witney village. DO NOT TAKE TURNING INTO ABBERLEY VILLAGE. By Air: Nearest Station is WorecesterBy Air: Birmingham Airport and East Midlands Airport

Bants
UPTON SNODSBURY WORCESTER WR7 4NN
We are a 16th Century English Country Inn on a former medieval anglo saxon site, we are situated in the middle of the WorcesteshireCountryside within easy reach of Stratford,Malverns,CotswoldsWe offer true English Hospitality with excellent food and accommodation.Not forgetting the roaring log fires and traditional ales we are just what you have been looking for.Whether you are visiting Worcesterfor business or pleasure for one night or more you can be assured of a homeley welcome at BANTSProceed from junction 6 of the M5and follow the signs for Evesham, at the secondisland turn left along the A422 towards Stratford.Bants is approximately 2 miles on the left hand sideJourney Time to BANTS from these destinations.Worcester City 10 minutesBirmingham Airport 30 minutes


Gilberts End Farm
Gilberts End Hanley Castle Upton upon Severn/Malvern WR8 0ARUpton upon Severn
Gilberts End Farm Bed & Breakfast is a Grade II Listed farmhouse, set in a beautiful rural area, giving travellers easy access to the surrounding towns, motorway network, and myriad attractions across Central England.
We welcome Business & Leisure visitors of all nationalities. We accept dogs, & horses by prior arrangement. (Box Park). We offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation in our beautifully furnished rooms, all being en-suite with tv/dvd, free unlimited wifi, & tea/coffee making facilities.
Delicious breakfasts are served using fresh and local produce. We provide a small dvd, cd and book library. Daily newspapers are available by PRIOR arrangement. Radio alarm clocks and hairdryers are provided in the rooms and ironing facilities are available upon request.
With only the sound of birdsong to wake you, (perhaps, the early morning alarm call of the Woodpecker, tapping on the beams outside your window).....we are sure you will appreciate the quality, comfort, and tranquility of your surroundings, offering you a welcome moment of respite and relaxation!
Footpaths abound in the area for the keen walker, (with direct access from the farm), with glorious views across the Malverns and the surrounding countryside. It is also an ideal base for cyclists, horse riders, (stabling avail. by arrangement) and the keen fisherman.
For FOOD, DRINK & ENTERTAINMENT the beautiful riverside town of Upton-upon Severn is nearby, offering a good and varied selection of pubs and restaurants.
Or if you are feeling adventurous, why not take a walk across the fields to the ‘Three Kings’, where you can mingle with locals, and visitors from far and wide, whilst enjoying a selection of real ales served in the unspoilt atmosphere of a traditional 15th Century Inn.
Located in the Heart of England, Gilberts End Farm Bed & Breakfast is an ideal base for both business and leisure visitors all year round.
For the visitor who wishes to explore this still mainly undiscovered area to the full we guarantee that Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire boasts some of the most stunning views and varying and beautiful countryside that England has to offer, as well as being the setting for many, historic and unique towns and villages. For further information about the area and attractions across the region please take a look at our website.
Nearest Motorway Links - J7/J8 M5 and J1 M50
Nearest Railway Station - Great Malvern
Nearest Airports - Birmingham and Bristol
Bus links available from Worcester, Malvern
Local Directions and Directions from M5 and M50 below:-
From M5 J7
At Motorway junction head for and stay on A449 to Malvern - roundabout turn left, roundabout straight across, roundabout straight across, roundabout turn left, at next road junction turn left on to B4211 - pass through Callow End, the Old Hills, and Clevelode, keep going until you reach Hanley Castle. Turn right on to the B4209 signposted to Malvern Wells and Three Counties Showground
TAKE IMMEDIATE LEFT to Gilberts End. Follow lane for approx 1 mile. You will reach sharp right hand bend and Gilberts End Farm is located on your right - opposite Footpath Sign.
FROM M50 J1
At Motorway roundabout follow signs on to A38 Malvern and Worcester, stay on A38 for several miles until reach staggered crossroads, turn left on to A4104 to Upton upon Severn. Pass Marina on left, pass over river bridge, at mini roundabout turn right (river will be on your right). Stay on this road until you reach Hanley Castle, pass Hanley Castle High School on your left, turn left on to B4209 at junction (on right-hand bend) signposted Malvern Wells and Three Counties Showground.
TAKE IMMEDIATE LEFT to Gilberts End. Follow lane for approx 1 mile. You will reach sharp right hand bend and Gilberts End Farm is located on your right - opposite Footpath Sign.
LOCAL DIRECTIONS:
From Hanley Swan take the B4209 to Upton upon Severn follow road until you reach right hand turn to Gilberts End (just before you reach T Junction). Follow lane for approx 1 mile. You will reach sharp right hand bend and Gilberts End Farm is located on your right - opposite Footpath Sign.
From Hanley Castle (B4211) - see above
Easy Access to M50 (J1) and M5 (J7 or J8)
Worcester — 8.5 miles
Great Malvern— 5.2 miles
Upton Upon Severn—2 miles
Three Counties Showground—2 miles

The White Lion Hotel
21 High Street Upton-upon-Severn (nr Malvern Worcestershire) WR8 0HJUpton upon Severn nr Malvern WorcestershireWR8 0HJThe philosophy at The White Lion is simple... We offer old fashioned hospitality with attentive service, good food, comfortable room and value for money. A traditional, family run, hotel with the emphasis on offering the best in hotel services.Our 13 rooms are individually decorated with two of them, The Rose Room and The Wild Goose Room mentioned in Henry Fieldings famous book entitled The History Of Tom Jones, were he mentioned the hotel as the fairest inn on the street and a house of excedingly good repute, both standards we ahear to today. We have won numerous awards for our food and service from the AA, RAC, English Tourist Board, Johansens and the local council to name but a few so come on and discover our riverside town and Upton's little secret for yourself. We have a clinetel that is both business and lesiure orentated so there is no reason not to give us a call.Exit the M5 at jct 7. Follow signs for the A442 then A38 towards tewkesbury (approx 8 miles) Turn right onto the B4104 (approx 1 mile) Go over the bridge and turn left at the mini roundabout. Follow the road round to the right and the hotel is on the left hand side of the road. Turn left at the cross roads then take the next left and the car park is 50 yards on the left. Places to visit from the hotel; Malvern 9 miles, Worcester 10 miles, Tewkesbury 7 miles, Pershore 8 miles, Ledbury 11 miles, Evesham 16 miles, Gloucester 23 miles, Cheltenham 18 miles, Birmingham 43 miles.

Express by Holiday Inn Droitwich M5 Jct 5
Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Droitwich nr Worcester WR9 7PADroitwich nr WorcesterWR9 7PAWelcome to the Express by Holiday Inn hotel in Droitwich near Junction 5 of the M5. Our Droitwich hotel is conveniently situated within easy reach of the M5 & M42 motorways, providing the ideal base to visit nearby Birmingham & Worcester. We are also just 20 driving minutes from the NEC & Birmingham International Airport. The Express by Holiday Inn hotel in Droitwich features 94 en suite guestrooms. Each of our guestrooms features Sky TV, tea/coffee making facilities, power showers, high speed internet access & desk. We offer twin rooms and family rooms which can accommodate 2 adults & 2 children or 3 adults. Our value room rates include complimentary continental breakfast, served daily in the relaxing Great Room lounge which also has WIFI. Why not also visit the Great Room in the evening, where you can enjoy a drink from our licensed bar? We also offer tasty home cooked locally sorced evening meals which can be ordered from the bar between 5.30pm & 12am.
Exit the M5 at Junction 5 and follow the A38 Bromsgrove and local signs for the village of WYCHBOLD. We are 500 metres from the motorway junction.


Crown Hotel
Worcester Road Droitwich WR9 7PFDroitwichWR9 7PFcentral for NEC,NIA and national motorbike museum plus next door to Webbs of Wychbold garden centre.Shopping centres Merry Hill and Bullring, Tourist attractions cadbury world,west midlands safari, black country museum, worcester cathedral and royal worcester porcelain plus droitwich spa and only 1 minute from junction 5 of the M5. Take junction 5 of the M5 signposted droitwich/bromsgrove and follow signs for webbs garden centre for about 1/4 mile and we are on the left hand side."

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