Guests say
Tor Cottage in Malvern, Herefordshire, is praised for its spaciousness, stunning views, and proximity to beautiful walks. Guests enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen, the privacy of the annex, and the charm of the property. The garden's wild beauty and the record player added to the unique experience. While some found the parking challenging and the seating limited, the overall sentiment is positive, with guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently described the property as clean and well-kept, with clean linen and towels provided. The housekeeper was mentioned positively, indicating good maintenance of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its gorgeous views and proximity to the Malvern Hills and local amenities. The peacefulness and accessibility to nature trails and civilization are appreciated by guests.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with ample space and privacy. However, some guests mentioned a need for additional comfy seating and found the beds, particularly the futon, to be less comfortable.
The property is well-equipped, with a good kitchen and bonus features like a log burner and record player. However, some guests experienced issues with the projector, Wi-Fi, and a lack of records. The absence of a television and some minor maintenance issues were also noted.
While guests appreciated the property's amenities and the housekeeper's helpfulness, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Tor Cottage is a charming, detached property, blessed by stunning westerly countryside views, including the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) in the distance on clear sunny days. Set in a secluded spot in Upper Colwall, in the famous Malvern Hills, this well-kept 1929 house is the ideal place for a peaceful, family holiday. Tor Cottage is off the beaten track and benefits from a large garden, within proximity to excellent walking in the hills and a warm welcoming home, with rustic charm and contemporary aesthetics. Be welcomed into the property's open-plan living space where you can spend your evenings relaxing after adventure-filled days; prepare delicious meals in the kitchen area where a large gas range cooker sits alongside a good range of appliances, come together around the dining table with the patio doors opened up in summer to let in the breeze, and a brightly lit sitting area with an open fire for the cooler winter months. Set up the projector via your laptop to watch a family favourite film, or on warm evenings, enjoy a drink out on the patio, before starting the gas barbecue and lighting up the chiminea. The rest of the garden is made up of sloping lawns with a pretty stream running through it, surrounded by woodland and trees. Head upstairs to find three bedrooms, choose from either of the two double bedrooms or the single bedroom, with more stunning views in the former two and all enjoying bright white walls and rustic wooden floorboards, served by the family bathroom which has a bath and shower over. Enjoy walks from your doorstep, as many paths are accessible from the cottage or head into the nearby bustling town of Malvern. Browse the local independent shops, antique dealers, and second-hand bookshops as well as local artists and craftspeople on show in shops and galleries. Visit the St Ann's Well and Holywell tucked in the valley, made popular by Victorians who wanted to be cured by the waters, as well as several other natural springs dotted around the Malverns which can present a fabulous day out of treasure hunting. The cathedral-sized Great Malvern Priory is an impressive structure for its medieval architecture, whilst another medieval jewel of Abbey Gateway is home to Malvern Museum. Attracting top-class productions and big names is the Malvern Theatres Complex with a theatre, live music venue and a cinema, you can ensure, you have something to do on a rainy day. Discover the charming village of Ledbury, only 10 miles away, with top-notch designer boutiques and a wonderful deli curating local products as well as delicacies from around the world. The world-famous literary village, Hay-On-Wye in Wales, is only an hour drive away. Come back from all these wonderful day trips to rest, reconnect to nature and simply feel at home while staying at Tor Cottage.
Colwall is a large village resting in the county of Herefordshire, split into three areas of Colwall Stone, Colwall Green and Upper Colwall. Resting within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty means Colwall offers a fabulous base for walkers and cyclists, with stunning scenery and luscious plant and wildlife. The village is home to some pubs, a convenience store and some local businesses, whilst Great Malvern is nearby and provides a wider selection.
Accommodation
Main building: Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire
Gas central heating.
Gas range cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Home cinema projector and Bose speaker which you can connect to via bluetooth.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Large sloping garden with patio, furniture, chiminea, gas barbecue, and stream.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: The projector is connected via USB-C to a laptop.
Note: The stream usually dries in summer - Due to the landscape of the garden and presence of the stream, young children must be supervised
Please note: There is no TV or Microwave at this property.
Reviews (18)
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Nicholas
Could really do with a television
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Mark
Tor cottage has a lovely feel to it and a great location. Our only ( very minor) niggle was with the seating in the lounge area, the two small chairs were not very comfortable. After long days out walking, we noticed this even more. Otherwise, perfect! Thank you
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Julie
Path needs maintenance. We had a great stay. Views were beautiful and very peaceful.