The occasion was a small (8) family dinner party to celebrate my Wife's birthday. After discussing arrangements and menu with Claire and John some weeks beforehand, I managed to keep secret the venue so that Tricia had a really pleasant surprise when we arrived - the others were already there. On a dark October evening, what a pleasure to be... More

The Old Rectory is where to go to relax be well fed and spoilt! Set amidst lovely countryside with good walks to the Malvern Hills. The rooms are delightful with comfy beds , good linens and well stocked bathrooms. Claire cooks fabulous dinners served in the candle- lit dining room where guests share the evening together. For breakfast there is... More

The Old Rectory is charming, welcoming and very comfortable indeed. The bedrooms we used were spacious, with excellent bed-linen and toiletries, and charming antique furniture. We stayed in a family suite, with three bedrooms, a small kitchen and a very comfortable sitting room with books, games and TV. We had breakfast on two mornings and dinner on one evening. The... More

The Old Rectory organised a superb reception after the wedding of my son Tom and Lubica at St James's Church which is next door. We walked from the church, through a lovely archway, into the grounds of the Old Rectory where home-made canapes and champagne awaited. Then, into the marquee on the croquet lawn for the receprion. The food and... More

The property is in the beautiful village of Cradley just outside of Great Malvern (10mins drive), and my husband and I found it the most relaxing weekend away. (We recommend the walks from the property into the countryside, beautiful farm land and you feel very away from the world). The property is a beautiful old house with lots of character,... More

Thank you Claire and John for all your hard work in making Luke and Sharons wedding so very special. We had a brilliant time and have come away with wonderful memories. The house itself was full of charm, quirky in the nicest of ways, with a stack of books to read and brilliant art work. ( A lot by Claire... More

On the 2nd of July 2011 we celebrated my daughters wedding at The Old Rectory. The accommodation on the night prior to and on the wedding night was excellent with first class service from Claire and John the proprietors. On the day of the wedding the staff were extremely helpful, the food was delicious and the venue was perfect, many... More

Claire and John made us very welcome. The food was excellent. Upon entering The Old Rectory we detected a musty smell, but this did not concern us as it is an older house. We were offered tea and biscuits in the Library where we found that there was a thick coating of dust on all the furniture and the carpets... More

We loved every minute of our stay at the Old Rectory. Claire and John are the perfect hosts and we were made to feel so welcome from the minute we arrived in their lovely home. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Claire is an outstanding cook. If you are staying there ensure you have at least one dinner as... More