Booked this at the last minute for one night and received a warm and friendly welcome, although they were very busy. Our overall impression was of owners working very hard to make a success of a recently-bought business. We were anxious that it might be noisy as it is just off a fairly busy country road but there was no... More

Wonderful hotel with superb dining from the in-house chef. Great value for money and all round super retreat. The new owners were very welcoming and friendly. They have redecorated and updated a number of the rooms to an excellent standard, all with gorgeous views of the Malvern Hills. The crowning glory has to be the fabulous 100 year old wisteria... More

14 friends celebrated my birthday. We didn't stay at the hotel as most of us were local. The new owner's did exceptionally well as they had only taken over the hotel 2 days previously. The food we had was excellent but everyone who had the fillet of beef said it was exceptional. The service was efficient and friendly and we... More

Very comfortable, clean and hospitable with excellent food in a quiet and secluded location in beautiful countryside with a friendly pub close by. More

This is a very freindly family run hotel close to Malvern and Upton . I have now stayed at the hotel on six different occasions and it feels like returning home every time. the owner and staff are very friendly. The whole hotel has a warm friendly feel. The food is all home cooked and excellent. All the little details... More

Not bad. Not great. Rooms clean, if a little tired, breakfast good, decor dated, garden lovely, bed comfortable (Ragged Stone was the name of the room), shower feeble. More

My sister and I stayed at Holdfast Cottage Hotel recently and had a wonderful time. The hotel is a little gem set back from the road and accessed by a driveway which looked lovely at this time of the year. The room was very comfortable and the owners were a delight to meet - friendly and so very helpful. Special... More

Very friendly hosts and service.Hotel was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The food was to die for, not eaten so well at a hotel for a long time. Will definitely visit again. More

Very quiet & unusual hotel at foot of malvern hills. Stayed two nights while visiting malvern with my wife. Would stay again. Only negative is no internet access. More