- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
- Accessible rooms
- Food on site
- Afternoon tea
Why walkers stay here
A hillside hotel above Malvern Wells with wide views east. It serves afternoon tea in its restaurant or on the covered terrace (book at least 24 hours ahead), and has pet-friendly rooms. You can walk onto the hills from the door.
“Many of the walking routes start at The Cottage in the Wood Malvern, too.”
Facilities for walkers
| Dogs | Pets welcome in pet-friendly rooms (no size limit, up to two per room) and on the terrace, but not in the restaurant, bar or lounge. |
|---|---|
| Parking | Yes |
| Breakfast | Yes |
| Restaurant or bar | Restaurant and bar |
| Drying room or boot room | Not stated |
| Packed lunches | Yes |
| EV charging | No |
| Accessible rooms | Yes |
From The Cottage in the Wood’s own website. “Not stated” means we couldn’t find it: ask them.
Walks nearby
Straight-line distance from here to the start of each walk.
- Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche · 840 m to the start
- Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive · 840 m to the start
- Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon · 1.3 km to the start
- Colwall to Great Malvern over the hills · 1.5 km to the start
Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche
- Distance: 3.0 km · 1.9 mi
- Time: 1 hr
- Route type: Out and back
A gently graded path above Jubilee Drive with big views west over Herefordshire, from the Wyche Cutting to Gardiner’s Quarry car park.
Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive
- Distance: 7.3 km · 4.5 mi
- Time: 2 hr 25 min
- Route type: Out and back
The central ridge: from Jubilee Drive past Pinnacle and Jubilee hills, across the Wyche and up over Summer Hill to the Beacon, then back.
Places to eat nearby
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A freehouse in Upper Colwall on the western slopes that bills itself as a stop after a walk on the hills.
- Dogs welcome
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A small visitor centre and community café just west of the Wyche Cutting, with a free car park. Well-behaved dogs are allowed inside.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
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A tearoom on Jubilee Drive with a balcony looking west over Herefordshire, close to the Jubilee Drive car parks. It says booking is essential for breakfast and lunch.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
These details were checked against the business’s website on 15 Sept 2026. Things change, so check before you travel.