Romantic Villas In West Midlands

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Andrew - Verified booking

  Tor cottage has many lovely features but there are one or two downsides.

  There were four of us staying and we all had our own space. The kitchen is well laid out but would be a bit busy with 7 people. Extra chairs or a bean bag in the lounge would also help. My elder daughter's friend popped in for a few meals and 5 were easily accommodated around the table. The parking was occasionally an issue and it is a steep walk up to the parking in front of the cafe. Our driver did not want to reverse in because there is a steep drop on one side of the access road. It is also about 90 paces from the house to the parking and one or two of the path slabs are uneven. I found what I assume was the boiler to be quite noisy in the room above the kitchen. On the upside we enjoyed the views and the lovely sunsets. The house is fairly well equipped and was warm and comfortable. We were blessed with very good weather and only had one half day of rain. The house has a certain charm and perhaps faded glory. It is very quiet and peaceful but only a stone's throw away from walks, shops and Great Malvern. We walked to Malvern along the side of Beacon hill in about 25 minutes and to British camp in about 45 minutes. There are buses available if you only want to walk one way or you could use two cars. We loved the French windows that were perfect for our late summer weather. I must say a very big thanks to the owner and his locum cleaner who rescued my younger daughter when she managed to lock the keys in the studio annex. Overall we had a very lovely stay and I would book this cottage again. There was loads to do and I wished we had been there for two weeks rather than one. We enjoyed the games but did not try the records or the projector. A radio would be a nice addition to the facilities but we brought our own with us. Excellent for those who treasure peace and quiet, lovely views, lovely walks but easy access to civilization. The Red Lion in Malvern did a very good Sunday Lunch and there are plenty of interesting shops and supermarkets to suit all tastes. Not quite perfect but quite close and well worth a visit. (4 stars)!

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  Forrester House was used as a pre-Christmas gathering for myself and my partner, and his family.

  His family are spread out across all corners of the country and we took the week to reconnect with each other. The house was perfectly suited to our needs as a family of 7, plus dog - areas to be close and spend quality time with each other, and areas to hide away and escape. Our favourite room was the small lounge (we nicknamed it 'The Snug'). The utility room was ideal for dog owners post-walk, especially if your pooches like to get a bit muddy! All bedrooms were very spacious, as well as the en-suites and bathrooms. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need, and the Christmas tree was a nice nod to the festive time of year. The house is well presented, down to the decor and the layout of each room. We enjoyed exploring the local area's towns and villages during our stay. On departure, there were many tears, and we don't know when the next time all of us will be all together again - but they were happy tears, filled with the memories we created as a family. Thank you to Lou and her fantastic team! We will never forget our time at Forrester House.

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• Teresa - Verified booking

  We found Tor Cottage to be beautiful, clean, well equipped, and we really enjoyed out stay.

  The annexe is really lovely and private. The views are absolutely stunning, and there are lots of lovely walks and other places to visit in easy reach. There were one or two very minor problems, which didn't spoil our stay, and I made the housekeeper aware, who was very helpful. I agree with another reviewer, lock on bathroom, and a blind would be good. The only other two things to be aware of are that one of the double rooms has some sort of futon, rather than a proper double bed, which wasn't especially comfortable, and access. The parking place is down a very very steep, curved drive, with no turning space, so you either have to reverse in, or out, and my vehicle was too large to do this, and the walk up to parking at the top of the road is also extremely steep. And access to the cottage itself is down quite a long path - people just need to be aware that this is the case. I would love to visit again, it's a beautiful house in a beautiful part of the world

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• Barry - Verified booking

  Very disappointing.

  The furnishings were uncomfortable, the wifi wasn't working, most of the crockery was chipped and the open plan layout meant that all the heat went upstairs. We had stayed at Tor Cottage 25 years ago when it had different owners and was with a different agency. It used to be very cosy and very well furnished and equipped. We knew from the photos online that things had changed and that wouldn't have been a problem if the changes had been for the better. The one thing that they couldn't change was the wonderful view and the sunsets, and the fact that it is a short (if very steep!) walk to the top of the Hills! Cafe Morso in Colwall does amazing breakfasts, The Cottage in the Wood does great lunches and The Wyche Inn is always good for a basic reasonably priced meal. We would add that the housekeeper was very helpful, but sadly this cottage is not up to the standard we would usually expect from Sykes.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  Had a wonderful holiday here.

  So peaceful and relaxing. The lodge was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished, very well thought out, with an abundance of lovely kitchen essentials and top quality extras. The decking area is perfect for a cuppa while watching the passing canal boats or stargazing after dark. The dog wasn't forgotten, he got a cosy blanket and bowl. My dog is a good boy but doesn't always get on with other dogs. He likes his own space and he got plenty of it, as the lodge is in a private field, and the one other lodge is pet free. We enjoyed the canal walks from the charming marina, guided by the excellent walking leaflet/map provided. There's loads of dog friendly things to do in the area. Plenty of National trust sites etc. We enjoyed Pontcysyllte aqueduct, Llangollen, Beeston castle and the Wroxeter Roman city. Thanks Sykes, your properties never disappoint. I'm just trying to decide when to rebook!

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