Cider Mill Cottage
West Midlands Worcestershire Worcester
- From £112 a night
- Sleeps 2–3
A former cider mill converted to a delightful beamed cottage for two, amid some lovely Worcestershire countryside.
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Just a few miles northwest of Worcester, on the edge of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this old beamed cider mill offers snug and cosy accommodation for two, or for a couple with a toddler or young child. It's been beautifully converted, and offers the perfect base for exploring a hugely attractive part of England, with Worcester, Malvern and the delights of the relatively unexplored Teme Valley on your doorstep.
Situated down a bumpy farm lane, about a mile from the main road, the cottage is quite literally well off the beaten track and feels gloriously isolated and enjoys stupendous views over the surrounding countryside. It has a well-arranged open-plan living area, with a wood-burning stove, sofas, TV and DVD, and a small dining area, and a contemporary kitchen in which the original mill wheel (of the old cider press) has pride of place; the kitchen is ingeniously built around it. The kitchen is warmed by an Aga so you can really live out your country living fantasies – you are, after all, not far from the home of The Archers! Upstairs, there's a master bedroom with an antique double bed, along with a bright single room and a well-equipped modern bathroom, with more vintage pieces of furniture throughout. A welcome basket is provided on arrival, full of garden produce and homemade goodies.
Catherine, the owner, lives in the
nearby main house, and is always on hand to advise on the best country
walks or which pubs serve the best food – and she'll also let you use their lovely swimming pool if you ask nicely. At the very least you should take a stroll through her gorgeous garden and make the most of the view: the nearby Teme Valley is a hidden gem, boasting the quintessentially English countryside that is typical of this part of Worcestershire. There are lots of walks right from the doorstep, or you can follow part of the long-distance Worcestershire Way, which runs nearby on its route down to Malvern. Nearby sights include local composer Edward Elgar's birthplace, just outside Worcester, factory tours of the Morgan Motor Company in Malvern – and of course the cathedral city of Worcester itself. You might start off thinking about a lovely quiet weekend escape, but there's plenty to do and a full week suddenly seems rather attractive. Heartily recommended!
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Facilities
When you open the door you will be greeted with a wonderful Welcome Basket of goodies to get you settled in. The cottage has an open-plan living area on the ground floor, where you will find the sitting area with the woodburner. Collapse in front of the fire and watch the TV or DVD. There is a Smart TV with Freeview, and also DVD / BluRay player. The kitchen has a wonderful electric AGA,and also electric hob and combination oven. A spiral staircase leads you up to the gallery landing where there is seating and a bookcase with a selection of books, games and puzzles. There are two bedrooms; a master double room and a single bedroom which has access outside through a stable door and down the granary steps into the garden. Outside you can enjoy the gardens and there is a private terrace behind the barn, where there is seating and a chimera. The main house has a heated outdoor swimming pool which is open for guests to use from June to September.
Suitable For
A perfect rural, romantic cottage for couples, but also ideal for those wanting to explore this wonderful part of the country. The cottage can accommodate 3 people, and children must be over 5. The cottage is dog friendly.Nearby
Easy accessible for trips to Worcester, Hereford, Ludlow and Malvern. The Witley Court is a short drive away and it is definitely well worth a visit. There are lots of National Trust properties in the area which are worth visiting, and also the Severn Valley Railway, and the Morgan Car Company.
Food & Drink
There are two pubs with restaurants in the nearby village, which you could walk to across the fields, or a little further you will find other unique pubs and fine restaurants to enjoy. Nature at Pensions is our recommended restaurant which is a short drive away, and also try the local pubs The New Inn, The Lion and the Mason's Arms, all short drive away. For something spicy try Bahar in Tenbury Wells.
Open
Available all year.
Pricing
Seven nights from £785.00 Short breaks and weekends available from £510.00
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The Owner Says
The sitting room offers the cosy welcome of exposed oak beams and Clearview wood burning stove, vintage dining area with log store and the kitchen which has the quintessential of all country cottages - a beautiful AGA
The modern spiral staircase leads up to a gallery landing and two bedrooms and bathroom. The bedrooms are a mix of antique, vintage and modern fittings, and offer our guests comfortable and cosy accommodation. The main bedroom has a wonderful and comfortable antique double bed. Feather and down duvets and pillows, and top quality linen for a perfect sleep.
Welcoming goodies on your arrival to get your settled in. Coffee, tea, and fruit juice, bread, milk, cake, homemade preserves with fruit grown in the gardens and much more. All you need to do is decide whether to venture outside to enjoy excellent walking routes through the wonderful countryside which start straight from the doorstep, or to curl up with a book in front of the wood burning stove and enjoy the peace. Listen to skylarks in the days and owls at night.
Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool which is available from June to September. This is shared with the main house.
We are also dog friendly, and the area is perfect for exploring with your four legged companion. Your pet will have a pet treat and a basket with blanket to make them comfortable.
The village of Clifton Upon Teme is 1 mile away and has a general store, a couple of pubs which serve food, and a church. A little further away is Martley ( 3 miles ) which has a post office, village shop and a car repair garage with petrol station (where they serve you your fuel).Location
Contact Website 07590 073 084 Cider Mill Cottage, Ayngstree, Clifton Upon Teme, Worcestershire WR6 6DSGetting There
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