Say goodbye to 2019 at 1919

  Spectacularly see in a new decade with an exquisite two-night New Year’s stay here at The Cottage in the Wood Malvern. Set high in the Malvern Hills, our hotel offers guests a magnificent backdrop to welcome 2020, with panoramic views of the Severn Valley and Cotswolds taken amidst our newly designed interiors, where rich […]

Head chef Mark Redwood shares his autumn menu inspiration

Autumn menu at 1919

Our newly-launched autumn menu has arrived at 1919, offering fresh, locally-sourced dishes with hearty flavours inspired by the seasons. We spoke to our head chef, Mark Redwood, to find out more about his inspiration behind the menu, and what his favourite ingredients to use are at this time of year. What is your favourite dish […]

New literary lunch with Sunday Times bestselling author Lucy Diamond and Katy Regan

New Literary Lunch

Sunday Times bestselling author Lucy Diamond and Marie Claire journalist-turned-novelist Katy Regan will be join us ‘in conversation’ on 26 September during a literary lunch. This fun and sociable event is open to all who have an interest in writing, humorous storytelling and down-to-earth discussion. One of several events to celebrate our centenary this year, […]

Toast The End Of Summer

Toast The End Of Summer

As the season draws to a close, our mixologist Xenie has created a selection of sensational cocktails using wines and liqueurs from our local suppliers, including Elgar Wines from Lovells Vineyard, named after the musical Malvern native, and Cotswolds Distillery, to quench your thirst in our 1919 Bar & Lounge. Try our signatures, created specifically […]

Summer Fun in Malvern

Summer is on its way!  Why not plan a mini break in the Malverns? There is plenty to do, from quirky to mainstream and something for every generation. See below for some of our recommendations. June The Walled Gardens, mid-April to end September, Croome Court This historical estate encompasses Britain’s largest Georgian walled gardens. Explore […]

Celebrate our centenary

We will be celebrating our centenary and newly-refurbished accommodation with a selection of events and activities in 2019. To commemorate our 100th birthday, we have a variety of upcoming opportunities for guests to soak up the beautiful surroundings whilst experiencing something new. Internationally-renowned floral designer and floral expert on BBC2’s ‘The Big Allotment Challenge’, Jonathan Moseley, […]

Literary lunch with Sunday Times bestselling author Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly

As part of our centenary celebrations this year, we will be hosting a series of events including a special literary lunch on 22 May with Sunday Times bestselling author Erin Kelly. Erin Kelly is the author of The Poison Tree, The Sick Rose, The Burning Air, The Ties That Bind, He Said/She Said, and Broadchurch: […]

Creating Moments of Tranquility When We Travel

We’ve recently introduced a range of on-demand yoga lessons to guests’ televisions in partnership with the incredible Movement for Modern Life, ensuring your stay at The Cottage in the Wood is as relaxing as possible with just a tap of the remote. The enlightening yoga and well being site hosts over 800 classes from some of […]

Ice, spice and all things nice: our new drinks list

With 2018 looking likely to be the UK’s hottest summer on record, we’re making it thirst-quenchingly easy to stay hydrated around the clock with our new mouth-watering Sunrisers & Sundowners cocktail list. Our new mixologist, Andrei Crisan, blends flavour and innovation for the ultimate collection of summer drinks, each available either with or without alcohol […]