Home to the imposing Norman Cathedral housing the tomb of King John, as well as the Museum of Royal Worcester, there is much to explore in the historic city of Worcester.
Further afield, you can perhaps choose to follow the popular Elgar Route, which takes in many of the composer’s favourite haunts that so inspired his music. The more active of you may enjoy the challenges posed by the various routes that ascend the Malvern Hills, before retiring back to one of our hand-picked, historic bed and breakfast options listed below.
Just a stroll away from the beautiful Georgian market town of Bewdley, this elegant manor house is surrounded by 2 acre grounds and offers award winning B&B accommodation in eight individually designed, and lovingly decorated en suite bedrooms.
Tastefully furnished and well equipped, The Cobblers Bed and Breakfast offers just one deluxe king studio for two people in the rural Worcestershire village of Bishampton. A continental, full English or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Broadheath, nr. Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8QX.
Restored to its natural beauty with stone walls and beamed ceilings, this 13th century former pub now offers newly renovated luxury rooms and suites, all with king or super king beds. Set high on a hillside, it boasts breath taking views.
This elegant Queen Anne country house nestles between the beautiful Cotswold town of Broadway and the village of Snowshill. With roaring log fires in the oak-panelled reception rooms, Mill Hay House offers three luxurious guest rooms on a bed and breakfast basis.
Set within Stourport’s canal basin, all rooms at The Wharf feature a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Built in 1771, guests can now partake of a cocktail at the bar, with a full English breakfast served daily.
Abberley, nr. Kidderminster, Worcestershire, WR6 6BN.
Set on the old village square, the Manor at Abberley features 6 beautifully decorated en suite rooms. Originally built for the Lord of the Manor back in the 17th century, it now offers fresh home-cooked food using locally sourced ingredients.
Dating from the early part of the 14th century, Abbots Grange is the oldest building in Broadway. Set in 8 acres of parkland, this medieval manor house now features sumptuous bedrooms complete with four-poster beds, dressed with the finest Egyptian cotton sheets.
Enjoying stunning views over the Severn Valley, the award-winning Worralls Grove offers spacious and luxurious B&B accommodation. Just 100 yards from the River Severn, guest can relax in the quiet gardens, or perhaps a spot of fishing may be in order.
Beamed throughout, the frontage of this lovely 17th century farmhouse was given an updated look in Victorian times. Set in beautiful tranquil countryside, many of the en suite guest rooms offer views over the gardens to the Cotswolds escarpment and Broadway Tower.
Located on the banks of the River Severn right in the heart of the historic city of Worcester, Rooms at the Quay boasts a range of stylish accommodation, including luxurious bedrooms, suites and apartments complete with a balcony.