A Malvern hotel is celebrating being named the county’s best.

The Cottage in the Wood was crowned Hotel of the Year at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards.

Owner, Nick Davies, is understandably delighted with the result.

He said: “Winning the Hotel of the Year award is an absolute triumph for us.

“We are thrilled to have won this award, and our entire team deserves immense credit for this achievement.

“Our commitment to delivering exceptional service and experiences for our guests is something we take great pride in, and we are also proud to be recognised for our ESG strategy, too.”Malvern Gazette: The hotel prides itself on its location and dramatic viewsThe hotel prides itself on its location and dramatic views (Image: The Cottage in the Wood)

A five-year, £2 million, refurbishment programme at The Cottage in the Wood Malvern was completed last year, resulting in a complete redesign of the entire hotel and restaurant.

At the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards ceremony on Friday, March 24, the 32-bedroom hotel was praised by judges for its environmentally conscious strategy, as well as its friendly staff and the award-winning 1919 Restaurant.

The hotel was also recently awarded four AA star status, and the appointment of Rob Mason as head chef in 2020 led to the 2AA star restaurant winning the Taste of Worcestershire Award at the 2022 Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards.

Malvern Gazette: The 1919 restaurant won the Taste of Worcestershire Award at the 2022 Visit Worcestershire Tourism AwardsThe 1919 restaurant won the Taste of Worcestershire Award at the 2022 Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards (Image: The Cottage in the Wood)