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Lose yourself in the iconic
Malvern Hills
The Netherley Estate sits in the Malvern Hills Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famed for pure spring water and a stunning landscape of ancient woodland, rolling pastures and wild, open commons. Visit the place that inspired the works of Edward Elgar, C. S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien and make it your own.
All our guests have privileged access to facilities on the Estate. Whether you are looking for an outdoorsy experience or just a relaxing break, you have everything on your doorstep at Netherley. Looking for inspiration? Check out our handy guide to planning a self catering holiday in the Malvern Hills.
Places to Eat
Malvern's food scene is developing all the time, with exciting places to eat in both Malvern town and the surrounding areas. Here are some of our favourites:
Faun (££)
A great brunch spot, Faun is an independent, family-owned bakery, coffee shop and kitchen, celebrating seasonal and local produce from the wilds of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the neighbouring counties.
The Inn at Staplow (££)
The Oak Inn Staplow is a traditional country pub and restaurant near Ledbury, Herefordshire, with good country fayre for families. Make sure to book early as there is limited capacity.
The Cottage in the Wood (£££)
4-star boutique hotel with restaurant. The award winning restaurant serves high quality, locally sourced, modern British cuisine from breakfast to lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.
Madresfield Butchers & Grill (£££)
The Madresfield Butchers and Grill restaurant opened in February 2024. The restaurant is in the centre of Malvern and serves farm-to-table produce from the local Madresfield Estate.
(www.madresfieldbutchersandgrill.co.uk)
The Inn at Welland (£££)
Award winning restaurant with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and views toward the Malvern Hills. This is a great spot for couples or families quite close to the Three Counties Showground.
Things to do in the local area
Walks in the Hills
The Netherley Estate is situated right in the foothills of the Malverns. The Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point in the Malvern Hills, is accessible by foot from your estate cottage and offers awe-inspiring views across Herefordshire and towards Wales. There are routes accessible to inexperienced walkers as well as more seasoned hikers.
The Three Counties Showground
The Three Counties Showground was established to promote agriculture, horticulture and food production in the counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. In addition to organising three major events - Malvern Spring Gardening Show, Three Counties Show and Malvern Autumn Show - the Society hosts a national sheep show, arena concerts, dog shows, fairs and rallies.
Malvern Theatre
Located in Great Malvern and in the shadow of the Malvern Hills, Malvern Theatres is a major centre for the arts in the West Midlands. The theatre is the home of the famous Malvern Festivals, founded by Bernard Shaw and Barry Jackson. Malvern Theatres boasts a diverse programme of drama, comedy, music and dance involving the biggest names and comprises three auditoria: the 800-seat Festival Theatre, the Forum Theatre and a 400-seat cinema.
Great Malvern Priory
Work on the the Priory began in 1085. Not long after the time of the Battle of Hastings a monastery was founded in what was then the Malvern Chase. The Priory was built on land which belonged to Westminster Abbey, under the control of the crown at that time. Malvern was in the diocese of Powick but the Priory was subservient to Westminster Abbey and so it had `Priory` status.
Looking for more things to do? Check out our top 10 things to do in the Malvern Hills.
