LITTLE MORNINGTON, with open fire in Great Malvern

Little Mornington in Malvern, Worcestershire, sleeps two guests in one bedroom.

Little Mornington consists of a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with a woodburning stove, TV, radio, and DVD player. There is one ground-floor king-size bedroom, served by a ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Stairs lead up to a first-floor gallery overlooking the accommodation below. Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. WiFi.Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car. Private garden with decked area and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Malvern Link railway station is a short walk away, with bus stops nearby. Little Mornington offers a well-located base in the spa town of Malvern, Worcestershire. This property has a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, Radio, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car. Private garden with decked area and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles. Malvern Link railway station is a short walk away. Bus stops nearby. This property has a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Malvern is an excellent centre for both long and short holidays. Its unique history, dramatic countryside and close proximity to numerous places of interest offer plenty for all visitors to discover. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malvern Hills form a 9-mile range of ancient rock, which offers 100 miles of footpaths and bridleways with natural springs and spectacular views in all directions.

Other outdoor activities available include high ropes, climbing and abseiling and fishing and river cruises are available nearby. A number of National Trust properties, gardens and vineyards are within easy reach. Malvern has many individual shops, cafes, art galleries and restaurants and a luxurious spa. Great Malvern dates back to the Bronze Age and is situated on the eastern side of the dramatic Malvern Hills.

The town holds antique and craft fairs, farmers’ markets and many auctions throughout the year, as well as the Great Malvern Food Festival in June. Malvern Theatres has an extensive programme throughout the year including productions from the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company, musicals, and dance, to world-renowned musicians and orchestras; the associated cinema screens new releases.

In June Ledbury hosts an annual Poetry Festival. For the motor enthusiast the Morgan Motor Company is within walking distance of the cottage and, on the hills, Eastnor Castle’s summer events programme includes the Land Rover Experience. It is just a short drive to the Three Counties Showground which hosts regular events – most notably RHS Malvern (May), The Royal Three Counties Show (June) and the Malvern Autumn Show (September). Worcester, one of the Three Choirs Festival cities, is within easy driving distance as are Tewkesbury, Hereford and the Wye valley.

Easy access to the M5 and M50 motorways brings other places within reach such as Gloucester with its historic dockyard, Monmouth and the Forest of Dean, and Cheltenham and its festivals. Convenient rail and bus links enable days out without a car. A great holiday destination at any time of year.