Worcestershire is a lush county, of rolling hills and deep green fields, perched on either side of the M5. Not only is it a top destination for anyone interested in the great outdoors, but it promises a wealth of historic sites as well as easy access to the stunning Cotswolds. Our pick of the best places to stay in Worcestershire are as varied as the reasons to visit. We've discovered some charming little B&Bs and beautiful country house hotels as well as a handful of fun pubs with rooms and even the odd boutique hideaway.
The Malvern Hills are a region ripe for exploring on foot — or on a bike or horseback — and the ideal base if you’re looking to this county for a rural escape. Worcester, the county town, is packed with sites of historic, literary, and architectural interest, from the imposing Worcester Cathedral to the well-preserved Commandery museum. Great Lavern is known for extravagant villas and extraordinary views; and Broadway, in the Cotswolds, is a charmingly pretty town of boutique shops, galleries and eateries.
If you book a room in one of the best places to stay in Worcestershire in spring you’ll find pear and apple orchards spilling delicately scented pink and white blossom over paths and country roads. Head to a gastropub and tuck into freshly picked asparagus from the Vale of Evesham, served dripping with warm hollandaise sauce, and wander off on splendid walks into the remains of ancient woodlands scattered across the countryside.
The best places to stay in Worcestershire are unsurprisingly busy during the peak summer months. If you're planning to visit in July or August, get organised and book well ahead.