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Tor Cottage, Colwall

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4.4
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.4
out of 5
Sleeps up to 5
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3

Tor Cottage is a detached 1929 property set in a secluded spot in Upper Colwall within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Herefordshire retreat combines rustic character with contemporary style. The cottage offers stunning westerly views across the countryside and on clear days you can see the Brecon Beacons in the distance.

The location is perfect for walkers with many paths accessible directly from the cottage. Great Malvern sits just 25 minutes away on foot. The setting is peaceful and quiet yet close to local shops and pubs.

The cottage sleeps up to seven guests across three bedrooms. Two double bedrooms feature bright white walls and rustic wooden floorboards.

 

About Tor Cottage

Tor Cottage is a detached 1929 property set in a secluded spot in Upper Colwall within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Herefordshire retreat combines rustic character with contemporary style. The cottage offers stunning westerly views across the countryside and on clear days you can see the Brecon Beacons in the distance.

The location is perfect for walkers with many paths accessible directly from the cottage. Great Malvern sits just 25 minutes away on foot. The setting is peaceful and quiet yet close to local shops and pubs.

The cottage sleeps up to seven guests across three bedrooms. Two double bedrooms feature bright white walls and rustic wooden floorboards. A single bedroom completes the sleeping arrangements. The property includes a bathroom with bath and shower over. A spacious studio annex provides additional retreat space with huge sliding windows and gorgeous views. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining and sitting space with an open fire and three double French windows.

British Camp sits nearby for dramatic hill walking. Great Malvern Priory (3 miles, 10 minutes) showcases medieval architecture. Ledbury (10 miles, 20 minutes) offers historic streets and independent shops. Worcester Cathedral (11.9 miles, 25 minutes) provides a fascinating day out.

Tor Cottage suits families and walkers who appreciate views and tranquility in a special Herefordshire location.

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Tor Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Tor Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Worcestershire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

British Camp & Herefordshire Beacon
Distance: 1.5 miles
WR13 6DW
Great Malvern Priory
Distance: 3 miles
WR14 2AY
Malvern Theatres Complex
Distance: 3.5 miles
WR14 3HB
Malvern Hills Ridge Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
WR13 6DW
St Ann's Well & Holywell
Distance: 2.5 miles
WR14 4PP
Worcestershire Way Trail
Distance: 1 mile
WR13 6PJ
Ledbury Town Centre
Distance: 10 miles
HR8 1DS
Great Malvern High Street
Distance: 3 miles
WR14 2AA
Local Village Shop
Distance: 1.2 miles
WR13 6DX
Colwall Railway Station
Distance: 1 mile
WR13 6HG
Local Pub
Distance: 0.5 miles
WR13 6PJ
Worcester City Centre
Distance: 11.9 miles
WR1 2LA
British Camp & Herefordshire Beacon
Distance: 1.5 miles
WR13 6DW
Great Malvern Priory
Distance: 3 miles
WR14 2AY
Malvern Theatres Complex
Distance: 3.5 miles
WR14 3HB
Malvern Hills Ridge Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
WR13 6DW
St Ann's Well & Holywell
Distance: 2.5 miles
WR14 4PP
Worcestershire Way Trail
Distance: 1 mile
WR13 6PJ
Ledbury Town Centre
Distance: 10 miles
HR8 1DS
Great Malvern High Street
Distance: 3 miles
WR14 2AA
Local Village Shop
Distance: 1.2 miles
WR13 6DX
Colwall Railway Station
Distance: 1 mile
WR13 6HG
Local Pub
Distance: 0.5 miles
WR13 6PJ
Worcester City Centre
Distance: 11.9 miles
WR1 2LA

Is Tor Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The cottage offers a large sloping garden with woodland and a stream for exploration. However, young children must be supervised due to the landscape and water feature. The steep access path with steps and uneven slabs may be challenging for small children. The property lacks a television but has a projector for family viewing. The peaceful location provides space for outdoor play and the nearby Malvern Hills offer excellent family walking opportunities.
For Couples
The studio annex provides private space with huge sliding windows and gorgeous views perfect for romantic getaways. The open fire creates a cosy atmosphere for evenings together. Watch spectacular sunsets from the westerly-facing property. The secluded location offers complete peace and tranquility. Walk hand-in-hand on the Malvern Hills with paths accessible directly from the cottage. The well-equipped kitchen and patio area allow for intimate dinners. The absence of television encourages quality time together.
Pet Friendly
Tor Cottage does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no pets policy for all bookings. This makes the cottage unsuitable for guests wishing to bring dogs or other animals on their holiday.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Tor Cottage

Cafe Morso

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: WR13 6DX

The Cottage in the Wood

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: WR14 4LG

The Wyche Inn

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: WR14 4EQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Tor Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Tor Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on its natural setting with a large garden, patio area and chiminea for outdoor relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Tor Cottage does not accept pets. The property has a strict no pets policy for all bookings.
How many people does Tor Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps up to seven guests across three bedrooms: two double bedrooms and one single bedroom. A spacious studio annex provides additional living space separate from the main building.
What parking is available at the property?
Off-road parking for one car is provided on a steep bank. If you have a second car you can park at the top of the road which is about 90 paces from the house.
Is there a TV at Tor Cottage?
No traditional television is provided but the cottage has a home cinema projector connected via USB-C. A Bose Bluetooth speaker and record player are also available for entertainment.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen features a large gas range cooker with gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Note that there is no microwave but the kitchen is well-stocked with crockery, cutlery and basics for self-catering.
How do I access the cottage?
The cottage is hidden down a path accessed via steps from the parking area. The path includes some uneven slabs and may be difficult for those with mobility issues to negotiate safely.
What outdoor facilities are available?
The large sloping garden includes lawns, woodland and a pretty stream that usually dries in summer. A patio with furniture, gas barbecue and chiminea are provided for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Tor Cottage Reviews

The directions to the cottage need improving. The neighbour next door said he almost always has to help people find it. From Fossil Bank it is not at all obvious and the directions don't mention that the cottage is hidden down a path, accessed only via steps which are difficult to negotiate for those eith mobility issues. The off street parking is not adequate. The neighbour has 3 large vehicles and you can't turn the car at the bottom when the neighbours vehicles are there. I had to ask him v kind person btw to move his car but even then was a struggle. When reversing I nearly went through the hedge down the step bank as the ground was muddy and the car skidded. Terrifying! I ended up parking on the road up the hill by Fossil Bank and dragging our luggage up and down. Other than that was a lovely day, perfect location for walking during the day and enjoying the stars at night.
Nicholas
Dripping tap in kitchen was an issue, knowing about light switch by the gate would have been good when arriving in the dark. Could really do with a television
We had a great time, thank you. Tor cottage has a lovely feel to it and a great location. Our only very minor niggle was with the seating in the lounge area, the two small chairs were not very comfortable. After long days out walking, we noticed this even more. Otherwise, perfect! Thank you
Need another sofa. Path needs maintenance. We had a great stay. Views were beautiful and very peaceful.
Matthias
It was great! Not an ordinary place, very personal. Very spacious gerumig, we spent two weeks there with our three kids. I didnt expect a perfectly tuned guitar. The studio was another highlight, spooky at night with Agatha Christies. The garden has a lot of potential, my wife would have stayed here for much longer. Wed loved to come back again. Thank you Jason for this experience. Kind regards from Hamburg, Matthias
Could do with more comfy chairs for relaxing
Daniel
Absolutely magical week at Tor Cottage. Property is HUGE and thats without taking into account the amazing studio. Went on some amazing walks through the beautiful Malvern Hills. Be warned though.some of the hills are challenging to say the least!! Property is well kept, clean and did I mention.spacious. Clean linen and towels provided, lots of crockery, cutlery and all you could possibly need for the perfect stay. Only two problematic issues to report on. Couldnt seem to get the projector to work but then I am a bit of a technophobe. Parking is not for the light hearted! One space on an incredibly steep bank.but if theyre my only two gripes then I would truly recommend a stay at this beautiful cottage overlooking the Malvern Hills. The views are something to behold. Thoroughly recommended
Thanks so much for a lovely stay, we had a brilliant time. The log burner was a lovely bonus. The views from the annex were gorgeous. The kitchen looked like it had more basics that would be available for use such as oil etc. We were travelling by public transport from the north of England so there were some heavy extras to lug back from the supermarket after we arrived that evening in order to make dinner. Not a lot of comfy chairs in the living for all seven people to hang out at the same time without having some on the floor. Would definitely stay again, with the same group of people or maybe others! We loved it
Five of us arrived by bike from Colwall station down the road and had a lovely week cycling around Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This is a great spot with so many places to visit. There is a lovely view from the cottage annex too. A well kitted out kitchen meant we were able to cook for ourselves every night.
Andrew
Tor cottage has many lovely features but there are one or two downsides. There were four of us staying and we all had our own space. The kitchen is well laid out but would be a bit busy with 7 people. Extra chairs or a bean bag in the lounge would also help. My elder daughter's friend popped in for a few meals and 5 were easily accommodated around the table. The parking was occasionally an issue and it is a steep walk up to the parking in front of the cafe. Our driver did not want to reverse in because there is a steep drop on one side of the access road. It is also about 90 paces from the house to the parking and one or two of the path slabs are uneven. I found what I assume was the boiler to be quite noisy in the room above the kitchen. On the upside we enjoyed the views and the lovely sunsets. The house is fairly well equipped and was warm and comfortable. We were blessed with very good weather and only had one half day of rain. The house has a certain charm and perhaps faded glory. It is very quiet and peaceful but only a stone's throw away from walks, shops and Great Malvern. We walked to Malvern along the side of Beacon hill in about 25 minutes and to British camp in about 45 minutes. There are buses available if you only want to walk one way or you could use two cars. We loved the French windows that were perfect for our late summer weather. I must say a very big thanks to the owner and his locum cleaner who rescued my younger daughter when she managed to lock the keys in the studio annex. Overall we had a very lovely stay and I would book this cottage again. There was loads to do and I wished we had been there for two weeks rather than one. We enjoyed the games but did not try the records or the projector. A radio would be a nice addition to the facilities but we brought our own with us. Excellent for those who treasure peace and quiet, lovely views, lovely walks but easy access to civilization. The Red Lion in Malvern did a very good Sunday Lunch and there are plenty of interesting shops and supermarkets to suit all tastes. Not quite perfect but quite close and well worth a visit. 4 stars!
Deborah
Bright, open cottage the three double french windows in the kitchendiner were a great help in the hot weather. The kitchen is pretty well equipped apart from the teapot, which pours half the tea over the worksurface or table and only half in the cup! The annexe is a spacious retreat, everything finished aesthetically in ply, with fantastic views though the huge sliding windows. The garden is delightfully ramshackle, unkempt and sloping, with a wild section across the stream, though the path here needs caution the wooden steps are loose. If you have more than one car, it's quite a trek up to the recommended parking spot for the second car, especially with bags etc. The little road is very steep be prepared!
Teresa
We found Tor Cottage to be beautiful, clean, well equipped, and we really enjoyed out stay. The annexe is really lovely and private. The views are absolutely stunning, and there are lots of lovely walks and other places to visit in easy reach. There were one or two very minor problems, which didn't spoil our stay, and I made the housekeeper aware, who was very helpful. I agree with another reviewer, lock on bathroom, and a blind would be good. The only other two things to be aware of are that one of the double rooms has some sort of futon, rather than a proper double bed, which wasn't especially comfortable, and access. The parking place is down a very very steep, curved drive, with no turning space, so you either have to reverse in, or out, and my vehicle was too large to do this, and the walk up to parking at the top of the road is also extremely steep. And access to the cottage itself is down quite a long path people just need to be aware that this is the case. I would love to visit again, it's a beautiful house in a beautiful part of the world
Eleanor
We had an absolutely amazing time at your property for my dads 60th birthday! Everything was super clean, the house is gorgeous! The record player was a great addition too. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future. The only improvements Id say would be to add a blind and maybe a lock for the main bathroom for privacy and provide utensils for cooking on the BBQ. Other than that a fantastic stay!!
Was a fantastic cottage with some great views. Plenty of space and would definitely recommend
Steven
Fantastic location with amazing views. Very peaceful and secluded. Parking is a little tricky. Do be prepared to walk with your bags. My only real disappointment was that there were virtually no vinyl records lots in photos . I was looking forward to browsing and listening
Beautiful house with magnificent views of the Malvern hills.
A beautiful house, with stunning views, ideally positioned for walks on the Malverns and to explore the surrounding area. The garden is very steep, but fun to explore. The house is well equipped the only thing to note is that there is no actual television, but a data projector which would not connect to our Windows laptop, but would I suspect connect to an Apple. We had a lovely time, and can well imagine coming back there again.
Stephen
Cottage is an amazing find for the views they are just stunning , the rooms are spacious and very querky, like stepping into someones home while they have nipped out, felt very homely though a few more comfy chairs needed if 5 of you staying. I loved the lack of TV and flicker of the log fire and hoot of the owls at night , owner very generous with the logs! Great if you like time together with peace . hotels for lunch in colwall and British camp served great food and drink and ledbury and malvern easy to get to also , theres even a bus 675676 nearby that is helpful for pub visits or walks. Dont think I will ever forget or exceed those views though.
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