Guests say
Crews Hill House is consistently praised for its peaceful and picturesque setting, offering a tranquil retreat with stunning views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped, clean, and comfortable accommodations, as well as the attentive and responsive host. The property's charm is enhanced by its rural location, ideal for countryside walks and relaxation. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of guests report the property as spotless and immaculate, indicating high standards of cleanliness. However, one review mentions the need for a deeper clean, slightly impacting the overall score.
The location is celebrated for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside, and views of the Malvern Hills. It is noted as remote, which is perfect for some, but those looking for nearby amenities should be prepared to drive.
Guests find the house very comfortable, with cosy rooms, powerful showers, and a warm atmosphere enhanced by a log burner. The spaciousness and multiple rooms for relaxation contribute to the comfort level.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and offers good Wi-Fi and entertainment options. Some guests mention missing or broken items, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests express gratitude for the welcome biscuits, tea, and coffee, there are not enough references to gifts or extra touches to accurately assess the thoughtfulness category.
About this property
Alfrick is located 7 miles from Malvern, a spa town at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Nestled on the outskirts of Alfrick in Worcestershire, is this wonderful four-bedroom Tudor farmhouse cottage with Victorian extension, Crews Hill House. Straddling the Worcestershire/Herefordshire border. Boasting a fantastic location within eight acres of land in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an interior with contemporary details perfectly blended with original features, Crews Hill House makes for a fabulous dwelling for a group or family of eight who are looking to explore this beautiful area. After making your way up the sweeping driveway, park-up in one of the many off-road parking spaces available, before unloading your bags and soaking up the superb views right on your doorstep. Be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen/diner, where you can look forward to impressing your guests with culinary delights with the help of the oven, hob, fridge and a handy dishwasher ensuring a fuss-free clean-up! Settle down to savour a delicious meal in the living/dining room at the dining table for eight or even ten. A little snug has a small table, great for afternoon tea with wonderful views overlooking the Malvern Hills. Take your pick of relaxation spaces, with the sitting room hosting an alluring woodburning stove, perfect for curling up in front of with your favourite book, or retreat to the snug where you can enjoy the warmth of the electric fire and select your favourite series from the TV. For those preferring a quieter evening reading there is a cosy snug. When sleep calls, make your way up to the first floor where you will discover four well-appointed bedrooms, 2 doubles, 1 super king which can be made up as 2 singles on request and a twin room, each with plenty of storage for your belongings. Awake from a leisurely slumber and indulge in a blissful soak in the bath or refreshing rinse in the shower, before heading out for a day of adventures. Take advantage of your picturesque surroundings, with an excellent selection of walks available right from your front door, including The Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve, the Crews Hill Wood Nature Reserve. The fields of the property access the Worcestershire Way, a long-distance trail running 31 miles from Bewdley to Great Malvern. The Malvern Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can experience breath-taking views whether you're rambling or settling down to enjoy a homemade picnic with views across the Severn Valley or west to Herefordshire. For those evenings where you don’t feel like cooking, there is The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley nearby, winner of the Worcestershire Pub of the Year, where you can treat your loved ones to a tasty meal and sample the local ales. There is a wonderful community shop with Post Office in Alfrick. For a taste of city life, Worcester is easily accessible and is sure to be a hit with the budding historians in your party, with its remarkable Norman cathedral, the National Trust sites of Greyfriars House and The Firs and two fascinating museums where you can delve into the city’s rich heritage. Take the drive to Ledbury or even further to Hereford, home to its own impressive cathedral which houses a 13th century map of the known world, as well as The Hereford Cider Museum, the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery and the Courtyard Theatre, cinema and restaurant. The Three Counties Showground, Malvern hosts 200 events during the year, plenty of choice for all the family including the RHS Malvern Spring Festival. If history isn’t your thing, why not test out your putting skills at the Worcestershire Golf Club (Malvern) or the Worcester Golf and Country Club (Worcester). For those that enjoy cycling the area has excellent cycling opportunities both for mountain bikes and On Road Cycle Routes. The property has plenty of locked storage space for bicycles, rucksacks, and walking gear. (stable block). There is also ample storage for boots and jackets in two large lobbies within the property. Essential for wet weather.For a getaway to Worcestershire/Herefordshire like no other, choose Crews Hill House.
Located in the county of Worcester, the village of Alfrick is a picturesque gem. It lies just beyond the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village hosts the popular Alfrick and Lulsley Village Show every year, and it also has a Post Office and a well-stocked general store. The Live Inn and a community shop may be found in adjacent Whitbourne, where you'll also discover a more extensive assortment of services. Visit the vibrant city of Worcester and its many popular attractions, such as the Museum of Royal Worcester, National Trust - Greyfriars, Worcester City Aart Gallery and Museum, Gheluvelt Park, and Worcester Woods Country Park. There are several places to eat in the area, such as The Anchor Pub & Kitchen, Ego at Manor Farm, and Portobello Inn. Visit Kidderminster, home to the Severn Valley Railway, the Military Wireless Museum, Brinton Park, and the nearby West Midland Safari Park, or continue on to Hereford, where you can explore the Hereford Cider Museum Trust, the Waterworks Museum, the Hereford Cathedral, and the Black and White House Museum.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x twin.
2 x 1st floor Bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Dining room.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug with electric fire
Oil central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire.
Oven and hob, microwave, Washer/Dryer, fridge, dishwasher, Travel cot/Highchair available, TV, radio, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
EV charging available at a charge (by arrangement with the owner).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.6 miles.
Please note: Private enclosed garden all around the property.
Please note: This property accepts short breaks of a minimum of 3 nights.
Please note: Supplements for booking the hot tub.
This is hired in for guests, if you wish to hire the hot tub this supplement will need paying when you book.
Weekend hire £220, and week long bookings are £260, For further information please contact Sykes Cottages.
Please note: No EV charging may take place in plugs other then the official charging port due to safety reasons.
Reviews (25)
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Susan
It was beautifully clean and the soft furnishings in the bedrooms were so well thought through and cheerful. The peace, quiet and views were unrivalled. The big, bright kitchen with island was a particular treat! We would not hesitate to stay here again and would recommend both the property and Sykes to our friends & family. Very many thanks to David.
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Tracey
It really is out in the middle of the beautiful countryside. The size and layout of the cottage was great for our family but the property was quite dirty and could just do with some TLC. Floors tiles dirty in the kitchen, dust on many shelves, fridge not clean, windows dirty and whilst we expect to find cobwebs in an old cottage (we don't mind sharing with the spiders) there were too many to believe that this property had been cleaned properly. I think Crews Hill House just needs a really deep clean and a bit of love to bring it back to the holiday cottage that it could be. There were also items missing in the kitchen such as a proper cheese grater and other things broken such as the salad servers. When Crews Hill House boasts "be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen/diner where you can look forward to impressing your guest with culinary delights" - you would be believing that you would have first class equipment to live up to this statement. Again just more care is needed in the property to make it what it truly could be.
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Linda
The house is extremely comfortable, well equipped and clean. It has fabulous views and is in a great location for lovely country walks and sightseeing. Thank you.