The Cotford Hotel and L'amuse bouche restaurant in Malvern

51 Graham Rd, Malvern WR14 2HU, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(286 reviews)
Categories: Hotel French restaurant Restaurant

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Victorian Gothic hotel and grounds with opulent simple rooms & acclaimed French fine dining.

Website
cotfordhotel.co.uk
Address
51 Graham Rd, Malvern WR14 2HU, United Kingdom
Plus Code
4M8F+42 Malvern, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

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★★★★★
November 29, 2024

I can't recommend The Cotford highly enough. We had the dining room to ourselves for a birthday lunch and from the planning through to the day itself, Chris and Barbara couldn't have been more friendly and professional. On the day the food was superb (something you'd get at a very fancy restaurant) with great attention to detail and friendly, accommodating staff. The setting is lovely and all our guests absolutely loved it. The Cotford would be a fantastic place to have a small wedding or as a base to visit Malvern.

★★★★
November 25, 2024

I'm a bit late to post this review but better late than never. This hotel is superb and fully merits my 5 star rating. Beautiful decor, clean with hugely helpful and friendly staff. Such a shame that we could not be there for an evening meal, however our Sunday lunch was of a very high standard. Michelin star level cuisine at reasonable prices. We'll be back!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Stayed at this charming hotel this weekend on a special break which included breakfast and 2 course evening meal. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Would definitely recommend this hotel open to non residents.

★★★
October 30, 2024

Sadly, had to return to a town I know very well to bid farewell to a colleague. Stayed at the Cotsford and was very impressed. Spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, friendly and helpful staff, very comfortable room and a delicious breakfast. What more can one ask? Would highly recommend this hotel as an excellent stay, if only more estblishments around the country were of this standard.

★★★
October 13, 2024

A quality hotel with an amazing restaurant. The food is skilfully prepared by the Chef/Patron and all the staff are friendly but professional. Front of house is managed by the Chefs wife between them they do an excellent job of looking after their guests. | And all for at a really reasonable price. We only had 2 days but would not hesitate to return as there is plenty to do and see in the area.

★★★
September 13, 2024

We went for my husband's birthday. The atmosphere is nice, staff friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious. Great ingredients, well cooked and presented. Coffee and petit fours in the lovely comfortable lounge afterwards. A lovely treat.

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

From the moment we arrived we were treated to an efficient and friendly service which continued throughout the evening. The food was beautifully presented, and tasted every bit as good as it looked. Before arrival we thought the prices seemed relatively expensive. By the end of the evening we realised a meal at the Cotford Hotel represented wonderful value. We look forward to returning at the earliest opportunity.

★★★★★
August 3, 2024

We had the pleasure of dining at the Cotford Hotel for a delightful meal.||It was a fantastic experience as my partner and I took my mum and stepdad out to celebrate his 80th birthday.||From the start, we enjoyed truffle popcorn and olives in the lounge with Prosecco. Moving to the formal dining room, the mushroom and truffle soup appetizer was exquisite.||For starters, my parents had tiger prawns, while I enjoyed a delicious chicken liver pâté.||The main course was the highlight, with each dish receiving rave reviews from our picky group. I had the divine lamb, my parents loved the sole fish, and my partner's chicken was tender and flavorful. This was paired with a robust Australian red wine, reflecting our group's patriotism.||For dessert, my parents opted for a sampler featuring around seven exceptional items. My partner and I chose the cheese taster, admiring the fine selection of cheeses and homemade chutney.||We finished with coffee in the lounge, where the host treated us to a selection of fine chocolates, macarons, and fudge.||Highly recommended, we'll undoubtedly return. For a special occasion, this place is worth the visit. Having been to other Michelin-starred restaurants, I found this one unpretentious, serving beautifully arranged food that tastes as good as it looks—truly exceptional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Very good food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Fabulous Sunday lunch as always, thank you to all the staff for making our birthday celebrations extra special Food and drinks: Excellent, food service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very good service and an impressive menu too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great as always

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Central hotel with everything you need

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Amazing experience, food out of this world, staff so pleasant and surroundings are beautiful. Walkability: Lovely place for walking holiday

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wonderful meal, food was fantastic and staff really attentive. Highly recommend. Food and drinks: All wonderful. The whole experience was amazing. Highly recommended

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We enjoyed the loveliest of afternoon teas. The staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble, they blew up ballon s and put up bunting we supplied and decorated the window behind our table beautifully. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We didnt stay, just went for a meal which was memorable for all of the right reasons. The food is to die for and matched with excellent service. From the time that we walked in to the time that we left, everything was faultless. The owners should be very proud

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

All.fabulous especially the food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Its probably one of the nicest Sunday lunches weve ever had

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Lovely food, every course was delicious and presented well and service exemplary

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and great service.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Could not be better

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very limited vegetarian options. Very small portions Food and drinks: Friendly service, if a little slow. Food poor value. Service : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great stay in The Garden Room. Fantastic service and exceptional food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A wonderful restaurant with excellent service, exceptional food and great hospitality. Lovely people and highly recommended. My thanks to everyone there for such an enjoyable evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Here for work, Agri Expo. Amazing hotel in a stunning location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ate at Lamuse Bouche restaurant on 25th February. The food, service and ambience are all excellent. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

From arriving for afternoon tea to when we left the next day after our full English breakfast, we loved our stay at Cotford... With wonderful friendly staff this hotel is the perfect place to relax.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a special family meal here just before Christmas. There was ample parking on the premises and more on the main road outside. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted and shown to our table. The hotel is beautifully decorated and looked so clean. The staff were very attentive throughout our evening and looked after us well. There was a good variety of choices on the menu and the food was delicious and well presented. My family have already booked to visit again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I recently moved to Malvern and this was our first visit to the Lamuse Bouche restaurant. We opted for the Sunday Lunch, but arrived early, so were shown through to the fabulously appointed lounge, where the decoration and furniture was very much in keeping with this fine period property. Both Barbara and Chris took the time to introduce themselves, whilst we settled down to pre-dinner drinks, and were excellent hosts. The meal and the service was everything that we had hoped for from this fine dining restaurant and we couldnt recommend it more highly. We will certainly be back. Food and drinks: Excellent choice of food with the finest of ingredients.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food. Beautiful rooms. Superb service. Lovely find and will definitely be back Food and drinks: Fillet steak cooked to perfection. Winter crumble delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always fantastic food and great service. Cannot go wrong Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Took a friend here for a birthday dinner. Absolutely stunning food and wonderful friendly and relaxed staff. A true gem of a place and one of the best meals I ve ever had. So thankful for their creativity and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

WOW That s my summary! Perfect hosting from the moment we walked in. Attentive service, great ambiance (a hushed quiet that you only find in an historic building) but the food as I said WOW. And a chat with Head Chef on the way out, who was only too pleased to share his secrets. A MUST visit! Loved every moment. Thank you to a truly wonderful team, creating a truly high class dining experience. HIGHLY recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful afternoon tea for my special birthday. Super attentive friendly service fantastic food and the birthday truffles were gorgeous. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful place, brilliant, friendly staff who are happy to help!. Rooms: Large spacious bedroom room. Comfortable 4 poster bed.!. Rooms : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I visited for Sunday lunch, the starters looked and tasted great and were arranged beautifully. They were quite light which was fortunate as the roasts were substantial! I was too full to manage a dessert but finished with coffee and chocolates in the lounge. It gets booked up very quickly so I would advise early booking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Cotford Hotel is a luxurious renovated period property offering vibrant, colourful and lavishly furnished rooms all set in beautiful landscaped gardens in the quaint village of Malvern. The owners have gone to great lengths to ensure all guests are accommodated in opulent furnished bedrooms and fine dined in an award winning restaurant. The service and hospitality received was impeccable especially from Maisie. Successful hotel run by happy staff. Thank you for a very memorable stay.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We spent the night of our Golden Wedding Anniversary here. Everything was perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. The meal was first class. I am sure we will return. Thank you so much for making this such an enjoyable experience for us both.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Handsome Victorian Gothic house, extremely well decorated and furnished. Food quite outstanding, couldn t be faulted. Staff all very attentive and friendly. We were celebrating our anniversary and we will definitely return. The chef is a star!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Perfect stay for family birthday party. Barbara has thought of everything. We will definitely be back. Rooms: We stayed in the coach house, which has a separate entrance and outside seating area. Room is beautifully furnished and well appointed. The bathroom was spotless! Nearby activities: A 5 min walk into the centre of Malvern. Food and drinks: Excellent quality food, Chris really sets the bar high! If I had to pick one *tiny* niggle, it would be the breakfast croissant is the bready frozen thing. However, the kippers more than made up for it!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very relaxed and comfortable hotel. Owners/hosts were wonderful, very open and chatty, chef (an owner) was superb. Highly recommended . Excellent location for walking into town or up onto the hills, no taxis required! Stunning scenery. Really enjoyed our stay. Nearby activities: Great for local walks but be prepared for a lot of ups but worthwhile for stunning views. Walks well signposted. Walkability: Very central location to town and local walks, but it is hilly!!! Food and drinks: Dinner was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lamuse bouche is in my opinion the best place in Malvern for a celebration meal. Wonderful food, great service and a convenient location.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We booked Sunday lunch at the Cotford for a family reunion after our booking was cancelled by another establishment at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. Very impressed by how welcoming everyone was at the hotel, top class food, great service from the dining room staff and Barbara, the owner. Definitely would return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its an imposing Victorian building a short walk from the town centre and although it looks a little formal, dont be put off as the welcome, service and food at LAmuses Bouche are all excellent. We enjoyed a full three courses and although there isnt a huge choice, we tried a variety of the dishes and they were universally great. The staff were lovely, the atmosphere informal and we would certainly visit again. Highly recommended and a lovely place for a meal We didnt stay in the hotel so cant comment on that but am sure it must be up to scratch!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have only eaten at the restaurant and not stayed at the hotel but the food was fantastic and brilliantly presented with excellent service Food and drinks: Great food and wine

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food and drinks: Lunch was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Traditional guesthouse hotel in the good ways (lots of character, small, lovely garden, quiet) and not the bad ways (no avacado bathroom suites). Excellent Breakfast - eggs always perfectly cooked. But if youre a person that enjoys staying in a Travellodge then its probably not for you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super friendly staff, clean and comfortable hotel and gorgeous food. Perfect weekend break.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic experience

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We came here recently for a meal to celebrate my mothers 80th birthday. The hotel is beautiful and the service was absolutely fantastic from start to finish, with attention paid to the smallest detail and so friendly. The food was amazing, beautifully presented and is probably the best meal I have ever had. Ive run out of superlatives but my mum had a brilliant time and I couldnt recommend The Cotford highly enough. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Barbara is lovely and so is the hotel. Perfect!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful Sunday lunch Food and drinks: Superb Sunday lunch

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The Lamuse Bouche is out of this world. We came for a family birthday celebration, and nothing was too much trouble; from the booking to the exquisite food, it was first class. Barbara and Chris were wonderful, Barabara singing happy birthday when she brought out the birthday cake, just capped the evening for our mother. Thank you, Chris and Barbara, we might have traveled down from Scotland, but we will definitely be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing. Thoroughly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It is a wonderful hotel with spectacular food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had an amazing Sunday lunch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Exceptional food, the best Ive had in a very long time (its easy to see how theyve won many awards!). Picturesque location and a stunning property. To top it off, the owners Barbara & Chris are very friendly and welcoming, make you feel right at home! Its refreshing to see owners who take pride in the hotel they run, opposed to chain hotels where as a guest you just feel like a number.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We have eaten at The Cotford Hotel on a number of previous occasions. The food is always at the top of the League. The customer attention and service is second to none. Christmas day food presents its own challenges and to some, eating out is a way of beating those challenges. We have in recent years adopted this approach - and this is the first year it has been an experience we havent been able to feel left wanting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent ...food brilliant...highly recommend...lovley place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Just returned from a one night magical stay at this beautiful hotel. The owner and staff are extremely freindly and helpful. The food is outstanding and it is comfortable and relaxed luxury with no pretentiousness.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Ate Sunday lunch here yesterday. Very, very impressed. Apple Parsnip and Chestnut soup was incredible as was the chocolate and cherry mousse. Big tastes and flavours, small and intimate surroundings. Felt looked after and like going again soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We had an excellent Sunday lunch there last Sunday. Service was very good,the staff pleasant and helpfull. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fabulous hotel with wonderful service. Cant fault it and just a short walk into Malvern. Restaurant is best in Malvern.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, lovely dining room. Very enjoyable evening.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and service. We ate in the restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary as we heard good reviews but had never visited before. I have to say the meal we both had was beautifully presented and tasted delicious! We will be returning!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The Cotford Hotel is always superb and has by far the best restaurant in Malvern. My wife and I stayed there for a Wedding. The staff were friendly and extremely well trained overseen by outstanding management. Looking forward to our next visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice bedroom. Using the electric shower reminded us why we took ours out! We had hoped to eat in the restaurant in the evening and the website said it was open 7 days a week. However it isnt. Good breakfast. Spotlessly clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We have eaten here a number of times and have always been delighted. We were a party of six and each individual had nothing but praise for the quality of the food and the quality of the service. The front of house team members were friendly, attentive and efficient. At present non residents may not sit in the lounge, however, the table seating is so comfortable that this is not a hardship. The menu is so inviting that I wish I could have eaten every dish. I look forward to the next visit

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Cosy, comfortable but not cramped environment. Beautiful food, attentive but not intrusive service. Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We stayed there last night, we were celebrating our daughter in laws 40th birthday, we were a party of 6 adults and our grandson whos 6, nothing was too touching trouble, they paid special attention to the birthday girl and our grandson. There was also a 70th birthday party celebrating the staff moved between the tables being very happy to get you anything you required, have stayed there once before, Barbara and Chris are so very attentive they take time to come around and talk to there guests later in the evening, Beautiful hotel .will definitely be returning later in the year,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Solo traveller for business Check in was easy and straightforward Advised on breakfast times Room was on the top floor in the eaves but so pretty and quaint Room and bathroom absolutely immaculate and smelt gorgeous. Plenty of options on the tea dray including squash with bottled water ( fantastic addition as a non hot drink drinker) Bedding was of excellent quality including the mattress Had the most wonderful sleep after a boiling hot shower with large fluffy bath towels Breakfast menu had lots of choice, I opted for the bacon sausage and scrambled egg the quality on these items were delicious. Views from the restaurant were very pretty of the fabulous grounds and garden Absolute pleasure to stay here look forward to my next visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Room, was comfortable, lounge, dining room and bar areas were comfortable and beautifully furnished. Great location. Perfect in every way. Will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A lovely place, will stay again. Staff excellent

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Would like to go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Stayed to celebrate our anniversary..wanted a quiet low key evening. It was lovely..the food was amazing and all the staff were attentive and friendly..perfect.!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely quirky well run friendly hotel, and a superb restaurant in L amuse Bouche - will definitely return. A credit to all concerned. And my room had a Griffin sitting outside :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice hotel not to be missed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutely wonderful stay. The food is out of this world. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly. Beautiful building and gardens. Felt like I had been at a spa retreat for a month when I left.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Charming period hotel . Food is excellent as is the service . Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and have everything needed. There are steps throughout so not suitable for people with mobility issues. Parking is available without charge but careful parking is required due to angles of spaces. Ideal location if going to the showground as only 10- 15 mins away. Walking distance to town centre. An interesting and historic town worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lovely boutique hotel. Great food, lovely rooms and perfectly placed for exploring the area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had afternoon tea with my friend for her birthday. The quality of the food was exceptional as was the service. Thank you for a very pleasant couple of hours.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely friendly hotel. Food delicious area beautiful. Rooms

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful little hotel, and the best Sunday lunch! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food friendly service 10/10 thanks for a lovely time guys.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing family run boutique hotel and fabulous French restaurant. Having not visited for 3 years due to Covid I had forgotten how very nice it was..we received a warm welcome from host Barbara. This place is a gem in the Malvern Hills.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

A takeaway Valentines meal for two - faultless and highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Beautiful place, Fantastic owners Chris and Barbara

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Can t fault this beautiful place, The staff are great the hosts/owners are so friendly it s like talking with your family. rooms are great I ve stayed in single rooms and double beds are pocket sprung ( double rm) but single rm s are still cosy. Food Stunning Chris is a fantastic chef, southwest /wilts produce. Only place I ll stay in while in Malvern.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Super hotel. Very accomodating staff, comfortable rooms and a great relaxed atmosphere. Recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very pleasant afternoon team within a comfortable boutique atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent rooms exceptional food outstanding service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fabulous kitchen and the warmest of welcomes.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent. Food lovely. Staff very kind and thoughtful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fabulous hotel, fantastic food and wonderful hosts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fabulous customer service from Barbara and John, a wonderful hotel, perfect location to just walk out into the Malvern hills. But the food, really delicious dinners, great choice, and beautifully presented, so tasty, and fabulous service by the waiting staff. Couldn t recommend it enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Brilliant independently run hotel, the staff were brilliant from start to finish and a real friendly bunch. The restaurant is amazing and deservedly won a lot of awards and has 2 AA rosette awards, even if you are not staying at the hotel I would recommend you visit the restaurant. For guest there is a lovely lounge are to relax in at any time of day which has a real homely feel. If you have a big car beware, the car park is small!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A totally wonderful evening with excellent service and fantastic food. We will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Just home after 4 great days here. Although the reason was a walking holiday on the amazing Malvern Hills, the highlight was the hotel. Comfortable room with its own private garden space and simply wonderful food, the evening meals were excellent and a well-chosen wine list to compliment the menu - we felt really spoilt!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good quality food, with a magnificent garden to walk around which a beer after your meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food and the friendly service were both outstanding, we will return that is for certain

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

My wife and I stayed here for two nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and we are VERY glad we did. We took advantage of a two-night package including breakfast and two courses from the a la carte menu. It was all very special. The dining experience was top drawer and will live long in the memory. The Head Chef Chris really knows his business, as you can tell from his bio on the hotel website. The food and portions were all just right, so tasty, so many flavours, and the wine we had was tremendous. We particularly enjoyed the pudding/sweet taster selection (where you get one of everything). We loved the relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant, and all the staff were very friendly and well trained by the lovely host Barbara. Even the views from the restaurant into their sizeable garden with water feature were charming. We will definitely book here again in the future. The room was nice enough and about 4-star standard, but the dining experience was a real treat that goes beyond 5-star ratings. Their two AA Rosettes, years of being Michelin Guide listed and many prestigious culinary awards speaks for itself. Worth every penny. Will be recommending this hotel to friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was amazing . Staff wonderful. Nothing to fault at all. A must do event on malvern. Be prepared to wait for a table. Booking is essential.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have stayed on and off at the Cotford Hotel since 1997, some where in 1999 or 2000s, 2007 and 2021, Each time I have enjoyed the hospitality and the warmth that you get staying there and the rooms are very beautiful. In 1997, i had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday there. Many thanks for having us there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Quirky/individual rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Great restaurant. ££££ but worth it for a special occasion.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fantastic service and food,lovely evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A beautiful place for somewhere special. Food is delicious. Need to raid your piggy bank.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A delightful place to stay. I m a seasoned hotel goer and The Cotford rates top of my list of 14 I ve stayed in in recent times. Indoors is spotlessly clean and the gardens are so beautiful and well tended. Food lives up to expectations which is often not the case with higher star rated places. Staff are very friendly and obliging too. This hotel is so well managed all round .what a joy! But there is a problem we found. Anyone with mobility issues could have difficulty negotiating all the stairs which appear here there and everywhere. What a shame there is no lift. Even the garden room is accessed by a steep climb through the garden or lots of internal stairs and a long walk from reception, lounge and restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fabulous afternoon tea

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and service. Loved it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Have been going to the restaurant at the Cotford on birthdays and anniversaries for 15 yrs. always fabulous food. Wonderful surroundings. Slightly disappointing that non residents are no longer allowed in the beautiful lounge for pre or post dinner drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very pleasant, well decorated with friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

As a connoisseur of afternoon teas in the malvern area, most of which are very good, the Cotford stands out as the best. A very warm welcome by pleasant staff was another bonus. It was also very tastefully decorated for Christmas. I havent had an evening meal there for a very long time, though I recall it was also an enjoyable experience. I hope to try it again soon. The only downside is the tricky parking. Nervous types might prefer to park on the road outside.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food here is incredible!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This is a hidden wonder tucked away in Malvern. The restaurant is our favourite destination for that special occasion and you can always rely on three things: a great welcome, attentive staff and a fantastic menu. The food is a cut above the norm but reasonably priced (local venison, Welsh Lamb, Hereford Beef). We always take time to relax in the lounge with an aperitif and enjoy the whole experience. Although I havent stayed at the hotel, a number of my friends have and they rate it very highly indeed. If its an anniversary or special birthday and you want experience a little class look no further.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fantastic food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Beautiful fine dining food in cosy plush surroundings. Just lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Lovely food and great staff and management. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Creative, entertaining and delicious tasting menu for vegans, veggies and meateaters alike. Thankyou chefs and staff. All very well done.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Upon booking we asked if we could bring our 2 labradors and Chris said we love dogs at this hotel ! He even swapped our room so that we could have the garden room that led straight into the garden. The breakfast was delicious and we could order anything from the comprehensive menu. We shall definitely return to this lovely hotel.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Fabulous attentive service, wonderful room (The Bishops Room) and the food was outstanding. They couldnt have done enough for us and made my birthday celebration a special one.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

From start to finish totally amazing! The welcome second to none, we were placed in the garden room as we were bringing out furbaby. The food was simply outstanding and service was brilliant by all the staff who were wearing little pink masks. Huge well done to Barbara and Chris on running such an amazing boutique hotel .... I really don t want to shout about this too much as I want to keep it my secret looking forward to seeing you all again in November for our taster menu... thank you. All of our friends loved their experience too

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Fab hotel and restaurant, always a great time here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tremendous meal, great welcome, fantastic service and lovely ambiance. The food was beautifully prepared and presented and of the highest quality with attentive but not OTT service from the team. The icing on the cake was that it was very reasonably priced for a dining experience of this quality. Hope to be able to visit again in the future and thanks for the anniversary truffles. A most thoughtful touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Beautiful! Wonderful service, wonderful food, and a wonderful lady on the front desk who rung me to tell me Id missed the (absolute world class) breakfast but held on an extra 15 minutes for me! What a lovely experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We had the most wonderful experience at lamuse bouche restaurant located at cotford Hotel. The service was fantastic, food was perfect and all social distancing measures were in place. Barbara and other staff members were very hospitable and they all made our evening comfortable and enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit and well certainly be back there again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice and very covid safe like to see that they are all set up

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice room excellent staff fantastic food. Definitely go again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

A real treat always.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

What a great find, lovely Victorian hotel, friendly staff and super restaurant. On-site parking, bonus!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Excellent food and service as always!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice Xmas day lunch

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food!!!!!!!! Go

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Wonderful Valentines meal with my husband at LAmuse Boucher at the Cotford Hotel Gt Malvern. Food was fantastic, as was the ambience. Lovely staff, really made it a special evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A beautiful boutique hotel in walking distance from The Malvern Hills. It was a pleasure being the wedding photographer for this intimate little wedding at The Cotford Hotel. I fell in love with the opulent decor of the rooms, especially the small private bar. As a local, I have heard a-lot of positive feedback about this little family run business, including how amazing the restaurant is. NO excuse, i must book in and try myself very soon!! Sharon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We ate in the Amuse Bouche restaurant - genuinely nice experience, a couple of rough edges but extremely polite and discrete service. Good portions, interesting choices, meat cooked perfectly for our tastes. The sauces were a tad too rich but a minor quibble. 3 courses, including petit fours, coffee, nibbles, water etc for under £100, no pressure allowing us to chat afterwards in a very comfortable sitting room. Easy parking on the road. Would recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Rooms are a bit small/minimal with dated amenities, but everything is there and works. Reception were very helpful and had good suggestions. I only gave 4 stars for the accommodation... But the food was really very special... Excellent dishes lovingly prepared. Suggestions would also be good, and the vegetarian menu also had a lot to choose from. Nightstand was heavenly. Prices quite okay. Eating here is highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great food, charming hosts, very comfortable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

What a wonderful experience. Weve been here twice now and on each occasion the service and food has been excellent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

A brilliant meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fabulous food. You recieve a warm welcome from a friendly staff team. Goid range of wines.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great meal and service. Our special occasion spoilt by v. noisy group staying in the hotel. Not the restaurants fault, but where do you go to enjoy a private meal without insensitive behaviour?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice place, excellent staff, very polite and attentive. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food was very good. It would be nice to see a draft lager or stout option in the bar. Would happily stay again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fabulous food and great rooms. Really the place to stay in Malvern area. Small parking area but walk to town easily and great base. Live the bars and pre dinner lounge super people

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Back for the second time and fabulous as before. Lovely rooms, fantastic staff with old fashioned, courteous, staff + amazing food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

It was Fabulous

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing food, great service and friendly atmosphere. One of the best puddings my Husband has ever had and he is a pudding man :). Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very homely very friendly staff and the food was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Beautiful food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly hotel with good facilities

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice hotel, staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fabulous food with great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fab place. Fantastic owner. Great good

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

A warm welcome firstly from the owners dog, its fabulous family run place with beautiful gardens, I was in the Loft room lovely, dinner was a great experience as was breakfast, Chris the owner & head chef with various food awards, was also a dab hand at helping me with the redicoulsly complicated sat nav on my hire car. Chris his wife and all the staff were friendly and very efficient, I recomend it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wonderful

December 22, 2019

Avoid at all costs

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Absolutely amazing hotel, staff so friendly will definitely stay here again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The best restaurant in Malvern, nuf said

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Brilliant food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very welcoming, great breakfast and nice rooms. Calm and befits the town it s in. Good pub at the end of the road. Would come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great small and charming hotel, just like I like it! Fancy restaurant with great French food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

We had an excellent Sunday lunch here, the staff were very welcoming and attentive. The food was of a high standard with the portions being enough to fill us up. The dinning room has a view of a pretty water feature in the well maintained gardens.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Really delicious cooking, nice choices, appropriately sized and attractively presented servings, friendly professional service, very comfortable seating & lounge. [Comments refer to restaurant custom].

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very high standard of food and drink.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and excellent food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Ok but expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

This hotel and restaurant are by far the best in Malvern as the numerous awards clearly show. The owners and team are brilliant and the decor is fantastic. A real gem.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Had an absolutely delicious meal and wonderful service, highly recommended, will definitely be returning

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Very Good

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Quite simply put, absolutely incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

My sisters her wedding reception here and omg. The rooms were small but luxurious. The food, service and general atmosphere was amazing. Service was there is you were low on a drink, always with a smile and friendly. Ardens were beautil and set up badminton to keeo uo entertained. Would recommend for a drink, a meal, or an event. Thank you so much for a memorable day. For my sister and our whole family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Fantastic restaurant. Really great atmosphere; not too stuffy, lovely setting, etc. The food was delicious. Highlights were: lamb livers, quail tartlet and the multi-dessert. In the same league as significantly pricier Mich starred restaurants in London. Id definitely go again / recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Incredible food and excellent service - this is the perfect place for a special occasion. The lounge is fabulous for pre-dinner drinks, too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Excellent hotel. Very friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. Very good breakfast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Perfect Sunday lunch. Spot on. Thanks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

If you want a quality meal, and price is your second priority then this is the place to go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

We have lived in Malvern now for a few years and have been somewhat disappointed in the restaurants this town as to offer.We booked a table at Muse Bouche for our anniversary and have to say what a lovely venue and beautiful meal.The staff were superb very professional and polite we will definitely be coming back again.Keep up the great work guys would hate to lose this place now that weve found it Regards Andy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Just had my 60th birthday meal here what a special experience wonderful ambience and superb food everything was perfection. Service could not be faulted. Highly recommend

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Not a good stay for us. After travelling for almost 200 miles in dreadful weather conditions and arriving at about 5pm, we were told that their restaurant was fully booked that evening although their website states there are reserved tables for residents! Their excellent restaurant reviews was one of the reasons we decided to stay there! Not a good experience for us at all.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Its great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Helpful and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

fabulous place to eat.wonderful atmosphere great staff and Chris & Barbara are the best