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Byways, Madresfield

Guest Rating
Rating
5.0
out of 5
Sleeps up to 7
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Byways is a timber-framed cottage in Madresfield, just 2. 4 miles from Malvern. This luxurious 4-bedroom property on the Madresfield Estate offers high-quality furnishings throughout and sleeps up to 8 guests. Want to bring your four-legged friend? The secure garden welcomes up to three dogs. Fancy a soak? The wood-fired hot tub awaits after a day exploring the Malverns.

Set in beautiful surroundings, Byways gives you countryside peace with easy access to local amenities. The village pub is just a mile away. Walkers will love the nearby paths while those seeking relaxation can simply unwind in the garden.

 

About Byways

Byways is a timber-framed cottage in Madresfield, just 2.4 miles from Malvern. This luxurious 4-bedroom property on the Madresfield Estate offers high-quality furnishings throughout and sleeps up to 8 guests. Want to bring your four-legged friend? The secure garden welcomes up to three dogs. Fancy a soak? The wood-fired hot tub awaits after a day exploring the Malverns.

Set in beautiful surroundings, Byways gives you countryside peace with easy access to local amenities. The village pub is just a mile away. Walkers will love the nearby paths while those seeking relaxation can simply unwind in the garden. The generous welcome pack featuring local produce means you won't need to dash to the shops straight away.

Inside you'll find four stunning bedrooms: a king with ensuite, two twin/super-king rooms (one with ensuite) and a super-king. The family bathroom boasts underfloor heating and a separate shower. Downstairs offers a sitting room with wood-burning stove and Smart TV, dining room with snug, fully-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and utility room. The separate games room will keep kids (and big kids) entertained with darts, football table and another Smart TV.

Explore the Malvern Hills (5 miles) for spectacular walks and views. Great Malvern (2.4 miles) offers shops, cafes and the famous theatre. Worcester Cathedral (6 miles) provides a fascinating historical visit. Eastnor Castle (12 miles) makes for a brilliant day out with its deer park and arboretum.

Byways delivers luxury, comfort and space for families or friends. Previous guests rave about the "exquisite decoration" and "immaculate cleanliness." Book your Byways escape today - your only regret will be having to leave!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Byways

Stunning Interior

Beautiful quality decor and luxurious furnishings throughout. Guests consistently praise the stylish yet comfortable feel of this period cottage.

Games Room

Perfect entertainment space with Smart TV, dartboard and football table. Ideal for teenagers and adults wanting their own space.

Wood-fired Hot Tub

Relaxing outdoor soak in the private garden. Many guests mentioned how much they enjoyed unwinding here after exploring.

Generous Welcome Pack

Local bacon, sausages, eggs, bread and milk provided. Guests appreciated this thoughtful touch that made arrival stress-free.

Dog-friendly Garden

Secure enclosed outdoor space where pets can roam safely. Perfect for families who don't want to leave their dogs behind.

Spacious Layout

Plenty of room for groups of 7-8 people with multiple living areas. Ideal for family gatherings without feeling cramped.

Getting To Byways

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Byways by car, take the B4424 towards Madresfield village. The cottage is located on the Madresfield Estate with easy access from main routes. You'll find ample off-road parking on the spacious private driveway upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, Great Malvern station is just 2.4 miles away from the accommodation. From there, a short taxi ride will take you directly to Byways in the peaceful village of Madresfield.

Spacious private driveway with ample parking
Great Malvern station (2.4 miles)
Located on the Madresfield Estate

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Malvern Hills
Distance: 5 miles
WR14 4EE
Worcester Cathedral
Distance: 6 miles
WR1 2LA
Eastnor Castle
Distance: 12 miles
HR8 1RL
Malvern Hills Walking Trails
Distance: 5 miles
WR14 4EQ
Worcestershire Beacon
Distance: 4.5 miles
WR14 4ET
Madresfield Estate Walks
Distance: 0.5 miles
WR13 5AH
Great Malvern Town Centre
Distance: 2.4 miles
WR14 2JA
Malvern Retail Park
Distance: 3.5 miles
WR14 1JT
Worcester City Centre
Distance: 6 miles
WR1 3LT
Local Bus Service
Distance: 1 mile
WR13 5AX
Great Malvern Train Station
Distance: 2.4 miles
WR14 3AU
Malvern Tourist Information
Distance: 2.5 miles
WR14 2HU
Malvern Hills
Distance: 5 miles
WR14 4EE
Worcester Cathedral
Distance: 6 miles
WR1 2LA
Eastnor Castle
Distance: 12 miles
HR8 1RL
Malvern Hills Walking Trails
Distance: 5 miles
WR14 4EQ
Worcestershire Beacon
Distance: 4.5 miles
WR14 4ET
Madresfield Estate Walks
Distance: 0.5 miles
WR13 5AH
Great Malvern Town Centre
Distance: 2.4 miles
WR14 2JA
Malvern Retail Park
Distance: 3.5 miles
WR14 1JT
Worcester City Centre
Distance: 6 miles
WR1 3LT
Local Bus Service
Distance: 1 mile
WR13 5AX
Great Malvern Train Station
Distance: 2.4 miles
WR14 3AU
Malvern Tourist Information
Distance: 2.5 miles
WR14 2HU

Is Byways Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Byways is fantastic for families with children. The separate games room with Smart TV, dartboard and football table provides endless entertainment. There's space for a Z-bed in one bedroom for flexible sleeping arrangements. The secure garden is perfect for outdoor play, while nearby attractions include Eastnor Castle with its adventure playground and Worcester's museums. The Malvern Hills offer family-friendly walks with stunning views.
For Couples
Byways offers couples a luxurious retreat with its high-quality furnishings and peaceful setting. The wood-fired hot tub provides romantic evenings under the stars. Cosy up by the wood-burning stove after exploring the Malvern Hills. The king bedroom with ensuite gives privacy and comfort. Local pubs within walking distance offer intimate dining options, while Great Malvern's theatre provides cultural entertainment.
Pet Friendly
Byways welcomes up to three dogs (£25 each) and features a secure back garden where they can play safely. The Malvern Hills nearby offer fantastic walking routes for you and your pets. The cottage's utility room provides practical space for muddy paws after countryside adventures. Local pubs are dog-friendly and the timber-framed cottage has durable flooring suitable for pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Byways

The Malvern Hills Hotel

Located 5.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: WR14 4NR

The Swan Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: WR13 5ED

Anupam Indian Restaurant

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: WR14 2JA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Byways

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Byways features a wood-fired hot tub in the private back garden. It's perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the Malvern Hills.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Byways welcomes up to three dogs with an additional charge of £25 per pet. The property has a secure dog-friendly back garden where your pets can roam safely.
How many bedrooms does Byways have?
Byways has four bedrooms in total. These include one king-size with ensuite, two twin/super-king rooms (one with ensuite) and one super-king bedroom.
What entertainment options are available?
The cottage has a separate games room with sofas, bean bags, Smart TV, dartboard and football table. The main living area also features a Smart TV and wood-burning stove.
Is there parking available?
Yes, Byways has a spacious private driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. Many guests mention bringing 3 cars without any parking issues.
What's included in the welcome pack?
The welcome pack typically includes local produce such as bacon, sausages, eggs, bread and milk. Guests frequently mention how generous and appreciated this pack is.
How far is it to local amenities?
The nearest pub is just 1 mile away and the closest shop is 1.1 miles from the property. The town of Malvern with more shops and restaurants is only 2.4 miles away.
What's the minimum stay at Byways?
The minimum stay at Byways is 3 nights. For seven-night bookings, check-in is on Fridays only, while shorter stays can check in Monday through Friday.

Byways Reviews

A lovely property semi detached in a great location for exploring the area. Plenty of room for our large party to spread out ! Good WiFi . Would have been great if there was table tennis in the games room , but the games room was still well used. Hot tub took a couple of days to get to the temperature we wanted 39c but once there was used daily . Just needed a few logs each day to maintain the temperature . The very hot weather all week helped to keep it warm. Dog friendly with a secure, fenced ,large garden for our dog . Large enough to throw a ball a long way ! . Lovely walks from the house. House very clean but some deeper cleaning at times would not go amiss skirting boards dusty for example in places, but nothing major. Would definitely return .
Byways was one, if not the best presented holiday lets I have ever stayed in. The facilities were first class and exactly as described on the website the stay wasn't cheap but proved good value for money. A representative from Madresfield Estate, the owner, was readily accessible to answer queries and to take orders for the Estate butchery. The house is well located for the Malvern Hills and Great Malvern area, with supermarkets close by. A particular pleasure was the constant supply of heat and hot water, an area where many owners fall short in an attempt to save expense. Not a criticism, more of a 'heads up', don't assume you will find a few tea bags or a crafty bag of sugar left by previous renters at the back of the cupboard as you'll be disappointed, so travel with, or be prepared to buy everything you need.
Wonderful stay thank you. Property very comfortable and well equipped, would recommend to anybody.
A lovely house in a lovely village but it lacks hanging space for clothes. Otherwise well equipped.
It was perfect. Exactly as described. Well equipped, great enclosed garden and very dog friendly. Very comfortable and loved the comfy chairs for reading and relaxing. The sausages were a great addition to the welcome pack. The hot tub was a success too. My grandsons appreciated the games room.
Nicola
This is a beautiful cottage, well equipped in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended. Everything youd need. Modernised to a high standard.
Caroline
Beautiful property, we had 5 adults, 1 child and a dog. Very spacious, well equipped house, with lots of extra. Comfortable beds and homely. A big driveway.
Gorgeous house. Very spacious with the added benefit of a games room. Everything finished to a very high standard. The welcome pack much appreciated too! Very happy here.
Byways allowed four friends from different locations to meet up for a great weekend of catching up in a very comfortable, cosy surroundings. Unfortunately Storm Darragh curtailed much opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside but we enjoyed the inside space the property gave us & had fun playing darts in the games room! We would be very happy to return on a future occasion.
We had a wonderful stay at Byways and would love to return. We were unable to use the hot tub due to the strong winds and cold weather but the maintenance team very kindly tried to help us, even coming out on New Year's Eve. The property is stunning and wellmaintained with beautiful furnishings throughout. We travelled with another family there were 7 of us in total, including two teenagers and a toddler. The property was suitable for us all. The older children loved the games room which gave them space away from us, too. There is a beautiful walk which you can do from the house httpswww.visitthemalverns.orgwalkmadresfield We would definitely recommend Byways.
This was an incredible property. Exquisitely decorated, extremely comfortable and immaculately clean. Everything you needed for a stay. Responsive and helpful communications with the owner before our arrival. Best property we have stayed in. Will be back!
Richard
Outstanding property and surroundings. The house was immaculate with beautiful quality decor and finishing touches. In the welcome pack was locally sourced produce which did not disappoint and demonstrates a true representation of Malvern and the friendly people. The maintenance team where very responsive and couldn't help enough ensuring our stay was relaxing and enjoyable.
Elizabeth
Byways is beautifully comfortable and decorated in a relaxed and contemporary but luxurious style. It has been thoughtfully furnished, creating spaces both for relaxing together and for enjoying some quiet space. The woodfired hot tub was fun for everyone, kept its heat well and was easy to use we rather enjoyed getting the fire going to quickly bring it up to the right temperature! We were particularly delighted with the location of Byways Madresfield is ideal for quiet strolls and as a starting point for longer walks with an easy 15 minute drive you can be walking up in the Malverns with truly incredible views in 10 minutes you can be in Malvern for a coffee in 7 minutes you can be at the station to take the 10 minute train journey to the centre of Worcester and you can drop in to a proper supermarket on the way back to the cottage for a peaceful evening, cooking and relaxing together. Perfection. This has been one of the best cottages we've stayed in thank you for a very special holiday
Steven
Byways was perfect in every way. I would highly recommend it. The welcome pack of bacon, sausages, eggs, milk, bread etc was really good. Our dog loved the fully enclosed rear garden. Owners were very helpful in every aspect. Will definitely be returning.
Stunning cottage in a beautiful village. Great place to explore cotswolds and malvern. Great walk on doorstep. Perfect cottage for dog loving family holiday. Really enjoyed the stay and highly recommended
Heather
Stunning property, beautifully furnished, well equipped and in a beautiful location. We loved it all and hope to return again.
Byways was absolutely beautiful and perfect for our stay with friends. The cottage was extremely well appointed, comfortable and we all loved it. The gift of bacon and sausages, milk and eggs was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. We loved the games room and enjoyed several darts matches. Perfect.
We loved our stay at Byways It is a beautiful house and perfect for a family gathering. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and couldnt have chosen a better place. When we arrived everywhere was spotlessly clean and there was a lovely welcome basket. Plenty of room for everyone, comfy beds, kitchen well equipped and the hot tub is ace. We have already recommended to friends and will definitely return.
Beautiful and stylish interior with luxuriously comfortable beds. Excellent place for family gathering with dogs. The location is great for peace and surrounding countryside but with easy access to Malvern. The complimentary sausages and bacon were delicious. We could not get the hot tub up to a high enough temperature to use even after several hours. The games room is a great addition but a bit dark, particularly above the dartboard. Overall we had a very enjoyable weekend and would recommend.
Stunning period cottage refurbished to an extremely high standard. Superb facilities, lovely extra little touches & situated in an ideal location to enjoy The Malverns. Couldnt have chosen a better venue to celebrate our first ever family Christmas away from home!
Top class! A very happy weekend. It would be a good idea to warn people how long it takes to heat the hot tub As this did not work out for us. Regards Paul.
Debbie
Property is 5 Star accommodation. The welcome basket was fabulous. The estate sausage and bacon was a bit hit with the family. Games room gave us the opportunity to have fun and then relax in the hot tub after. We took our two dogs and they even provided treats for them. We only live 50 minutes away but it gave us the time to have a chilled family break.
Deirdre
We had a lovely stay at Byways a fabulous cottage, with plenty of room for our group of 7 and lots of parking as we had 3 cars between us. Beautifully decorated and spotless. It was just like home from home, with everything you could need. The 'Welcome Pack' was amazing with local produce and some very yummy biscuits ! Would definitely recommend Byways to anyone and next time we are up this way, we will stay here again. 10 out of 10 to the owners !!
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