The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2023 - Issue 33

bitehotelreview The Cottage in the Wood Malvern T ime will be yours when you stay at The Cottage in the WoodMalvern. Despite the name implication, this 4-star facility is a hotel on the hills, set high about Malvern in eight acres of woodland. It offers incredible food, deep sleep, impressive views, and a desirable mix of laid-back ele- gance and intuitive service in a naturally dramatic space with 32 bespoke bedrooms across the Main House, Beech Cottage and The Coach House. The lovely, friendly and relaxed 2 AA rosette 1919 Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Terrace, which won the Taste of Worcester- shire Award at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2021, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers an award-win- ning à la carte menu or a sensational ever-changing tasting menu, bringing the passion and culinary vision of head chef Rob Mason to life with a twist on classic British flavours. Guests can sip a cocktail on the Terrace, indulge in a three- course evening meal paired with wines in the Restaurant or relax in the Lounge Bar with a coffee and a chat with compa- ny. It's a time to enjoy great food, good company and stunning views without an itinerary or agenda. To book, call 01684 588860 or visit the hotel website. www.cottageinthewood.co.uk Vanbrugh House Hotel, Oxford D iscover The Vanbrugh House Hotel nestled in a side road off the bustling high street in the heart of Oxford and an excellent base for exploring the city of dream- ing spires. Initially a large Georgian house, it's convert- ed into a quirky and charming boutique hotel with 22 elegant rooms telling past and present stories, with exciting décor, original fireplaces and wooden panelling mixed with contem- porary furnishings. Its beautifully designed and well-appointed rooms are named after and depict characters' experiences or iconic products con- nected to Oxford. Each tale is displayed on the walls, with some rooms offering views of the best attractions in the city. The dé- cor consists of a luxurious palette of subtle greys and whites, complemented with pops of colour and a mix of modern and traditional furniture. The Vanbrugh House Hotel is finely tuned with careful atten- tion to detail, technology and round-the-clock service. Guests can enhance their stay with a room-delivered Breakfast Ham- per, a basket filled with continental items from cured meats, creamy cheeses and pastries and enjoy freshly brewed coffee or tea and juices. To book, call 01865 244622 or visit the hotel website. www.vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk The Cottage in the Wood Malvern 1919 Restaurant Aberdeen Altens Dessert Go Beyond The Flow Images courtesy of Custard Communications