The Malvern Hills are made for the festive season. Frosty mornings, woodland walks
and far-reaching views give way to twinkling lights and a warm welcome at The
Cottage in the Wood, where you’ll feel truly looked after and Christmas feels a little
more magical.
Festive Dining
Our kitchen is celebrating with a festive menu full of seasonal favourites. Think roast
turkey with all the trimmings, slow-cooked local beef, honey-glazed ham, spiced red
cabbage and crisp roast potatoes, followed by rich Christmas pudding, warm mince
pies and indulgent chocolate desserts. Add a glass of mulled wine or a festive
cocktail as the evening draws in, and the season has truly begun.
Whether you’re gathering colleagues and clients for an end-of-year party or bringing
friends and family together for some quality time, join us in the Brasserie or ask
about our private dining rooms.
Christmas stays
Christmas is always a special time at The Cottage in the Wood, and our Christmas
stays let you enjoy every moment without lifting a finger. Arrive on Christmas Eve for
festive drinks and dinner, then settle in for a long, leisurely Christmas Day lunch with
all the trimmings. On Boxing Day, take a bracing walk on the hills before warming up
at The Forest Spa. It’s Christmas without the cooking, the washing up or the stress.
Availability is now very limited, so we’d recommend booking soon.
See in the New Year in style
The highlight of our festive calendar is New Year’s Eve, and there’s no better way to
celebrate than with our two-night house party. Gather your favourite people, or come
and meet new ones, for the relaxed, sociable feel of a country house weekend.
Enjoy exceptional food, flowing drinks and a lively atmosphere as we count down to
midnight together, without a taxi queue in sight. Then let the second night be all
about slowing down, before waking on New Year’s Day to fresh air and those famous
views. It’s the party and the recovery, all in one.
Between the festivities, take time for yourself at The Forest Spa. A session in the
sauna warms you through, soothes tired muscles after a winter walk and helps you
properly switch off, while the hot tub lets you soak in the fresh air as the cool breeze
drifts through the trees. It’s a lovely way to stay connected to nature in the colder
months, whatever the weather.
Celebrate in style, then unwind in comfort: book our two-night New Year’s Eve house
party and start the year exactly as you mean to go on.