Stanbrook Abbey  

On the edge of Worcestershire countryside, a short drive from Worcester city centre. Stanbrook Abbey sits on 26 acres of gardens and is minutes from Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Spetchley Park Gardens, Worcester Racecourse and Worcester Cathedral. A country-house hotel that's family-friendly and perfect for exploring Malvern and the surrounding Cotswold-flavored landscape.

A former early-16th-century monastery and Grade II listed building by Augustus Pugin, this place keeps its dramatic stone cloisters, gothic stained-glass windows and the grand Callow Great Hall. The hotel has around 70 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms (tubs or showers), designer toiletries and hair dryers, plus safes and desks. Many rooms overlook the gardens or terrace — historic bones with modern comforts.

Stroll the gardens and cloisters, relax on the terrace, or unwind across multiple bars and a restaurant on site. The hotel also offers a library, a children's playroom, tour assistance, laundry/dry-cleaning, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking. Expect simple perks like daily housekeeping, express check-out and lobby newspapers.

Conference hall and meeting/presentation facilities make it easy to host events in a historic setting. Onsite services include luggage storage, a safe-deposit box and complimentary Wi‑Fi to keep groups connected.

An on-site restaurant serves seasonal and local-flavored dishes, and multiple bars offer relaxed spots for drinks. Full breakfast is available daily for a fee.