The Elms Hotel and Spa  

Just outside Worcester in the Teme Valley, this country-house spa hotel sits on manicured lawns and acres of parkland. Nearby highlights include Bewdley Museum, Hartlebury Castle, West Midlands Safari Park and the Severn Valley Railway.

Housed in a Queen Anne mansion, the property offers 21 individually decorated rooms and suites plus standout options like the three‑bedroom Gladstone Suite and cosy Hot Tub Garden rooms in the coach houses. Rooms boast flat‑screen TVs, DVD players, deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers, many with garden or valley views — and some rooms welcome dogs.

Relax in the self‑contained Greenhouse Spa with massages, body wraps and facials, or take a dip in the indoor pool and unwind in the hot tub; there’s also a health club, library and picnic area. Expect a warming lobby fireplace, concierge service, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self‑parking — wake up to garden views and Teme Valley breezes.

Conference hall and meeting/board‑meeting facilities are available, supported by a 24‑hour front desk, luggage storage and laundry services, with complimentary wireless internet throughout.

Dine at the AA Rosette Herb Garden for modern British fare or choose the relaxed Badger Bar & Grill with garden views; there’s also a coffee shop and three bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served daily and limited‑hour room service is available.