Nestling high up on the sheltered eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills is a cluster of three white buildings, almost hidden from view by their own seven acres of woodland; you have just happened upon The Cottage in the Wood Hotel. The hotel has been owned and run by the Pattin family for eighteen years, aided by their extended family, a team of enthusiastic people who enjoy what they do - looking after their guests. The thirty mile views are quite stunning, the Cotswold Hills form the horizon and, to the south east, the spires of Cheltenham and on to Gloucester with its backdrop of Birdlip Hill - described by The Daily Mail as the best view in England - Yet minutes from the M5 and M50. With an award winning 2 AA rosette restaurant and 31 bedrooms with bath or bath and shower and lots of little touches like a choice of teas, mineral water, home made biscuits and everything else we could think of!. Only half an hour drive from the south of Birmingham yet in a world of its own.All bedrooms are en-suite with bath or bath with shower over, remote control colour television, video player, free video library, direct-dial telephone and alarm, central heating and an additional fan heater for those in between days, kettle with choice of teas, coffee, hot chocolate and home-made biscuits, hair dryer, radio, shampoo and bubble bath. All rooms with a view have binoculars.The restaurant is well regarded for the consistency of the food served which is underlined by being awarded two AA Rosettes. The chef brigade is headed by son, Dominic, with a supporting cast of Adam, Salou, Chris, Sam and Andrew, most of whom have been with the hotel for a while now and are integral to the maintenance of the standards. Dinner in the restaurant costs from £21.50. An extensive wine list where among the more familiar labels, adventurous palates will discover vintages from distant corners of the new and old worlds on a list which has won the Johansens Wine List of the year.If youre looking for peace, relaxation, good food and wine, the award winning Cottage in the Wood Hotel is for you; whether you re staying for a night or for a week, whether on business or just for pleasure. The Malvern walks start directly behind the hotel so make sure to pack your walking boots.