Abberley
The Elms Country House Hotel & Spa
Member rates available
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- This manor-house hotel is 15 minutes' drive from the Wyre Forest Nature Reserve
- The restaurant has two AA Rosettes and uses ingredients from the hotel's kitchen garden
- Facilities include a spa, a gym and an indoor pool
- The property's extensive grounds feature a croquet lawn and tennis court
"It's like home, but better, with more space and more toys" -- The Guardian
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Rooms & Rates
Overview
The Elms Country House Hotel & Spa is a manor house built in 1710, set in 10 acres of grounds. It's less than an hour's drive from Birmingham, and around 15 minutes' drive from the Wyre Forest Nature Reserve, where you'll find many walking trails and Go Ape, a high-wire treetop challenge (fees apply). Witley Court and Gardens is less than 10 minutes' drive from the hotel, and the West Midland Safari Park and Severn Valley Steam Railway are both less than 30 minutes' drive away.
The hotel's gardens feature a croquet lawn and tennis court. Many of the herbs, vegetables and fruit used in the restaurant are grown in the kitchen garden. Spa facilities include a sauna, a steam room, an ice fountain, a gym and treatment rooms, plus there's an indoor swimming pool and a hydro pool that is half indoors and half outdoors.
Breakfast is served in the Brookes restaurant, while light lunches and afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the Garden Café, which has views over the lawns. The Brookes restaurant holds a two AA Rosettes and offers a more formal dining experience for dinner, with a set menu and an à la carte Best of British menu.
Bedrooms are furnished in a country-house style. Most are in the main house but there are six in the coach-house annex. Wi-Fi is free.
From the press:
- "The Elms is one of the group of Luxury Family Hotels... dedicated to entertaining parents by keeping the children happy" -- The Daily Telegraph
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- +44 (0) 20 3564 9000 U.K. and Europe
Customer Service available Mon-Sun, 9am-9pm ET
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(63 Member Ratings)
(63 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Lovely room overlooking grounds. Enjoyed the garden, pristine bed and quality linen and towels. Warm bathroom. Friendly, motivated staff and a sleepy black cat on a lounge chair, so sweet.
Other Comments
The only observation I'd make is the gloomy paintwork especially in the reception area. Too much Farrow & Ball matt emulsion for my taste but, I suppose, perhaps in keeping with the period of the house? It didn't detract from out visit though.
Sarah
Oct 18, 2018
Exeter, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast
Katherine
Sep 30, 2018
Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff - they were wonderful
Anna
Sep 04, 2018
PetersfieldPetersfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The whole experience...the pretty drive there through the countryside, the delicious 7 course taster menu, the relaxed atmosphere at the hotel plus Dave the Manager was a quirky, knowledgeable, funny chap that added to the whole experience. Finally, we loved relaxing in the pool & sauna after breakfast the next day. We'll definitely return.
Other Comments
Personally, We would have liked the restaurant staff to tell us exactly what we were being served when eating a taster menu as it adds to the whole experience.
Benjamin
Jan 30, 2018
Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Little extras, wonderful food, cosy bar
Joanna
Feb 05, 2018
Hereford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We were so well looked after, delightful staff, we felt so relaxed and wished we were staying longer.
CAMILLA
Feb 11, 2018
Ludlow, United Kingdom
Other Comments
had to cancel due too extreme weather conditions
peter
Dec 12, 2017
Witney, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The Tasting menu and staff were excellent.
Graham
Jan 18, 2018
Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Attention to detail throughout the whole hotel.
Other Comments
I couldn’t recommend this hotel highly enough. It has a very unique feel to the place which is very refreshing. Staff were charming and right amount of attentive. Small touches throughout the hotel longe areas and in our room were brilliant and made us feel special. Furniture/soft furnishings were brilliant and made the place feel like home. This really is the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Only area for improvement was more loungers and seating are needed around the pool area.
Libby
Jan 15, 2018
Manchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous spa but equally Hotel ambiance excellent along with food
Judith
Dec 25, 2017
Bridgnorth, United Kingdom
