In the Area
When you’re ready to leave the relaxing oasis of the Coach House – you’ll find yourselves ideally located to explore the Evesham Vale, Malvern Hills, and Cotswolds. Just two and a half hours from London, this central location offers easy access into the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley (17 miles), The Malvern Hills and Three Counties Show Ground (10 miles). Some key places of interest for guests to visit include:
Cheltenham
You are within easy reach of the vibrant spa town of Cheltenham (13 miles) renowned for its magnificent Regency architecture, literature festival and Gold Cheltenham Cup, along with a great choice of restaurants for dining from gastro pub fare to Michelin starred restaurants.
Malvern Hills
There is plenty for walkers to enjoy in the area; the Malvern Hills with over 3,000 acres in which to walk and views across to the Severn Valley and Black Mountains on a clear day.
For the more adventurous there is canoeing down the River Wye at Symonds Yat and from here you can explore the Forest of Dean.
Newent
Newent, famous for its wild daffodils, which grow in abundance in the surrounding woods and meadows, also holds an annual onion festival in September. Newent is also home to the award-winning Three Choirs Vineyard, nestled in glorious Gloucestershire countryside it is well worth taking a tour, sampling the wines and enjoying lunch or dinner in the brasserie.
The Three Counties Showground
The Three Counties showground at Malvern holds the popular RHS Spring Garden Show in May, the Royal Three Counties Show in June and the Malvern Autumn Show in September.
Eastnor Castle
Close by is the romantic Eastnor Castle, surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum, and lake, it is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. This award-winning visitor attraction holds events from Easter until the end of September.
Ledbury
Ledbury is a busy market town with a wealth of individual shops and twice weekly markets. Its black and white architecture attracts visitors all year round and in July it holds the largest poetry festival in the country.
