1 / 8The Cottage in the Wood
Great Malvern, Worcestershire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A hotel on the hill above Malvern, where a pet blanket and treat wait for your dog and the Malvern Hills begin right outside the door.
Step out of The Cottage in the Wood and you are straight onto the Malvern Hills, nine miles of them rising from the flats of the Severn Valley. That is reason enough to bring a dog. The name aside, this is a hotel on the hill rather than a cottage, set high above Malvern in woodland, and this dog friendly hotel gives you and your dog immediate access to the hills from the hotel itself.
Pets stay in the pet-friendly rooms only, two at most per room, and a pet blanket and treat will be waiting on arrival. Ask about a pet-friendly room with a private terrace and sweeping views. The bedrooms all come with Bramley toiletries, fresh milk in the fridge and freshly baked cookies when you arrive, and the Main House has bespoke bedrooms with modern and antique furniture. The hotel doesn't mention dogs staying in the room on their own, so settle that with the team before an evening out.
Dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant, bar or lounge, so meals with your dog happen outside or on the covered, heated Terrace. Inside, 1919 Restaurant serves a seven-course tasting menu rooted in local provenance from Thursday to Saturday, with a dedicated vegetarian tasting menu alongside, and room service is on offer too.
Many of the rooms look across the Severn Valley, the Vale of Evesham and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. For a longer day on the ridge with your dog, Wildpack's Worcestershire Beacon and Malvern Hills Ridge walk is 2.3 miles away, and Gullet Quarry and Malvern Hills West is 4 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Not allowed
- In the lounge
- Not allowed
- Eating with your dog
- Not in the dining areas
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Fine dining
- Rooms
- Private terraces
- Views
- Countryside views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cottage in the Wood dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Cottage in the Wood's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Cottage in the Wood?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Cottage in the Wood?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Cottage in the Wood?
Dogs aren't allowed in the dining areas.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Cottage in the Wood?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Cottage in the Wood?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Worcestershire Beacon and Malvern Hills Ridge (2.3 miles), Gullet Quarry and Malvern Hills West (4.0 miles) and Ledbury and the Malvern Hills Fringe (5.0 miles).
The Cottage in the Wood, Holywell Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, WR14 4LG
52.0819, -2.3352
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