Self-catering upgrades for a boutique stay Choosing a self-catering stay now offers so many of the indulgent treats often associated with a boutique hotel. A holiday cottage offers more space, privacy, private garden and importantly no agendas.  If you are seeking a few indulgences, we have a host of upgrades and special touches which will …

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5 great reasons  for a new year break   After the fun and craziness of the festive season, we can feel a little low as January hits. The first few months of the year can leave us feeling joyless and the blues are only lifted marginally by the lightening evenings and hope for spring. So …

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Easy peasy foody weekend The journey down to the Lizard peninsula can be a bit of a trek. Always worth it, but you may have a bit of a rumbly tum by the time you arrive. So we've put together a guide to the simplest of foody weekends in Cornwall, which mean you can ditch …

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Go behind the scenes of this renovation project on our remote stone cottage in the Malvern Hills. uncovering character and the bare bones of this stone cottage. Landscaping on a steep plot and creating interiors using unique vintage finds and reclaimed materials.

Looking for a weekend full of interiors inspiration? From flea markets to reclamation yards. independent fabric, decor and furnishings from Scandinavian to rustic. Stay at Elsie’s in the Malverns and explore the best interior design shops in the area.

Holidaying with your dog doesn’t have to mean compromise, luxury comes as standard in our cottages and we accept a dog to stay too with beds, bowls and crates. Both cottages have easy dog walks on the doorstep to explore and make memories with your faithful friend.

If you are a lover of cottage core, where life is lived a little slower, nature is centre, vintage stumps newness and character and soul are celebrated; Elsie’s cottage hits the brief.

Come explore the cafe life in the Malverns with stunning artisan bakes, take a Narnia walk to discover hidden tea rooms in the hills and knock back a cocktail water cure. This much over looked little town is full of history and a writers dream.

Romance comes from the heart, is more than the obvious treats like flowers and bubbly. It’s the ambience when walking through the door of your holiday cottage which makes you both feel in harmony so you can get on with creating special memories together.

Looking for a cosy Winter getaway? What perfect time to get some peace and quiet, as well as time to reflect, plan or indulge in some r & r. Upgrade your stay with luxury touches, nab yourself a great deal and enjoy the wild beauty of nature during the winter months

The MALVERN HILLS are a string of peaks in Worcestershire. They are a perfect for walkers who love a view, and wooded tracks too. They inspired composers and writers famed for their Narnia gas lamps and fresh spring waters. Come explore and stay at Elsie’s Cottage for the perfect spot to explore.

Dreaming of a Cornish bolthole full of charm and unique cottage interiors with sea views and a hop skip and jump from the waters edge. Anchor Cottage, Porthleven is your new favourite Cornish escape