Living with Host
I have 1 double room with ensuite and 2 double rooms with shared bathroom. The house has central heating which will come on day or night if the temperature drops. There are also electric blankets on the beds.
Use of kitchen and the garden.
Each room has a double bed, bedside tables and lamps, dressing table and a chair, and a wardrobe
WiFi
Teas, coffee are provided. Bring your own milk.
Guest Parking
There's off street parking for cars at the house.
The Area and Transport
It's a quiet location in the middle of a common with off street parking.
I am a retired flute teacher and it's a bit like staying with your grandmother.
There's a bus stop just up the road and the closest railway station, Malvern Link is 12 minutes walk.
At the end of the track is the Nag's Head pub which has won many awards for its beer and atmosphere.
Malvern Theatres is about 15 minutes level walk from the house.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host and 3 other paying Guests.
The kitchen and garden are shared. There's 1 room with private ensuite, the other 2 share a bathroom with anyone else staying. The bedroom doors are lockable.
Excluded Facilities
Ask if you need to use any rooms not specified in the listing.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
16:00 - 18:00
Check-out
10:00
Smokers and vapers are welcome
Only certain pets are allowed
Please contact me about any pet you might want to bring! Molly is very tolerant but no barking dogs!
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Please take off your shoes before going upstairs.
Smoking/vaping outside only in the garden.
Please recycle as much as you can
When you have a shower please spray around the cubicle when you finished and in the ensuite shower please turn on the light when you go in - it activates the fan.
Please contact me to arrange your arrival time. I'm in and out all day. The times shown above aren't set in stone.
What you can expect from these Digs
Smokers are living at or visiting the property
Pets are living at or visiting the property
Molly lives here (Golden Retriever) her sister visits most days
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
The Host states that their property offers a child-friendly environment
My preschool age grandchildren may well be staying.
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Hand sanitiser provided
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Fire evacuation advice provided
Property decluttered where possible
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Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
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Another amazing stay, room is brilliant. Cheers
14th Jun 2026
Lovely house with lovely friendly dogs. Room was confortable. Lots of space in the fridge, an Aga cooker, and freedom to use the kitchen and to come and go from house as needed! Bit of a hidden entrance to the driveway, if you are arriving after sunset can be easy to miss for the first time as its a gravel path across what looks to be a common, but easy to find once you know what to look for. Would stay again.
26th Mar 2026
Thank you, it was a pleasure to have you stay.
A lovely place, her two dogs were cute and really friendly, I would definatly recomend this place again, and the Nags head across the road is brilliant, if always busy. :)
14th Mar 2026
Was really nice wood recommend lovely dog as well hahah
18th Feb 2026
Caroline helped me out last minute when a previous booking was unexpectedly cancelled. She came to my rescue and was very accommodating - providing me with a very comfortable double bed in a lovely, clean room. Well situated house close to the entrance of the North Hills and a short walk to Malvern Link station. Two gorgeous dogs additionally made for a homely and friendly stay.
17th Feb 2026
I had a lovely stay with Caroline and Molly. A short walk away from the theatre and cafes/shops.
10th Feb 2026
Very warm and cosy place to come home to after the show, great off road parking and a 15 minute walk to the theatre. Caroline is an excellent host, thank you so much for having me, I hope to be back soon!
24th Nov 2025
Thank you, we loved having you here.
Caroline's home was lovely, and Molly and Luna were such sweethearts to come back to after a long day of work. I had a great stay.
30th Sep 2025
Had a lovely stay with Caroline and her 2 lovely companions Molly and Lunar. The location is excellent and a short wark to the festival theatre. There a lovely aga in the kitchen which is lovely to sit beside in the morning. Caroline is a fantastic host, lovely to chat to but respectful of space. I had the room with the ensuite which is always a bonus. Excellent value and highly recommended
29th Sep 2025
Caroline was a lovely host, and was very accommodating and welcoming. The house is amazing and in a very good condition for its age and is in a lovely location
5th Jul 2025
Highly convenient location for the theatre. Excellent bed & ensuite. Many thanks again.
23rd Jun 2025
Thank you for your booking. It was a pleasure to have you here. A longer stay is better value per night!
If you want to stay somewhere away from home and interact with a highly intelligent, insightful woman in a charming, warm, welcoming house full of character then I thoroughly recommend Caroline. If not, I suggest a Premier Inn.
1st Jun 2025
Thank you, Simon. You were an excellent guest.
Gorgeous country home not too far walk from the Theatre with an absolute cracker of a pub next door!
Caroline was a great host and very helpful with recommendations! Some
Nice night up chatting late with Caroline and the other 2 cast mates that were staying!
28th Feb 2025
nice and cosy, very near the theatre
10th Feb 2025
Lovely stay. Nice big rooms and a lovely 10/15 mins easy walk to the theatre.
7th Feb 2025
Lovely digs. Great location for the theatre and for the Nags Head pub which does a great Sunday roast. Caroline was very welcoming and hospitable and Molly the golden retriever with her endless supply of toys and cuddles was gorgeous. Would definitely stay again.
3rd Feb 2025
An absolutely fabulous home - very comfortable with everything you could need. Caroline is a lovely, welcoming host and Molly is the most polite dog you could ever meet. Thank you Caroline!
31st Jan 2025
Really lovely space that feels very loved. Great to cook in and a host that makes you feel very welcome. Less than 15 mins to the theatre and a golden retriever that greets you morning and night. Would happily stay again.
6th Dec 2024
Beautiful home with a lot of character. Easy to get to Malvern theatres. Very cute, well behaved and friendly golden retrievers - Molly and sometimes Luna who only stays there in the daytime. Caroline has interesting stories to tell!
23rd Oct 2024
Great place to stay. Large and comfortable rooms. Caroline is a great host.
9th Sep 2024
Second time staying with Caroline, lovely house, comfy bed, wonderful dog. The perfect host!
7th May 2024
Thank you so much. We both love having you here.
My second visit to Ivy House - very clean, comfortable and convenient. Caroline and Molly the golden retriever both made me feel very welcome
26th Mar 2024
Always lovely to stay! Such a nice host and a lovely room
13th Mar 2024
Nice house a 10-15 min walk to the theatre. I’m sorry you were sick and we weren’t able to get to know each other better. Also very cute dog!
13th Mar 2024
Caroline was an amazing host, lovely home not too far from the theatre, would definitely stay again, highly recommended
3rd Feb 2024
Caroline and her family are incredibly welcoming and it was so lovely to spend a week here. I look forward to returning to Malvern so I can stay here again.
30th Jan 2024
Thank you. I hope you'll be back soon.
Lovely and relaxing stay and room.
Great shower and comfy bed. 10
Minutes nice stroll to the theatre and lovely, welcoming hosts. And the cutest doggie ! Highly recommended
30th Oct 2023
Thank you so much. Molly loves guests.
Fantastic, warm and friendly space. The room was clean and so much was thought of. Plenty of space to cook, hosts with great sense of humour DBS gorgeous dogs x
26th Oct 2023
An excellent host and a beautiful friendly home. A short level walk from Malvern theatres. Highly recommended
21st Sep 2023
A lovely stay at Ivy House, great location for the theatre and a pretty, short walk in. Caroline and Nick were lovely and Molly the dog is the absolute sweetest! Would definitely recommend and if I’m back in Malvern would definitely stay again, too!
15th Aug 2023
This is a great location for digs - just a 15 minute walk - and a lovely house. Everything clean and comfortable, Caroline is super friendly and the dogs are adorable.
19th Jun 2023
We wish you could have stayed longer.
Absolutely wonderful time with Caroline! And a lovely dog too!
17th Jun 2023
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you stay. Do come again.
A really lovely stay at Ivy House - a good room (w. electric blanket for chilly nights), an easy 15 min walk into town & theatre, and convenient for Malvern Link station. Thank you Caroline for your hospitality & Molly for excited welcomes.
28th Mar 2023
I do hope you'll stay again. It was a pleasure to meet you and have you in the house.
A great production week in Malvern greatly enhanced by the stay at Caroline and Nick's lovely home. I can't recommend enough.
27th Mar 2023
Thank you, we enjoyed having you and Helen staying in the house.
There's a dog - Molly - who takes it upon herself to cheer you up and calm you down on arrival. Not that you'll need much cheering up or calming down. It's a lovely house in a beautiful part of the world. Friendly hosts and lovely rooms.
26th Mar 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Such a peaceful and quiet stay, in a lovely room, and ideal for the theatre. Morning and evening greetings by Molly, the retriever and her toy, an added bonus. Thank you for much Caroline for helping me get there when I got lost!
5th Mar 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed having you and hope you'll book again next time you are in Malvern.
Wonderful stay. Everything clean and private. A lovely welcoming environment. Would recommend.
21st Feb 2023
Lovely digs
12th Feb 2022
Definitely a 5 star guest, thank you for your booking
A very lovely stay, can’t recommend highly enough.
22nd Nov 2021
Thank you.
Very comfortable room with a great en-suite. Warm and welcoming house and the hosts were charming and helpful. 20 mins walk to the theatre. All in all, ideal. Thank you Caroline and Nick, I’ll be back.
14th Jul 2019
Thank you Duncan.
Thank you for a nice stay would love too return if in your area again.
2nd Jul 2019
I hope you will book again. Good luck with the rest of the tour
Absolutely loved staying at this place x will defo be staying here again x
13th Jun 2019
We had a great stay in this lovely cottage. Easy walk in to the theatre and such beautiful surroundings and views from the bedroom window. Caroline was an excellent host. I felt very welcome.
2nd Jun 2019
A lovely week in glorious Malvern! Caroline and Nick (and Molly the dog!) were wonderful hosts. Great shower in the en suite and beautiful views of the hills from every room. Felt like being on holiday for a few days. Would definitely stay again!
18th Mar 2019
This is such a lovely place to stay in Malvern. Caroline is a friendly host and everything you need is available. The room is comfy and warm. I will defiantly be booking again the next time I tour into Malvern.
8th Oct 2018
A beautiful house, comfy beds, beautifully equipped farmhouse kitchen, very lovely hosts, and even a jigsaw puzzle to help with! Thank you for a wonderful stay! X
18th May 2018
Lovely visit in a beautiful house. Close to the theatre and train station. Very convenient!
18th Apr 2018
I had a wonderful time at Caroline and Nick's. Lovely house in a very handy location. I would love to stay again, if my work should bring me to Malvern again.
5th Feb 2018
Lovely house, and a very welcoming and helping hosts (even dropped me off at the station)! Will stay again, highly recommend.
26th Oct 2017
Excellent host. Highly recommend!
18th Aug 2017
Clean, comfortable, pretty and quiet little ensuite room. Hosts are very friendly and accommodating and leave you to yourself if you want. The walk in feels fairly safe at night. Aga kettle is very slow. Recommend.
20th Mar 2017
Perfect digs, made to feel at home and a lovely house.
12th Dec 2016
Thanks, Greg. Hope you got your sock back.
Gorgeous house, Caroline and Nick were fantastic hosts who made me feel very welcome. Would definitely stay here again!
22nd Nov 2016
This was my second stay with Caroline and Nick (and Pebbles) and everything was just as perfect as my first time at Ivy House. The family are incredibly accommodating and although I was rarely about the house, I always felt welcome and comfortable.
27th Oct 2016
Really lovely accommodation, very welcoming Hosts (beautiful dog!) short walk to the theatre. Will definitely stay again. Kate
25th Oct 2016
Thanks, Caroline. Will definitely stay with you again.
10th Oct 2016
Caroline and Nick are warm hosts, Caroline even picked me up from the station on arrival! Lovely large room within 15 mins walk to Malvern Festival Theatre. Recommended.
26th Sep 2016
Fantastic digs. Short, flat walk to the theatre. Lovely hosts
26th Sep 2016
Thank you for your review. Just sorry we didn't see more of you during your stay. Hopefully next time we will coincide more!
Beautiful house and big room in an excellent location. Caroline and Nick are easy to get hold of and very welcoming and Pebbles the dog is very relaxed around guests!
22nd Sep 2016
Thank you for your review. Do book again next time you are in Malvern
Comfy room in a lovely house with gracious hosts, and a non-hilly stroll to the theatre - can't ask for more than that.
12th Jul 2016
Thank you. It was great having you stay.
Ivy House was a lovely place to stay - the bed was incredibly comfortable and every room was clean.
An easy 10 minute walk away, the location was beautiful and quiet. Our hosts were welcoming and chatty and seemed interested in our work in Malvern.
Would definitely stay again!
3rd Nov 2015
Wonderful stay!
Location is ideal, a nice 10 min walk to the theatre and no hills!
Rooms are a good size and very comfortable.
Caroline and Nick are the warmest of hosts who will look after you.
11th Oct 2015
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