Rhydd Barn is a self-catering holiday cottage three miles east of Malvern offering wonderful views to the Malvern Hills.
- Four-Star Gold Award rating (VisitEngland, 7 March 2024)
- Well-equipped self-catering one bedroom accommodation
- Set in open countryside near Malvern
- Outstanding views of the Malvern Hills from both inside and out
- Ten minutes’ drive to Malvern and the Three Counties Showground
- Spacious accommodation suitable for two people
- Wifi
- Central heating throughout
- Private parking space right next to the Barn
- Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome accredited
There are photos taken in and around the Barn on our Pictures page.
Our exact location is shown on the Location page.
To check availability and booking procedure see our Availability and Booking pages.

Rhydd Barn was originally built in the 1850s out of Malvern granite and sympathetically restored in 2005. Enjoy light, open and airy accommodation across three levels with simple clean decor: tiled and wood floors, white walls, pine beams and black ironwork. Relax on our sunny patio bordered with lawned areas and, most of the year, you can stroll around our 14 acres of fields. For your comfort there is gas central heating throughout, wifi, and a convenient parking space.
There are three levels: the ground floor is a large open plan sitting/kitchen/dining room. Above that, the first floor comprises another sitting room with high vaulted ceiling and views to the Malvern Hills and a double bedroom with high quality ensuite bathroom. There is also a second floor mezzanine area with a desk and sofa bed. As well as the ensuite bathroom there is a shower room with toilet on the ground floor.
Outside the barn there is a private sunny patio with views to the Malvern Hills looking across fields which belong to the barn.
We are proud to be assessed 4-Star Gold Award standard by VisitEngland, the official tourist board of England. This reflects our continued persuance of the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and welcome. Our relatively high proportion of repeat visitors is evidence of this.
Main features
Ground floor:
- Light, open plan room with underfloor heating and attractive kitchen/dining area
- Fridge, induction hob, electric oven, microwave oven and dishwasher
- Access to freezer and second fridge in the converted pigsty across the patio
- Wifi and USB charging points
- Dining and sitting areas with views to the Malvern Hills
- Good sized high pressure shower cubicle with separate toilet/washbasin area
- Utility room with washing machine
- Portable DAB (digital)/FM radio with CD player
- Open pine staircase to first floor
- Underfloor heating
First floor:
- High-ceiling open area with west-facing French windows to small ‘balcony’ and outside steps
- Outstanding views of the Malvern Hills
- Smart television, DVD player and an old record player/audio cassette/radio mini hifi unit
- Wifi and USB charging points
- Double bedroom with ensuite main bathroom, fitted pine wardrobe and dressing table
- Open pine ladder-style steps to galleried second floor
- Central heating

Second floor:
- Mezzanine (or gallery) upper area with desk and futon sofa-bed accessed by ladder-style steps
- Can be used as an extra sleeping area (for example, if separate bedrooms are required)
- Wifi
- Attractive view to the south
- Central heating
Outside:
- Attractive private south and west facing patio with adjacent lawn area and views across fields to the Malvern Hills
- Outdoor table and chairs available—stored in converted pigsty across the patio
- Wifi (within range)
- Off-road parking space right next to the Barn for up to two cars to the north side
- Paddock and field owned by Rhydd Barn (13+ acres in total)—access usually available

Rosemary Boaz, owner of Rhydd Barn, in her own words
“I finished the conversion of my father’s 1850s Malvern stone barn in 2005. It had been used for keeping hay and rearing Merino lambs. The planning permission was for tourism only and thus began my venture into the holiday let business.
“The barn has been sympathetically restored to a light, open style across three levels, open from the ground floor to the roof by the stairs to keep the atmosphere of the barn often linked to a church. Inside tiled and wooden floors and white walls are interspersed with pine beams and ironwork. My artistic aunt’s watercolour and tile paintings add to its attraction.
“Two people stay at one time with plenty of space and all modern facilities including gas central heating, a bathroom and shower room. There are lovely views from all levels of the full range of the Malvern Hills. It is west- and south-facing with a sheltered, paved patio.
“My sister meets the guests and provides milk, garden produce and fresh flowers. The guest information includes countryside walks and cultural visits. The barn is kept up to date for guests, last year wifi was installed, new entrance gates, standard lamp and carpets.”