4-star holiday cottage near Malvern, Worcestershire

VisitEngland

  • 4-Star Gold Award for 2026

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    “A wonderful rural location for exploring the Malvern Hills and surrounding area.”

    —VisitEngland Assessment Services

    We are very proud to announce that we have, again, been rated Four Star Gold Award by VisitEngland. The assessment was carried out on Thursday 19 February 2026. This is a well-deserved reward for Rosemary Boaz, owner of Rhydd Barn, and her local team of housekeeper Sharon, gardener Tim, builder Tom and, of course, Rosemary’s sister Andrea who prepares a welcome basket and is on site to help our guests during their stay.

    This comes after we won a prestigious VisitEngland ROSE Award in September last year in recognition of the high standard of accommodation we offer.

    Here is an extract from VisitEngland’s assessment summary. The whole summary page and highlights page is available on our downloads page for reference.

    Rhydd Barn continues to offer comfortable very well maintained accommodation for its market. Ms Boaz, the Proprietor and her team continue to clearly take great pride in the barn, this being very much reflected in the high standards achieved and maintained and for which all are to be congratulated. A real credit to you all. Well done! This continues to also be reflected in the number of return guests, a real testament to the commitment to the business of the owners and team.

    It is therefore a pleasure to once again reconfirm the Four Star Self-catering rating along with Gold Award for another year reflecting this, and fully deserving. Congratulations to you all!!

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  • Four Star Gold Award for 2020

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    We are pleased to announce that Rhydd Barn has, yet again, been awarded a Four Star Gold Award rating by VisitEngland (the official tourist board for England).

    Here is the summary from the report:

    • A great location for exploring the Malvern Hills and surrounding area.
    • The Proprietor is to be congratulated on the continued investment. This past year as well as ongoing redecoration, investment has included:
    • The re staining of exterior woodwork helping to greatly “lift” overall initial impressions.
    • Again, the re planting of planters and re planting/landscaping of the main drive entrance adding to the first impression and feel of the barn. New edging to the gravel drive “finishing off” the appearance. A real credit to the owners.
    • A new Smart television along with USB chargers, a great benefit to potential guests. The re staining of exterior woodwork painting of the exterior metal work helping to greatly “lift” overall initial impressions.
    • Other enhancements that help to further meet with market expectations include a new additional freezer, a great additional asset.
    • The new toaster and kettle along with new omelette pan and compost caddy also very much to be commended.
    • Again, the ongoing replacing and upgrading of kitchen utensils helps to further meet with market expectations.
    • New night lights helping to enhance safety and guest access at night.
    • Special mention should also once again be given for the very high standards of cleanliness noted on this visit, and for which Ms Boaz and the team are to be congratulated.