The Mill at Harvington
Anchor Lane, Harvington, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 5NRTelephone: 01386 870688
Fax: 01386 870688
English Tourism Council 2 Star Silver Award
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| Mill House was discovered in a state of considerable neglect, in 1987, and converted into a relaxed, comfortable country hotel, still sitting in its wonderful, rural riverside setting, and in a style befitting its history. The imposing red brick building has retained many of the original features of its Georgian roots, yet has all the comforts you would expect of a modern hotel. |
| Fully equipped en suite bedrooms all look out over the garden to the river, and each faces the morning sun. The old, cast iron baking oven doors can still be seen in the lounge, the ceiling of which is supported by the original wooden beams designed for storing stacks of flour during its previous life. Where generations of millers and bakers have plied their trade, guests can now relax and enjoy old-world hospitality in the most tranquil of surroundings. |
| Bright and cheery in the summer, and with cosy fires in the winter, all the reception rooms look out into the garden, over the sweeping lawns and down to the Avon as it floows lazily by. The magnificent view changes only with the seasons, through the fragrant blossoms and fresh greens of spring to the golden tints and frosts of Autumn. Our menus reflect the availability of local produce, be it Harvington asparagus or pheasant, fish or free range eggs, game of all kinds, specialist cheeses or prize-winning saisages. So whether you choose to eat in The Chestnut Tree Bar or the more elaborate hotel restaurant, you will find dishes to suit all occasions and appetites. A separate menu offers a wide range of imaginative vegetarian dishes for those who prefer them. There are good wines too for every pocket and occasion - including many sold by the glass. |
| The restaurant, seating up to 60, is an ideal venue for anniversary luncheons and celebrations of all kinds, while The Library is available for smaller family gatherings and meetings of up to 16. Whether you choose to dine, you can be certain that the quality of cuisine and hospitality will be the same - high. And all within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. |
| The warmth of the Georgian brick is matched inside the hotel by the warmth of its hospitality. You will find interested staff to whom it really matters that you enjoy yourself to the full. The hotel has been extended over the years, sensitively reflecting the feel of the original buildings, providing additional, exceptionally spacious bedrooms well away from the public areas. Still all overlooking the garden and the River Avon, these rooms combine space and facility with tradition and comfort, and are keenly sought for either short breaks or overnight stays. |
| Being just two hours from London, either by car along the M40, or by train (there is a direct line from Paddington to Evesham) and only 18 minutes from the M5 or M42, makes the Mill at Harvington an ideal touring centre. Located at the northern edge of the Cotswolds it gives easy access to a wealth of quaint villages and bustling market towns with ancient monuments and historic houses in abundance. Walk the rolling, sheep dotted hills and explore the shady valleys of the Slaughters and Snowshill. Watch the national hunt racing at Warwick, Stratford, Worcester or Cheltenham. Study Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon or march along the Malvern Hills and see for miles over the Brecon Beacons and the magnificent Black Mountains of Wales. Steep yourself in the ancient history of castles at Warwick, Kenilworth and Sudeley, or seek out the many cathedrals and abbeys scattered through the area. You can meander through museums or see the Roman Villa at Chedworth - well worth a visit. For those of a less inquisite nature, you do not have to stray far from the hotel for relaxation. Simply settle by the bank of the river, in the dappled shade of a willow and let river life flow gentle by, or stay on the terrace and listen to the click of croquet mallets while you take tea with our famous home made biscuits. |
| Strenously sip at your apperitif in the peace of the garden, while you browse through the menu for dinner. If you fancy a little exercise, try your hand at tennis, then cool off afterwards with a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool. Saunter round the garden and watch the wildlife come and go - spot woodpeckers, kingfishers, heron, pheasant and partridge or perhaps you'll glimpse tree creepers, little owls, fly catchers and nesting kestral. The hotel has its own enviable 200 yards of Avon frontage so our angling visitors can be sure of a day's sport on one of the Midlands' finest fishing rivers, battling with barbel, chub, dace and roach. For the guest with golf in mind, a short walk down the hotel drive brings you to a superb 9 hole, par three course - with no need to book. Whatever your pleasure, if you are looking for good food and hospitality in beautiful surroundings, you need look no further that The Mill at Harvington - owner run with car and imagination. |
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