Arrival

Where We Are

Churchill Wood Farmhouse
Alcester Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR7 4QD

Check-in & Check-out

PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to change check-in/check-out times in exceptional circumstances.

Getting To Us

Directions

1. M5 Junction 97
2. At junction 7, take the A44 exit to Worcester S/Evesham
3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Whittington Rd
4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Whittington Rd/A4440
5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Swinesherd Way/A4440
6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A44
7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A422
8. Turn left

   Please be aware the satnav will take you to another house a few hundred metres down the road to be sure to look out for the Churchill Wood sign and there is a long drive way to go down – so if this description doesn’t match the address that you arrive at then please be assured you aren’t far away just keep an eye out for the house sign!

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Cooking & Dining

Chef & Catering Services

• Dineindulge
  A unique & truly special private chef experience brought direct to you. Combining a personal chef hire service with restaurant quality cuisine, Dineindulge is designed to be affordable, accessible & simple to book for anyone
  www.dineindulge.co.uk/?ref_code=KATETOMS
• Côte at Home
  Get bistro-quality food delivered to your door. From starters, mains and desserts, to picnics, breakfasts and barbecue favourites – the professional chefs at Côte at Home can freshly prepare a wide range of dishes, which you can simply serve up, or pop in the oven or microwave to heat. That means less time spent prepping and cooking, and more time enjoying your holiday!
  https://coteathome.co.uk/?aff=Z49Q55Y2
  

• Pig on the Hill Catering
  Specialises in more laid-back affairs like BBQs, hog roasts and parties. All their meat is sourced in Bredon Hill, just a stone’s throw away, and it’s delicious.
  www.pigonthehill.net | 07789 965 373 | [email protected]

• Clean Plate Catering
  Friendly experienced catering team operating throughout the Cotswold’s and surrounding area, using freshly prepared seasonal ingredients, offering delicious well presented food to suit taste, occasion and of course budget.
  www.cotswoldcaterer.co.uk | 01386 765860

• The Holistic Chef
  The Holistic Chef, Jamie Raftery, can offer bespoke menus to suit all occasions and dietary requirements. He has also worked alongside some of the best chefs, including Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal.
  www.holisticchef.co.uk | 07585 708693

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs

• The March Hare Inn
• Lively, traditional pub with plenty of real ales on tap. The staff here are always very welcoming and there’s a nice garden terrace with a play area so children are also very welcome.
  Broughton Hackett, WR7 4BE (2 minute drive)
  www.marchhareinn.co.uk | 01905 381222

• Old Chequers Inn
• Relaxing 17th century coaching inn with contemporary features, log beamed ceilings and large hearths. There’s some nice drinks to choose from, plus some good pub grub to be had.
  Crowle Green, Worcester, WR7 4AA (7 minute drive)
  www.thechequersatcrowle.com | 01905 381275

• The Crown Inn
• Wonderful village pub that’s always bustling with locals and visitors alike. Nice real ales and wines to try, and the food is delicious. Booking for a table is advisable
  Main Street, Peopleton, WR10 2EE ( 8 minute drive)
  www.crownpeopleton.co.uk | 01905 840222

• The Anchor
• Gorgeous pub overlooking the River Avon, boasting stunning views of the river – it’s the perfect place to relax with a drink after a long day of adventures.
  Main Rd, Wyre Piddle, WR10 2JB (11 minute drive)
  www.anchorinnpershore.co.uk | 01386 641510
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Bars

• Bolero Bar
• Sleek, casual bar and kitchen which has an excellent selection of wines, spirits, cocktails and beers – the food is great, too. You can also hire out the venue for events and parties.
  34 Foregate St, Worcester, WR1 1EE (15 minute drive)
  www.bolerovenues.com | 01905 22220

• Bottles
• Newly opened, Bottles is magnificent wine shop and bar. There’s over 500 wines, ports and champagnes to choose from, and if you like the taste of one, or two, or ten, then you can buy them in-shop and take them home. Alternatively you can hire out the bar for a private party or event.
  22-24 New St, Worcester WR1 2DP (13 minute drive)
  www.bottleswine.co.uk | 01905 747919

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Restaurants

• Benvenuti Belle House
• An authentic Italian restaurant serving your favorite old world Italian dishes
  5 Bridge St, Pershore WR10 1AJ (13 minute drive)
  www.benvenutibellehouse.co.uk | 01386 426772

• Venture In Restaurant
• Another sterling restaurant found in the pretty Tudor village of Droitwich. The food is flavoursome and homely, with dishes like Pan roasted breast of local partridge, roast root vegetable and leg meat ravioli and game jus coming up trumps. Head chef Toby Fletcher has captained The Venture since 1995, so his culinary experience here is second to none.
  Main Rd, Droitwich, WR9 0EW (13 minute drive)
  www.theventurein.co.uk | 01905 6205521

• Brown’s Restaurant
• Relaxed bar and grill restaurant found at the quay side next to the River Seven. The food is delicious and varied, expect dishes like Shetland rope grown mussels, with cider, bacon, tarragon and fries.
  24 Quay Street, Worcester, WR1 2JJ (14 minute drive)
  www.brownsworcester.co.uk | 01905 25800
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Shopping for Food

Supermarkets

• Waitrose
• Saltway, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8LB (16 minute drive)

• Tesco
• Mill Wood Drive, Worcester, WR4 0UJ (16 minute drive)

• ALDI
• Pheasant Street, Worcester, WR1 2DZ (13 minute drive)
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Wine Merchant

• Juckes of Worcester
• Main Road, Droitwich, WR9 0EW (13 minute drive)
  www.juckesofworcester.co.uk | 01299 8901131

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Things to Do

Outdoor

• The Vale Golf Club
• One of Worcestershire’s finest clubs. A superb, undulating 18-hole course which provides some tricky holes. The views are superb, the Clubhouse always welcoming.
• Hill Furze Road, Bishampton, WR10 2LZ
  www.thevalegolf.co.uk | 01386 462781

• Guinness Park Farm Horse Riding
• The gorgeous Worcestershire countryside is perhaps best explored on hooves. Guinness Park Farm offer lessons and hacks in the surrounding woodland. Beginners are welcome, and will receive expert tuition.
• Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5EQ
  www.guinnessparkfarm.co.uk | 01886 833384

• Eastfield Fisheries
• 2 lakes to choose from, each 1 acre in size, with a lodge where you can buy refreshments.
• Eastfield Farm, Kempsey, WR5 3QH
  www.eastfieldfisheries.co.uk | 07793 782471

• Go Ape! at Wyre Forest
• Situated in 6000 acres of ancient woodland, the Wyre Forest is one of largest remaining ancient woodlands in the UK, and so provides the perfect setting for an adrenaline-fuelled day out. Full of hire-wires, wobbly crossings and heart-stopping zip-lines, Go Ape! is an ideal day out for families, corporate teams and stag and hen parties. We advise to book sooner rather than later in the busy spring and summer months to avoid disappointment.
• Callow Hill, Kidderminster, DY14 9XQ
  www.goape.co.uk | 03333 317812

• Walks With Hawks
  Enjoy This Experience at the comfort of the property!
  www.walkswithhawks.co.uk | 01452 537420

Pampering

• Glo Pamper
  For pampering in the comfort of your property. A range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. To book please use the contact details below and quote ‘kate & toms’. Guests are advised to book well in advance.
  www.glo-pamper.co.uk | 020 7096 0385

Top Places to Visit

Historic Buildings & Museums

• Worcester Cathedral
• 8 College Yard, Worcester, WR1 2LA
  www.worcestercathedral.co.uk

• The Commandery
• Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU
  www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/museums/the-commandery/

• Museum Of Royal Worcester
• Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2ND
• www.museumofroyalworcester.org

• Elgar Birthplace Museum
• Crown East Ln, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RH
  www.elgarmuseum.org

Places to Shop

• CrownGate Shopping Centre
• Angel Street, Worcester, WR1 3LE

Theatres

• Malvern Theatres
• Grange Rd, Malvern, WR14 3HB
  www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

Top Things to Do for Children

Indoor

• Green Frog Pottery
• 107 Barnard’s Green Rd, Malvern, WR14 3LT
  www.greenfrogpottery.co.uk | 01684 5617781

Outdoor

• West Midland Safari Park
  An award-winning family attraction, West Midland Safari Park has a 4 mile self-drive safari experience, where you can get up close to some of the most exotic animals on earth, including Persian fallow deer, Congo buffalo, rhino, white tigers, cheetahs, and African elephants (to name just a few). On top of that, there are regular sea lion shows and a huge theme park.
  Spring Grove, Bewdley, DY12 1LF
  www.wmsp.co.uk | 01299 402114

• Evesham Vale Light Railway
  This delightful steam train travels on a one mile long track and goes through some beautiful rolling countryside.
  
• Twyford, WR11 4TB
  www.evlr.co.uk | 01684 5617781

• Kingsford Country Park
• Originally built as an underground WWII factory, and then prepared as a fall-back government centre during the Cold War, the Drakelow tunnels are absolutely huge, covering about 3.5 miles in length. There’s opportunities to take tours around the old factory and nuclear bunkers. Be aware this might not be suitable for small children, as parts can be quite eerie.
• Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TA
  www.drakelow-tunnels.co.uk

• Gheluvelt Park
• Pleasant, sweeping park with lots of fun things to do. There’s a splashpad, a play area, café, tennis courts, bandstand, outdoor table tennis, and an outdoor gym.
• Worcester WR3 7AA

Useful Information

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Sleeps up to 16
• 7 bedrooms
• 1 en-suite, 1 family bathroom, 2 family shower rooms

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Cooking and Dining

• Dining table seats 16 guests comfortably
• Breakfast table in kitchen seats 6 plus 2 bar stools
• Electric aga and electric oven
• Ago hot plates and four ring induction hob
• American style fridge freezer and small fridge in kitchen
• 2 Dishwashers
• Microwave & toaster
• Cafetieres
• Gas BBQ – gas provided
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Children Welcome

• Playroom with toys and books for children
• 2 travel cots available – linen provided
• 2 high chairs available
• Playground
• Wendy house
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Accessibility

• 2 Ground floor bedrooms available
• Ground floor shower room available, with shower tray
• Ground floor WC
• Ground floor is accessible for wheelchairs but has standard width doorways and corridors – step free access throughout rooms
• 1 Step into front entrance to property, step free access from garden
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Inside

• Smart TV in lounge, TV in playroom
• Freeview
• DVD Player
• Games room with air hockey and table football
• Children’s playroom
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth speaker
• Board games
• Selection of books
• Open fireplace and log burner – logs provided
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Outside

• Hot tub, seating 6
• Croquet and footballs
• Large gardens
• Views of surrounding countryside
• Outside tables and chairs on terrace seating 16
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House Restrictions

• Hen and stag parties welcome
• 3 dogs welcome at £40 per dog – pet policy in place
• Sorry, no fireworks
• Noise policy in place
• Additional day guests permitted by pre-authorisation only – please note that a fee may be applicable
• Exclusive to kate & tom’s
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What’s Included

• Welcome hamper
• Linen, towels and essentials
• Tea and coffee supplies for arrival
• Use of washing machine & tumble dryer
• Hairdryers in all bedrooms
• Please bring your own hot tub towels
• Additional housekeeping available at additional fee
• EV Charger – available at no additional fee

Hot Tub Use

• We hope you’ll enjoy using the hot tub. We want to make sure it is as safe as possible for everyone, so we ask all guests to ensure that the following guidelines are respected. These guidelines are designed to meet basic health and safety regulations, so ensure that all members of your party have read the rules regarding the use of the hot tub.

1. Swimming costumes are obligatory and you will need to bring your own towels
2. You must shower before entering the hot tub to remove any skin oils, make-up, hair products etc. This is vital to ensure a clean and healthy hot tub. If this rule is abused the hot tub may need to be closed for several days so that the water can be thoroughly refreshed.
3. Outdoor shoes and coats must be taken off around the hot tub area.
4. No alcohol or smoking is allowed in the hot tub.
5. Do not bring any form of glass into the hot tub area.
6. Do not bring in any electrical equipment into the hot tub area where you could be in contact with water.
7. Do not over-occupy the hot tub as this will lead to water spillage and will cause the hot tub to stop working. This is because the filter needs to be covered with water to work.
8. Children must be supervised in and around the hot tub and must not use it without an adult present. Some children can overheat; please seek medical advice if this occurs.
9. Please keep noise levels to an acceptable level. The hot tub is a place of peace and relaxation – be mindful that there are neighbouring properties in close proximity.
10. It is safer and more enjoyable to use the hot tub with another person. We advise against using the hot tub alone without a member of your group knowing of your whereabouts.
11. On leaving the hot tub please switch off all jets and lights and make sure that the hot tub is sealed with the cover provided.
12. Please note you must not use the hot tub if you are suffering from an infectious disease or you have an open wound or sore that cannot be covered by a waterproof plaster.
13. You must not use the hot tub within 48 hours of suffering any stomach illness.
14. Certain medical conditions can be affected by the hot tub, particularly those involving extremes of temperature. You are advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or suffer from any of the following: heart disease; circulatory problems; high or low blood pressure; diabetes; or any other condition that affects your body’s ability to react to heat.
15. Prevent taking any medication which may affect your circulation or your ability to react to heat.

Pet Policy

• Should you be bringing a pet with you on your stay, you must comply with the below policy and rules that the owner has in place. This policy applies to all pets and not just dogs.

1. You must not allow the pet upstairs, on the bed or other furniture
2. The pet must sleep downstairs either in the utility room or another appropriate room with hard surface flooring
3. You must supply your own pet bed, food and any other pet amenities required for your stay
4. Any fouling at the Property must be cleared up without delay and disposed of accordingly
5. The pet must not be left alone at the Property at any time and must go with you whenever you leave the Property
6. You must ensure that the pet is free from parasites before the Rental Date, failure to do so may incur further charges which the Owner is entitled to recover from you in full
7. Where there are other properties near the house, dogs should be kept on a leash and you must be mindful of other people and animals, including livestock, in the vicinity so as not to allow your pet to become a nuisance

• Please note that a pet friendly property does not necessarily mean that the property has an enclosed garden.

• Should any of the conditions stated in the policy above be breached, the owner will have the right to deduct any sum from the Cautionary Deposit so as to deal with such breach. Should the Cautionary Deposit be insufficient to remedy such breach, the Owner of the Property shall have the right to recover any sum from you so as to make up any shortfall.

Noise Policy

• The house is set in private grounds but we do have neighbours whose needs we respect – and who are used to enjoying a peaceful, tranquil environment in this lovely location. We therefore ask all our guests to show consideration to the environment and our neighbours in all matters, and especially with regard to noise.To help ensure everyone’s holiday goes well, we ask you to respect the following noise rules:

1. After 11pm please use the terraces and gardens around the house as quiet areas.
2. Please do not set up music systems outside the house.
3. Please limit any loud music playing inside the house so it cannot be heard outside.
4. Please show consideration for our neighbours in the early morning and late evening.
5. If you are having any deliveries or ordering taxis please ensure they have clear directions.

• The vast majority of our guests will of course behave with great consideration to our neighbours and would never intend to offend but observing our noise policy will remove any potential for the harmonious environment to be disturbed.