LUX Xmas 2018

74 The Elms Hotel: A Stunning Rural Retreat The Elms Hotel is situated in a lovely village in Abberley, Worcestershire, offering a great location for exploring the Malvern Hills and the Severn Valley Railway. A member of the LUXlife team visited the hotel to find out more about the exceptional hospitality and stunning views it has to offer. Retreat Exclusive As you drive through the Worcestershire countryside, as I do often, you notice the Elms and its majestic façade, and as such I was keen to explore and find out more about what this luxurious retreat had to offer. First impressions are of a magnificent frontage, a beautiful lobby and friendly staff, who greeted us warmly and showed us to our room where we unpacked and lounged in pure luxury. Ours was a Superior Room, and it lived up to its name, with double aspect windows and a lovely view. The bath products were all Elemis and we had complimentary robe and slippers, a flat screen TV and use of the houses’ WIFI. Whilst we wished we could stay and recline in our sumptuous surroundings all day, we decided to explore instead, and ventured downstairs where we indulged in delicious, refreshing drinks at the bar, where we