Guests can enjoy the ultimate holiday retreat with exclusive use of a private island with its own sandy beach, woodland and a luxurious cabin for two. The Island Hideaway, a luxurious log cabin, was built with romance in mind, within a lake at the foot of Worcestershire’s famously beautiful Malvern Hills.
The Island Hideaway is an inland haven where couples can share quality time in utter peace and seclusion, surrounded by nature. They may, perhaps, ease themselves into the lake for a spot of wild swimming, fish from the shore or paddleboard around the circumference. There are footpaths leading directly on to the hills with their scenic walking and cycling trails.
The spot is also within an easy drive of the many attractions of Great Malvern, famous for its Victorian architecture, boutique shops, theatres, restaurants, friendly pubs and also the natural spring water, which attracted Victorian health seekers to the town in great numbers and is still bottled today.
The Island Hideaway cabin itself is rustic, relaxing and dog friendly. A log burning stove and central heating keep the temperature cosy indoors. The bedroom has a king-sized bed and the bathroom, living area and kitchen/diner have ‘mod cons’ including an Espresso coffee machine and Bluetooth speaker.
Outside is a wood-fired hot tub with massage jets plus an outdoor bath, both overlooking the lake. A firepit offers an outdoor alternative for cooking, or perhaps just toasting marshmallows while the sun goes down.
The garden provides a pleasant environment for both people and their dogs, while the lakeside beach is a great place to sunbathe in warm weather and watch for wildlife year-round. The mixed woodland is great for shorter walks and the night time starscapes are impressive. The Malverns have two official Dark Sky Discovery Sites, in Castlemorton and Mathon.
Malvern has inspired some of England’s greatest writers, artists and musicians, including J R R Tolkien, C S Lewis, Laura Nash and, of course, composer Edward Elgar, whose birthplace in Broadheath is a National Trust museum, about half an hour’s drive away.
Guests will frequently find themselves enjoying the Malvern Hills, which are adored by walkers and offer many miles of footpaths, trails and bridleways with great views. Routes range from gentle to challenging, with popular examples including the End to End Trail across the whole ridgeline and those either up or around the Malvern Beacon, the highest point in the range at 1,395 feet.
Malvern is also only about 30 minutes’ drive from Cheltenham and Worcester and within an hour’s journey of Birmingham or Gloucester.
The Island Hideaway is in a secluded, private spot within the grounds of another wonderful property, The Lake House, luxury accommodation for larger families and groups spending special time together, especially mixed generations getting together for special celebrations.
Property owner Dan Frost says: “The Island Hideaway is very different, being on its own, private island. It’s exclusive and very secluded with its own sandy beach, a great place to get away from everything and just relax. There are miles of bridleways and meadows to explore as well as the hills. It really is special, and one of a kind.”
