Walter de Cantelupe Inn in Malvern Hills

Lovely dog friendly B&B, Martin was incredibly polite and accommodating and made us feel at home. Also a great cooked breakfast to wake up to. We will definitely come again, thank you Martin!

We had a wonderfull stay here. The breakfast was phenomenal, the best english breakfast we ever had. The host was welcoming and kind. The room was well furnished, with an armchair, desk & pouf and plenty of storage space. The hotel was easy to reach from the highway. The only thing we didn‘t like: the bed had a foot panel, so for tall people it can be tight.

Came along there on my motorbike. Excellent value for money. Great hospitality.

Nice room lovely breakfast and martin was the perfect host

A real gem of a place - we stayed here for a night and couldn't have had a warmer welcome, kinder host or amazing time. We were even treated to Robinsons cider, which was a real treat. The landlord was incredible, going above and beyond to make our stay more perfect. Breakfast was also great and there was plenty of choices. Absolutely recommend to visit!

Stayed for 2 nights B&B. Very comfortable bedroom with a large deluxe bed. Private ensuite. Very old Inn. Martin was a brilliant host and chef. Very friendly staff and locals. We definitely stay again.

Great little local pub. Martin was fantastic as a host. Food excellent, lamb and gammon beautifully cooked and served. Beer and wine fantastic, lovely little fire and local community inside. Bed comfortable, think tradition and homely any you will be here. A Free House not a chain!

Stayed here while travelling for business. Owner and staff very friendly. Room had sloping ceilings and may not be best for someone who would have difficulty with bending to avoid hitting their head! However I loved it. Older style property with wooden beams. Was quiet on the night to sleep, no problem with noise. Had a meal on the night, they had a deal on the cottage pie. It was all very nice. Would recommend.

Stayed for overnight stay, Sadly the inn is very tired inside and outside the room was full of wood worm the bed was old with a old mattress springs could be felt . It was a small room in the eaves with a collection of old items so i actually felt like i was sleeping in a a storage cupboard as one small dorma window no view except a tired roof . The host Martin is a lovely eager to please gentleman but kindness does not improve a stay. The breakfast was nicely displayed but so greasy poor quality coffee . I did give my feedback to the owner before i posted this review.

We did an overnight stay here. Rooms are pleasant with sone good quality vintage furniture. En suite was very modern with shower. Bed was very comfortable. Tea tray with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits supplied. Fresh milk in the fridge. Secondary double glazing ensured that any noise from the main road couldn’t be heard. The bar downstairs has a nice ambience, with friendly customers who obviously visit very often. Bar staff were polite and friendly. We had dinner, which was excellent. Cooked by the Landlord, Martin. His breakfast the next morning was equally good and plentiful. A very pleasant stay.

Fantastic place owned by Martin. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you..

Room was not good ceilings sloped so badly you could not stand up straight no good if your over 5ft

Room had very very low sloping ceiling, so if your tall you will have to walk bent over and the toilet was the same.

Quirky little pub with great food and character rooms. Lovely bar with antique furniture and huge open fire. Well kept beer and excellent wines. Traditional hospitality at its best.

Cosy evening sat by the log fire before retiring to our comfortable bed and pillows. Then awake to a splendid full English breakfast. What more can you want? Attentive service from the proprietor. Great value for money. Will certainly be back.

My husband and I spent the bank holiday weekend here as a getaway from a long lockdown of working from home and DIY. Martin was friendly and welcoming from the start, and our room - Beams - was gorgeous, in the oldest part of the house and dating from the 17th century. Martin was incredibly conscientious about COVID safeguarding and we felt completely at ease. The steak and ale pie is not to be missed!

We live several miles from Kempsey and have often thought to drop in at this pub. Passing earlier this week we noticed that this very day they were cooking food to take home, fish and chips to be precise as they prepared the kitchen for opening tomorrow.Knowing how the dish does not typically travel well we took along;Salt and VinegarKnives and ForksTartare SauceNapkinsWe parked in the car park and with a couple of pints of their house cider we enjoyed a pleasant meal in the car park at the back.. The fish was light and well cooked, the batter crispy. The chips were great. Pots of mushy peas and tartare sauce completed the picture.Well done to Martin and the team who were putting the final touches to tomorrow’s opening. Wishing you all the best tomorrow.

Visited pub on recommendation of our hosts as we were staying directly opposite. Quiet but very comfortable and we received a friendly welcome and food was delicious.

We really enjoyed our visit to this wonderful place and would recommend it to everyone. It had a friendly, cosy atmosphere with amazing food and drink and was the perfect place for a rainy day!

My Mum and I regularly do Sunday lunch and were looking for somewhere new to try not too far from Worcester. Having researched on line and found this pub’s website offering a varied menu at sensible prices with an imaginative veggie option, I booked on line on Sunday morning. I did have to phone and check that a table was available before setting off as no one got back to me to confirm. On arrival the front of the pub did seem to lack some kerb appeal - no info about food available, plants seemingly dying in window boxes, tired looking main front door etc. However, lots of easy parking behind pub and front entrance not actually used as we were directed to the side entrance. Cosy atmosphere inside with roaring log fire and a sunny window seat was offered, but the decor inside looks tired like the outside and dated too. No worries about a table still being available as, apart from 3 people and their dog having a drink, we were the only people there the whole time on a Sunday lunchtime. Waitress and the chef/ owner were both very friendly. They noted I had asked about veggie options on my booking and they offered to do an extra veggie dish not on menu if we wanted. We both chose the veggie option on the menu- goat’s cheese and aubergine stack with ratatouille. The waitress reminded us it didn’t come with any potatoes so we ordered a portion to share- for which we were not charged. The food was obviously freshly cooked and was an extremely well presented and tasty main course- albeit the aubergine had been replaced with courgettes. The chef/ owner even came out to ask if we liked the dish. I agreed we did, but I did point out the lack of aubergine. He explained he had substituted it with courgettes as he thought they went well, but why call it goat’s cheese and aubergine stack then? It would have been nice to have been informed beforehand of this change to the printed menu. There is only a choice of 2 sweets so we had one of each. After a bit of a wait they arrived. The apple crumble was full of chunky apple and the crumble very crunchy, the orange Cointreau pancakes were obviously freshly made again, with a rich tangy orange sauce. By this stage we were the only people in the whole pub, which felt a bit strange. The food is excellent and good value at just over £30 for the 2 courses for the two of us with a soft drink each. Not sure how the place manages to keep going if this is a typical Sunday, which is a great shame as the owner and his waitress are lovely and the food delicious. Perhaps a bit of investment in freshening up the front to make it look more inviting would encourage more people/ or perhaps we had just been there on an unusually quiet day.

Can not fault this place at all the rooms were very clean and comfortable, there is a bar / restaurant hosted by Martin who is the owner / chef and he made every effort to welcome me and nothing seemed too much trouble. The breakfast was described in the listing as continental but this was unlike any continental breakfast I had before very nice Thankyou. Highly recommended if you on the area. Was on my own and chatted to the locals who were very friendly too.

Our visit was like going back in time when pub grub was fresh, tasty and value for money … and with a charming, genuine host Martin, who also is the genius who turn out the fabulous food! The young lady who served us was also extremely friendly (sorry we didn’t get her name). Another MASSIVE bonus is the quality of the superb real ales (the Timothy Taylor was just heaven!!), though shouldn’t be a surprise as Walter is a long term member in the Good Beer Guide. All four of us enjoyed every course we had, but in particular a new-to-the-menu Lamb dish (with Rhubarb ....wow!!!), the salmon with pesto pasta was cooked to perfection and then as for the pudding, the stunning Cointreau and Orange Pancakes …. to die for!!!! It was all SUCH AMAZING QUALITY you would happily pay a lot more for the pleasure (though please don’t put your prices up Martin!!). The friendly ambience of a pub full of locals also added to the whole experience …. suffice to say “We Will Be Back”!!!!

Well, what can I say? Probably the best pub we have stayed in in the Uk!!! And we have stayed in many! Martin , a courteous and erudite gentleman has the memory of an elephant!!!!! We have only stayed here one night before this time, but we are booking 2 nights next time, purely for the pleasure!! The food is excellent - I ate all my carrots, and I don't like carrots!!!!! The pub is a proper local and has a quirky spin! The best thing I can say is that Martin loves what he does in running his lovely establishment and I think that is the best commendation !!!! Full marks

My family who live locally recommended this pub. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. He makes all the food and I would highly recommend it. We had the Steak and ale pie. Delicious with tender tasty meat under a pie crust. Am definitely coming again when in the area.

We booked to stay at the inn for 2 nights and had been warmly greeted by Martin, the owner. Having seen the menu before going to our room and after a long day, it was an easy decision to eat here.Despite it having been a gloriously sunny spring day, the evening was cool, so nice to see the log fire burning. I had carrot and coriander soup to start which is possibly the best version of the soup I have ever tasted, Cajun chicken with apple crumble and ice cream for dessert. My partner had the steak and ale pie with a side serving of carrots and peas and a chocolate brownie for dessert. The food was delicious and portions were large. All food is freshly cooked though we didn’t have to wait long at all. I should probably add that my other half is a really fussy eater and not easily impressed. He ate everything and thoroughly enjoyed it.We decided to eat here on our second night also as it had been so good already, this time taking a seat near the roaring fire. My partner had the steak and ale pie again which came with a side serving of carrots and tender stem broccoli which he devoured with crepes for dessert. I had gammon which came with both pineapple and an egg. The gammon was huge and perfectly cooked. Having apple crumble again for dessert as it had been so tasty the night before.Everything was spotlessly clean. Chairs were comfy. Cosy atmosphere with the log fire and candles on the table. Food and drink prices were reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. Martin was a wonderful host and should we be in that neck of the woods again, we would not hesitate to visit.

We have eaten at this venue on several occasions and the food, cooked by the landlord, has usually been above average. It's certainly not child friendly inside and the customers appear to be mostly locals. It's a very small venue and I wouldn't suggest that you drop in on the off chance expecting food. Some TLC in the gents toilets wouldn't go amiss.

Booked ahead for a meal with family. The food was pleasant but very plainly presented for the price (pie filling tasty and meat good quality but very runny and pastry topping overcooked). Veg were nicely cooked. Also waited a long time for food despite us being one of only 2 tables in the pub having a meal.The portable high chair needed a good clean.

Recently visited on a Saturday afternoon. Not a customer in sight. Sat in the garden with our children. The barmaid was more than helpful, and couldn’t fault her. The landlord on the other hand, did want the children to make it look like a ‘payground’ and made us perfectly aware that he would rather an empty pub, than one with children in. Unfortunate really as it’s somewhere we regularly visit.

We were looking for somewhere local to have a drink and something to eat and we happened upon this place where we were made very welcome.

Stayed here for one night. We were greeted by a warm welcome from owner Martin, who very kindly opened the kitchen early as we were going to see a show in Malvern. We requested Fish & Chips and although this no longer appears on his menu, Martin duly obliged. They were fantastic, a huge portion, delicious with his own beer batter and homemade tartare sauce. We have encouraged Martin to put it back on the menu! This is a lovely, old country inn and definitely worth a visit.

we passed through and stopped for lunch. the landlord was friendly and inviting and we felt very welcome. there was a good ale selection and although we only had sandwiches they were great and you could tell the food generally would be very good. we will go back

Kempsey is so fortunate to have this wonderful Inn with its traditional 'old world charm'. There is always a warm welcome from Martin the Innkeeper and his wonderful friendly staff. The menu is varied and often Martin will make suggestions about how he can tweak certain dishes to suit our taste. He knows that we like fish and the the haddock that we had last Friday was just superb we had the choice of beer batter, breadcrumbed, plain grilled or baked. One of our friends enjoyed the homemade steak and ale pie so much that he said he would definitely be back again. Martin is passionate about the food that he prepares and it shows. Thank you Martin.

This is a very nice pub for ambience and a cosy old world comfort and had an excellent selection of four real ales......however........

Old fashioned country pub serving food!

My wife and I , together with our greyhound Jilly, had a delightful overnight stay at this lovely inn. The enormous double bed was immensely comfortable; dinner was quite splendid - the landlord's home-made steak and kidney pie was simply magnificent and my wife greatly enjoyed her vegetarian fare. The bar/restaurant is cosy and quaint and the locals are a friendly lot!

From the friendly welcome after a long drive to the home cooked food everything about this place is what one would expect from a lovely country pub offering a good quality of b&b; while going that little bit further! A very comfortable room with a lovely homely feel. Beautiful beer in a friendly and relaxing bar, excellent home cooked food prepared freshly as you order. All this run by a person who cares and welcomes the thoughts of his guests. Will definitely go back and would recommend anyone passing to pop in for a pie & a pint and a bed too if needed!

Been here lots of times but bought my family for a lunch and drink and enjoyed seating outside and enjoying the weather and the atmosphere not a large selection of meals available but what they do they do very well

Great place...made to feel welcome and the landlord was knowledgeable regarding what ales he recommends and we appreciated the friendly chat. Shall be returning

Estábamos de camino a casa después de una excelente estancia Somerset en Clunton, Shropshire, y llegar justo antes de la hora de comer de Worcester. Siendo un seguidor de la Cask - Sendero Marque ale y también la Guía de CAMRA buena cerveza, probamos unos cuantos establecimientos en la ciudad en sí, pero no donde queríamos comer.

He estado muchas veces el walter visitando familiares que viven en Kempsey. Cálido, amable pub con el propietario Martin añadiendo a la atmósfera. La comida es fresco y nunca cualquier queja. Vale la pena una visita si su paso o puede quedarse en el Walter en una de las habitaciones.

El Walter ofrece un lugar muy agradable para visitar por una copa o dos de vino de la selección personal del propietario. O una cerveza de la verdadera selección de ale. Chimenea de leña en invierno y primavera. Restaurante íntimo para diners aunque decidimos comer...

First time visiting as friends live in the village. A variety of meals ordered from a small menu of homemade dishes. Friendly service.

We chose this pub as we wanted somewhere near St Peters and reading the recent reviews it seemed the best choice. However the promised log fire from their website couldn't be seen, the table we sat at in the back was really cold. Bar service painfully slow, then the same girl came to our table to take our order even though we had to find the menus ourselves! When the food eventually came it was very good, but there wasn't a great choice. Slightly disappointing.

Had a lovey meal with friends. Had to wait but isn't that what happens with freshly prepared food. so sat in front of fire, enjoyed drink, excellent company(6 stars) and no noise from slot machines etc. Service from staff was friendly, caring and just right for setting. Thanks for lovely evening

We booked a room last minute as our relatives had invited us along to the Xmas market with short notice. We arrived to the warmest of welcomes from Martin and the warmth did not dissipate for the entire visit. Martin showed us to our room which was so lovely, a 17th century room that suited our needs perfectly. The hospitality received there is some of the best I have ever been a recipient of. I highly recommend this B&B for anyone visiting Worcester. Thanks Martin!

Another great stay at the Walter! As always a warm welcome from Martin & a great, country atmosphere in this small traditional pub. Room was spacious & comfortable. We were lucky to be there for the lighting of the fire ceremony accompanied by a couple of local musicians. If you're looking for good food away from standard pub chains, look no further!

We visited Worcester (by rail) last week to watch some cricket. We were stopping in the City on the Wednesday (cricket Thursday), so I thought it would be a good idea (using TripAdvisor) to travel outside the city for a good pub meal together with a couple of pints. We got the bus to Kempsey - not the best service - one an hour!?! And arrived just after half 5. When we arrived not sure it was open as there were no cars - or people about. However pushing the door it was. We were immediately warmly greeted by the Landlord - Martin, who said they had only just opened. After a good natter (including the frequency of buses) we went outside to the garden, lovely setting with a couple of menus, and our drinks. After around 10 minutes Martin appeared to say he'd checked on bus times and found that the next one was 18.15 (a little early) then 23.15 (a little late)! Martin then said he did need to pop into Worcester later so when we were ready he would give us a lift back to our hotel. Obviously Fantastic - although not a service he perhaps can offer to every customer?!? I know everyone is different but all seven dishes on the menus to me sounded lovely plus the prices were very reasonable. And they were. I had Chicken, Kath had the burger. I think you can tell the difference between a cook and a chef and Martin was definitely the latter. Around half 10 and after three (four?) pints of Landlord Martin took us back into 'Town'. We couldn't have asked for anymore. Perfect. Plus the day after Yorkshire won!!

Took a break from motorway on our way home, for dinner. Warm welcome. Great beer and freshly cooked, delicious, reasonably priced food. Nothing too much trouble. Very friendly and relaxing, including the piano playing. Thank you!

The starters we ordered came quite soon after ordering, however they were not the starters we ordered (also only people eating)!! Menu limited, it seemed like it was a pub for locals to drink but not for food.I asked for the steak in red wine sauce, the steak I asked for was medium rare but more on the rare side. The steak seemed like it had been beaten to death before being fried to death!!. The red wine sauce was interesting, now sure if they used powdered parmesan cheese as a thickner, it certainly didn't taste of red wine. The bar staff/waitress was friendly but lacking in knowledge of food and also asked if I wanted Ice cubes in my red wine.

Log fire; home made shortcrust pastry; thick, velvety gravy; succulent meat; perfectly cooked veg; sticky toffee pudding full of dates and treacle. Add to this, Martin, our obliging host (he really knows his stuff) great beers and a decent selection of single malts. It's a perfect heart of England lunch/supper destination. I just wish I lived closer.

Had a 3 course meal here 16/01/2015 which was a set meal bought on a Groupon voucher. Salmon starter was very good and so was the Pate starter, lamb main course was nice and so was the desert. Now I thought the Idea with a Groupon was to show off what you can do so people would return, this didn't work for me. It was good value but If I had paid full price I would have been a little disappointed. on the other hand some regulars said they loved the food there but they didn't have a Groupon set meal. The best way to describe the restaurant would be a back room In a pub, no effort made to create an ambiance which I think Is important when eating out. I am not slating this place, I just think it could be made a little more cosy and definitely a new music system, the quality of sound was grinding on the ears. Nice food good service but a few hundred quid spent on some furniture, music and lighting would make all the difference.

Called in for a meal without booking. Lady behind the bar very pleasant and said she would check. When she came back she asked if we were passing through or did we mind waiting. We were happy to wait and bought some drinks we were directed to seats in the bar where there was a lovely log fire. The table was then set for the meal including a flower in a vase ( a lovely touch) We both chose the shoulder of lamb with apricot and citrus stuffing which was served with rosemary new potatoes and seasonal veg The lamb was lovely and the seasonal veg included red cabbage which had been cooked with cinnamon and was gorgeous. I couldn't manage a sweet but my husband had the crepes which he said were lovely. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. I wish we lived locally . We will certainly return when we next stay in the area.

Went on Saturday night with a Groupon Voucher.Had been meaning to give it a try as we pass it often so took the opportunity when we saw the Groupon Offer.Food was good, had a friendly welcome and the staff extremely pleasant.The problem was the wait.It took an hour for a cold starter of pate and salmon, then another hour before the main course.The restaurant wasn't full and at least four other couples were complaining about the length of time everything took to come.Shame as it had the atmosphere, good wine and food but we were there for two and half hours and left without dessert in the end..........

Good food, excellent beer, nice surroundings, affable host so all the components for an enjoyable evening on a chilly autumn evening.

Went for a Groupon lunch on Sunday and I must say it was very good. The restaurant in the bar area is quite small but warm and welcoming, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We had the set 3 course meal, pate and chutney which was delicious and I had stuffed lamb and my partner had the chicken in a creamy wine sauce, both were lovely my only criticism was, for me as I don't eat potatoes there were not enough vegetables. The puddings were delicious and the drinks very reasonably priced. Martin the owner came and spoke to us and introduced himself which I felt was a very nice gesture and I could see he is passionate about his food. Yes we would return again.

My husband and I booked, having looked at the fantastic website, expecting a lovely meal, a glass of real ale and an evening in a cosy pub. When we arrived we were told we weren't going to get the meal, which we booked weeks before,and we could get a meal across the road at the Talbot!!! The Talbot however could not offer us a meal as they had a Christening party in. The barman also has the discretion to close when he sees fit, and on this particular evening, despite having guests booked in for the night and other customers in the bar, he closed it at 8pm. The room, thank goodness, was good, with TV, as we had to spend all our evening there.

Once again, we had a superb lunch. Proper shortcrust pastry pie, made while we supped from the excellent draught collection. Thick, sweet gravy, perfectly cooked veg - oh, and the best pea and bacon soup I've ever had. Martin is the perfect host. Standards keep on rising at this genuine, real English pub.

excellent place to stay all the staff and martin were very friendly food was very good as were the ales nice comfy rooms and the locals very friendly would stay again when I am up in this area again

We had another superb lunch last Friday. We sat at a table next to a real fire, dormant for the summer but still adding to the homely atmosphere. Martin really knows his stuff! He cooks and stocks the bar with enthusiasm and dedication. We had the steak pie again with extra gravy and the guest beer. Couldn't be better. You feel welcomed, looked after and thoughtfully hosted. We look forward to our next visit.

Had a ploughman's lunch - so much great cheese. Free wifi and parking, worth a stop off. The huge open fireplace would be great in colder months.

I ate here whilst staying overnight. My poached haddock with lemon, red onions and cream sauce was very nice- well presented, hot and tasty. I ate in the quieter part of the bar in a convivial environment even though eating alone.Everything was nice and clean and the room was characterful with a lovely smelling wood fire in the inglenook. My main cost £9 which was not at all expensive for what I received. I enjoyed trying the guest beers and Martin was a great host throughout.

My family all met for lunch in December.There was 14 of us , The service was great. The staff very accomodating and the food was lovely.,sometimes difficult to do when it's a big party.

I can't recommend this pub too highly. Martin and his staff and welcoming, really interested in their food drink and customers. We go as often as we can. It's a UK gem. Totally, unreservedly recommend it.

We went for my birthday meal and even though the food was nice, the service was awful. We waited at the table for 30 minutes before we even had drinks or food orders taken, we then waited for over 45 minutes between our starter and main and then had to sit there for another 30 minutes before our dirty plates were cleared away and asked if we wanted desserts/coffee. I can't even say that it was because they were rushed off their feet, there were only another 2 tables occupied. Probably wouldn't go again.

Although regulars at the Walter, we were treated to Martin's hospitality in the form of his amazing Pimms - recommend a jug on a hot summer's evening. The perfect setting for a relaxed drink in good company.

We popped into the Walter de Cantelupe on our way to Dorset after reading several favourable reviews. Our hosts made us instantly welcome and the food was top notch. The award winning sausages were superb and the pastry on my husbands pie was melt in the mouth. Our only disappointment was that we couldn't sample the interesting beers as we still had the majority of our journey remaining.I would definitely recommend for a lunchtime pit stop if you are in the area.

A free house with real character. The food is excellent, unfussy, deep flavoured. Excellent range of beers and whiskies. Open log fire. Great host. We had another superb lunch again. Looking forward to going back. This place is really worth supporting in an age of corporate sameness.

Gorgeous steak and ale pie; sumptuous gravy, fresh, well cooked veg. Decent whisky selection and great beers. Sandra was attentive, friendly and remembered us, though we hadn't visited for a couple of months. One of the best pubs we have ever been to.

Not sure why this is listed as in the US as it's in England! Great pub with restaurant-quaiity food. 9 of us came in late-ish for lunch and the owner turned to and cooked for us single-handed. Big portions, good choice and nice flavours. Good range of real ales too.

Delicious pie and veg. Excellent beers. St Peter's Ruby on draught. Excellent service, really friendly and welcoming. It's a haven for food, thought and laughter.

Excellent pie and mash, welcoming staff, great beers: the staff really know what they are talking about and care about what they serve. They have a genuine interest in service, quality and value. Totally recommend it.