When you are alone in a strange town, spending a few nights there can seem a little, lonely. So on a recent budget trip to Worcester, I shied away from the faceless chain hotels, opting instead for a bed and breakfast.
I found one in the village of Ladywood, a few minutes drive from town and noisy local pubs. At the every least, I reasoned, I would be in pleasant surroundings.
It turned out to be an excellent decision. Buttermilk is a rather large house with a driveway that winds around flowers and greenery. It is the home of Martyn and Caroline Jones who were waiting as I pulled up.
There are just three rooms, all en-suite with generous proportions and decorated with antiques and olde worlde nick-nacks. The largest has exclusive access to one-acre garden. The space is separated into a working/relaxing area with free wi fi and TV, various teas and free bottled water because “Worcester water doesn’t taste that nice”.
