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Worcester, Worcestershire

Greyfriars Apartment

The back of Greyfriars House, viewed from the garden in summer, Worcestershire

The café terrace at Greyfriars Garden, Worcestershire

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Part of a 15th-century house in the heart of Worcester’s old town.

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
018026
A one-of-a-kind apartment, lovingly restored after the Second World War in Arts and Crafts style

Part of Greyfriars House and Garden, free for you to explore, next to a National Trust café

In the centre of Worcester, with independent shops and plenty of places to eat and drink nearby

You’ll find Greyfriars Apartment just off the courtyard at Greyfriars House – a late-medieval merchant's house with a walled garden, open to visitors from Tuesday to Saturday. Worcester is a cathedral and university city on the banks of the River Severn.

This special building has a long and varied history but most recently was the home of sibings Elsie and Matley Moore, members of the Worcestershire Archaeological Society. They helped save it from demolition in the 1940s and spent 40 years bringing it back to life, using salvageable historic fabric and other found items at a time when Britain was demolishing much of its heritage. The house is filled with interesting objects and the eclectic interiors are a visual feast.

The apartment itself is where Elsie lived, and we have preserved her many alterations and personal touches. The highlight is the bedroom, with timber lining the walls, ceiling and floor, and an intricately hand-carved chandelier.

It has its own courtyard, and you can wander the public garden at any time – don’t miss an evening relaxing there when day visitors have gone home. In this walled garden you'll find planters made from chimney pots and old bricks in the gazebo, materials recycled from a row of workers’ houses that once stood here. You can book a tour of the main house to learn more about its 500 years of history.

Thanks to Greyfriars’ city location, it’s easy to reach by train and the modern high street, bars, restaurants and cafés are nearby. There are other National Trust places to visit within driving distance, such as Hanbury Hall and Croome, where you’ll have free entry during your stay.
Ground floor layout
Entrance hall. Kitchen. Large sitting room with dining table and chairs, ornamental fireplace (not in use) and stairs to the first floor.
First floor layout
Spacious double bedroom with historic four-poster bed, a large walk-in wardrobe that was once a washroom and separate dressing room. A twin bedroom (which can be made into a super-king bed on request). Bathroom with shower over bath. Fire exit for emergency use only.
Garden and outdoor space

Private courtyard with seating.

You can use the garden at Greyfriars House out-of-hours, as well as when it is open to the public. The National Trust café has outside seating on the garden terrace and indoor seating inside the Hall, adjacent to the café.
Wi-Fi, available
Garden, available
Fridge, available
Freezer, available
Microwave, available
Television, available
DVD, available
Washing machine, available
Dishwasher, available
Tumble dryer, available
City break, available
Historic building, available
Near National Trust attraction, available
Public transport links, available
Walk to a pub, available
The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Zip and link bed
No designated parking. Cobbled courtyard. Induction hob. Uneven floors. Four-poster bed has a high mattress and low ceiling (find measurements in the accessibility guide). Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. We are waiting for full photography for this apartment, which will be available shortly. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Find more information in our accessibility guide
Photography: We are waiting for photos of this apartment, which will be available soon. 

Parking: There is no dedicated parking next to the apartment, but there are payable public car parks nearby. Detailed information will be sent to you before your stay.

Transport: For a car-free holiday, Foregate Street Station and Worcester Shrub Hill train stations are both less than a mile from the apartment. If you're planning a holiday without your car, we recommend using Traveline to find public transport options before booking to check availability on your chosen dates.

Induction hob: Please note there is an induction hob at this cottage.

Children: Not suitable for babies or children under the age of two.

Windows: The window in the twin bedroom is double fronted and of a lower level. Please take care, especially with children.

Wi-Fi: We provide free Wi-Fi access which is supplied by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can occur and line speeds can vary as can coverage within the building. The connection is unlikely to be suitable for gaming or streaming.

Heating: Gas central heating

Please note: The original wooden floors have some age gaps and can be uneven. We recommend wearing clean shoes or slippers.

The apartment’s front door is in the courtyard of Greyfriars House.

You may hear visitors in Greyfriars House and Garden during opening hours. The apartment is on a pedestrian street with lots of foot traffic, so there may be noise from the street.

There is an alarm at Greyfriars House in the mornings when staff members first enter the building. The alarm also beeps when set at the end of the day.

There is also a fire alarm test every Tuesday, which goes off for about 15 seconds, usually between 9am and 10am.

Things to see and do

Greyfriars House and Garden

Late medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre

A view of the exterior of black and white timber framed Greyfriars House from Friar Street

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