The Dell House

The Dell House Kevin & Elizabeth's B&B and self-catering apartments that can be interconnected for gatherings of 12-20 friends or family.

Perfectly located at the foot of the Malvern Hills, near the Showground. UK's No.1 Boardgaming B&B and the home of DellCon. The Dell House offers B&B and self-catering accommodation within the complex of buildings dating from 1820 and two acres of wooded grounds. The Malvern Hills and the showground are minutes away. Kevin & Elizabeth bought the Dell House in 2014 and were awarded 4-stars by the A

A, Service Excellence Award by TripAdvisor, and won Highly Commended by Visit Worcestershire two years running.

Our Murder Mystery Weekends in 2025 are nearly sold out!July - Just ONE space left!September - Sold Out!Resort to Murde...
02/01/2025

Our Murder Mystery Weekends in 2025 are nearly sold out!

July - Just ONE space left!
September - Sold Out!

Resort to Murder...

As Glam Rock changes the face of music, the renowned House of Healing continues to be a sanctuary of support, enlightenment, and now, death.

Hidden connections between the suspects ignite like a phoenix from smouldering ashes as they find themselves ensnared in a web of lies, deceit and ... soup?

In this labyrinth of intrigue, is anyone quite who they claim to be? Will Fenghuang, the serene and enigmatic guru, be able to keep everyone relaxed, chilled and at one with nature?

https://www.thedellhouse.co.uk/murder.html

Even when you can't see it, the Malvern scenery is spectacular!
29/12/2024

Even when you can't see it, the Malvern scenery is spectacular!

24/10/2024

Following on from the previous post - now the garden is spooky..

24/10/2024

Earlier this year the Phoenix Players used the Dell House to film scenes for the trailers for their performance of the Haunting of Hill House. (No, that's not us in the opening shot...)

We're looking forward to seeing the play tonight.

It's 1922 and this is the Dell family with the house retainers during a weekend celebrating the life of Edward Dell a ye...
08/10/2024

It's 1922 and this is the Dell family with the house retainers during a weekend celebrating the life of Edward Dell a year on from his mysterious death. However, the celebrations did not quite go as planned...

Elizabeth and Kevin with Death on Demand


A busy weekend, as expected for the Autumn Show. We have a range of guests here - regulars and newcomers to enjoy the sh...
28/09/2024

A busy weekend, as expected for the Autumn Show.

We have a range of guests here - regulars and newcomers to enjoy the show (and fill their cars with purchases...), traders, and an exhibitor. Our guests in the Butlers are representing their region in the floral art show, and were delighted to get Highly Commended.

We are accommodating W Robinson & sons LTD and they were delighted to get the Best in Marquee award. Neal's Yard Dairy won first prize for their stall, and Mud Foods seem to have won plenty of awards for their pies!

Apparently last week (2nd-6th Sept) was Zero Waste Week. No, we'd not heard of it either and we only noticed it a coupl...
12/09/2024

Apparently last week (2nd-6th Sept) was Zero Waste Week. No, we'd not heard of it either and we only noticed it a couple of days ago so this is definitely not a planned post. However, minimising waste is something that's important to us.

This is our landfill output for the last *fortnight* which was collected today. It's a pretty typical fortnight representing 100 people-days (2x 14 days for us and 72 guest-nights) including a birthday party / murder mystery weekend and some DIY works.

Recyclables are separated out and go in the two recycling bins. Food waste is composted on site (not that we create much) and recyclable-marked bags and film (crisp packets, etc.) is collected by Waitrose when they deliver.

It's not difficult.






10 years ago today we moved into the Dell House and into a whole new career in hospitality!It's been an amazing decade a...
27/08/2024

10 years ago today we moved into the Dell House and into a whole new career in hospitality!

It's been an amazing decade and about as far away from '9 to 5' as you can get. We've met some amazing people (and a very small number of t***s), learnt new skills, restored the house and transformed the garden.

Originally this was to be a 'ten year plan' but it's too rewarding to give up yet. Maybe we'll actually retire in another five years?

Thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey: guests, gamers, fellow B&B owners, multiple tradesmen, mystery murderers, and locals and historians who have revealed the fascinating history of the house.

In typical Dell House fashion, we've spent this special day showing visitors around the garden for charity, fixing plumbing, paying the VAT bill, and taking bookings for September 2025!

Some lovely comments in the guest book from last weekend's event - a boardgamer's 40th birthday celebration with 16 frie...
23/07/2024

Some lovely comments in the guest book from last weekend's event - a boardgamer's 40th birthday celebration with 16 friends, really enjoying the space and the garden.

"Absolutely incredible experience. Kevin & Elizabeth are fantastic hosts and the food was amazing"

"It is always a joy to return to the Dell House. We look forward to our next visit!"

"Every time we visit we fall more and more in love with the Dell House. Thank you so much for hosting us."

We've had a great weekend with the car park filled with a range of classic cars here for the TR Register Inter-Club Inte...
30/06/2024

We've had a great weekend with the car park filled with a range of classic cars here for the TR Register Inter-Club International Weekend (as well as guests for the Upton Jazz Festival - it's been busy!).

Go well everyone and we look forward to your return in a couple of years.

Yes, we have our first booking for 2026!





Meet some of the murderous characters that stalk the Dell House, and try your hand at a bit of detectoring...Death on De...
22/06/2024

Meet some of the murderous characters that stalk the Dell House, and try your hand at a bit of detectoring...

Death on Demand have filmed a short, online, interactive Murder Mystery here and it's now live at https://deathondemand.co.uk/veil-of-deceit/

If that tickles your inner Holmes, there are still a few places at our final public Murder Mystery of 2024 in September.
https://www.thedellhouse.co.uk/murder.html

Happy sleuthing!

Yet again, death stalks the Dell House.Yes, it's another of our popular Weekend Murder Mysteries run by Death on Demand....
14/06/2024

Yet again, death stalks the Dell House.

Yes, it's another of our popular Weekend Murder Mysteries run by Death on Demand. This time the guests are a group of university friends some of whom haven't met up for decades.

The plot was "The Sting in the Tale" - a weekend murder mystery set in a fictional "fund-raising weekend" that itself contained a Steampunk Murder Mystery as part of the entertainment - which is why some of the photos are Victorian and some modern day.

It provided the perfect setting for a reunion, with everyone working together to find and decipher the clues, question the suspects and solve the crimes.

Would you like to set a small reunion around a such an event? Do get in touch.

Meanwhile, although we have another five weekend murder mysteries in the diary, only one, in September, has bookable spaces - see the website for details.

Now, about those bloodstains in the carpet... again...


We've some Wednesday afternoon & evening Open Garden sessions this year - trying something different from the usual week...
07/06/2024

We've some Wednesday afternoon & evening Open Garden sessions this year - trying something different from the usual weekend openings. The weather was kind and we had a good number of appreciative visitors, raising around £300 for the National Garden Scheme charities. This brings our total this year to over £1,000 so far.

Last year the NGS donated over £3.4 million to nursing and healthcare charities

Our next open garden is Wednesday 3rd July, 2 - 8 pm.

National Garden Scheme

The Dell is now a lake! Not in our garden anymore, this is the wooded hollow which gave our house it's name. Originally ...
22/05/2024

The Dell is now a lake!

Not in our garden anymore, this is the wooded hollow which gave our house it's name. Originally known as The Dell, it became the Dell House when land including the dell was sold off - it's now in the garden of a house in the Oaklands. Apparently it was an ornamental lake when the house was known as the Dell Hydro in the 1930s / 40s. It was around this time that nudists were seen here.

This is only the second time that the lake has been as big since the current owner moved there in 1986. The second photo is from this time last year.

We're delighted to get first prize in the Grow to Show section of the Malvern Spring Festival. Our azaleas look amazing,...
10/05/2024

We're delighted to get first prize in the Grow to Show section of the Malvern Spring Festival. Our azaleas look amazing, both in the 'container of cut flowering shrub' class and in the garden.

Don't forget our garden is open for charity at any time 'by arrangement' through the NGS as well as on our open days. Just drop us an email if you'd like to visit the garden. No minimum number, and we'd still offer tea and cake!

The bluebells are stunning this year. We still have vacancies until May 6th, then very little until the end of June. So ...
25/04/2024

The bluebells are stunning this year. We still have vacancies until May 6th, then very little until the end of June. So why not treat yourself to a short break.

Fancy a short break soon? We have some vacancies from now until May 6th. A perfect time to relax in the garden and walk ...
17/04/2024

Fancy a short break soon? We have some vacancies from now until May 6th. A perfect time to relax in the garden and walk up to the hills to see the stunning bluebells.

Mostly self catering, but some B&B.

Discounts for longer stays.

We only take bookings directly so contact us by email or phone, [email protected] 01684 564448

Address

2 Green Lane
Malvern
WR144HU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 10pm

Telephone

01684 564448

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The Dell House offers B&B and self-catering accommodation within a complex of buildings dating from 1820 and two acres of wooded gardens. The Malvern Hills and the showground are minutes away.

Kevin & Elizabeth bought the Dell House in 2014 and have since been awarded 4-stars by the AA; Service Excellence Award by TripAdvisor, and have been placed in the top 3 Guest Accommodation establishments in Worcestershire by VisitWorcestershire three years running.

You’ll find a warm, relaxed, welcome here.

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