MALVERN HILL RETREAT
Project Arbora - Malvern
We’ve been working alongside Shack on the design and development of a new woodland resort at Langdale Wood, Malvern.
The scheme brings forward 40 holiday lodges and a reception building, carefully embedded within a 6.9ha managed woodland setting. The approach has been landscape-led from the outset, shaping a layout of loosely arranged lodges that sit within the trees rather than against them.
Our role spans architectural and interior design, developing a lodge product that moves away from the standard holiday model. The ambition has been to create something more considered, with a contemporary, crafted feel that aligns with a focus on nature, sustainability and guest experience.
Key to the scheme is maintaining the character of the woodland. Minimal ground disturbance, careful positioning, and retained canopy all work together to ensure the development feels part of the landscape rather than imposed on it.
The lodges will be ready to stay in from summer 2026.
This project is about setting a new benchmark for woodland accommodation. Less uniform, more immersive. Design-led and grounded in place.
DESIGN
