TOP restaurants in the Malvern area are featured in the latest edition of the AA Restaurant Guide.

L’Amuse Bouche at the Cotford Hotel in Graham Road, The Malvern spa resort at Enigma Park, the Cottage in the Wood at Malvern Wells and The Inn at Welland are all recipients of the high accolade.

Gillian Saxon at the Inn at Welland said: “The Inn at Welland are really proud of our reputation for using fresh local produce technically executed with innovative flair.

“Having two AA Rosettes is a testament to our consistency, as this award is only presented to the best local restaurants and gives customers assurance of high levels of quality.

“Our vision currently is to aim for a third rosette.”

Elsewhere in the county, Broadway is represented by

the Back Garden, Russell’s, the Broadway Hotel, the Fish, MO and Foxhill Manor, Evesham by the Fleur de Lys Brasserie and the Best Western Salford Hall Hotel, and Ombersley by the Venture In Restaurant.

Simon Numphud, managing director at AA Media, said “We are pleased to see the hospitality industry going from strength to strength, with over 140 new dining destinations being added to the Restaurant Guide 2020.

“The establishments in this year’s guide demonstrate the high quality of culinary experiences across the country, offering delicious food and impeccable service.”

Meanwhile, the Old Dairy at Lower House Farm, Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, has won an award in the self-catering category, of the VisitEngland ROSE Awards..

VisitEngland director Andrew Stokes said: “The ROSE Awards highlights those businesses who go above and beyond for their customers, providing the highest levels of customer service and ensuring repeat business, driving visitor growth and boosting local economies.”