The Upside Down House At The Mercers - Worcester
52.147661, -2.238946Overview
Historic holiday home with upside-down living in the Worcester countryside
The Upside Down Layout and Historic Setting
The Upside Down House at The Mercers in Worcester is a holiday home housed in a historic building, with the living spaces located upstairs and bedrooms downstairs. This two-bedroom house accommodates families or groups, with a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine provided. The property also offers baby safety gates and board games for children.
Outdoor Spaces and Grounds
Guests at The Upside Down House have access to a garden and terrace with garden views, plus an outdoor seating area and picnic spots. BBQ facilities are available for outdoor cooking, and the property sits on a plot with a paddock and a bench with countryside views. Secure parking behind an electric gate is provided free of charge on site.
Amenities and Comforts
The holiday home offers fast free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine for longer stays. Additional comforts include heating, non-smoking throughout, and streaming services for entertainment. Luggage storage and express check-in/check-out are available, with an invoice provided upon request.
Location and Local Highlights
Located 8 km from Worcester Cathedral and 63 km from Birmingham Airport, the property is near Croome Park and Worcester Business School. The countryside setting is quiet at night, with two pubs within walking distance for dining. Cyclists benefit from bicycle parking and a host who helped with bike storage during a Lands End to John o Groats ride.
Host Hospitality and Guest Experience
The host at The Upside Down House provides a welcome pack that includes homemade apple juice, milk, tea, coffee, and snacks. Guests have rated the property 9 or 10 for cleanliness, comfort, and equipment. The host also offers airport shuttle service and has sent lost items back to guests without charge.
- Layout: Two-bedroom house with upside-down living areas (bedrooms downstairs, lounge upstairs)
- Outdoor: Garden, terrace, picnic area, and BBQ facilities
- Parking: Free on-site private parking behind secure electric gate
- Location: 8 km from Worcester Cathedral, quiet countryside with two nearby pubs
- Hospitality: Welcome pack with homemade apple juice and snacks
- Family: Baby safety gates, board games, and puzzle sets
- Transport: Airport shuttle service (pick-up and drop-off) available
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
125 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed, 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Paid airport shuttle
Flat-screen TV
Express check-in/ -out
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Upside Down House At The Mercers
| 💵 Lowest room price | 195 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 5.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 38.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gloucestershire, GLO |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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