Malvern Hills
The ridge of hills and commons behind the cottage, looked after by the Malvern Hills Trust, for walking, cycling and horse riding, with parking at points along the hills.
Malvern, a short drive west Plan a visit →Bank Cottage, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire
WR8 0AD · on the River Severn between Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn
Checked 18 Sep 2026 BarbelChubZanderBreamPike 70m private River Severn bankSleeps up to 8Dogs welcome, max 2
Dog-Friendly River Fishing Cottage With a Private Stretch of the Severn
A riverside cottage near Upton-upon-Severn and the Malvern Hills with 70 metres of private River Severn bank, a jetty and private moorings. Guests catch barbel, chub, bream, roach, zander, perch and pike, and up to two dogs are welcome.
Rare private Severn frontage with a cottage big enough for a group. You get 70 metres of private bank 20 metres from the door, a slipway, a jetty and moorings, in a 250 year old cottage that sleeps up to eight. Guests report barbel, zander, bream, chub and roach, though barbel are not guaranteed. It suits a group of river anglers or a family with one or two keen fishers.
Good for
- A group of river anglers sharing a cottage
- Mixed river fishing: barbel, zander, chub and pike
- Arriving by boat or bringing your own
Think twice if
- You want guaranteed barbel: one group caught every day but no barbel
- You want to fish beyond the cottage frontage: local club stretches need a membership
Join the BAA if you want more river
The private frontage is yours, but local club stretches need Birmingham Anglers' Association membership, listed at £40 a year. The listing also points to Broad Oak Trout Lakes and Eastfield Fisheries within 15 minutes.
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What a Stay at Bank Cottage Is Like
Bank Cottage stands beside the River Severn at The Rhydd, Hanley Castle, between Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn with the Malvern Hills behind. It is around 250 years old and was once used by the local ferryman; the current owners bought it in 2013.
Inside there are three bedrooms, two with river views, sleeping seven, or eight with the sofa bed, plus a snug and lounge with two log burners, an open plan kitchen diner and a balcony, patios and gardens looking over the water. There is free wifi, secure tackle storage and a bait fridge, and parking for four cars.
Seventy metres of private River Severn bank, twenty metres from the cottage door.
The river is 20 metres away. The cottage has 70 metres of private bank with a slipway, a jetty and private moorings. Guests who have fished it report barbel, zander, bream, chub and roach across a stay, and others describe big carp rolling and pike showing every day; the honest caveat is that at least one group caught every day without a barbel.
The Teme and Avon are 10 to 15 minutes' drive away if you want to try another river.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Bank Cottage
Private River Severn frontage with a slipway and jetty, plus club water and stillwaters close by.
70mPrivate river bank
20mFrom cottage to river
7Species reported by guests
Tickets, times and rules
| Private frontage | 70 metres, included with the cottage |
| Other local stretches | Birmingham Anglers' Association membership, £40 a year |
| Licence | An Environment Agency rod licence is required for river fishing in England |
| River close season | Coarse fishing on rivers in England closes 15 March to 15 June |
| Moorings | Private moorings included |
The Lodges
One detached riverside cottage with three bedrooms, sleeping seven or eight with the sofa bed.
Bank Cottage
Private moorings and jetty
With a slipway
Two log burners
Snug and lounge
Tackle storage and bait fridge
Secure storage
Dogs welcome
Maximum two, £25 per stay
River view bedrooms
Two of the three bedrooms
Parking
Space for four cars
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- River views from the cottage
- Varied fishing: barbel, zander, bream, chub and roach
Worth knowing
- Barbel not guaranteed: one group caught daily without one
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
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Things to Do Around Upton-upon-Severn and Malvern
The Malvern Hills and the Severn towns are on the doorstep.
Questions About Bank Cottage
How much private fishing is there?
70 metres of private River Severn bank, 20 metres from the cottage, with a slipway, jetty and private moorings.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
What can I catch?
Guests report barbel, chub, bream, roach, zander, perch and pike. Barbel are not guaranteed.
Source: anglingstays.com listing and guest reviews
How much does it cost?
The listing shows £230 a night with a three night minimum, a £50 cleaning fee, a £100 refundable deposit and £25 per stay for dogs.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, up to two dogs, at £25 per stay.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
How many people does it sleep?
Seven in three bedrooms, or eight using the sofa bed.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
Getting There
The Rhydd, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire, between Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn. Postcode WR8 0AD.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 07903 437537
The owners also take enquiries on 01905 451279.
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.