A MALVERN hotel has had its restaurant named the best in the county for 2016.

L'amuse Bouche at the Cotford Hotel in Graham Road was named Worcestershire Restaurant of the Year in this year's Visit Worcestershire awards, with the hotel itself being highly commended in the hotel category.

L' amuse Bouche will new go forwards to represent Worcestershire in the all-England finals of the awards scheme.

Chris Morgan, who owns the hotel with his wife Barbara, said: "We have been here for 10 years and have won various awards within the industry but this one is right up there with the most prestigious available."

Mr Morgan, who is also the head chef, has worked in some of the world’s premier hotels and has developed his own style of creative cuisine using only fresh, locally-sourced and organic produce.