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Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel

3.0 star property
Pickering hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy outdoor dining and relaxation in this beautifully landscaped area with large windows, benches, and tables.
Carved lion's head relief adorns a weathered stone wall, overgrown with lush vegetation.
Relax with a drink at the hotel's bar, where wine is served by the glass.
Comfortable retreat with a large bed, modern bathroom, and bathtub.
Experience the traditional charm of Forest & Vale Hotel, featuring a symmetrical facade with a central entrance and beautifully manicured gardens.
In the heart of the city, Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel offers a tranquil escape with a beautiful garden and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or restaurant, and take advantage of free self parking; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$150 nightly
The total price is $180
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Malton Road, Pickering, England, YO18 7DL

What's nearby

  • Pickering Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pickering Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 84 min drive
  • Malton Station - 14 min drive
  • Pickering Levisham Station - 16 min drive
  • Whitby Grosmont Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Potter Hill Fish Shop - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel

At Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Welsh

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property will host numerous weddings and functions on select weekends. Guests should expect a high level of noise until midnight.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Thursday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events (including weddings and other events) are allowed on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel and nearby?

Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel like?

Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel is in the heart of Pickering, a short 7-minute walk from North Yorkshire Moors Railway and 10 minutes' walk from Pickering Castle.

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Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Food
Gardens
Towns
Restaurant
Parking
Culture

What guests liked

  • Breakfasts were delightful, cooked to order with plenty of choice and excellent quality. (7 reviews)
  • Food was amazing, with excellent portion sizes and very tasty meals. (4 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient, with good availability and accessibility. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Lovely location.

Two night stay in Pickering.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel / Location in , Pickering for Visiting Yorkshire
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and spacious.

Friendly welcoming staff at a clean, well presented hotel. Room was comfortable and spacious.
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were exceptional, helpful, kind and polite. Room were clean and of a high standard, meals were lovely and service was quick and staff again, very kind and wanting to help and advice. Would definitely return.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well worth a Visit

Comfortable + Warm - great location and great helpful staff make this a hotel worth using as often as possible.
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We only stayed one night but we had a lovely evening meal.we didnt stay around fir breakfast as we felt it was too expensive. All in all a pleasant stay
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food and stay.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel great location and nice staff.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyabld stay. Very friendly and helpful staff
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older building, but a stylish and well located. Loved the town and area.
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A traditional hotel in a very nice town
Antony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff in beautiful market town on the edge of the north York moors Comfy country hotel style rooms
Antony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Just a night out
andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a brilliant stay staff were great from dining room, bar and reception everywhere was spotless food was amazing will book again for sure.
ANN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

We ate in the restaurant and the food was amazing. Very friendly staff. The hotel is in a fabulous location too
Kerri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed at this hotel many times it’s a lovely traditional property with friendly helpful staff It’s well appointed for a number of restaurants in and around the Main Street
Antony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall perfect
Casey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Business trip

Couldn’t fault a thing. Maybe the creaky floors. Excellent stay.
Nadine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A pleasant location, lovely old building, close to the centre. Pubs restaurants and the NYMR a few minutes away
Antony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Very friendly staff and great food. Hotel full of character. Food very good.
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was friendly and welcoming. All the staff were so helpful and both the breakfast and dinner were excellent. Would recommend to anyone and will be returning .