North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Pickering Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 9.6 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
Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from North York Moors National Park. 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 at this eco-friendly hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Welsh
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, 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.
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
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 curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Local maps
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Best Western Forest Vale Hotel Pickering
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Best Western Forest And Vale Hotel
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Pickering Best Western
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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 social distancing 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 on-site 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.
Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Would definitely return when in the area
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Very enjoyabld stay. Very friendly and helpful staff
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. However, the room was not upto par in as much as it was dusty, I don’t think the fan, the press machine or mirrors and pictures had been done for yonks! Not really good if you have allergies (I don’t luckily)
Otherwise we enjoyed our stay. It’s just a pity good cleaners are hard to come by.
Lucinda
Lucinda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 July 2024
Pam
Pam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Lovely hotel - room not noisy despite being on the road side of the hotel. Staff were lovely (as was the hotel cat) and the food was great (and large). Highly recommended.
christopher
christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 July 2024
Lovely stay
Large free car park, easy check in and shown to room. It was disappointing that the room was not in the main building but in a converted cottage which was accessed through a nice courtyard and up narrow stairs. The room and bathroom were small but clean and very warm as the heating was one. My suggestions for improvement would be to look at the curtains which needed attention to reduce light let in at night time. Also better pillows as this spoilt my sleep quality, plus as an added extra some conditioner to go with the shampoo and body wash. The bar area was very comfortable and the barman was very helpful. We ate an evening meal in the bar and the potion size was excellent and very tasty. The night we stayed was the football final and staff had set up a room special for people to watch the match. Breakfast was lovely and served on request-good choice and hot. Service again was excellent. To finish off Alans customer was excellent and he was happy and helpful throughout our stay- a real credit to the hotel. The garden was well maintained and had plenty of seating options and would be a lovely place to relax on a good day.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 June 2024
p
p, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
Very helpful staff
Alan
Alan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2024
I didnt dislike anything here. Just 2 days of being looked after was nice.
Gale
Gale, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Overall perfect
Casey
Casey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Business trip
Couldn’t fault a thing.
Maybe the creaky floors.
Excellent stay.
Nadine
Nadine, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Lovely hotel great location and nice staff.
David
David, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Excellent food and stay.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 May 2024
Older building, but a stylish and well located. Loved the town and area.
Janet
Janet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2024
Two night break
Really great second stay, view of the church, two great breakfasts and a lovely evening meal, great place to stay for NYMR and Castle Howard, best asset are the staff
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
Lovely staff in beautiful market town on the edge of the north York moors
Comfy country hotel style rooms
Antony
Antony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2024
Charming
A lovely hotel in a lovely location. Very pretty little town. The hotel has maintained all it's features and although we weren't able to sit outside due to the weather, the grounds looked very nice too. Only thing I would change is the bathroom. Felt quite stark and could be made more luxurious and in keeping with the rest of the hotel for minimal cost. Parking very good. Evening meal was lovely and the staff were lovely and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 January 2024
Stay
Second time Iv stayed and really good service and room was just right
Christina
Christina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2023
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2023
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2023
D
D, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2023
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2023
Old school charm
We really enjoyed our stay at the Forest and Vale hotel. Yes it is old fashioned and a bit dated but it was beautifully clean and our room was very comfortable, with a good quality bed. We ate in the hotel and the food was very good , well presented and plenty of options. The staff were all friendly and approachable.we had a really quiet room overlooking the garden. Although the clientele were all ollder than us , this was wasn’t a problem and I would definitely stay here again.