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Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June

Explore the area

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Malton Road, Pickering, England, YO18 7DL
  • Place, Pickering Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickering Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

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

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Pickering

Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel puts you in the heart of Pickering, within just a 10-minute stroll of Pickering Church and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-out. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Pickering hotel include North York Moors National Park and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Pickering Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beck Isle Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pickering Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 18 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 14 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Stop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cedarbarn Farm Shop & Café - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Pickering hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Pickering hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property will host numerous weddings and functions on select weekends. Guests should expect a high level of noise until midnight.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Thursday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

As of 5 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel on 7 June 2026 start from AU$271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel.

Does Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

No, Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Thursday and Sunday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 246 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & clean & the staff are really helpful & kind & always smiling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE HOTEL IS IN THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR VISITING PICKERING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of town plenty of parking and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, very well maintained and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel / Location in , Pickering for Visiting Yorkshire
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel great location and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Lovely location.

Two night stay in Pickering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very quiet lovely view of garden from our room. Everything was very clean and staff were all very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Barry Batterbury

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and of course it is central to Pickering.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to call home for a few days. Staff are friendly and obliging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best western forest and vale hotel

Very friendly helpfull staff,plenty of choice for breakfast and dinner.Situated in the town center. Our room was away from the road so very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfectly placed for a walk to the station. The town was delightful with a good Italian restaurant and other shops around
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

GORDON

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
V Large room, poor heating. Lounge very uninviting, wouldn't stay agsin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Were ever I travel in Britain if there is a best western that is the hotel I stay at ,so far I have never been let down by a clean good size room,friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyabld stay. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and arrived and got upgraded to a deluxe bedroom. It was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth a Visit

Comfortable + Warm - great location and great helpful staff make this a hotel worth using as often as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building, but a stylish and well located. Loved the town and area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A traditional hotel in a very nice town
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a brilliant stay staff were great from dining room, bar and reception everywhere was spotless food was amazing will book again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and spacious.

Friendly welcoming staff at a clean, well presented hotel. Room was comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025