Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8 (3752 reviews)
Maxstoke Lane , Bickenhill , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, professional staff (multiple mentions)
Excellent grounds and facilities (pool, gym, attractive location)
Strong breakfast offering
Good location with ample parking
Clean/spacious rooms reported by some guests
Cons:
Dated rooms and bathrooms; lack of AC and minibar in many rooms
Value for money concerns — perceived as expensive for the level
Noise issues (banging doors, noisy children, non-residents at pool)
Isolated poor service incidents (rude check-in, voucher handling)
Inconsistent food quality and some unfriendly buffet staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed signals: several guests praise cleanliness and recent painting, but at least one guest reported a very dusty/dirty room and left after one night — lowers overall cleanliness score.
Service
9.1
Generally strong: multiple comments note friendly, professional and attentive staff (including named praise for Wasel). However, there are isolated but serious negative incidents (rude check-in staff, denied voucher help) which slightly temper the score.
Location
9.5
Consistently positive: praised as a peaceful location away from the busy city with plenty of parking and attractive grounds; frequently cited as a key asset.
Room Quality
7
Mixed to negative: rooms described as dated, with old baths/showers, lack of AC or minibar in many rooms, and some family rooms with awkward bed layouts — comfortable/spacious in some reports but overall quality is below expectations for a 4*.
Amenities
8
Good facilities overall (grounds, pool, gym, onsite activities) but some issues: spa voucher/service problems, no AC in rooms, and reports of noisy non-residents at the pool; amenities otherwise valuable for leisure stays.
Value for Money
6.5
Several guests feel the hotel is overpriced for the level of room quality and facilities (questioning the 4* rating); good for golfers/chill-out stays but not perceived as delivering full 4* value by some.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Generally strong breakfast (described as exceptional by multiple guests) though some report only moderate breakfast or inconsistent food quality and an unfriendly buffet staff member.
Overall Experience
8
Overall impressions are positive for most guests thanks to location, grounds and many helpful staff, but experience is tempered by isolated poor service incidents, dated rooms and value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:59

Property Description

Luxurious Golf Venue and Leisure Retreat

Cedarwood Spa and Extensive Leisure Facilities
Indulge in relaxation at the Cedarwood Spa and make use of the tennis court, fitness centre, and pool complex for the ultimate leisure experience.

Fine Dining and Meeting Spaces
Experience exquisite dining at the Fairway Bar & Grill and Zest Restaurant. With 18 meeting rooms available, this hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Convenient Location and 24-Hour Room Service
Located just 6 km from Birmingham Airport and the NEC complex, explore nearby attractions like the Bullring and Touchwood in Solihull. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service during your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Forest of Arden Hotel Country Club!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3752 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8
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David couple ie
7
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Don couple gb
10
Wonderful getaway
Pros:

It’s beautiful location and nice and quiet

Cons:

Nothing much

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Rainforest solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Rainforest solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were delicious, all the staff were friendly and accommodating. The pool was great, and the room was excellent. All clean and comfortable, quite on a night too.

Cons:

Floor in the swimming pool changing rooms is very slippery.
Could do with a pool room/ games room for kids.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely location, nice pool, lovely evening meal.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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sarahmS7267ZY Friends getaway Atherstone, Warwickshire, England
10
Out in the countryside amongst the nature and golf
Pros:

Wow oh wow ive never been here at all yet have heard the place be mentioned a few times the location of it is definitely in the country side and its so refreshing.

The atmosphere here is relaxing calm always something going on yet its not rushed or negative, even the room I stayed in with a friend of mine was very spacious, slept pretty well as the blackout curtains are ideal, the value for the hotel rooms, food, drinks and spa is a mixture as obviously I was a guest of my friend they treated me but I did pay for some drinks.

The cleanliness of the hotel is definitely kept on top of as they go above and beyond plus throughout the hotel its not nosey yet just at the right sound levels.

Will I be coming back i definitely want to come back and have spa treatments with staying over diner and breakfast so see you all soon.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Louise family_with_children gb
6
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Scarlett couple gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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V2040KEtimh Friends getaway
6
Tired hotel; great staff
Pros:

Visiting on a golf break. Room a bit tired, shower over bath fixed and low down, no USB sockets. Dinner on day 1 took 2.5 hours for no apparent reason, all guests sitting in restaurant without meals, and when they came they were below par. The one positive about the whole experience is the staff, at reception and in the restaurant; an especial shout out to Neha who served us in the restaurant, she was always upbeat and tremendously helpful despite the kitchen problems.
Would come again but the hotel needs a bit of a facelift and more investment by the owners.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Shezad family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Loved the wildlife

Cons:

Was told I couldn't go for run near golf course

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple gb
10
Comfortable, good location, food & staff go extra mile.
Pros:

Excellent property, staff go extra mile.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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HAPPY family_with_children gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Food,staff and facilities

Cons:

Too many golf players lovers

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Anastasia family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Zuhura family_with_children gb
8
Ok
Pros:

Could do better with having facilities for kids other than just a pool. Maybe an outdoor or indoor play area. Also could walk the grounds as people are playing golf and get told off when walking because of the balls. Maybe a delegate area for people to walk will make the experience better

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Hametica Couples Newport, South Wales, Wales
8
Lovely setting but food and facilities disappointing
Pros:

Booked a one night stay to celebrate a wedding anniversary, child-free (very rare for us!) Room was clean and a good size. It had an interconnecting door to the next room which meant we could hear whole conversations quite clearly. On returning to our room around 11pm children were heard in the next room being loud which didn’t feel relaxing at all.

We used the spa facilities and paid for a treatment. The deep tissue massage itself was lovely, the therapist attentive and asked where I needed her to focus on. I felt so much lighter afterwards! A towel, slippers and robe were provided. The pool however wasn’t great. The design of the pool gives limited space for anyone wanting to swim lengths and having so many children in the pool, throwing balls and playing meant there was no real space at all to swim. I struggle to understand how spa facilities that by definition are for relaxing, accommodate young children who totally change the atmosphere for other guests (and that’s coming from a parent of young children myself!)

The package we booked - rejuvenate doa break - included dinner, which did mention either a 3 course dinner from a set menu or potential buffet style. We arrived on a Saturday and were told it was only a buffet that evening. Though told it was 4 courses, this consisted of a cold starter (salad) and a hot starter (soup), plus main and dessert. The main course was only Mexican - either tortilla wraps to make yourself or tacos to fill yourself with chilli. I’m not a big fan of either, so this was really disappointing. Dessert was bite size cheesecakes or sticky toffee pudding but there was no custard or cream to go with this, which I found very unusual. Overall dinner was a let down and to overhear this was £40 a head, I didn’t think was value for money at all.

The bar was also expensive at £22 for a pint of lager and a single gin and tonic.

Overall whilst I enjoyed my massage I felt the rest of the stay did not live up to our expectations of a relaxing and rejuvenating break nor matched the price we paid.

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Great golf and great updated hotel.
Pros:

Room was my fern and fresh. Bed was gloriously comfortable.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Eliie cat family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

早餐很好,酒店很安静。

Cons:

设施有点陈旧,周围都是高尔夫球场,不允许闲逛。

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Zoe solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Zara extended_group gb
10
Stayed here with two other friends for a night. The staff were so friendly, the restaurant catered for gluten free and b
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Lizzy family_with_children gb
10
Well worth going to we will be staying again!
Pros:

Immaculate and a great choice

2026-08-24 via Nuitee