Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
9 (596 reviews)
Malton Road , Pickering , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent food
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Internet issues
Price considered high by some

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
The hotel was described as lovely and clean.
Service
9.55
Staff were mentioned as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.09
Great location with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities were generally good, though internet was noted as poor in one review.
Value for Money
8.03
Some reviews felt the price was a bit high, but overall justified for the experience.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Excellent food and diverse menu, with consistently positive experiences.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests reported very enjoyable stays with high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience luxury in every detail at Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel, housed in a 230-year-old Georgian Manor House. Indulge in Standard and Superior rooms equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and designer toiletries.

Gourmet Dining
Savor delicious meals at the Brasserie, offering a seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients. Pair your dish with a selection from the extensive wine list, featuring Yorkshire wines.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions like Flamingo Land Theme Park and Dalby Forest, located just a few kilometers away. With free WiFi and on-site parking, your stay at Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel promises both comfort and convenience.

Book your stay now at Best Western Forest and Vale Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Pickering.

Important information:

Please note this is a listed building and does not feature a elevator.

The hotel hosts weddings and functions on some weekends and rooms may be affected by noise disturbances until midnight.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: LBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 596 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Ian couple gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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alittletoolate Solo travel Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
10
great hotel and service
Pros:

simple check in from a friendly member of staff,infact all the staff were friendly.
my room (11) was of a large size,clean and tidy and well decorated and had a double bed,t.v,tea/coffee facilities and a double sofa all over looking the lovely gardens at the back of the hotel making my room very quiet especially at night.the bathroom was of a good size and had a bath tub as well as a shower.
the hotel itself has a nice bar and pool room and had a lovely and spacious dining room which gave me a great three course dinner and breakfast all served by friendly and chatty staff.add on the great location of this hotel and the train station a ten minute walk away then i wouldn't hesitate to recommend this all round great hotel.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Tracey couple gb
10
Fabulous hotel with lovely staff
Pros:

The location, lovely room ( no 6) and the staff were really lovely, friendly and helpful. Stayed here before and we will stay again 😊

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Joan family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ievgen solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Pickering. It looks pretty much like a film location. I really enjoyed strolling around the town, and there are some good restaurants nearby too.
The breakfast had everything I needed and it all tasted delicious. My room was clean and comfortable. Private parking on site.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Pete solo_traveller gb
10
Great place, staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Dinner was excellent ( would highly recommend eating here). Lov
Pros:

Excellent location, car park, large rooms,

Cons:

No aircon, which would not usually be a problem in the UK, however it was a warm night, desk fan was on all night with window open

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
A great stay in a lovely hotel 👍
Pros:

A lovely stay at this hotel. All staff very welcoming. Room was clean and comfy with a fab power shower 🚿 A cracking Yorkshire breakfast 🍳 cooked fresh in the morning served by a very nice and charming waitress who was very polite. Shall definitely return 😄

Cons:

The stairs 😟

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
8
Nice Stay
Pros:

Lovely garden and terrace. Room was clean, standing fan provided in room, food good, staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The vegan and vegetarian food is fried in the same fryer as the fish.. Not great so beware.
Air conditioning in the room would have been nice.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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SisterB solo_traveller gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location in the heart of Pickering.
Our room was a lovely ground floor room, plenty of space and very comfortable.
The staff were very pleasant and helpful when I asked a couple of questions regarding the local facilities.
Breakfast was a perfect start to the day.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The bed was so comfy, and the garden view was gorgepus

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
3
My room was nowhere near the quality of Premier Inn. At £131 I felt ripped off.
Pros:

Where it was. Perfect for my needs..

Cons:

Wall Light with pull switch in my single bedroom, got stuck and stayed on in the the night at 2am coudn't turn it off. It and was also loose and faulty and possibly unsafe as a result. The mattress edges on my bed some how fell away/ sloped off, resulting in myself falling out and hurting myself. It was a totally awful night. No desk staff on at 6.45 am when I left to complain about it. The toilet seat also moved when I sat on it. For the price this was the worst nights stay I have had and I am 60!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Agnes family_with_children gb
9
Excellent stay, staff very helpful and friendly nice bright hotel
Pros:

Rooms were very spacious, warm and comfortable, albeit rooms were on main road but heard nothing beds were great size. Staff very accommodating, friendly and helpful

Cons:

No mini fridge, which would be good especially in summer to keep water ect cool, no safe in room which would make me uncomfortable if I was staying longer and wanting to leave personal things.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Garry family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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N6166XGdavidm Family
10
My hotel experience
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, peaceful lots of character
Staff helpful, excellent food , everything you need for a relaxing break, our go-to hotel when in the area

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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Woodall solo_traveller gb
9
Mjw67 woodall.
Pros:

The hotel was spotlass, Very inviting, The stay were very polite and attentive. Room was very clean comfatable spacious.Bed was amazingly comfatable.Dinningroom service was very good, polite staff .Food was lovely fresh .

Cons:

My husbands Mix grill was ok saturday eve, but things missing, steak was small & slightly over cooked to what asked. But over all food was amazing .

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Derek solo_traveller gb
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Staff, and rooms and food.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Braid solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff were helpful and friendly , the food was delicious

Cons:

The room was too warm 😭 and would of loved a bigger television ( room 14 )

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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jacqueline couple gb
3
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Yvonne family_with_children gb
9
Great stay ,arranging dates with friends to come back
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff .Great location . Already spoken to friends to arrange a trip back to stay .Excellent keep up the good work and vibes 😁

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Aaron solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee