Best Western Forest And Vale Hotel - 3-Star Hotel in Pickering, England

Best Western Forest And Vale Hotel occupies a 230-year-old listed Georgian Manor House in Pickering. The building has a long history of hospitality and maintains its original character with well-crafted decor. This architecture provides a distinctive setting for stays, weddings, and events.

The Brasserie serves an extensive seasonal menu using local Yorkshire produce, with dishes cooked to order. The wine list includes a Yorkshire wine produced 15 miles away from the hotel. Light meals are available for lunch, and the restaurant offers a varied selection for evening dining.

All Standard and Superior rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and certain rooms have a seating area. Each room includes a private bathroom with designer toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests have access to a comfortable lounge area with a pool table (£1 per game) adjacent to the bar.

The hotel has visually stunning gardens with a large lawn, a majestic tree, and a secret passage to another lawned area. The on-site garden space is available for events and photography, and the hotel provides comprehensive wedding planning services with exclusive focus on one event at a time. Outdoor furniture and a picnic area allow guests to relax in the garden.

The hotel is located in central Pickering, a 10 to 20-minute walk from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway station and town centre. Flamingo Land Theme Park is 4.3 km away, and Dalby Forest is 7 km from the property. Bus service to York (Coastliner) stops almost outside, and Scarborough and Whitby are within easy driving distance.

Architecture: 230-year-old listed Georgian Manor House

Dining: Brasserie with seasonal local Yorkshire menu

Events: Exclusive wedding planning for one event at a time

Gardens: Large walled garden with picnic area and terrace

Location: 10 min walk to North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Parking: Free large on-site car park