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Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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M42 Jct 11, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, England, DE12 7AP
  • Place, Mercia Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Twycross Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Drayton Manor Theme Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with cups and a kettle.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a mirror, a small ironing board, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a cup, and a TV on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a phone, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (with Single Sofabed)

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room with Double Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room with Double Bed-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Disabled Adapted Room with 2 Single Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Appleby Magna

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel places you within a 5-minute drive of Twycross Zoo and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Ashby de la Zouch Castle. This 3-star hotel has 96 rooms and welcomes guests with 24-hour room service, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Mercia Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Twycross Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • National Memorial Arboretum - 27 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park - 31 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 50 min drive - 28.4 miles

Getting around

  • Polesworth Station - 13 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Twycross Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cattows Tea Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

Guests of Best Western Appleby Park Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 42-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Park Lounge

Things to do

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 14,680 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 27:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets (fees apply)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Appleby Park Swadlincote
Appleby Park Hotel Swadlincote

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Best Western Appleby Park Hotel?

This hotel is located in Swadlincote, close to Twycross Zoo, Ashby de la Zouch Castle, and Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre. You'll also find Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park and Saltersford Wood Country Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Appleby Park Hotel?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Appleby Park Hotel on Oct 18, 2026 start from $78, 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.

Does Best Western Appleby Park Hotel feature a casino?

No, Best Western Appleby Park Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Appleby Park Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Best Western Appleby Park Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Appleby Park Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Park Lounge.

Will Best Western Appleby Park Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at Best Western Appleby Park Hotel for a fee.

How close is the airport from Best Western Appleby Park Hotel?

The closest major airport to Best Western Appleby Park Hotel is East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is 16.2 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), which is located 21.5 mi away (32-minute drive).

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 724 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very helpful and cheerful, parking was good , rooms clean , breakfast was lovely, thankyou for lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and excellent choices for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay in the area. Ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms and communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Standout were the staff All hyper friendly Felt like i was visiting friends bot a chain hotel Room was spotless , bed super comfy Breakfast really tasty Fabulous stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, nice and clean staff all friendly. Breakfast was nice and freshly cooked. Lovely quiet hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean Staff nice polite and helpfull Parking good Very comfortable night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with hotel. Plenty of car parking, every part of the hotel was clean. Staff were all very polite and efficient. Evening meal & breakfast were very good, plus a nice pint of IPA.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Staff & service
Clean and presentable, a lot better than some of the more expensive hotels we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking. Very helpful staff and room/bathroom condensation was very good. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean, very comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Friendly staff, nice rooms. Perfect location for our visit. Would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good car park. Breakfast was ok. Nice beer. Room was perfectly fine. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff couldn’t have been more friendly, only negatives was being woken up at 630 by the fire alarm but that wasn’t the hotels fault. lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cherise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and modern extremely clean and the staff couldnt do enough to make you welcome x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable and clean. The bar was expensive tho.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff. Nice little stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, good dinner freshly cooked, lovely buffet breakfast. Above all the staff always had a smile and were absolutely fabulous.... If you are in the area, and need a bed for the night ... I would recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room,and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of if not the best hotel I've stayed in the UK. Couldn't find a fault with anything. Outstanding 👌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and welcoming. Rooms basic but clean. Lots of parking. Breakfast was standard, fresh and with a choice of a hot option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very comfortable stay with great food and service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Very clean hotel and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Next time we visit this area this will be our go to stop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable, dogs were welcome with a great outside space for dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025