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Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

3.0 star property

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Room amenity
Meeting facility
Superior Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Junction 11/M42, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, England, DE12 7AP
  • Twycross Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (with Single Sofabed)

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

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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Appleby Magna

Located in Swadlincote, Best Western Appleby Park Hotel is in the historical district, a 4-minute drive from Twycross Zoo and 9 minutes from Ashby de la Zouch Castle. .This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Drayton Manor Theme Park and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Tamworth Castle.

What's nearby

  • Twycross Zoo - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • The Snow Dome - 13 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
  • National Memorial Arboretum - 27 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilnecote Station - 16 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Himalaya Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Catch Fish and Chips - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Twycross Zoo
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel offers 96 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Swadlincote hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 96 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Enjoy international cuisine at Park Lounge, a bistro which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Swadlincote? This hotel has 14680 square feet (1364 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Park Lounge - This bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 cot

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

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 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2000
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 591 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean room with a comfortable bed. The food at the restaurant was good too. Perfect location for an overnight stay before Download! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLYN, CHOBHAM

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient great bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maxine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLYN, CHOBHAM

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dated. It would have been helpful to have a separate note of how to operate the temperature of the shower as the markings had rubbed off. We worked it out eventually.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLYN, CHOBHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
neat and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay accessible room

One night stay in a accessible room, bed was very comfortable, lovely friendly staff. The room and bathroom was a bit dated but very clean and quite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerby

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal hotel for our needs and travel plans, clean, nice size room ( 3 bed family room), friendly staff and nice surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christophe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

great stopover

Very clean and great staff, pillows are hard and breakfast is cold but other than that a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly x
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I needed somewhere easy and convenient to stay when travelling from Sheffield tor Tamworth the next morning. Hotel location is great. I received a warm and friendly welcome arriving late evening. Plenty of space to park. Bed was comfortable. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLYN, CHOBHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025