Bestwood Lodge Hotel
Nottingham
📍 Bestwood Lodge Drive, Nottingham, NG5 8HT
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.0 mi
Photo: David Hallam-Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Former royal hunting lodge set in 700 acres of parkland
- Combines stately home elegance with modern hotel comforts
- On-site restaurant, bar, function rooms and a wedding chapel
- Easy reach of Nottingham city centre and East Midlands Airport
- Rich royal and aristocratic history dating to mediaeval times
Bestwood Lodge Hotel is a former royal hunting lodge turned country house hotel, set in 700 acres of parkland near Nottingham. The building has deep historical roots, having belonged to the Crown since mediaeval times before passing to the Beauclerk family. On site you'll find a restaurant and bar, a variety of function rooms, and a chapel for weddings, all combining stately elegance with modern comforts. It's within easy reach of Nottingham city centre and East Midlands Airport, making it convenient for both leisure stays and special occasions. The surrounding area also offers plenty to explore, from Hucknall Flight Test Museum to New Art Exchange and the nearby beach at Colwick Country Park.
How far to…
- Station
- 2 miles
- Beach
- 5.2 miles
- Hucknall Flight Test Museum
- 2.8 miles
- Red Kangaroo
- 2.9 miles
- New Art Exchange
- 3.3 miles
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Parking
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