Name: Woodbrooke
Address: 1046 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LJ, United Kingdom, 1046 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, West Midlands, B29 6LJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £48 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Woodbrooke

1046 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LJ, United Kingdom –

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Lovely old house and grounds. Clean and modern en-suite. Excellent breakfast. Reasonably cheap.

Gary, United Kingdom

Small and basic but very clean, comfortable and friendly with an interesting history and art collection.

Emma, United Kingdom

Warm and friendly as you would expect from the Quakers. Beautiful building and stunning grounds. Peaceful and quiet.

Annamaria, United Kingdom

Very friendly staff, comfy bed and a great breakfast! Ideal after a day at the cricket

Nicholas, United Kingdom

I love this place. It has a big connection to my past life in Bourneville and I would stay there again. Very comfortable and excellent food, ambience and friendly welcoming Quaker residents.

Markford, United Kingdom

Great staff, lovely environment, quiet. Excellent facilities. Food was plentiful, lots of veg and fruit. Lounge is a great place to relax.

Geraldine, United Kingdom

A quirky hotel but nonetheless one I will definitely re-book..........Pleasant, calm and restful with beautiful accessible grounds

Ian, United Kingdom

Staff and volunteers very friendly, welcoming and helpful Quality and selection of food at mealtimes was amazing. A peaceful and calming environment

Trish, United Kingdom

A beautiful location and a very peaceful atmosphere. There were lovely gardens to walk around and a comfy lounge area for guests to use.

Ruth, United Kingdom

Very convenient for university visit with my daughter. Staff very friendly with excellent communications before the stay, answering all my questions. Beautiful grounds to walk around after breakfast.

Martin, United Kingdom

Set within 10 acres of peaceful gardens and woodland, the Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre features free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking. It is just 5 miles from central Birmingham and boasts modern conference facilities and learning courses.

This eco-friendly Grade II listed property offers a bright garden lounge with a wood-burning stove, overlooking the organically managed grounds.

The rooms boast Fairtrade tea and coffee making facilities, eco-friendly liquid soap and shampoo. Phone chargers are available upon request.

In the mornings, the Woodbrooke provides a cooked buffet breakfast, with continental options including European meat and cheese. The food is prepared using locally sourced produce where possible. With prior request, 2-course evening meals are also available. The Woodbrooke's public areas are alcohol-free zones.

The welcoming heritage centre is the former home of the famous chocolatier and quaker, George Cadbury. The Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre offers a silent worship space, along with a TV room and a games room in the basement. It is 1 miles from Selly Oak Railway Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Birmingham! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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× 6	Family Suite 2 single beds and 1 double bed and 2 sofa beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 598 ft² This en-suite room offers tea/coffee making facilities, a desk and a hairdryer. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Dining area, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Towels, Dining table, Toilet paper, Sofa bed, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 420 ft² This family room features a electric kettle. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 124 ft² This en suite room offers tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a hairdryer. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 double bed	Show prices
Room size: 100 ft² This room offers tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a hairdryer. It has access to a shared bathroom. Room facilities: Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Shared Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Economy Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed	Show prices
Room size: 64 ft² This room offers tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a hairdryer. It has access to a shared bathroom. Room facilities: Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Shared Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Room size: 100 ft² This room offers tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a hairdryer. It has access to a shared bathroom. Room facilities: Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Desk, Shared Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 84 ft² This en suite room offers tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a hairdryer. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room 1 single bed and 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 150 ft² This en-suite room offers tea/coffee making facilities, a desk and a hairdryer. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 120 ft² This en suite room offers tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk and a hairdryer. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted, Electric kettle, Towels, Toilet paper, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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An inside look at Woodbrooke

Woodbrooke has welcomed guests since 1903. The oldest part of the house dates back to 1830 when it was built by the founder of Birmingham University Josiah Mason. It later became the home of the Elkingtons and Cadburys, who gave the house and gardens to the Religious Society of Friends (or Quakers) in 1903. Since then, we have offered a varied programme of courses for both Quakers and non-Quakers, as well as meeting rooms and bedrooms for anybody wanting a peaceful and nourishing experience. We aspire for Woodbrooke to be more welcoming, nourishing and inspiring than any other guest house. Visitors stay here for its peace and quiet, its ten acres of organically-managed gardens and the fantastic location from which to explore Birmingham and beyond.

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Closest landmarks

Cadbury World 0.6 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1.4 miles
University of Birmingham 1.5 miles
University of Birmingham Library 1.6 miles
Newman University - Birmingham 1.9 miles
Frankley Services M5 2.9 miles
Odeon Broadway Plaza 3.1 miles
Broad Street 3.4 miles
Brindleyplace 3.5 miles
O2 Academy Birmingham 3.5 miles

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport 9.2 miles
East Midlands Airport 38 miles

What travellers love about this location

“The Staff who I believe may be volunteers were excellent hosts. The food was good quality The rooms were basic but clean The atmosphere and the grounds an oasis of calm.”

Dave_Palmer

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“A very relaxed and calming environment to stay in with friendly yet not overly intrusive staff. Good facilities and food. Very happy and would stay there again.”

United Kingdom

“A delightful experience to be with Quaker Friends. Excellent breakfast. Warm reception by attentive and helpful staff.”

John

United Kingdom

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 9.75 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they will arrive after 20:00 hours.

Please note that the property requires the names of all guests. Please provide this information when booking.

Please note that the Woodbrooke's public areas are strictly alcohol-free zones.

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23 September 2017

Gary
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great value stay in lovely surroundings. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉No TV or radio but that's probably reflected in the price. Steep narrow stairs to the top floor rooms.
눇Lovely old house and grounds. Clean and modern en-suite. Excellent breakfast. Reasonably cheap.
22 September 2017

Emma
United Kingdom
8.3

“Comfortable and friendly”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Not a dislike - that said as an atheist I just feel it's important to point out to other non-religious/spiritual folk that this is a Quaker building and therefore it is important to remember you will be asked to respect and observe certain rules such as no alcohol at all and observe a moments silence if you choose to eat at the location.
눇Small and basic but very clean, comfortable and friendly with an interesting history and art collection.
20 September 2017

Annamaria
United Kingdom
8.8

Fabulous
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉You dont go to Woodbrooke for luxury. Pillows a bit hard. No batteries in tv. Poor wifi. None of this outweighs what a lovely place it is.
눇Warm and friendly as you would expect from the Quakers. Beautiful building and stunning grounds. Peaceful and quiet.
4 September 2017

Nicholas
United Kingdom
9.6

“Perfect for our needs.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Very friendly staff, comfy bed and a great breakfast! Ideal after a day at the cricket
4 September 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

“Ideal for a nights stay - clean and comfortable rooms and shower.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The coffee
눇Good basic accommodation with extremely friendly staff and a good breakfast
4 September 2017

MarkFord
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
10

“Loved It!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Not much, if you want something just ask.
눇I love this place. It has a big connection to my past life in Bourneville and I would stay there again. Very comfortable and excellent food, ambience and friendly welcoming Quaker residents.
4 September 2017

Geraldine
United Kingdom
10

“Tranquil, lovely environment, good staff.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Very good posters in foyer explaining house history and history of the centre which were fascinating. Would love this history to be put into rooms as a booklet or into room information folders, so guests could read at their leisure.
눇Great staff, lovely environment, quiet. Excellent facilities. Food was plentiful, lots of veg and fruit. Lounge is a great place to relax.
4 September 2017

Ian
United Kingdom
9.6

“Not your standard hotel, but for the price all the better for being different.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇A quirky hotel but nonetheless one I will definitely re-book..........Pleasant, calm and restful with beautiful accessible grounds
3 September 2017

Errol
United Kingdom
10

“I can't fault the people the surroundings at all, great place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing unless they thought they needed to but I don't know what
눇Friendly relaxing an oasis
1 September 2017

Trish
United Kingdom
9.6

“A haven of peace in a very busy location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇Staff and volunteers very friendly, welcoming and helpful Quality and selection of food at mealtimes was amazing. A peaceful and calming environment
26 August 2017

Ruth
United Kingdom
9.6

“Im looking forward to having a reason to return”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇A beautiful location and a very peaceful atmosphere. There were lovely gardens to walk around and a comfy lounge area for guests to use.
7 August 2017

Martin UK
United Kingdom

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8.8

“Great overnight stay for my daughters graduation at Birmingham University”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉More lamp lighting in bedroom would have been appreciated for reading at night. But coped adequately with what was there.
눇Very convenient for university visit with my daughter. Staff very friendly with excellent communications before the stay, answering all my questions. Beautiful grounds to walk around after breakfast.
4 August 2017

Karen
United Kingdom
9.6

“Leafy peaceful accommodation with handy bus route into city centre and hospital.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉I would have liked a television in the room to watch news/weather reports but the website warns you of this in advance. Compact, but adequate shower ensuite in twin room but better than using a shared bathroom, I think.
눇Excellent help-yourself hot and cold selection at breakfast catering for omnivores like myself or every other dietary requirement I can think of. Lovely peaceful grounds with seats dotted around to read a book, meditate etc. Secure out-buildings with room card-operated entry systems. Ramps and paths avoiding steps. Light modern lounge area overlooking the garden. Help yourself drinks/cakes/fruit in dining area. Large tables in dining room-good for groups, but as it wasn't full, it was also easy to spread out for privacy or quiet. Wi-fi worked well. Pleasant welcoming staff.
4 August 2017

Daniel
United Kingdom
10

“Very pleasantly surprised!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The meals had to be booked in advance which does not suit business travellers who require more flexibility.
눇The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was great, the wifi was good and the place was clean all for a very reasonable price. Exactly what I was looking for. The hotel is run by Quakers which I didn't realise before I got there and although I do not subscribe to that religion, it was never an issue. In fact, it was nice to be able to learn about the place and its history from the staff who were very accommodating. To me this was a surprise extra which I really enjoyed.
3 August 2017

George
United Kingdom
7.5

“OK for Cadbury world one day visit”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉hard bed, no TV, no A/C, little choice for dinner, room key failed
눇gardens, pool table etc/

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