Maple Bank, Birmingham
Self catering & room only accommodation - only 3km from the city centre and a few minutes from Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Summary
- 20th century buildings
- Public car parking for a charge (nearby)
- Minimum age 14
Facilities
- Internet access for a charge
- Shared gardens
Food and Drinks
Nearby recreations
- Pub (walking distance)
- Museums (a short drive)
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Golf course (walking distance)
- Tennis courts (a short drive)
- Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
- Recommended restaurants (a short drive)
- Theatre (a short drive)
The Vale Village is a 15 minute walk from the main campus and approximately 3km from Birmingham city centre. The Vale is set in a relaxing conservation area with its own lake and extensive parklands.
Maple Bank accommodation is in standard study bedrooms arranged in fully-furnished flats of 5 with shared bathroom facilities. Rooms are available on a Self-Catering basis with access to a fully equipped kitchen and includes bed linen and towels.
A discounted rate is offered for stays of 7 nights or longer. Please enter the code WEEKLY in the relevant section to obtain this rate.
Food and Drinks
The Vale Village
The Self Catering rooms at Maple Bank offer fully equipped kitchens for guests to cater for themselves during their stay.
Each flat contains: A cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and a kettle plus full cutlery & crockery sets and a full range of cooking implements & utensils. Please note: kitchens in 'room only' options are not equipped for self catering use.
At the heart of the village is The Hub which boasts a number of facilities for Vale Village guests to use. It comprises of Fusion (a dining area and venue space); Bar One (bar & club); Costcutter convenience store and vending machines.
A few minutes walk from The Vale is the University of Birmingham Conference Park. There are two restaurants and a bar for resident and non-resident guests to use. Lucas House restaurant and bar is open for breakfast, and evening meals. The Hornton Grange restaurant is open weekday and Sunday lunchtimes.
Grounds and gardens
The Vale Village is fully self contained and set in acres of beautiful parkland with a large lake and gardens.
Other facilities
Limited parking is available at a small charge. Please request this in the Additional Information section of the booking form.
A variety of shops and catering outlets can be found on the University campus and are open during weekdays.
ATMs can also be found in The Vale and on Campus - these are available 24/7.
Arrival information and how to find us
Address: The Vale Reception, Shackleton, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 3SX, United Kingdom
Address: The Vale Reception, Shackleton, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 3SX.
Check In: From 4pm. Check Out: By 10am.
Keys can be collected from and returned to ‘The Hub’ reception which is open 24 hours. Late departure may result in additional charges. Non return of keys will incur a charge.
How to get here:
The Vale Village is located approxiamately 1.5km from the main University Campus and a short bus journey from Birmingham city centre.
New Street Railway Station and National Coaches are all within the central area of Birmingham.
By Road: Located off Church Road which leads to the city centre and the International Convention Centre via Five Ways.
By Rail: Birmingham New Street is easily accessible from all regions of the country and is a short distance by bus or taxi. The University station - two stops from New Street is directly on campus.
Customer feedback
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P Callaway, September 2010: Vale Reception- more detailed directions, and better signage needed
Was given key to a room which had been used and not cleaned
No mugs available in flat
Nice and quiet out of term time- would use again then
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