The Limes Country Lodge Hotel, ShirleyThe Limes Country Lodge Hotel in Shirley, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 5 hotels we score in Shirley. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.0, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $107 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Limes Country Lodge Hotel is a family-run establishment situated on six acres of grounds in Earlswood, Solihull. It sits near Shirley Park and Hillfield Park, making it suitable for travellers seeking a countryside setting near the M42 and Birmingham Airport. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, a swimming pool, a gym, and a golf course. Guests can access business facilities and event spaces for weddings or conferences. Rooms include minibars, satellite TV, and coffee makers. While the grounds are extensive, some guest rooms lack bedside tables and drawers for storage.What stands out

Six acres of grounds

Near M42 and airport

On-site golf and pool

Free parking available

Watch out for

Rooms lack bedside tables

Limited storage in rooms

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