Your stay — Conifer Cottage
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Elmdon Church (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Elmdon Nature Park — 807 m · ~10 min walk
Sky Zone — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Spar — 173 m · ~2 min walk
Coach park — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Birmingham Airport and tourist bureaux as they give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in most shops, restaurants, and transport; carry a little cash for small independent traders and markets.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares or leave 10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff – no need to tip unless they go out of their way.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A takeaway filter coffee or Americano from a chain coffee shop costs about £2.50.
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack and drink) costs about £3.50–£4.
A pub main meal or a curry house main dish costs around £10–£12.
Not a strong area for street food; for cheap eats head to the indoor market in Chelmsley Wood or a local fish and chip shop.
Aldi, Lidl and Tesco are the common budget supermarkets in B26.
Primark in Birmingham City Centre or charity shops in Solihull town centre offer affordable clothing.
The cheapest way around is a day bus pass (£4.50) within the West Midlands; from Birmingham Airport take the 97 bus to the city centre instead of the train.
Avoid buying food at the airport – take a packed lunch. Use the free water refill points in the terminal. Walk or cycle between nearby villages (e.g., Marston Green to Chelmsley Wood) to save on short bus fares.
Good to know — Solihull
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Solihull, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Conifer Cottage
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Station Approach Bed and Breakfast, Solihull
💡 Avoid rank taxis at peak times; pre-book a local firm like Andy Cars or see if the B&B can arrange a set fare.
Birmingham Airport, Stand B → Solihull Town Centre (opposite B&B)
💡 Board at the airport arrivals forecourt. Get off at 'Solihull Town Centre' stop – the B&B is a 2-minute walk via Station Approach.
Solihull Bus Station (5-min walk from B&B) → Birmingham City Centre (Bullring)
💡 Sit on the left side for views of the countryside near Shirley. Use contactless – same capping as Swift card.
Birmingham International (connected to airport by free Air-Rail link) → Solihull Station (150m from B&B)
💡 Buy a return if you’re going into Birmingham city centre — it’s cheaper than two singles and the same ticket works on the link.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Conifer Cottage?
Check-in at Conifer Cottage is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Conifer Cottage?
A supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack and drink) costs about £3.50–£4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Conifer Cottage?
The cheapest way around is a day bus pass (£4.50) within the West Midlands; from Birmingham Airport take the 97 bus to the city centre instead of the train.
Top Attractions in Solihull
💡 Arrive just before the midday bell ringing practice (usually Wednesday or Saturday at 11:45) to see the tower from the inside—just ask the ringers nicely.
💡 Check the library’s events board for free Saturday morning story-telling sessions for children—often themed around local history with crafts included.
💡 Bring a specific question or a family name—the volunteer archivists are very knowledgeable and will dig out maps or census records you won’t find online. Best visited on weekday mornings when they’re less busy.
💡 The lavender garden near the lake is at its best in late July. Feed the ducks but bring your own bird seed—the on-site vending machines often run out.
💡 Park at the Waitrose end of the retail park and start walking anti-clockwise—the best river views are in the first kilometre. Keep an ear out for the green woodpecker in the orchard section.