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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Retford hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges

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Fireplace
Outdoor pool
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
Tucked away near Hodsock Priory, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa offers a serene retreat with a garden and terrace. Unwind with spa treatments like aromatherapy or enjoy lunch at one of the two on-site restaurants serving British cuisine. With laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk nearby points of interest include Bassetlaw Museum and Worksop Golf Club.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$136 nightly
The total price is $163
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire, Retford, England, DN22 8QS

What's nearby

  • Hodsock Priory - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Clumber Park - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Sundown Adventureland - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Creswell Crags - 22 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 22 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 63 min drive
  • Retford Station - 9 min drive
  • Worksop Station - 13 min drive
  • Shireoaks Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chequers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brick & Tile Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King and Miller - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Bell Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Enjoy your visit to Retford with a stay at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. Guests can indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Restaurant 1650, one of 2 restaurants, serves British cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 4 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 61 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1650
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Restaurant 1650 - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
St Leger Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
St Leger Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The spa is accessible for an extra charge
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Olde Bell Hotel
Ye Olde Bell
Ye Olde Bell Hotel
Ye Olde Bell Hotel Retford
Ye Olde Bell Retford
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire
Ye Olde Bell Hotel And Restaurant
Ye Olde Bell Hotel Restaurant
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Hotel
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Retford
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Hotel Retford

Frequently asked questions

Does Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa has 4 bars and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring British cuisine.

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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Spa
Food
Bathroom
Trip
Lobby
Breakfast
Live music
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was lovely, with a great choice and high-quality options. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The roast beef was perfectly cooked
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would stay there again
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service, food & staff were amazing, we had a housekeeping issue with our room which was dealt with immediately & professionally, we were staying two nights attending a large Birthday party lunch. If you want a relaxing home from home hotel, go for it!!
R A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay & very helpful, friendly staff 😊
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff lovely, room very accessible. Nice setting.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so friendly and the room was lovely x
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again.

8/10 would be 10/10 if had GF beer. Nice room and staff. Good GF food selection, important for me.
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay

Lovely stay! All the staff were very friendly and helpful! Service amazing!
Andrea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly and helpful. I forgot my phone charger and they charged my phone over breakfast
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, attentive staff, great breakfast

Staff were very friendly, used my first name which made the experience personal. Breakfast is great, one of the best I have ever had. I had a classic double room and it was comfortable and beautifully decorated
K, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great as always

Always a great stay at Ye Olde Bell, food was very nice and the service and facilities are excellent.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly. Nice breakfast options. Evening meal was tasty.
emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We can't say enough about the property. The staff was the best! And the spa is awesome. The TV's could be updated so that guests can plug in a fire stick but other than that the place is perfect.
Mitch, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well located for Retford

Comfortable room and bed. Enjoyed the food - well presented and very good. Had family matters to attend to in Retford - easy journey in/out.
Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Outstanding staff - friendly, helpful and fun! Food generally very good, but not always piping hot. Lovely premises and gardens. Nice decor in the room - but the standard double bed too small. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely return.
Alan, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

We stayed in the adjoining building, the shower was grubby, mould in the corner, soap dish was rusty, the room wasn’t very clean, wouldn’t stay in those rooms again, my partner said the spa was first class, & the main building was clean
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ye Olde Bell was excellent

Ye Olde Bell was excellent. My room and bathroom were very comfortable. The restaurant was good and the service was first class. I took a look at the Spa which seemed very popular. I will stay again.
David, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Loud music playing until 1am on a Tuesday. Reception was not helpful when complaining about the noise. No good for a week time business trip. Otherwise staff were very nice and the hotel has a nice charm.

8/10 Very good

Property was very nice but a little tired. Needsattention in places like bathrooms where things like the shower doors broken, cracks on joints, cobwebs in corners.
Joel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Was very disappointed to find out on arrival that the spa was at extra cost £50 for 2 hours and required booking. This is not clear on this website and was the whole reason we booked this hotel. The hotel itself was very charming and the staff were friendly. This websites needs to state the spa is at extra cost and requires booking, I booked multiple rooms and must say we were all extremely disappointed given the price
Tom, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great food but not great for staying

If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
Sarah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not the best

The room was very old and dated, the shower wasn’t clean and the bedside lamp was broken so wouldn’t recommend staying here
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We were extremely disappointed to discover only after booking that, despite being advertised on the Expedia Website as having pool & spa, that we were not allowed to use these facilities. We booked this hotel believing that we might have a swim/sauna on arrival and perhaps again before departure. On enquiry directly with the Spa we were told we could book a 2 hour session before we left for a very significant cost. If you are advertising these facilities on your website it needs to be clearer that the spa is not generally available for residents to use.
Stephen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Need to do better

Delightful old building however that doesn’t excuse the poor state we found our room in. Basically the room was unkept dirty carpet, lots and lots of cob webs spanning over 3ft and a net removed and not replaced in the bathroom. Could not get a taxi due to the location and we felt the property was over priced. Positive the staff where made aware of all issues and tried to resolve.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Business stay

Had a business stay for one night. Lovely meal and helpful staff. Unfortunately I had booked a business stay on valentines night and there was a live band playing. Being on the first floor, the music from the band was loud enough to be heard in my room. Followed by a lot of noise afterwards which sounded like furniture moving around for quite a while , so this kept me awake for some time. Fully understand that events happen but clearly the rooms aren’t very well sound proofed. Knowing the event was happening I would have booked somewhere else. Otherwise room was lovely and staff were helpful. Breakfast was lovely , good choice and high quality.
1-night trip