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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
4 bars/lounges
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire, Retford, England, DN22 8QS
  • Place, Idle Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Well Retford Baptist Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bassetlaw Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Retford

Located in Retford, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bassetlaw Museum and Hodsock Priory. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Clumber Park and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Worksop Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The Well Retford Baptist Church - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bassetlaw Museum - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Clumber Park - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Hodsock Priory - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Retford Station - 9 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yash - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa offers 61 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
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.
Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at Restaurant 1650, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant 1650
  • St Leger Bar
  • St Leger Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1650
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
  • A facilities fee includes use of: spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is 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

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 216 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel, comfortable, cosy and clean. Excellent staff also great, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Great hotel and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very draughty windows, apparently they’re being replaced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Amenities
All was very good. Staff in particular were extremely helpful and courteous. Had dinner and breakfast whilst there & all first class. Looking forward to my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The roast beef was perfectly cooked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place

Absolutely stunning venue. Great place and facilities in a period setting. I struggled to sleep for two reasons, the rooms were so warm and when I opened the window to cool down, the road noise was terrible. Could do with air con or climatic control but I appreciate this may be a challenge for a building that is likely listed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reason why I rated eco-friendliness only 3 is that I could not switch off the heating. I had to open the window with the heating on to have a comfortable sleeping temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

R A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024