Retford retreat .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Retford hotel, you'll find Bassetlaw Museum and Hodsock Priory. Clumber Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Worksop Golf Club is within 9 miles (15 km).
What's nearby
Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 4 min drive
Hodsock Priory - 7 min drive
Clumber Park - 7 min drive
Yorkshire Wildlife Park - 16 min drive
Sundown Adventureland - 18 min drive
Getting around
Retford Station - 9 min drive
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 22 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
4-star hotel near Hodsock Priory
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 6 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.
This 4-star Retford hotel is smoke free.
61 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
2 dining venues
4 bars or lounges
Built in 1650
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Beauty salon
Fireplace in lobby
No smoking on site
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.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
2 restaurants
4 bars/lounges
24-hour room service
Things to do
24-hour fitness center
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Individually decorated
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 186 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 186 reviews" "
8 - Good
70
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 186 reviews" "
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 186 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 186 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
3
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Sophie
25 Sep 2024
Sophie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Dave
18 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly and helpful.
I forgot my phone charger and they charged my phone over breakfast
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Business traveller
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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
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
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.
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.
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly.
Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please!
Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet.
Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
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.
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