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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
Indoor pool
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
Superior Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire, Retford, England, DN22 8QS
  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve
    4 min drive
  • Ye Olde Bell Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Retford Station
    9 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4-star Retford hotel with 2 restaurants
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 4 bars/lounges and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, 24-hour room service, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 4 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. 6 meeting rooms are available. This Retford hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 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 elevator
  • 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

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

Property 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
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. 86 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 186 reviews" "

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly and helpful. I forgot my phone charger and they charged my phone over breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely, room very accessible. Nice setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again.
8/10 would be 10/10 if had GF beer. Nice room and staff. Good GF food selection, important for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveler
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

K

Business traveler
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

K

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely features, beautiful rooms, top breakfast
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!
Superior double room
Beautiful decoration
4 poster bed
Basic bathroom which is at odds to the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as always
Always a great stay at Ye Olde Bell, food was very nice and the service and facilities are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

martyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Rob

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023