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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, in the vicinity of Bassetlaw Museum

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Fireplace
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is £120
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul

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

Classic Double Room

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Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Hodsock Priory - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Clumber Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Yorkshire Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sundown Adventureland - 21 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Creswell Crags - 22 min drive - 18.0 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Hodsock Priory
Located close to Bassetlaw Museum and Worksop Golf Club, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa provides a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy, a massage or a body scrub. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and British cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), 6 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 individually decorated rooms offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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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
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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Hotel Retford

Frequently asked questions

Is Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa on 7 Jul 2025 start from £120.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

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

What time is check-out at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bassetlaw Museum, Hodsock Priory and Clumber Park. Worksop Golf Club and Yorkshire Wildlife Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 194 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The roast beef was perfectly cooked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Fabulous stay & very helpful, friendly staff 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Staff lovely, room very accessible. Nice setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The staff were so friendly and the room was lovely x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely stay! All the staff were very friendly and helpful! Service amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

Staff were very friendly. Nice breakfast options. Evening meal was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

Comfortable room and bed. Enjoyed the food - well presented and very good. Had family matters to attend to in Retford - easy journey in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

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

4/10

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

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10

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

6/10

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

6/10

The room was very old and dated, the shower wasn’t clean and the bedside lamp was broken so wouldn’t recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023