10/10 Exceptional
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
Retford hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
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.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Bar
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
- Breakfast available
- 24-hour fitness centre
- 24-hour room service
- Spa services
- 6 meeting rooms
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Reception fireplace
- Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Blackout curtains
£120
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Why we love this property
Serenity and spa
Aromatherapy, body scrubs, and facials await at the full-service spa. A 24-hour gym and tranquil garden complete this rejuvenating escape.
British culinary delights
The 2 restaurants provide guests with authentic British cuisine. English breakfast is served, and 4 bars offer spaces to unwind after savouring local flavours.
Stylish comfort awaits
Individual decor adorns each guestroom. Blackout drapes ensure perfect sleep, and round-the-clock room service satisfies midnight cravings.
Room options
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Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Classic Double Room
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Very good
Highlights
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
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About the area
Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire, Retford, England, DN22 8QS
About this property
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
When visiting Retford, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is a great choice to consider. 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 centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Reviews
Excellent
8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast options were great with a good choice and high-quality food. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomSpaFoodBathroomTripLobbyLive musicBreakfastFamily friendly10/10 Exceptional
Great location and staff
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 ).
Mrs Esther
Mrs Esther, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were so friendly and the room was lovely x
Catherine
Catherine, 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
R A, 2-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
Nicola, 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
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
Michael, 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
Dave, 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
Mitch, 1-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
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
Colin, 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
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
Sarah, 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
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
K
K, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Yes
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very draughty windows, apparently they’re being replaced
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The roast beef was perfectly cooked
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Would stay there again
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fabulous stay & very helpful, friendly staff 😊
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff lovely, room very accessible. Nice setting.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely Stay
Lovely stay! All the staff were very friendly and helpful! Service amazing!
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Staff were very friendly. Nice breakfast options. Evening meal was tasty.
emma
emma, 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
Simon, 2-night trip
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