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The Lawns Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Retford with free parking

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Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
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The Lawns Guest House, in a charming location praised for its convenience, offers WiFi in public areas. Express check-in/check-out services save valuable time for guests eager to start their stay or continue their journey.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Single Room, Ensuite

Comfort Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Apartment, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
93-97 London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7EB

What's nearby

  • The Well Retford Baptist Church - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clumber Park - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Sundown Adventureland - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 21 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Retford Station - 15 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Dominie Cross - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Sun Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Lawns Guest House

Upscale guesthouse
The Lawns Guest House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a computer station, and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Property payment types

Important information

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/debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lawns Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lawns Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lawns Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lawns Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lawns Guest House located?

Situated in Retford, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bassetlaw Museum and The Well Retford Baptist Church. Idle Valley Nature Reserve is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) away. Retford Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Lawns Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

goro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
敷地内にある無料駐車場 親しみやすいホスト 大きな共用キッチン&ダイニングルームは2ヶ所 室内は清潔に維持されている
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky

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

Weekend visit to see family

The Lawns has always been good value .Since our last visit in early March it has been taken over by a lovely lady who made sure our stay was as good as it could be.Could not fault our room with a separate spacious and modern bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate for our requirements.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Overnight stop in Retford

Overnight visit to the area, the hotel was well placed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

vicky

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

Visiting family and friends

Fabulous value for the size of room.We have stayed here many times when visiting family in Retford. Our room this time was a little disappointing compared to all the other rooms we stayed in.The bed was a double but we only had a single wardrobe and 5 hangers.Usually there is ample wardrobe space and a seating area.I will definitely return but will ask for the rooms we've had on previous visits. It is a very comfortable place to stsy and handy for walking into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky

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

Short holiday to see family

We always enjoy our stay at the Lawns when we come to Retford to visit family and friends. The rooms are much bigger than average and there is plenty of wardrobe space. Lovely big towels and a good supply of hot drinks and bottled water.Extremely good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We organised a late checkin and we were kept fully informed as to where the key wiuld be and which room we had been allocated. The room was very clean and well presented. Will definitely book again when we're in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night, but this property was exactly as advertised on the Expedia site. It was clean, easy to find. Staff was friendly and helpful. The common kitchen was well equipped, clean and convenient. Close to grocery store, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really happy with our visit, we had 2 rooms and be very happy to visit again. One room we had the pillows were very firm and no complaint at all on the other. That’s not the end of the world, and don’t let this put you off.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay here, the family room as nice and spacious and clean. We didn't have much interaction with staff as we arrived outside of hours, but their instructions were clear. There is a kitchen where you can cook your own food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

CLIVE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Release

Overall Clean & tidy. A functional room for one night. Great shower. Comfortable bed. Could do with some Net Curtains for Privacy. As big Windows and can be seen from road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 1 night at The Lawns Guest House & it is a really lovely place to stay. The parking right outside meant it was very convenient & it was easy to find. The room was lovely & very comfortable & clean but just a little dirty inside the bedside drawers. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

mainly good

good big rooms ,good idea with the kitchens ,staff friendly and parking great ..but we did not find the bed gave much support at all.. mattress needs changing .if you are a light sleeper ask for a back room as the road in front is very busy and woke me up both mornings at 6.30ish.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, comfortable and quiet. However beware of the high step from the landing into the room; the sign was a little higher than my eye level and I fell coming in with my bag.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

Short stay between travels

Check-in/check-out effortless. Apartment just what we needed although sofa was a little bit too low for us (probably an age thing!). The extractor fan in the bathroom wasn’t working but I have yet to report that to them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Nice stay

The room was a nice size and the facilities good. The check in was easy and welcoming. We had room to park and a short walk into town which had lots to offer. There was no breakfast option but plenty of cafes in town. The only downside was the bed was a little uncomfortable as it was a double but we are used to our king size at home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travelled here for business and was really impressed with the cleanliness of the room and the kitchens which are a great facility when working away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend - clean, nicely refubished, spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

Recommended

Perfect place to stay in Retford. 10 minute stroll to the town centre, beautifully clean and a warm welcome on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to. Plenty of parking. Kitchen facilities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable room, we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely clean, warm and comfortable. Within easy walking distance of the town centre. The kitchen facilities were clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Guest House

Visited the area for the evening. Guest House contacted me in advance to check arrival time and were prepared to accommodate for a late check in if necessary. All facilities in the room were satisfactory. Complimentary tea and coffee was a nice touch. I had a family room, generous in size and split into 2 rooms so twin beds in one and double bed with bathroom in the other. Gave us privacy except for if someone in the twin room needed the bathroom. No lock on the bathroom door which was a bit odd. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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