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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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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor banquet area
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa offers a peaceful retreat with a garden, terrace, spa treatments, and British dishes at two on-site restaurants. Amenities include laundry, in-room WiFi, and 24-hour front desk. Bassetlaw Museum and Worksop Golf Club are nearby.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬6 min drive

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 a body treatment, a massage, or aromatherapy. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and British cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • 6 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The roast beef was perfectly cooked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay & very helpful, friendly staff 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

R A

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and the room was lovely x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

Lovely place

Absolutely stunning venue. Great place and facilities in a period setting. I struggled to sleep for two reasons, the rooms were so warm and when I opened the window to cool down, the road noise was terrible. Could do with air con or climatic control but I appreciate this may be a challenge for a building that is likely listed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Lovely Stay

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

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

K

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

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

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

4/10 Poor

Colin

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reason why I rated eco-friendliness only 3 is that I could not switch off the heating. I had to open the window with the heating on to have a comfortable sleeping temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Rob

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.

4/10 Poor

Tom

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Business stay

Had a business stay for one night. Lovely meal and helpful staff. Unfortunately I had booked a business stay on valentines night and there was a live band playing. Being on the first floor, the music from the band was loud enough to be heard in my room. Followed by a lot of noise afterwards which sounded like furniture moving around for quite a while , so this kept me awake for some time. Fully understand that events happen but clearly the rooms aren’t very well sound proofed. Knowing the event was happening I would have booked somewhere else. Otherwise room was lovely and staff were helpful. Breakfast was lovely , good choice and high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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