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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Barnby Moor, Retford, DN22 8QS, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
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Free parking Restaurant Spa & wellness centre Free WiFi Bath Fitness centre Family rooms Room service Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests

About this property

The Ye Olde Bell Hotel is a 17th-century coaching inn set in the Nottinghamshire village of Barnby Moor. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, the St Ledger Bistro and the 1650 Restaurant.

The individually styled rooms mix antique furniture with modern comforts including powers showers and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also have oak beams, a flat-screen TV and fluffy duvets, and many have period antiques.

Access to the spa facilities is not included. The hotel has a day spa featuring an indoor and outdoor vitality pool, sauna, snow storm walk, stone bath, herbal laconium, salt inhalation room, and steam bath. Use of these facilities must be booked and prepaid in advance.

The St Ledger Bar has Yorkshire ales on tap, real fires and racing memorabilia. The bistro serves international cuisine while Restaurant 1650, with its oak-panelled walls, has a classic British menu.

Guests can relax in the extensive gardens, or enjoy a drink in the outdoor terrace bar. There are also facilities for conferences, with suites that can cater for up to 250 delegates.

The Ye Olde Bell Hotel is has good access to the A1, M1 and M18. Robin Hood Airport is only 11 miles away and Retford Train Station is just a 10-minute drive.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Check in time is 15:00

Spa is closed on Tuesdays only. Spa access and treatments to Be booked and paid separately.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

• Please inform Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa.

Located in Retford, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is 5.5 km from the center of Retford.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.5

Very good

194 reviews

G

Gordon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 month ago
9.0
+ Great food and nice ambience Great food and nice ambience
- The double bed was very small The double bed was very small

young couple · Classic Double Room

J

Julie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 months ago
8.0
+ Nice spacious bedroom, lovely grounds Nice spacious bedroom, lovely grounds
- Nothing Nothing

young couple · Classic Double Room

Facilities of Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Spa & wellness centre Non-smoking rooms Fitness centre Facilities for disabled guests Restaurant Restaurant Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Wellness

  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Fitness centre

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

8.5

Very good

194 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.2
Facilities 8.2
Cleanliness 8.3
Comfort 8.6
Value for money 7.6
Location 8.6
Free Wifi 9.0

Score distribution

Superb
93
Good
69
Okay
19
Poor
8
Very poor
5

Scores by traveler type

Solo travelers 8.4
Business travelers 8.3
With friends 9.3
Families 8.8
Couples 8.5

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Guest reviews

G

Gordon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Classic Double Room Classic Double Room 1 month ago young couple
+ Great food and nice ambience
− The double bed was very small
J

Julie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Classic Double Room Classic Double Room 3 months ago young couple
+ Nice spacious bedroom, lovely grounds
− Nothing
D

David

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Classic Double Room Classic Double Room Sep 21, 2025 solo traveller
+ The food
− Not applicable . All good
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C

Claire

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Classic Double Room Classic Double Room Jun 29, 2025 family with young children
+ Breakfast and evening meals were very good. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The hotel was ideally situated for our onward travel to Norfolk. It felt secluded and peaceful, yet was only minutes away from the major roads. We loved our session in the adjacent spa which is one of the nicest I have visited and was the reason for choosing Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa for our stopover.
− Other guests chatting at outdoor tables outside our room at "bedtime".
G

Guy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Classic Double Room Classic Double Room Nov 20, 2024 solo traveller
+ Very friendly staff and comfortable stay. Recommended
− Bathroom shower could do with updating