Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8 (303 reviews)
Barnby Moor , Retford , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Noisy rooms from traffic
Expensive food
Lack of air conditioning

Categories

Cleanliness
8
It looked clean, but some rooms had issues like missing window glass.
Service
8.5
Friendly staff were consistently mentioned as helpful.
Location
8
The location is convenient, but some rooms are noisy due to heavy traffic.
Room Quality
7.5
Issues with comfort, such as an uncomfortable bed and some rooms being too hot.
Amenities
8
Amenities are decent but lack some essentials like air conditioning and adequate consumables.
Value for Money
7.5
Some might find the restaurant prices high and not worth it.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Excellent food quality mentioned multiple times.
Overall Experience
8
Generally positive, with some noise complaints during stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:46

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Ye Olde Bell Hotel, a 17th-century coaching inn in Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. Individually styled rooms feature antique furniture, oak beams, and plush amenities like power showers and free Wi-Fi.

Luxurious Spa Facilities

Guests can unwind at the hotel's day spa, boasting indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, stone bath, and more. Advance booking is required for these serene experiences.

Dining and Entertainment

From Yorkshire ales at the St Ledger Bar to classic British cuisine at Restaurant 1650, the hotel offers a diverse culinary experience. Enjoy drinks at the terrace bar or explore the extensive gardens for relaxation.

Ready to experience a harmonious blend of history and luxury? Book your stay at Ye Olde Bell Hotel for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Check in time is 15:00
Spa is closed on Tuesdays only. Spa access and treatments to Be booked and paid separately.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 303 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Chris • couple • gb
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • gb
2
A well presented hotel which seems to cater more for the one day occasion than a log weekend break.
Pros:

We only ate at the hotel one evening, that was enough. The staff were very polite.

Cons:

The noise, not a good hotel for those with children.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • gb
7
Perfect few days to celebrate the wife's big birthday
Pros:

The food for both evening and breakfast were top notch. Selections/choice were also great.

Cons:

The shower basin was constantly blocked and overflowing when taking a shower - drains need investigating.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Comfortable stay, hotel is nicely decorated in a classic style that’s a bit shabby chic in some areas. Bedroom was nice enough, but some fixtures like the tap were a bit loose. Food and drink was fantastic, couldn’t fault that.

Cons:

No air con and a hot night was made worse by the noise of an air con unit outside the window which must been cooling somewhere else! No milk given with my coffee at breakfast so had to go over the big jug for cereals and use that, staff saw but didn’t offer me a small jug for the table. Wasps everywhere, even inside and one of colleagues got stung on the hand while eating.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
7
Reasonable but will not hurry back
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Plenty of choice and served with a smile

Cons:

Shortage of towels in the on site and also no body wash.

The restaurant meal; was a disappointment. Very expensive was told that it would be 25% off but this wasn't the case when the receipt arrived. Didn't realise until I had left the hotel. Four guest's all commented on the disappointment.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
9
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • extended_group • es
7
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent in every respect

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Howard • family_with_children • gb
10
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
First class staff, room and food.
Pros:

Friendly staff, great room and exceptional food.

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good food, brilliant staff
Pros:

I have stayed at this hotel several times now, the food is always very good and the staff are always friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Unfortunately the room I had this time was very close to main road, and as a light sleeper I was disturbed by the heavy traffic.

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • couple • gb
10
amazing in every way
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
A
Amy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Asad • solo_traveller • ae
7
Cons:

Some time some consumables are not available like both soap etc

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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martin • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The place

Cons:

The prices

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • couple • gb
9
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Passley • solo_traveller • gb
10
My Auntie planed her day so as a family we were happy
Pros:

There for-for a family funeral But my Auntie loved the place

Cons:

Through my cousin

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
2025-10-10 • via Nuitee