Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Coffee Shop on site
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
Security alarm
Key card access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Adequate amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small and uncomfortable rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.63
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including unclean rooms.
Service
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier, but some inconvenience due to communication issues.
Location
9.64
Almost all reviews highlight the excellent location near the center.
Room Quality
7.09
The rooms were noted as small, uncomfortable, and sometimes unclean.
Amenities
8.12
Some amenities were adequate, but issues with bed quality impacted the score.
Value for Money
6.58
Numerous comments indicated that prices were too high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Not specifically mentioned in negativity; assumed standard.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed reviews; some positive experiences, but significant issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:42

Property Description

Garden Oasis
Escape to The Herbalist Rooms, nestled in Retford with a lovely garden for guests to enjoy.

Cozy & Convenient
Stay in non-smoking rooms with free WiFi and a bar on-site, just a short drive away from Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest.

Culinary Delights
Savor Italian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and vegans.

Ready to experience the charm of The Herbalist Rooms? Book your stay now for a relaxing getaway.

Important information:

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 0.60 per hour.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 229 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 6.58
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
J
Joy • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely warm room. Spacious. Comfy bed. Beautifully clean

Cons:

No car park.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Really good value for money .
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable every thing you needed .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Brilliant stay altogether.
Pros:

The room was lovely very clean and the location is spot, everything walking distance. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Shower not very warm and the cold water was but otherwise fine.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
7
I had an enjoyable stay
Pros:

I had a enjoyable stay
Liked the entry codes

Cons:

Hi the bed needs a new mattress I could feel the springs moving under me
Had a couple of stray dark hair in cuisines and bathroom sink
My towels were not replaced at all for duration of my stay
I ran out of toilet roll

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The furniture was very good and sturdy. Bathrooms clean. Can't think of anything it missed, maybe a bike rack? but you can put in your roomy room. Building is charming medieval with uneven floorboards, like a shakesperean house but with modern security (on front gate and rooms). Excellent kitchen/bathroom facilities missed nothing.

Cons:

Was perfect

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
1
Very poor and won’t be returning
Pros:

Arrived at the hotel, entered the allocated room to find it had not been cleaned from the previous occupant.
Given another room which was also unclean

Cons:

The rooms and cleanliness

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
7
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Jon Collin • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

The location was perfect, just a short walk from the centre

Cons:

We didn't receive a message with the room number and code to enter before arriving, so we had to call and wait outside until we were provided access.
The room was very small and felt somewhat damp because there was no heating on. It was cold at night.

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
B
Baffour • couple • gb
8
Okay.
Pros:

The place is in the centre of the time making it lovely to explore.

Cons:

The room is too small, basically an old building. Didn't meet my expectations compared to price value.

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
3
Too expensive by far.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Despite the location the room was small and not worth the money. We paid £95 it was only worth £50 at the most.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Arnold • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
J
Joanna • couple • gb
9
2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
M
mike • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location was great. Heart of Retford.

Cons:

Bed was soft and uncomfortable.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • couple • gb
8
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
10
2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
E
Em • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent stay.

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
P
philip • couple • gb
7
2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
A
Adrian • young couple • gb
9
Superb
2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
S
Sear • young couple • gb
7
Great stay
Pros:

The location was amazing—smack bang in the centre. I was worried it might be noisy, but it was very quiet in the morning. I slept in until 10:00. The base was amazing for a visit to the theatre, a stroll down to Spoons, or a walk by the river. I spent a few hours in the sun reading my book with a pint. Its brilliant

Cons:

The milk was out of date. But that's not a huge problem. There was a whiff of fish in the corridors from the restaurant but not in the bedrooms. The bed was a bit small for me as I am used to a super king. but I am 6ft6

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee