Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8 (336 reviews)
Barnby Moor , Retford , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 336 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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andrew • couple • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
Beautiful experience
Pros:

Beautiful experience in the desert, a trip I won’t ever forget. I went as a female solo and they treat me like family. Please take walks around the desert area.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
5
Disappointing
Cons:

Breakfast was poor
Room not well layed out or equipped

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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lucy • couple • au
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Richad • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Right next to the spa, you have to visit.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
Overnight stay only, but just perfect! Thank you to all the staff.
Pros:

Beautiful old property with excellent decor. Our room was clean, comfortable and well presented. The bathroom was massive and the shower was to die for, hot and very spacious. Excellent value for money, with easy check in and very friendly staff. We will definitely return as our daughter lives just around the corner so perfect location for visiting her. Next time we will hopefully use the amazing spa facilities as we didn’t have time.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like, and if I had to say anything negative it would be that we would prefer more coffee sachets in the room (this is just a personal preference as we don’t drink tea or hot chocolate, with no bearing on what was a great overnight stay). I’m sure we could’ve asked for more with no issues but wasn’t that important.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Set in a great location and lovely rooms

Cons:

ABIT over priced and the bed was very uncomfortable

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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keith • solo_traveller • es
10
met all my requirement.
Pros:

excellent

Cons:

everything was ok.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
9
Pros:

Insgesamt ein rundes Angebot für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
6
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • couple • gb
10
Billy and the team could not have been more attentive and helpful.
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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marina • couple • gb
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Lovely staff and gorgeous food! Only thing that we were disappointed in is that other people staying the same night were paying considerably less than us.

Cons:

As above

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
10
In our room we had 2 x 4’ beds for our twin and lovely bathroom, dinner was well prepared and enjoyable.
Pros:

Really attractive coaching in very well maintained

Cons:

Nothing, it was really good

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very good service

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location good.
Staff very pleasant

Cons:

Very tired decor. Bathroom large but not well cleaned or very modern. Whole hotel just quite dowdy and not good value for money.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee