Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8 (345 reviews)
Barnby Moor , Retford , GB

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 345 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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Gordon • couple • gb
9
Nice place, good location and lovely food - pity that the bed was so small
Pros:

Great food and nice ambience

Cons:

The double bed was very small

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
8
comfortable room and friendly staff.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and the room was clean.

Cons:

There was only one small area where you could sit and have a drink because the bar area was used as part of the bar restaurant.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
M
Maskell • couple • gb
10
Beautiful relaxing
Pros:

Was fantastic the minute we walked through the door the staff the room the food it was all beautiful we will definitely go back but for more than 1 night next time 😀👍.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
7
Nice but a little disappointing
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and I liked the outdoor cocktail bar

Cons:

The rooms adveritised were nothing like the room we got. £180 a night for a crappy little room with a tiny bed and a view of a roof with an open ceali g cupboard with hoovers on the roof. Really disappointing given how quaint the overall hotel is.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
6
A short stay with an early start the following day, but comfortable enough.
Pros:

It was very friendly and the staff were very helpful

Cons:

I wanted to charge my electric car but the chargers were not obvious, difficult to use and didn’t work. I therefore had to leave the property before breakfast to charge my car. I had arrived late in the evening after a long drive. I could have done with it being more straightforward.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

The information online,the information on booking. com and the information given by the staff on site do not match.

The late night check in person DID NOT KNOW that the £120 double room price was for 1 person only.
The information on the website and the emails from booking.com do not match

So in the end I was asked to pay a£30 supplement for both rooms I booked
Had I known this at the time of check-in , I would have gone elsewhere.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • couple • gb
8
Fairly enjoyable stay.
Pros:

It was close to where we needed to be. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Bedroom and bathroom looked out on to a rooftop and other bedrooms. Not very private, had to close curtains when dressing and using bathroom facilities which made the rooms quite dark.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • gb
9
Great hotel with a lovely spa attached.
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

The food in the bar area was ok, nothing special however the breakfast was lovely.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Kirstie • couple • gb
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
A
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
L
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
N
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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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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keith • solo_traveller • es
10
met all my requirement.
Pros:

excellent

Cons:

everything was ok.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee