Sanctuary inn

Hotels
9.2 (358 reviews)
Market Place , Bolsover , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cleanliness
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Lack of tea/coffee supplies
No towel hooks in bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Guests consistently mention a clean and well-maintained environment.
Service
9.66
Staff are described as friendly, helpful, and attentive across multiple reviews.
Location
9.2
The hotel is noted for its excellent location near Bolsover Castle and a quaint setting.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms are well appointed and comfortable, contributing to a positive stay.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities are generally well-received, although there were some requests for improvements.
Value for Money
9.14
Many reviews indicate good value, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Food quality received high praise with various positive mentions.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, guests expressed very high satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 06:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Sanctuary inn, a 5-star hotel in Bolsover, offers elegant rooms with free WiFi and upscale amenities like a bar and a restaurant.

Scenic Surroundings and Convenient Location
Situated near Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest, this non-smoking property provides a tranquil garden, a terrace, and free private parking for guests to enjoy.

Delicious Dining Options
Guests can start their day with a continental, Full English, or vegetarian breakfast at Sanctuary inn, ensuring a delightful culinary experience during their stay.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort at Sanctuary inn? Book your stay now and unwind in style.

Important information:

Please note that Lunch and evening dinner are not served on Monday.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 358 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Ellie • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

One of the women behind the bar (sadly didn’t get her name) went over and above for us and was so welcoming we couldn’t have been more grateful. The beds were so comfy and the breakfast in the morning was amazing!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Pete • couple • gb
9
Great
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Great

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay from arrival to departure. Don’t hesitate to book.
Pros:

Welcoming, buzzy atmosphere, friendly efficient staff. Excellent food. Comfortable room with everything provided for a great overnight stay. Lovely, well presented breakfast with a good range of options.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Pros:

excellent service & staff, kept kitchen open for us in evening so we could get a meal

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Maranda • solo_traveller • gb
10
A lovely stay with kind people
Pros:

As we were leaving, we agreed that this was a holiday stay where the people had made everything just that little bit easier and nicer. What a kind and lovely team - from the people who served us meals to the owners to the people doing the cleaning: everyone was friendly and went out of their way to help. Other pluses: very tasty food (both the "one of the best ever" breakfasts, done just as we liked them, and the other meals eaten in the restaurant), good value prices, cleanliness, central location, historic building, Fairtrade tea and coffee in rooms. But it's the kindness, added on to all of these, that would have us coming back. Really outstanding, best-in-class, genuine kindness is a priceless thing. Thanks to all from all of us.

Cons:

Things to note. Stairs are steep - though there is a handrail, so even someone who finds stairs a challenge could manage. On a hot day our room was quite warm, despite the fan.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Erica • couple • gb
8
Sanctuary - great stay and value, great people - so easy off the M1.
Pros:

Better hosts and staff it would be hard to find. Breakfast and Dinner were excellent. A thoroughly enjoyable break in the journey and the mad M1. We also visited Bolsover Castle before resuming journey. Sanctuary is a name that sums up the friendliness and helpfulness.

Cons:

Just a dim light in the ensuite that made it difficult to see anything needed looking at. Otherwise a great stay- a little gem. Parking could be an issue but we were OK.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Pros:

The staff were lovely and friendly. The breakfast was excellent, really good choices.
Very good value for money.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great place to stay The room was great,the food was amazing.recommended to friends and family,will stay again

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • extended_group • gb
10
A beautiful place to stay
Pros:

A lovely inn with great staff and the food was amazing

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • gb
6
Pleasant. Spoilt by the miserable owner !
Pros:

Breakfast was enjoyable.

Cons:

The owner was miserable all the time. The rest of the staff seemed alright. I had booked an extra night direct with the property but he didn’t believe me and said he needed proof but I had deleted the relevant emails. He was rude and unhelpful and said our room was reserved for two couples who wanted to be on the same floor. Fair enough, until we realised that the only other room on our floor was the laundry store which contained no beds or furniture. He offered another room but that was a double bed plus it had been reserved anyway. He has a sign on the wall reading ‘ JUST SMILE ‘ , a pity he doesn’t take his own advice !

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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sean • couple • gb
9
Great comfortable accommodation with excellent food
Pros:

Great location next to castle. Well kept and lovely rooms and excellent food in the restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Glynn SIMPSON • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly and welcoming staff

Cons:

Nothing to not like

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Well worth it
Pros:

Lovely cosy place. Perfect for what I needed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Dawnie • couple • gb
7
Nice B&B in central Bolsover
Pros:

Good location in central Bolsover. Friendly welcome, and friendly team. Twin room with en suite shower room. Tea & coffee in rooms, plus complimentary bottles of water. Wifi worked ok. Good breakfast made by the manager in the morning (apparently he only makes breakfast at weekends, but it was lovely). The back car park was full, but manager said we could park in the market square (opposite). He also told us all parking in Bolsover is free (if you can find a space!) but best to check. Short walk to the castle.

Cons:

The accomodation isn't 5* as featured in the ad! Rooms were quite basic, but staff were accomodating and friendly.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
9
Enjoyable weekend at The Sanctuary Inn
Pros:

Good breakfast, really good quality evening meal (9 of us), friendly and efficient staff. Prices were good value for money (especially compared to where I live). Room was comfortable and clean with everything I needed. Nice and quiet at night too.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay in Bolsover , best pub by far in the area - Steve is a great host . All staff were great , Poppy was
Pros:

Great location , lovely beer garden .
Food was excellent , all staff very friendly.
We stayed in the Rosemary room. Absolutely spot on

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee