September 2024 by Louise
We visited the day spa and it is such a gem. As someone with neuropathy/nerve damage, I have tried MANY spas and hydrotherapy pools. This was truly fantastic, the facilities but also truly wonderful staff. We will certainly be back!!
September 2024 by Sunny Travels
Me and my girlfriend had an amazing stay and spa break here. All the staff were amazing and service was great. We even asked for an off menu item for breakfast and they were happy to deliver.
September 2024 by John Minto
Food and drinks: The food was fantastic, I had the short rib beef. The meat was so tender, I definitely recommend it if you are staying or just visiting for dinner.
September 2024 by stan denis
Marvellous wedding for my son, thanks to all the staff.
September 2024 by Jake
Great hotel in the Retford area. Rooms were very nice, had character and were very clean. The breakfast service was good. Dinner was all very good with high quality food, although somewhat lacking options.
Staff were all very polite and friendly. I will be returning when I?m in the area!
September 2024 by Jeff Deveaux (HG)
Beautiful historic pub, friendly staff and friendly atmosphere. Plenty of comfy chairs to sit in while drinking and maybe making new friends. Loved the glass floor panel that showed part of Roman Road.
My wife and I stayed overnight in one of the adjoining courtyard room which gave easy access and were able to park outside. The room was quite spacious and had the usual tea / coffee making facilities. Bathroom was compact and had a corner shower, sink and WC, did the job. Surprised to find the bed was 2 singles pushed together but made up as one. My wife thought the bed was very comfortable and slept well. I thought the mattress was very firm and felt like I was sleeping on a wall. I didn't sleep well, thinking I might roll off the bed! The room was clean but tired looking, especially the wooden furniture. I didn't spoil our stay, somewhere to sleep!
The main building is mostly very old and needs a lot of TLC. It must be a very difficult job keeping on top of the repairs and in the main someone is doing a good job.
Overall a lovely place and would not hesitate to visit again.
September 2024 by Danny Phillips
Stunning location and the staff are fantastic
September 2024 by Kaine Joyes
Outstanding location, beautiful venue, helpful, professional staff
Noteworthy details: Stunning location.
September 2024 by Claire Stephens
Had a lovely stay here with a friend. I did the Dreamy Spa stay with the spa split over 2 days. It was bliss! The staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The spa was divine and the food delicious. The common areas of the hotel are a little old-fashioned for my taste, especially all the prints of foxes and hounds, but I guess that's in keeping for an old country hotel. My room was lovely though,and the spa very modern. I will definitely return if I'm in the area again and have already recommended it to friends.
Rooms: I went for a superior room which was lovely, although it didn't have a view. The decor was sumptuous. My only comment would be about the lighting - it would be nice to have an additional light over a mirror for doing makeup.
Food and drinks: I had lunch in the spa, and dinner and breakfast in the hotel. The food was excellent, very well presented and good value for money too.
Noteworthy details: The spa is small but spot on. Clean amd modern, with plenty of different options for relaxing and pampering. I had an upper body massage which was heavenly!
September 2024 by christopher forrest
Had a meal here and really good.
Great friendly service and delicious food.
Lovely decor and really takes you away from hustle and bustle of modern life.
Thanks to all for a lovely time?
September 2024 by Chris Cottey
Rather un relaxing experience. Won't be going again. Staff to eager to clear drinks when there not finished. Happy for people to be overly loud and not doing anything about it. Nice food will give them that but shocking attitude to tell me I should have spoken up to another guest who is clearly too loud.
September 2024 by Emily
I had a really positive experience staying over at the Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa! Staff were warm, friendly, and helpful from the moment we stepped in! The room was stunning and very clean with a lovely big bathroom and a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was also really lovely with lots of options, great food and amazing service! I would highly recommend it and I would also recommend the spa which is excellent! Access is through a car or taxi but there are lots of local taxis services in Retford who were very friendly - there is also a nearby bus service which is a helpful option; however, car or taxi is recommended.
September 2024 by Heidi Cross
We had afternoon tea here so didn't stay over. The food was lovely and was well presented. However none of the crockery matched and it seemed they were giving us what was left from sets that hadn't been broken. The place looked tired and had a hole in the ceiling, definitely would benefit from some money being spent on it. The service was good, not 100% but she tried her best. The drinks were expensive however were £1.50 cheaper than they charged for the same pint at a Christmas party we attended in 2023. All in all not the worst but definitely not the best.
September 2024 by Christine Freeman
Pauline & Christine we ha a lovely stay here August 17th to 18 for both our big birthdays 60 /70 pleasant reception area very helpful and polite receptionist they went above and beyond in all areas spa etc you were made to fill very welcome rooms very spacious and clean and tidy tv tea and coffee in every room food was ore then plentiful spa was spacious clean and well layout staff would give you a tour if required temperature was very pleasant many things to try would recommended highly for a nice weekend or longer they will make any occasion special birthdays etc if you notify them when booking many rooms on ground floor with disable facilities lovely time thank u
September 2024 by jackie rossi
Had a spa morning with lynch. Divine. Slk staff lovely. Lunch heavenly.