Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
$193
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
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$193
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa average $155 in April, the cheapest month, and $193 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $156 |
| February | $172 |
| March | $158 |
| April | $155 |
| May | $169 |
| June | $162 |
| July | $160 |
| August | $168 |
| September | $164 |
| October | $193 |
| November | $188 |
| December | $181 |
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Cheapest: April (~$155)
About this property
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Amenities
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy British cuisine at Restaurant 1650, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and complimentary bottled water.
Location
Located in Retford, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bassetlaw Museum and Hodsock Priory. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Clumber Park and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Worksop Golf Club.
What's nearby
Idle Valley Nature Reserve(2.8 miles)
The Well Retford Baptist Church(3.4 miles)
Kings Park(3.4 miles)
Retford Heritage Open Air Market(3.5 miles)
Bassetlaw Museum(3.7 miles)
Retford Leisure Centre(4.3 miles)
Kings Park(4.3 miles)
The Majestic Theatre(4.4 miles)
Hodsock Priory(4.5 miles)
Clumber Park(5.6 miles)
Bircotes Leisure Centre(6.4 miles)
Langold Park(6.8 miles)
Northern Racing College(8 miles)
Mr Straw's House(8 miles)
Windsor Foodservice Stadium(8.8 miles)
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)(11 miles)
Nottingham (NQT)(46.4 miles)
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Barnby Moor, Barnby Moor, England, United Kingdom
Idle Valley Nature Reserve (2.8 miles)
The Well Retford Baptist Church (3.4 miles)
Kings Park (3.4 miles)
Retford Heritage Open Air Market (3.5 miles)
Bassetlaw Museum (3.7 miles)
Retford Leisure Centre (4.3 miles)
Room options
7
Superior Double Or Twin Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 3
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
10
Classic Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
8.2
Very good
Based on 229 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
21%
Couple
33%
Family
27%
Group
15%
Solo
1%
What guests think
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Across reviews of Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, characterful setting, and quality food, while recurring drawbacks include overly warm rooms without effective cooling, occasional noise at night, and some maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, guests consistently praise the welcoming staff, characterful setting, and quality food, while recurring drawbacks include overly warm rooms without effective cooling, occasional noise at night, and some maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
Breakfast and dinners earn strong feedback for taste and choice, though some mention slow breakfast service, lukewarm dishes, or mediocre coffee. Several reviews highlight charming rooms and decor, but note basic bathrooms, small beds in some categories, and issues like draughts or broken fittings. The spa itself is well regarded, yet access is limited to prebooked paid sessions, which disappoints some guests. Expect a character-rich stay with warm service and very good food, but check room specifics and spa access.
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Facilities
The spa is well regarded, but access for hotel guests requires advance booking and a paid session, which disappointed several reviewers. A few also appreciated the period setting and bar.
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10
Mrs Esther
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
10
Michael
Jan 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Always a great stay at Ye Olde Bell, food was very nice and the service and facilities are excellent.
Always a great stay at Ye Olde Bell, food was very nice and the service and facilities are excellent.
10
Mitch
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We can't say enough about the property. The staff was the best! And the spa is awesome. The TV's could be updated so that guests can plug in a fire stick but other than that the place is perfect.
We can't say enough about the property. The staff was the best! And the spa is awesome. The TV's could be updated so that guests can plug in a fire stick but other than that the place is perfect.
4
Colin
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the adjoining building, the shower was grubby, mould in the corner, soap dish was rusty, the room wasn’t very clean, wouldn’t stay in those rooms again, my partner said the spa was first class, & the main building was clean
We stayed in the adjoining building, the shower was grubby, mould in the corner, soap dish was rusty, the room wasn’t very clean, wouldn’t stay in those rooms again, my partner said the spa was first class, & the main building was clean
8
Stephen
Feb 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were extremely disappointed to discover only after booking that, despite being advertised on the Expedia Website as having pool & spa, that we were not allowed to use these facilities. We booked this hotel believing that we might have a swim/sauna on arrival and perhaps again before departure. On enquiry directly with the Spa we were told we could book a 2 hour session before we left for a very significant cost. If you are advertising these facilities on your website it needs to be clearer that the spa is not generally available for residents to use.
We were extremely disappointed to discover only after booking that, despite being advertised on the Expedia Website as having pool & spa, that we were not allowed to use these facilities. We booked this hotel believing that we might have a swim/sauna on arrival and perhaps again before departure. On enquiry directly with the Spa we were told we could book a 2 hour session before we left for a very significant cost. If you are advertising these facilities on your website it needs to be clearer that the spa is not generally available for residents to use.
10
Simon
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
4
Tom
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was very disappointed to find out on arrival that the spa was at extra cost £50 for 2 hours and required booking. This is not clear on this website and was the whole reason we booked this hotel. The hotel itself was very charming and the staff were friendly. This websites needs to state the spa is at extra cost and requires booking, I booked multiple rooms and must say we were all extremely disappointed given the price
Was very disappointed to find out on arrival that the spa was at extra cost £50 for 2 hours and required booking. This is not clear on this website and was the whole reason we booked this hotel. The hotel itself was very charming and the staff were friendly. This websites needs to state the spa is at extra cost and requires booking, I booked multiple rooms and must say we were all extremely disappointed given the price
6
Sarah
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
10
GARY
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
8
Wayne
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely stunning venue. Great place and facilities in a period setting. I struggled to sleep for two reasons, the rooms were so warm and when I opened the window to cool down, the road noise was terrible. Could do with air con or climatic control but I appreciate this may be a challenge for a building that is likely listed.
Absolutely stunning venue. Great place and facilities in a period setting. I struggled to sleep for two reasons, the rooms were so warm and when I opened the window to cool down, the road noise was terrible. Could do with air con or climatic control but I appreciate this may be a challenge for a building that is likely listed.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some guests found areas clean, while others reported grubby showers, mould, cobwebs, and dirty carpets. One housekeeping problem was swiftly resolved despite these issues.
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Christian
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had one night at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. From the outside it looks nice. Check in was quick, room seemed okay, it's a very very old building but that can also some times be nice (if it is fairly well kept). That is not the case here. Window in bathroom couldn't close fully + glass was broken. Drain in bath was clogged. Service at dinner in restaurant was ridiculous. There were 3 tables with guests in the restaurant and the male waiter was so busy talking with the guests at one table, that it was close to impossible to order anything. He was so ignorant that it was unbelievable. I normally never write reviews but this experience was just too much and I must admit that I stay at many hotels and do experience a lot. This place could actually be nice if a little more money would be spent on maintenance (fix things when they are broken - thank you) and have a waiter that actually care about the guests and not are busy caring only about himself.
Had one night at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. From the outside it looks nice. Check in was quick, room seemed okay, it's a very very old building but that can also some times be nice (if it is fairly well kept). That is not the case here. Window in bathroom couldn't close fully + glass was broken. Drain in bath was clogged. Service at dinner in restaurant was ridiculous. There were 3 tables with guests in the restaurant and the male waiter was so busy talking with the guests at one table, that it was close to impossible to order anything. He was so ignorant that it was unbelievable. I normally never write reviews but this experience was just too much and I must admit that I stay at many hotels and do experience a lot. This place could actually be nice if a little more money would be spent on maintenance (fix things when they are broken - thank you) and have a waiter that actually care about the guests and not are busy caring only about himself.
8
Kristin
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hyggelig eldre hotell, med svært hyggelig betjening. Dusj kunne vært bedre, og det var noen edderkoppnett i vinduene. Men maten var god, bare beregn god tid til frokost for alt må bestilles og det tar litt tid.
Hyggelig eldre hotell, med svært hyggelig betjening. Dusj kunne vært bedre, og det var noen edderkoppnett i vinduene. Men maten var god, bare beregn god tid til frokost for alt må bestilles og det tar litt tid.
4
Paul
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful old building however that doesn’t excuse the poor state we found our room in. Basically the room was unkept dirty carpet, lots and lots of cob webs spanning over 3ft and a net removed and not replaced in the bathroom. Could not get a taxi due to the location and we felt the property was over priced. Positive the staff where made aware of all issues and tried to resolve.
Delightful old building however that doesn’t excuse the poor state we found our room in. Basically the room was unkept dirty carpet, lots and lots of cob webs spanning over 3ft and a net removed and not replaced in the bathroom. Could not get a taxi due to the location and we felt the property was over priced. Positive the staff where made aware of all issues and tried to resolve.
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Colin
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the adjoining building, the shower was grubby, mould in the corner, soap dish was rusty, the room wasn’t very clean, wouldn’t stay in those rooms again, my partner said the spa was first class, & the main building was clean
We stayed in the adjoining building, the shower was grubby, mould in the corner, soap dish was rusty, the room wasn’t very clean, wouldn’t stay in those rooms again, my partner said the spa was first class, & the main building was clean
10
Lee
Jan 23, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel, comfortable, cosy and clean. Excellent staff also great, friendly and helpful.
Excellent hotel, comfortable, cosy and clean. Excellent staff also great, friendly and helpful.
10
R A
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Service, food & staff were amazing, we had a housekeeping issue with our room which was dealt with immediately & professionally, we were staying two nights attending a large Birthday party lunch. If you want a relaxing home from home hotel, go for it!!
Service, food & staff were amazing, we had a housekeeping issue with our room which was dealt with immediately & professionally, we were staying two nights attending a large Birthday party lunch. If you want a relaxing home from home hotel, go for it!!
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Rooms
Many liked the comfortable, characterful rooms and decor. Recurring negatives include very warm rooms without effective cooling, night-time noise, basic bathrooms, small beds in some categories, and occasional broken or draughty fittings.
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Andrew
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very draughty windows, apparently they’re being replaced
Very draughty windows, apparently they’re being replaced
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Christian
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had one night at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. From the outside it looks nice. Check in was quick, room seemed okay, it's a very very old building but that can also some times be nice (if it is fairly well kept). That is not the case here. Window in bathroom couldn't close fully + glass was broken. Drain in bath was clogged. Service at dinner in restaurant was ridiculous. There were 3 tables with guests in the restaurant and the male waiter was so busy talking with the guests at one table, that it was close to impossible to order anything. He was so ignorant that it was unbelievable. I normally never write reviews but this experience was just too much and I must admit that I stay at many hotels and do experience a lot. This place could actually be nice if a little more money would be spent on maintenance (fix things when they are broken - thank you) and have a waiter that actually care about the guests and not are busy caring only about himself.
Had one night at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. From the outside it looks nice. Check in was quick, room seemed okay, it's a very very old building but that can also some times be nice (if it is fairly well kept). That is not the case here. Window in bathroom couldn't close fully + glass was broken. Drain in bath was clogged. Service at dinner in restaurant was ridiculous. There were 3 tables with guests in the restaurant and the male waiter was so busy talking with the guests at one table, that it was close to impossible to order anything. He was so ignorant that it was unbelievable. I normally never write reviews but this experience was just too much and I must admit that I stay at many hotels and do experience a lot. This place could actually be nice if a little more money would be spent on maintenance (fix things when they are broken - thank you) and have a waiter that actually care about the guests and not are busy caring only about himself.
8
James
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The reason why I rated eco-friendliness only 3 is that I could not switch off the heating. I had to open the window with the heating on to have a comfortable sleeping temperature.
The reason why I rated eco-friendliness only 3 is that I could not switch off the heating. I had to open the window with the heating on to have a comfortable sleeping temperature.
8
Alan
May 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Outstanding staff - friendly, helpful and fun! Food generally very good, but not always piping hot. Lovely premises and gardens. Nice decor in the room - but the standard double bed too small. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely return.
Outstanding staff - friendly, helpful and fun! Food generally very good, but not always piping hot. Lovely premises and gardens. Nice decor in the room - but the standard double bed too small. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely return.
10
K
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were very friendly, used my first name which made the experience personal. Breakfast is great, one of the best I have ever had. I had a classic double room and it was comfortable and beautifully decorated
Staff were very friendly, used my first name which made the experience personal. Breakfast is great, one of the best I have ever had. I had a classic double room and it was comfortable and beautifully decorated
10
Simon
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
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Sarah
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
4
Rob
Dec 6, 2023
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Loud music playing until 1am on a Tuesday. Reception was not helpful when complaining about the noise. No good for a week time business trip. Otherwise staff were very nice and the hotel has a nice charm.
Loud music playing until 1am on a Tuesday. Reception was not helpful when complaining about the noise. No good for a week time business trip. Otherwise staff were very nice and the hotel has a nice charm.
8
Wayne
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely stunning venue. Great place and facilities in a period setting. I struggled to sleep for two reasons, the rooms were so warm and when I opened the window to cool down, the road noise was terrible. Could do with air con or climatic control but I appreciate this may be a challenge for a building that is likely listed.
Absolutely stunning venue. Great place and facilities in a period setting. I struggled to sleep for two reasons, the rooms were so warm and when I opened the window to cool down, the road noise was terrible. Could do with air con or climatic control but I appreciate this may be a challenge for a building that is likely listed.
10
K
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly. Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please! Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet. Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly. Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please! Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet. Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and quick to resolve issues, with staff often remembering guest names. A few reviews cite lapses such as slow or inattentive restaurant service and unhelpful response to a late-night noise complaint.
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Mrs Esther
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
10
Andrea
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay! All the staff were very friendly and helpful! Service amazing!
Lovely stay! All the staff were very friendly and helpful! Service amazing!
4
Christian
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Had one night at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. From the outside it looks nice. Check in was quick, room seemed okay, it's a very very old building but that can also some times be nice (if it is fairly well kept). That is not the case here. Window in bathroom couldn't close fully + glass was broken. Drain in bath was clogged. Service at dinner in restaurant was ridiculous. There were 3 tables with guests in the restaurant and the male waiter was so busy talking with the guests at one table, that it was close to impossible to order anything. He was so ignorant that it was unbelievable. I normally never write reviews but this experience was just too much and I must admit that I stay at many hotels and do experience a lot. This place could actually be nice if a little more money would be spent on maintenance (fix things when they are broken - thank you) and have a waiter that actually care about the guests and not are busy caring only about himself.
Had one night at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa. From the outside it looks nice. Check in was quick, room seemed okay, it's a very very old building but that can also some times be nice (if it is fairly well kept). That is not the case here. Window in bathroom couldn't close fully + glass was broken. Drain in bath was clogged. Service at dinner in restaurant was ridiculous. There were 3 tables with guests in the restaurant and the male waiter was so busy talking with the guests at one table, that it was close to impossible to order anything. He was so ignorant that it was unbelievable. I normally never write reviews but this experience was just too much and I must admit that I stay at many hotels and do experience a lot. This place could actually be nice if a little more money would be spent on maintenance (fix things when they are broken - thank you) and have a waiter that actually care about the guests and not are busy caring only about himself.
10
Maurice
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All was very good. Staff in particular were extremely helpful and courteous. Had dinner and breakfast whilst there & all first class. Looking forward to my next visit
All was very good. Staff in particular were extremely helpful and courteous. Had dinner and breakfast whilst there & all first class. Looking forward to my next visit
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K
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were very friendly, used my first name which made the experience personal. Breakfast is great, one of the best I have ever had. I had a classic double room and it was comfortable and beautifully decorated
Staff were very friendly, used my first name which made the experience personal. Breakfast is great, one of the best I have ever had. I had a classic double room and it was comfortable and beautifully decorated
10
Lee
Jan 23, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel, comfortable, cosy and clean. Excellent staff also great, friendly and helpful.
Excellent hotel, comfortable, cosy and clean. Excellent staff also great, friendly and helpful.
4
Rob
Dec 6, 2023
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Loud music playing until 1am on a Tuesday. Reception was not helpful when complaining about the noise. No good for a week time business trip. Otherwise staff were very nice and the hotel has a nice charm.
Loud music playing until 1am on a Tuesday. Reception was not helpful when complaining about the noise. No good for a week time business trip. Otherwise staff were very nice and the hotel has a nice charm.
10
GARY
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
10
R A
Dec 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Service, food & staff were amazing, we had a housekeeping issue with our room which was dealt with immediately & professionally, we were staying two nights attending a large Birthday party lunch. If you want a relaxing home from home hotel, go for it!!
Service, food & staff were amazing, we had a housekeeping issue with our room which was dealt with immediately & professionally, we were staying two nights attending a large Birthday party lunch. If you want a relaxing home from home hotel, go for it!!
10
K
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly. Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please! Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet. Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly. Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please! Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet. Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
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Stephen
Mar 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and staff
Great location and staff
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Paul
Aug 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful old building however that doesn’t excuse the poor state we found our room in. Basically the room was unkept dirty carpet, lots and lots of cob webs spanning over 3ft and a net removed and not replaced in the bathroom. Could not get a taxi due to the location and we felt the property was over priced. Positive the staff where made aware of all issues and tried to resolve.
Delightful old building however that doesn’t excuse the poor state we found our room in. Basically the room was unkept dirty carpet, lots and lots of cob webs spanning over 3ft and a net removed and not replaced in the bathroom. Could not get a taxi due to the location and we felt the property was over priced. Positive the staff where made aware of all issues and tried to resolve.
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Dining
Food is widely praised for quality and a cooked-to-order breakfast with good choice, including gluten-free options. Minor downsides include slow breakfast service, missed items, coffee that isn’t great, and dishes not always piping hot.
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Mrs Esther
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
Helpful & courteous staff made a big impression. Excellent Supper even on is Sunday night-Grimsby Haddock superb! No music -relaxing and peaceful dining room . Outstanding breakfast -great choice & fresh cooked -lovely hostess made the experience one to repeat ! Car parking is plentiful and very convenient straight outside our room ( actually perfect if one had any mobility issues or required safe parking for valuable stock in a van ).
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Maurice
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All was very good. Staff in particular were extremely helpful and courteous. Had dinner and breakfast whilst there & all first class. Looking forward to my next visit
All was very good. Staff in particular were extremely helpful and courteous. Had dinner and breakfast whilst there & all first class. Looking forward to my next visit
8
Kristin
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hyggelig eldre hotell, med svært hyggelig betjening. Dusj kunne vært bedre, og det var noen edderkoppnett i vinduene. Men maten var god, bare beregn god tid til frokost for alt må bestilles og det tar litt tid.
Hyggelig eldre hotell, med svært hyggelig betjening. Dusj kunne vært bedre, og det var noen edderkoppnett i vinduene. Men maten var god, bare beregn god tid til frokost for alt må bestilles og det tar litt tid.
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Alan
May 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Outstanding staff - friendly, helpful and fun! Food generally very good, but not always piping hot. Lovely premises and gardens. Nice decor in the room - but the standard double bed too small. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely return.
Outstanding staff - friendly, helpful and fun! Food generally very good, but not always piping hot. Lovely premises and gardens. Nice decor in the room - but the standard double bed too small. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely return.
10
Robert
Mar 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The roast beef was perfectly cooked
The roast beef was perfectly cooked
10
Simon
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
Lovely quaint old hotel with comfy bed and good food and drink options.
10
Nicola
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
8/10 would be 10/10 if had GF beer. Nice room and staff. Good GF food selection, important for me.
8/10 would be 10/10 if had GF beer. Nice room and staff. Good GF food selection, important for me.
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Sarah
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
If you are sleeping here I would ensure you take ear plugs and a portable air con! It is a shame as the staff are very polite and helpful. Food was OUTSTANDING! The gym was in good condition and well maintained and cleaned. However, the room was like a sauna and when I opened the window there was some form of generator outside my window pumping more hot air in and the perpetual hum whilst trying to sleep was not the most amazing experience! When I walked out of my room in the morning the hall was cooler than my room! But on the positive, I had an amazing breakfast before I left
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GARY
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
Excellent place to stay, nice bar, great food and excellent room. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and the staff were really excellent. The place was so good that I still give it 5 stars even though the breakfast experience was less than expected. Breakfast menu is fantastic - nothing much I can think of that wasn't on the menu. The experience was a little bit spoiled by staff forgetting to bring mustard to the table so my meal was almost cold by the time it arrived. Also the toast took forever as had to remind them and then it was 3 half slices between two people. There is no doubt they would have brought more toast though I'm sure. Only mention these things to help the staff / management with feedback as this places seems really well run and I think they would value the feedback - with those things fixed it would have made the whole experience perfect rather than excellent :-)
10
K
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly. Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please! Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet. Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
Staff were exceptional. I really liked that throughout my 4 night stay that the staff remembered my name and were really friendly and helpful. Any issue I had was quickly rectified. I reserved a Superior Double room. On Check in to my room I noticed it was a Classic Double (as advertised on their website). I queried this and was given a Superior Room quickly. Bathrooms were out of place, the two rooms I had did not reflect a 4 star status. Quite basic and there was no room to place any of my toiletries in the bathroom. Need a shelf please! Breakfast was delicious, I love the freshly cooked to order selection and the yogurt and fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) were especially my favourite from the buffet. Agree with other reviews, coffee at breakfast is not the best!
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Olatunde
Sep 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, making it a great place to relax after a long day. The location was also very convenient, especially for anyone travelling by electric car, as there is a rapid EV charger nearby. This made charging the car easy and hassle-free during stay. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit, which made the experience even better. Overall, a comfortable room, convenient location, and excellent service made this a very enjoyable stay. I would happily stay here again.
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, making it a great place to relax after a long day. The location was also very convenient, especially for anyone travelling by electric car, as there is a rapid EV charger nearby. This made charging the car easy and hassle-free during stay. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit, which made the experience even better. Overall, a comfortable room, convenient location, and excellent service made this a very enjoyable stay. I would happily stay here again.
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Tony
Aug 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was in a nutshell beautiful lovely bed fresh smell of everything bathroom was extravagant. Food was lovely staff could not be better well trained polite and attentive. Grounds were well maintained and I would give it a 8 out of 10 for the perfect getaway
Room was in a nutshell beautiful lovely bed fresh smell of everything bathroom was extravagant. Food was lovely staff could not be better well trained polite and attentive. Grounds were well maintained and I would give it a 8 out of 10 for the perfect getaway
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Andrew
May 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We paid a premium price for a very standard room. Double bed with hard pillows. Very dated in the decor and furnishings. I was disappointed with the whole experience. Set menu for the evening was very pricy and was underwhelming. Breakfast was what saved the day, nice ingredients, great selection. Staff were friendly.
We paid a premium price for a very standard room. Double bed with hard pillows. Very dated in the decor and furnishings. I was disappointed with the whole experience. Set menu for the evening was very pricy and was underwhelming. Breakfast was what saved the day, nice ingredients, great selection. Staff were friendly.
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John
May 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Overall stay spoiled by slow service at dinner in restaurant.48minutes between ordering and first course being served.I had to go to staff to find out what was happening.The same happened to a couple on the next table.Very poor communication from staff.Spoiled the meal.
Overall stay spoiled by slow service at dinner in restaurant.48minutes between ordering and first course being served.I had to go to staff to find out what was happening.The same happened to a couple on the next table.Very poor communication from staff.Spoiled the meal.
10
Richard
Apr 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely historically old hotel which is beautifully decorated. The staff are excellent. I'll definitely stay here if working in the area.
A lovely historically old hotel which is beautifully decorated. The staff are excellent. I'll definitely stay here if working in the area.
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FAQs about Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Retford, within a 10-minute drive of Bassetlaw Museum and Hodsock Priory. It is approximately 5.6 miles from Clumber Park and 9.2 miles from Worksop Golf Club.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway bed availability.
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- 2026-11-25: 156.0488659248352USD
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- 2026-12-12: 209.14778493118285USD
- 2026-12-13: 144.90491452026367USD
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- 2026-12-16: 154.3654909248352USD
- 2026-12-17: 154.10784057235716USD
- 2026-12-18: 209.5016217803955USD
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- 2026-12-20: 144.68469761657715USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
- A facilities fee includes use of: spa
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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