Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa  

In Retford, on the border of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. A 17th-century spa hotel just 5 minutes from Retford mainline rail and close to Robin Hood and East Midlands airports. Perfect base for Sherwood Forest, Lincoln Cathedral, Chatsworth, Doncaster & Southwell races, Clumber Park, Hodsock Priory and Worksop Golf Club.

Passionately restored 17th-century AA 4-Star hotel with Rosette dining, period features, chandeliers and antiques. Individually styled bedrooms and stunning suites come with flatscreen TVs and contemporary bathrooms, many with walk-in power showers. Relax in lounges with real log fires or sip cocktails on the smart Garden Terrace Bar; the bespoke spa opened in 2017 and there’s a hotel gym, hair salon and wedding services on site.

Bespoke spa with an indoor/outdoor vitality pool and 10 thermal experiences, including a unique 'Snowstorm', plus treatment rooms and beauty services. Fitness centre and hotel gym, cosy lounges with log fires, al fresco terrace for summer drinks, free on-site parking, laundry and a 24-hour front desk.

Conference space with six meeting rooms and event facilities. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and a 24-hour reception make meetings and weddings easy to run.

Restaurant 1650 serves creative Rosette British cuisine while St Leger Bistro offers traditional classics with a contemporary twist. Four bars and lounges include the Garden Terrace Bar; English breakfasts are served weekdays 7:00–9:30 and weekends 8:00–10:00 (for a fee), and 24-hour room service is available.