About this property

The Ye Olde Bell Hotel is a 17th-century coaching inn set in the Nottinghamshire village of Barnby Moor. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, the St Ledger Bistro and the 1650 Restaurant. The individually styled rooms mix antique furniture with modern comforts including powers showers and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also have oak beams, a flat-screen TV and fluffy duvets, and many have period antiques. The hotel has a day spa, including an indoor and outdoor vitality pool, sauna, snow storm walk, stone bath, herbal laconium, salt inhalation room and steam bath. These facilities do have to be booked and prepaid in advance. The St Ledger Bar has Yorkshire ales on tap, real fires and racing memorabilia. The bistro serves international cuisine while Restaurant 1650, with its oak-panelled walls, has a classic British menu. Guests can relax in the extensive gardens, or enjoy a drink in the outdoor terrace bar. There are also facilities for conferences, with suites that can cater for up to 250 delegates. The Ye Olde Bell Hotel is has good access to the A1, M1 and M18. Robin Hood Airport is only 11 miles away and Retford Train Station is just a 10-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    Very beautiful hotel.Double rooms were lovely. Staff were amazing.
  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    My daughter had the Victoria suite the night before her wedding.It was amazing
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast and evening meals were very good. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The hotel was ideally situated for our onward travel to Norfolk. It felt secluded and peaceful, yet was only minutes away from the major roads. We loved our...
  • Birky_41
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff - especially the manager of the restaurant were exceptional. One of the nicest hotels where you just get a good feel about the place Food was very good, bed was comfy and I loved the old look about the place
  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff and comfortable stay. Recommended
  • Mercedes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spa was amazing and the staff of the hotel and spa very good
  • Nia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything . Staff so welcoming and cheerful . Grounds were amazing. Food was excellent.
  • Lyon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The facilities The accommodation The friendly staff
  • Gardner
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was a very nice room, ground room need by me and my wife, breakfast very good with a great selection for hot and cold
  • Ashworth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was super comfortable. Staff were very friendly and so keen to help. The food was scrumptious

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant 1650
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • St Leger Bistro
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check in time is 15:00

Spa is closed on Tuesdays only. Spa access and treatments to Be booked and paid separately.

Please inform Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.