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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Most popular facilities
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Geraldine
Ireland
“Very beautiful hotel.Double rooms were lovely. Staff were amazing.” - Geraldine
Ireland
“My daughter had the Victoria suite the night before her wedding.It was amazing” - Howard
United Kingdom
“Large traditional hotel with well kept grounds. Good size bedroom and bathroom, comfy bed, good coffee and tea making facilities in the room. Lovely hot shower. We were there for a wedding and it made a perfect venue with great indoor and outdoor...” - Brenda
United Kingdom
“Very impressed with everything. Our son is getting married there next year so we went to have a nosey - I was also off to London the following day with my future daughter in law wedding dress shopping! Lovely room and the food was even better 😀” - Keith
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was very good and the service at breakfast was very friendly. Our room was very spacious and we liked the traditional decor. There are lots of areas to sit and have a drink and relax.” - Claire
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...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“I booked a room on the ground floor and was given a room in a single storey building. I could park my car close by. The bathroom had a bath and shower and my bed was comfortable. The seafood and cheese sharing plates were of a high standard. I...” - Fiona
United Kingdom
“lovely breakfast and clean rooms. Staff were brilliant.” - Birky_41
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” - Coventry
United Kingdom
“Hotel is lovely dated rooms and bathrooms all fine brilliant staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant 1650
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- St Leger Bistro
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.




The fine print
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.