Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa - Retford

4-star historic coaching inn with multi-million pound spa in Retford

Amenities & Spa

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Retford houses a multi-million pound spa with eleven unique experiences, including a Snowstorm walk, stone bath, and salt inhalation room. The spa features an indoor and outdoor vitality pool, sauna, herbal laconium, and steam bath, all accessible by prepaid booking. Outside, guests can relax in extensive gardens or on the outdoor terrace bar, with Yorkshire ales on tap at the St Ledger Bar.

Rooms

Each individually styled room at the olde bell spa mixes antique furniture with modern comforts like power showers and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms feature oak beams, period antiques, and fluffy duvets, offering distinct character across the property. The Lady Jayne suite stands out as a premium option, with spacious layouts and separate bathrooms for added privacy.

Spa & Wellness

The spa ye olde bell offers the World's first Snowstorm treatment, a unique cold-therapy experience that complements the thermal circuit. Guests benefit from a spa butler service that delivers cocktails and refreshments poolside, with lunch included in spa-day packages. Two saunas, a steam room, and heated loungers complete the relaxation circuit, with the indoor-outdoor pool transitioning at dusk.

Dining

On-site dining at Ye Olde Bell Hotel includes the oak-panelled 1650 Restaurant with a classic British menu, praised for its sirloin steak and Lincolnshire sausages. The St Ledger Bistro serves international cuisine and a traditional Sunday lunch, while the bar offers real fires and racing memorabilia. Afternoon tea is served daily, with dietary requirements accommodated on request.

Meetings & Events

The Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Retford provides versatile event venues accommodating up to 250 delegates in conference suites with full catering. The outdoor wedding pergola, set in the gardens, hosts civil ceremonies for up to 90 guests, with the hotel's operations team coordinating events. Express check-in/check-out and packed lunches are available for business travellers using the meeting facilities.

• Spa: World's first Snowstorm treatment & 11 unique experiences
• Rooms: Individually styled with antique furniture and modern comforts
• Dining: 2 on-site restaurants - St Ledger Bistro & 1650 Restaurant
• Wellness: Multi-million pound spa with indoor/outdoor vitality pools
• Events: Wedding pergola & conference suites for up to 250 delegates
• Location: 10-min drive from Retford train station, 18 km from Robin Hood Airport