Hotels in Retford

There are many hotels in Retford given the beautiful surrounding countryside and nearby attractions that make it a very enjoyable base for a weekend break.

Stay at one of the many hotels in Retford and you’ll be able to visit the quaint nearby villages of Babworth and Scrooby. Famed for their links with the Pilgrim Fathers that went on to settle inAmerica, these villages hosted the first congregations of Bradford and Brewster’s separatist movement. Here’s our brief list of some of the available hotels in Retford that you may want to consider for a short break or a stop over on your way through the country. 

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is a 4 star hotel set in a 17th century coaching inn. The restaurant and traditional feel to the hotel is very welcoming. Cosy on up to a real log fire and relax at this excellent hotel located at nearby Barnby Moor.

Orchard Hill Farm offers two charming self catering holiday cottages at the edge of the small rural North Nottinghamshire village of Askham, about 4 miles from Retford. A perfect base from which to explore Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, with plenty to see and do within easy travelling distance. Orchard Hill Farm is very popular for its tranquility and relaxing atmosphere. The family farm is located just 300m (a short walk) from the village, where there is a local public house serving good meals. The farm is surrounded by pleasant country lanes and public footpaths across the local fields and woods. Here you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, with the highest land point taking in all aspects for miles around.

The Sherwood Hideaway, about 8 miles away, is a collection of 22 luxury cedar lodges nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest. With a recent £1m investment in 8 new lodges, the Woodland Rustic, Woodland View and Woodland Escape where, comfort, aesthetics and modern convenience prevail. Beautifully appointed state of the art kitchens, log-effect stoves, flat screen TV, DVD, CD and iPod entertainment facilities, Porcellanosa bathrooms and Molton Brown toiletries make self-catering an indulgent pleasure. All 6 grades of accommodation feature a decked outside area with a hot tub.

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If you're considering staying over at one of these hotels in Retford then please do explore the beautiful nearby countryside. Children will love the nearby Sundown Adventureland a popular theme park for the under 10s, well established with a Robin Hood world, Rocky Mountain Railroad and much more. A stay in one of the hotels in Retford will definitely be rewarded.