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The Elms Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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The Elms Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere near Sundown Adventureland. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, afternoons on the garden terrace, and evening drinks at the bar. Helpful staff and free WiFi in public areas enhance the relaxing retreat experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩120,647
₩144,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7DX

What's nearby

  • Bassetlaw Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Well Retford Baptist Church - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sundown Adventureland - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 20 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Retford Station - 15 min walk
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Dominie Cross - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Sun Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Elms Hotel

Hotel near Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Located close to Sundown Adventureland, The Elms Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Elms Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Exterior
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 365 reviews
The price is ₩111,704
₩134,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,659 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elms Hotel?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elms Hotel on Nov 18, 2025 start from ₩120,647, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 2:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.00.

What time is check-out at The Elms Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Elms Hotel located?

Situated in Retford, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Idle Valley Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Clumber Park and Sundown Adventureland. Walesby Forest and Hodsock Priory are also within 9 mi (15 km). Retford Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Elms Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall it was a good stay apart from creaky floor boards in all rooms & no hair dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Adequate, staff were great. Room dated and a bit dirty and the shower was too hot to get in - be careful as the water was almost scolding hot and unable to turn it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

elms

only thing we booked with breakfast on hotels.com on arrival we were told we did not have it booked and would have to pay extra if we wanted it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Rooms were outdated poor decorating.outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food Staff so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always enjoy stopping and eating at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, excellent parking, friendly staff and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room with a lot of space Food was brill
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very friendly,lovely time spent there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful very helpful and friendly place was clean and lovely atmosphere owners very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a couple of nights stay while working this hotel had everything that was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Charlie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, near to the town centre and plenty of parking. The hosts were lovely, couldn't do enough for you. The food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really friendly staff. Restaurant food was excellent. Lovely beer garden outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a slight issue at check-in (my fault) but staff were helpful and professional and resolved. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Elms. Lovely big room, friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation was not in the nice, well presented, large house. I'm unsure if there is any accommodation there, which would be above the restaurant. Our accommodation was in an out-house. It was poorly constructed with squeaky ceilings and loud plumbing. The people staying above us liked to walk a lot around the room, which didn't help, but fortunately they were quiet overnight. When they were having a shower or flushing the toilet all the water ran through pipes located in our room, so this was very noisy!! The actual room had dated furniture and the skirting boards which could do with a lick of paint, but the room was clean and tidy and included all the basics including tea and coffee making facilities, 1 set of towels (apparently you can ask for more) and a fan. The bed was very comfortable, although we were pleased to have brought additional pillows with us, as they only provide one each. We had a good nights sleep on it. The room reminded me of an American motel room as it was accessed straight from outside. The outside doors looked nice from the outside with a small window, but these windows need recovering as they let light in, which can be disturbing at night. You can park right outside, which is useful and they own a restaurant, which we didn't use, but this is also useful. We drove into town to eat. Overall I would stay again for a short stop over, but not in the summer as it was too warm even in September. I would request an upstairs room if I stayed again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable hotel , staff were very friendly . Indian restaurant food was very good. Would definately return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no negative points service was excellent Breakfast and Indian evening meal were loverly Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024