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A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a lamp.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a wooden floor.

A two-story brick building with a small attached shed.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, two bottles of Harrogate, a glass, a plate with snacks, and a coffee pod.

1. The Lawns Guest House

2.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Leslie

₩118,375

₩142,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A gazebo with intricate white latticework, a well-manicured lawn, and a large brick building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A red brick building with arched windows and a white trim.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring floral centerpieces and elegant table settings.

A room with a patterned carpet, leather furniture, and a chandelier.

2. West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

0.6 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Richard

₩113,197

₩135,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A grand staircase with ornate railings and patterned carpet, leading to a high ceiling with a decorative chandelier.

A two-story building with a central entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A room with a stage area featuring a disco ball and LED lighting.

A dining area with a large chandelier, blue floral wallpaper, and yellow chairs.

3. The Elms Hotel

2.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Stephen

₩93,220

₩111,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

4. Kings Park Hotel

1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Peter

₩84,662

₩101,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A riverside park with trees, a small stream, and a gazebo.

A wooden-framed window with curtains, a picnic table, and a gravel path leading to a grassy area with trees and a gazebo.

A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.

5. Rustic Retreat in Retford

1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

jonathan

₩226,688

₩297,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a green cabinet with a plant, and a large painting of a bull.

Outdoor wicker furniture, a red awning, and a brick building with multiple windows.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a wardrobe.

A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

6. The Lobster Pots - Retford

1.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

₩73,245

₩87,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A nighttime garden with a water feature and a decorative fountain.

A cozy living room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a window with a view.

A brick building with a tiled roof, two red doors, and a small garden area.

A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by a hedge and a brick wall.

7. Home Farm & Lodge

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

paul

₩145,010

₩174,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An indoor dining area with bamboo plants, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

A building with a sign reading "HEX WILDLIFE HOTEL".

A restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a tropical theme with large rock sculptures and plants.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a built-in wardrobe, and a small kitchenette.

8. Hex Wildlife Hotel

19.4 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Emma

₩101,877

₩122,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A table with pastries, a teapot, and jars of jam.

A natural outdoor setting with a stream, dense greenery, and a dog.

A brick house with a gravel path leading to a wooden bench and a table.

A view from a room with a door leading to a green field where cows are grazing.

9. Brampton Dales Farm B&B

18.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Alan

₩149,419

₩149,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden paneling, and hanging pendant lights. Tables are set with chairs, and there are multiple dining areas visible.

A sectional sofa with a glass-top coffee table and a fire feature, set against a brick wall with a green hedge.

A traditional pub interior with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a staircase, and a door labeled "The Cellar of New York."

10. The Forest Lodge

16.3 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Sudath

₩120,866

₩145,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Marston's Edgell Sleepwell."

A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by picnic tables and a brick building.

A signboard for Marston's with amenities including free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.

11. Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

11.8 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Patricia

₩76,370

₩91,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional white building with multiple windows and flower boxes, labeled "Angel Inn."

A dimly lit restaurant with wooden furniture and decorative swan figures.

A fireplace with Christmas decorations, including ornaments and garlands.

A white building with multiple windows adorned with hanging flower baskets.

12. The Angel Inn

8.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Richard

₩160,251

₩192,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional two-story house with a front entrance, a stone staircase, and a well-maintained garden.

A four-poster canopy bed with a mirror and a vanity in the room.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden pergola, a small tree, and a stone pathway.

A hotel lobby with a check-in desk, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a staircase leading to another floor.

13. Hickman Hill Hotel

15 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

David

₩174,604

₩209,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A restaurant with outdoor seating and two lion statues.

A garden pathway with hanging flower baskets and well-maintained greenery.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a wooden floor.

14. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

16.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Carl

₩173,124

₩207,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside.

A room with a wooden door, a white cabinet with shelves, a mounted TV, and a desk with a lamp.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a wall-mounted clock, a window with blinds, and a small white lantern.

15. 2-bed Duplex Sleeps 3 With Fireplace

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Suzanne

₩255,300

₩255,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spa with a starry ceiling, three arched windows, and a circular hot tub area.

A log cabin-style outdoor seating area with fire pits and wooden planters.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a chandelier. There are shelves with bottles and glasses above the counter.

A beach-themed room with a wooden deck, two striped lounge chairs, a small table, and a sign reading "Life's at Ease with an Ocean Breeze".

16. Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4.3 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Sarah - Jane

₩184,962

₩221,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass-top coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A two-story residential building with a red door, multiple windows, and a parking area in front.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a trash bin.

17. Apartment 4

10.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Paul

₩199,759

₩239,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

A Travelodge hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A Travelodge building with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a signboard.

18. Travelodge Retford Markham Moor

8.4 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Matthew

₩55,740

₩55,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A formal event space with rows of chairs, chandeliers, and floral arrangements.

A bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne Vintage 2008 on a bar counter with a blurred background of a bar.

A restaurant interior with a floral ceiling, wooden log wall, and leather seating.

A restaurant with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a ceiling covered in white flowers.

19. The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Mark

₩169,986

₩203,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story house with a stone facade, a red-tiled roof, and a front porch with a table and chairs.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden cabinet with dishes, a TV stand, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a kettle.

A serene garden with a small waterfall, lush greenery, and flowering shrubs.

20. Pond View

16.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Derek

₩709,969

₩709,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lawns Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 143 reviews	View
West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection	8.8 Excellent 421 reviews	View
The Elms Hotel	7.6 Good 214 reviews	View
Kings Park Hotel	7.6 Good 19 reviews	View
Rustic Retreat in Retford	7.0 Good 2 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Retford

₩113,197

₩135,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Kings Park Hotel

Retford

₩84,662

₩101,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Retford

₩184,962

₩221,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spa area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a bed, chairs, a table, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There are plants and decorative items on shelves.

A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and a glass of champagne on a table, set against a brick building with a garden view.

Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

Worksop

₩123,384

₩148,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Rustic Retreat in Retford

Retford

₩226,926

₩297,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

A hallway with white doors, a radiator, and a bed in the distance.

A dining area with a glass table set for six, surrounded by upholstered chairs.

A spacious room with a dining area, a large window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Apartment 9

Worksop

₩199,759

₩239,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

Doncaster

₩169,986

₩203,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

The Forest Lodge

Mansfield

₩120,995

₩145,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Top Idle Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

WILDES INNS

10/10 Excellent

"Went to a friends wedding lovely venue & stayed for the night lovely clean spacious room breakfast was beautiful also checking in & out was easy with nice polite well presented staff we will definitely visit here again"

The Welcome Inn Hotel

8/10 Good

"Reminded me of Travel Lodge before the upgrade of all their properties. Absolutely fine."

Damon's Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was good for the price, and staff cheerful and helpful. Breakfast was in a separate building across the car park, but I found this less than adequate. How can anyone ruin scrambled eggs on toast to that extent!"

Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here many times. Always clean and tidy with pleasant team"

Mosborough Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"All staff encountered were extremely helpful, polite and very professional. Fantastic grounds. Good choice for a evening meal as well as a wide selection for breakfast. Will definitely stay again."

Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and comfortable, although there was nowhere to hang coats/clothes (there was no hanging rail). The pedestrian route to the restaurant was a bit dark in places. Generally a good overall stay."

Best Western Plus Bentley Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Worth a stay"

The Earl of Doncaster Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very welcoming and informative. Helped with my VIP Expedia extra benefit drink, which was lovely and unexpected. Interior of the hotel is a beautiful thing to see. The rooms were clean, spacious and the biscuit selections in the rooms were on point. Parking was free and electric charging points were also free. Very happy to recommend and stay again if I’m in the area"

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent - food a little pricey"

Other attractions near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

The Well Retford Baptist Church

4.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting The Well Retford Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Retford. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Kings Park

Kings Park is just one of the places to see in Retford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

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Kings Park

After visiting Kings Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Retford. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

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Retford Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Retford Leisure Centre during your stay in Retford. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

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Retford Heritage Open Air Market

You can do some window-shopping at Retford Heritage Open Air Market during your visit to Retford. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

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The Majestic Theatre

You can enjoy a show at The Majestic Theatre during your trip to Retford. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's bars.

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Bassetlaw Museum

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Bassetlaw Museum during your travels in Retford. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Hodsock Priory

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Hodsock with a stop at Hodsock Priory. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Idle Valley Nature Reserve?

Idle Valley Nature Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Retford known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 17 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Idle Valley Nature Reserve?

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 4 bars. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Other good options around the area include Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns and Hex Wildlife Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Idle Valley Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Idle Valley Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Idle Valley Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Idle Valley Nature Reserve.

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Our top choices for Idle Valley Nature Reserve hotels

1. The Lawns Guest House

2. West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3. The Elms Hotel

4. Kings Park Hotel

5. Rustic Retreat in Retford

6. The Lobster Pots - Retford

7. Home Farm & Lodge

8. Hex Wildlife Hotel

9. Brampton Dales Farm B&B

10. The Forest Lodge

11. Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

12. The Angel Inn

13. Hickman Hill Hotel

14. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

15. 2-bed Duplex Sleeps 3 With Fireplace

16. Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

17. Apartment 4

18. Travelodge Retford Markham Moor

19. The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

20. Pond View

Compare popular hotels close to Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Hotels recommended for families near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Kings Park Hotel

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

Rustic Retreat in Retford

Apartment 9

The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

The Forest Lodge

Top Idle Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

WILDES INNS

The Welcome Inn Hotel

Damon's Hotel

Woodcocks, Lincoln by Marston's Inns

Mosborough Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

Best Western Plus Bentley Hotel & Spa

The Earl of Doncaster Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse

Other attractions near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

The Well Retford Baptist Church

Kings Park

Kings Park

Retford Leisure Centre

Retford Heritage Open Air Market

The Majestic Theatre

Bassetlaw Museum

Hodsock Priory

Frequently asked questions