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

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

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

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

1. West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

0.6 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Richard

AED 258

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a washing machine, and a microwave.

2. The Lawns Guest House

2.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Leslie

AED 327

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

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.

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

3. The Elms Hotel

2.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Stephen

AED 258

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

4. Kings Park Hotel

1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Peter

AED 234

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a washing machine, and a dish rack.

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

A kitchen with a stove, toaster, sink, and cabinets.

5. The Lobster Pots - Retford

1.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Liliana

AED 200

AED 240 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden cabin room with a bed, two lamps, and curtains.

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.

6. Log Cabin - Elkesley

1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

jonathan

AED 628

AED 824 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

7. Home Farm & Lodge

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

paul

AED 353

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

An ornate mirror reflecting a bedroom with patterned wallpaper, a bed with a blue blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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

8. Brampton Dales Farm B&B

18.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Alan

AED 413

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, and a chair on a wooden deck.

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.

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

9. Hex Wildlife Hotel

19.4 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Ian

AED 313

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. The Forest Lodge

16.3 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Stephanie

AED 346

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A white building with a tiled roof, a window with a flower box, and outdoor seating with metal chairs and tables.

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

11. The Angel Inn

8.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Richard

AED 443

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

12. Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

11.8 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Patricia

AED 211

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

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

13. Hickman Hill Hotel

15 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

David

AED 471

AED 565 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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

14. 2-bed Duplex Sleeps 3 With Fireplace

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Suzanne

AED 706

AED 706 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A restaurant with outdoor seating and two lion statues.

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

A courtyard with a pond, stone benches, and a building with a large tree and a statue.

15. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

16.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Gemma

AED 516

AED 619 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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".

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a glass balustrade, and a view of the outdoors.

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

16. Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

4.3 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Sarah - Jane

AED 532

AED 639 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

17. Apartment 9

10.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Lynsay

AED 553

AED 663 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a pedestal sink, a toilet, and a mirror.

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

AED 153

AED 153 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed, a television, a wooden desk, and a basket of toiletries.

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

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

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

19. The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Adam

AED 442

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

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.

20. Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

8.4 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

"Please train your bar staff in the correct way to prepare pour and use the correct glass for the beverage.A j20 in a pint glass Guinness in a cider pint and spirits and mixers in half pint glasses is not good .Your GM or bar manager is letting the hotel down its basic bar tending I have 32 years experience in hospitality it didn't look good .The staff do their best but the hotel looks tired and in need of investment gardens are untidy paintwork peeling it's a shame for such a great location .Try...

Alfred

AED 369

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection 0.6 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve View	The Lawns Guest House 2.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve View	The Elms Hotel 2.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve View	Kings Park Hotel 1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve View	The Lobster Pots - Retford 1.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve View
8.8 Excellent 423 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 143 reviews	7.6 Good 214 reviews	7.6 Good 19 reviews	8.8 Excellent 3 reviews
AED 258 AED 310 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	AED 327 AED 393 total includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct	AED 258 AED 309 total includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct	AED 234 AED 281 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AED 200 AED 240 total includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct

Top Idle Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Sheffield

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay. Staff were very accommodating and helpful. Hotel is lovely & well decorated. Room was spacious, really clean and the bed was comfy. Buffet breakfast was really nice too. Would stay again!"

The Forest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Cute lodge with friendly staff! Short walk to Sherwood Forest."

WILDES INNS

10/10 Excellent

"Nice lovely place to stay. The staff was very friendly and the food was nice"

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great venue, super friendly staff, especially Billy at breakfast! Great breakfast menu. Easy parking."

Hex Wildlife Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel with decent staff"

Garner Hotel Chesterfield North by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fab location, staff super friendly and room for comfy!"

The Welcome Inn Hotel

8/10 Good

"Free parking on site. Room was clean and roomy. Tea and coffee making facilities. Clean bathroom. Great value for money. Would definitely stay again."

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were really helpful and friendly and catered for my uncles dog. They have a lot of appliances in the room allowing a comfortable stay. Here is also a nice park near bye if you find the grounds not big enough to wonder. Overall great trip away with amazing scenery."

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."

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Idle Valley Nature Reserve?

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Our top choices for Idle Valley Nature Reserve hotels

1. West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2. The Lawns Guest House

3. The Elms Hotel

4. Kings Park Hotel

5. The Lobster Pots - Retford

6. Log Cabin - Elkesley

7. Home Farm & Lodge

8. Brampton Dales Farm B&B

9. Hex Wildlife Hotel

10. The Forest Lodge

11. The Angel Inn

12. Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

13. Hickman Hill Hotel

14. 2-bed Duplex Sleeps 3 With Fireplace

15. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

16. Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

17. Apartment 9

18. Travelodge Retford Markham Moor

19. The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

20. Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

Compare top hotels near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Lawns Guest House

The Elms Hotel

Kings Park Hotel

The Lobster Pots - Retford

Top Idle Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Sheffield

The Forest Lodge

WILDES INNS

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Hex Wildlife Hotel

Garner Hotel Chesterfield North by IHG

The Welcome Inn Hotel

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection

Mosborough Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection

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

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