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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 washing machine, and a microwave.

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.

1. The Lawns Guest House

2.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Leslie

AED 328

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A large brick building with a formal garden, including a well-maintained lawn, a stone staircase, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

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

2. West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

0.6 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Richard

AED 287

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

3. The Elms Hotel

2.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Stephen

AED 258

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

4. Kings Park Hotel

1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Peter

AED 219

AED 263 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

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

5. The Lobster Pots - Retford

1.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Liliana

AED 201

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

6. Log Cabin - Elkesley

1.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

jonathan

AED 629

AED 826 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with a blind, and a radiator.

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

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Brampton Dales Farm B&B

18.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Alan

AED 365

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 room with a built-in desk, a small stool, a bean bag, and a wall-mounted decorative item.

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

9. Hex Wildlife Hotel

19.4 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Ian

AED 314

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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."

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

10. The Forest Lodge

16.3 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Stephanie

AED 347

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A fireplace with Christmas decorations, including ornaments and garlands.

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

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 435

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A garden with lavender plants and a bee.

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

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

12. Hickman Hill Hotel

15 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

David

AED 470

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

13. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

16.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Gemma

AED 516

AED 620 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

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

14. Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

11.8 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Patricia

AED 212

AED 254 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Apartment 9

10.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Lynsay

AED 554

AED 665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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".

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 533

AED 639 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

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

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

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

18. The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

12.1 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Adam

AED 443

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

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

19. Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

8.4 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Ross

AED 342

AED 410 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional brick building with a sign indicating it is a guest house.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, a toaster, a kettle, and various jars on the counter.

A kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, and a wooden table with various food items and kitchenware.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a microwave and various containers.

20. Crittlewood Guest House

14.9 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Maxime

AED 280

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

The Lawns Guest House 2.2 km from Idle Valley Nature Reserve View	West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection 0.6 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
9.2 Wonderful 143 reviews	8.8 Excellent 423 reviews	7.6 Good 214 reviews	7.6 Good 19 reviews	8.8 Excellent 3 reviews
AED 328 AED 393 total includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct	AED 287 AED 345 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	AED 258 AED 310 total includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct	AED 219 AED 263 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	AED 201 AED 241 total includes taxes & fees 30 Oct - 31 Oct

Top Idle Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Lincoln by IHG

8/10 Good

"Our short stay was very good. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. Parking was ideal. We enjoyed our breakfasts, the staff there were particularly helpful and friendly. The TV did not always work. The lift made very scary noises but always worked. Our time at the hotel was very comfortable."

Hex Wildlife Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for visiting the park, the balcony room was exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to the animals before breakfast."

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."

Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"absolutely massive room and bathroom"

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

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

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. The Lawns Guest House

2. West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

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. Hickman Hill Hotel

13. Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

14. Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns

15. Apartment 9

16. Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

17. Travelodge Retford Markham Moor

18. The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster

19. Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

20. Crittlewood Guest House

Compare top hotels near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

The Lawns Guest House

West Retford Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Elms Hotel

Kings Park Hotel

The Lobster Pots - Retford

Top Idle Valley Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Lincoln by IHG

Hex Wildlife Hotel

Courtyard By Marriott Sheffield

The Forest Lodge

Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

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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