The Elms Hotel is an impressive Grade II listed building set in beautiful grounds in the historical market town of Retford. The hotel provides an excellent base for visiting Nottinghamshire, Sherwood Forest and Clumber park, all just a short distance away. Robin Hood Doncaster/Sheffield airport is a 20-minute journey by car. All rooms at The Elms Hotel come with a private bathroom, flat-screen digital TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing boards are available upon request. The hotel has a fully-licensed restaurant and bar with meals available all day from a varied menu. The hotel has a large function room for up to 200 guests which can cater for meetings, events, special occasions, and private dining.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for East Retford
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Elms
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Elms Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Elms Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash The Elms Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Only the Family Room can accommodate children.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about The Elms Hotel

    • The Elms Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The Elms Hotel has 1 restaurant:

        • The Elms

      • Check-in at The Elms Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Yes, The Elms Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The Elms Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of East Retford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at The Elms Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Room options at The Elms Hotel include:

        • Double
        • Twin
        • Family