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The Barns Country Guesthouse

Mansfield Road Morton, Retford, DN22 8HA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 147 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
147 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

Everything, Julie even booked us a restaurant for the evening which was excellent and gave us a 20% discount for staying at the Barns.

Rodney United Kingdom

Nice place, very clean and tidy and host very friendly

Nick United Kingdom

Excellent. Plenty of good English food and very hot.

Peter United Kingdom

Host Julie made us very welcome ..... Room was perfect in every way .

Glen United Kingdom

In a word! WOW! This property was Beautiful and Immaculate. Very Peaceful. Julie was really lovely and nothing was to much trouble for her The Barnes is a Credit to her. Will definitely be going back in the future. Breakfast was delicious too. Thank you Julie. Hope to see you again.

Stefan United Kingdom

Fantastic. The lady was so helpful and accommodating. We will be coming back

Keira

Beautiful house and Julie was very friendly and welcoming 😀 we turned up 30mins early but it was no problem. My gluten and lactose free diet was well catered for. Very clean and comfortable room, nice touch coffee tea milk and sugar and kettle provided in room also shampoo contioner and shower gel 😊 even a separate shaving mirror all in all a lovely experience, would definitely stay again if in area.

Irene Spain

Lovely and peaceful venue. Plenty of parking space, good breakfast, friendly host and having fresh milk available for drinks in the room was a welcome bonus.

Oxfordw United Kingdom

It all went extremely well, could not have been better, Julie was very helpful in every way, and we were able to more to a double room,which I thought I'd booked but had not. Altogether a very pleasant couple of day away.

Edna United Kingdom

Great service and communication, lovely room, lovely breakfast

David United Kingdom

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9.6
Exceptional
147 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything, Julie even booked us a restaurant for the evening which was excellent and gave us a 20% discount for staying at the Barns.”
    Rodney Rodney United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice place, very clean and tidy and host very friendly”
    Nick Nick United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent. Plenty of good English food and very hot.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Host Julie made us very welcome ..... Room was perfect in every way .”
    Glen Glen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “In a word! WOW! This property was Beautiful and Immaculate. Very Peaceful. Julie was really lovely and nothing was to much trouble for her The Barnes is a Credit to her.”
    Stefan Stefan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic. The lady was so helpful and accommodating. We will be coming back”
    Keira Keira
  • “Beautiful house and Julie was very friendly and welcoming 😀 we turned up 30mins early but it was no problem. My gluten and lactose free diet was well catered for.”
    Irene Irene Spain Spain
  • “Lovely and peaceful venue. Plenty of parking space, good breakfast, friendly host and having fresh milk available for drinks in the room was a welcome bonus.”
    Oxfordw Oxfordw United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It all went extremely well, could not have been better, Julie was very helpful in every way, and we were able to more to a double room,which I thought I'd booked but had not.”
    Edna Edna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great service and communication, lovely room, lovely breakfast”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Retford. Located in Retford, The Barns Country Guest house is 1.8 mi from The Retford Majestic Theater. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and on-site parking is provided.

At the bed and breakfast, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms also offer garden views. Guests have access to a fridge.

Guests at The Barns Country Guest house can enjoy a full English and continental breakfast.

Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Retford, like cycling.

The nearest airport is Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport, 11 mi from The Barns Country Guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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9.6
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  • Rodney United Kingdom

    “Everything, Julie even booked us a restaurant for the evening which was excellent and gave us a 20% discount for staying at the Barns.”

  • Nick United Kingdom

    “Nice place, very clean and tidy and host very friendly”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Excellent. Plenty of good English food and very hot.”

  • Glen United Kingdom

    “Host Julie made us very welcome ..... Room was perfect in every way .”

  • Stefan United Kingdom

    “In a word! WOW! This property was Beautiful and Immaculate. Very Peaceful. Julie was really lovely and nothing was to much trouble for her The Barnes is a Credit to her. Will definitely be going back in the future. Breakfast was delicious too. Thank you Julie. Hope to see you again.” Read more

  • Keira

    “Fantastic. The lady was so helpful and accommodating. We will be coming back”

  • Irene Spain

    “Beautiful house and Julie was very friendly and welcoming 😀 we turned up 30mins early but it was no problem. My gluten and lactose free diet was well catered for. Very clean and comfortable room, nice touch coffee tea milk and sugar and kettle provided in room also shampoo contioner and shower gel 😊 even a separate shaving mirror all in all a lovely experience, would definitely stay again if in area.” Read more

  • Oxfordw United Kingdom

    “Lovely and peaceful venue. Plenty of parking space, good breakfast, friendly host and having fresh milk available for drinks in the room was a welcome bonus.”

  • Edna United Kingdom

    “It all went extremely well, could not have been better, Julie was very helpful in every way, and we were able to more to a double room,which I thought I'd booked but had not. Altogether a very pleasant couple of day away.”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Great service and communication, lovely room, lovely breakfast”

Hosted by Julie Haresign

Host Review Score 9.8

Julie Haresign

A Family run small B&B located just a couple of miles off the A1 and close to the market town of Retford, Nottinghamshire, The Barns Country Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in a peaceful rural setting and is an ideal place for couples to unwin Julie Haresign is your friendly and helpful host at the attractive 18th century property, where original oak beams and country furniture add to its charm. Each room is tastefully decorated with En-Suite facilities, Digital Television and Hospitality Tray. Egyptian cotton sheet are used throughout. Christy towels are provided. There is ample off road parking, guests are welcome to relax in the front garden area. Bordered by places of historical interest. The Mayflower Trail and home of Pilgrim Father William Brewster. Sherwood Forest, dwelling of Robin Hood. Several National Trust and English Heritage properties. Delightful countryside with excellent inns and restaurants. Check in is between 4.00 pm and 9.00 pm, if you wish to arrive outside these times, please discuss it when enquiring about availability. We do not accept pets and Children under the age of 12.

We are a small family run Bed & Breakfast. We strive to provide warm, clean comfortable rooms for you to enjoy your stay. If you need anything during your stay just ask.

Rural, Quiet and peaceful

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • The Retford Majestic Theatre
    1.8 miles
  • Clumber Park
    4.6 miles
  • Worksop Golf Club
    4.8 miles
  • Thoresby Hall
    6 miles
  • Blyth Services A1
    6 miles
  • Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre
    8.2 miles
  • Sherwood Forest
    10.9 miles
  • Woodall Services M1
    12.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Steeples
    2 miles
  • Restaurant The Chequers Inn
    2.5 miles
  • Restaurant The Mussel & Crab
    6.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport
    11.2 miles
  • Humberside Airport
    32.2 miles
  • East Midlands Airport
    36.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Amenities of The Barns Country Guesthouse Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform The Barns Country Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Barns Country Guesthouse

  • The Barns Country Guesthouse is 1.7 miles from the center of Retford.

  • Room options at The Barns Country Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Barns Country Guesthouse (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • The Barns Country Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at The Barns Country Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Barns Country Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at The Barns Country Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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  • Free WiFi9.3
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