Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

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£2,700 - £7,800 for a package
Up to 220
60 Bedrooms
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Description

Ye Olde Bell really is the perfect place to say 'I Do' With five individual suites for 2 to 250 guests, we offer you the dream combination for your ceremony and reception in one stunning venue! A magical ceremony in the fairytale Oak Pavilion or the grand opulence of the Bradgate and Wiseton Suites with ornate guilded ceilings, oak panelling and stunning chandeliers to name just two. The formal gardens, extensive grounds and the amazing South African Sail, are a fabulous backdrop for photographs, video or drone by day or evening. Ye Olde Bell evolves to match each season whether Spring or Summer when the gardens burst with colour or Christmas time when our hotel is filled with magical festive cheer and crackling log fires.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kate Firth
Many congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa to host your special day. I have been associated with Ye Olde Bell for 40 incredible years and during that time I have guided so many wonderful couples towards realising their dreams by helping them create a bespoke day tailored to their individual requirements. I’d be delighted to show you around our beloved hotel, it’s a perfect opportunity to explain all we have to offer and to answer any questions.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1649
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
220
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
60
Sleeps No. of People
130
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Spa On-Site
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Ballroom
Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List

Pricing for Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Packages (price per head)
£29 - £102
Minimum number of guests: 0
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Packages (total price)
£2,700 - £7,800
Number of guests included: 20
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Reviews for Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
(4)

Amy & Dan
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
The day was magical from start to end
Everything was making me anxious the day before our wedding. As soon as I arrived at Ye Olde Belle the evening before I suddenly calmed down and any questions that I asked were answered and solved and I was so at ease that everyone would make sure the day went okay and they absolutely did. Nothing was too much and I felt like the staff cared that we were okay too and having A nice day i.e. had I eaten breakfast and would I like some bringing to my room or playing us some of our evening buffet on a plate and some wedding cake so we could take it to our room after the evening reception. These small things made us feel really grateful that someone had considered our needs on a day where a bride and groom plan for everyone else’s needs! The function room and grounds were cleaned and furniture set up ready for the venue stylist. Staff had great relationships with some of the wedding services I had booked and were very polite and helpful to other wedding professionals that they hadn’t met before. All the food was of an exceptional high standard. There was nothing I didn’t eat that wasn’t delicious and not one guest has said a bad word about the wedding venue or the food except complementary things such as what a lovely charm the hotel has and how fabulous the food was. I am so glad we chose to have our Wedding at this Hotel.
Ben & Becky
Happy couple married in April
August 2023
Best day of our lives!
The Ye Olde Bell could not have done any more for us to make our day special. Was supposed to get married in June 2020 but was cancelled due to covid. The Ye Olde Bell helped us in every way possible. We had an intimate day in august 2020 with only 30 people which was so special to us and the staff made it feel so magical despite people being missing. Finally got round to wedding part 2 in April 2023. Again they did everything in their power to make everything run smoothly and make sure all of our guests were taken care of. I would 100% recommend the Ye Olde Bell for a wedding.
Sarah-Louise & Rich
Happy couple married in February
August 2023
Incredible day
The staff were fantastic, nothing was too much. The room was beautiful, food was incredible and the guests loved it. There was also a nice quiet room for our children. Accommodation was stunning too
sam and glen
Happy couple married in January
August 2023
Everything was just PERFECT !
Nothing was too much trouble , Ye old Bell made the planning of my wedding so easy . Food was amazing , Venue is so beautiful , thank you to all the staff we had the best day !

Location & Contact Details for Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Wedding Venue Address

Great North Road, Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8QS, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

On A638 just minutes away from the A1, M18, M1 and M62 W3W - guitars.diverting.image

Nearest Town

Retford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A1/M18

Nearest Train Station

Retford

Nearest Airport

East Midlands

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Fairground in the gardens

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Dont be afraid to ask the question

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Photographs of family weddings

Describe Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa in 5 adjectives

Welcoming, beautiful, characterful, surprising, Wow

Where’s the best photo spot at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

Too many to mention

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa?

We couldnt possibly say!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Wensleydale rarebit and crispy bacon

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon Buttie

What is Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa most unique feature?

Inside Outside Bar

What part of your business are you most proud of?

All of it!
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