Retford Guest Houses

The first record of the church is in 1258, and the oldest floor slab Memorial dates from 1496. This large church is now mostly the work of a 17th-century restoration, after the tower collapsed in 1651 destroying much of the chancel and south transept. It was rebuilt in 1658. The church is in a cruciform plan with north and south transepts, a central four stage crossing tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory windows, chancel, and south porch. There is also a Lady Chapel, Vestry and Sacristy. The oldest part of the church is the north transept which has two arches and an octagonal pier with fine leaf decoration on the capital. This was revealed during a restoration in 1873. The four bay chancel was refurbished around the same time, and it was extended to its original size. The north aisle was rebuilt using original material as well as the clerestory, battlements, and other parts church in 1854. The south porch was also added. There was further restoration in 1905. The church has numerous stained glass windows from the nineteenth century by several well-known artists. The west window of the south transept contains mediaeval glass, and is unusual in having two coins set into the glass. The organ was originally on a gallery at the west end, and in 1841 a new organ was placed on the south side of chancel. It was subsequently enlarged and has been overhauled several times since. In 1980 it was completely rebuilt with a new movable console. The tower has a ring of 10 bells. In 2009 a toilet and kitchen were installed in the west end of church. In 2010 the nave and south aisle roofs were repaired with the aid of a grant from English Heritage.

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Eyrearms

Retford

P8,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

The Lawns Guest House

Retford

Leslie

P6,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Crittlewood Guest House

Gainsborough

P5,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

The Clubhouse

Nether Edge

P7,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reindeer Accommodation

Southwell

Colin

P5,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Southwell Stays

Southwell

alan

P6,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Holly Lodge

Nottingham

Andrew

P5,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Creston Villa Guest House

Lincoln

Mike

P7,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Rooms at Rolleston

Newark

Steven

Beaumond Cross Inn

Newark

James

P4,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Bridleways Guest House & Holiday Homes

Mansfield

lloyd

P8,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

New Accommodation

Alfreton

David

P4,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Regent Serviced Suites

Doncaster

Amy

P7,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Hamilton

Lincoln

John

P2,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

The Riverside Rooms

Newark

Margaret

P8,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Beverley Inn

Doncaster

IAN

Duke William Hotel

Lincoln

P7,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Room-cozy Sheffield Guest Room With Shar

Heeley

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Top Retford Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City

10/10 Excellent

"Huge room. Clean. Had to pay £15 for less than a days parking"

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

10/10 Excellent

"I took my wife here for her birthday weekend, and she loved it. We received a complimentary upgrade to a really nice room, and the birthday package with room décor made it extra special. The hotel is right in the heart of the city, with shops and restaurants within walking distance. Overall a great stay"

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