About this property

The Lawns Guest House has a central location in Retford, Nottinghamshire, and offers stylish accommodation. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre, rooms at this Georgian property benefit from free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. We do not provide Breakfast, however, we have 2 fully fitted communal kitchens all guests are welcome to use. Retford also has many cafés and coffee shops within walking distance of the guest house, and there’s also supermarkets nearby. Each room at The Lawns has an en suite shower room with complementary toiletries, tea and coffee facilities and a 32” flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton sheets, comfy duvets and plenty of pillows. Retford is close to Nottinghamshire’s borders with Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Historic Lincoln is a 35-minute drive away, and the guest house is just under 30 minutes from Doncaster’s Robin Hood Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

  • Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bedroom was modern and clean. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was a nice wet-room.
  • F
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room we had in the Lawns was great. The kitchen facilities were beyond our expectations. We could have easily cooked a full meal here and therefore wouldn't have to rely on eating out or carry-outs.
  • Deepali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed at The Lawns for 2 nights and had a lovely experience. The room was clean and comfortable, and everything we needed was provided. Tea and refreshments were available, which was a nice touch, and the shed parking was a real bonus. I...
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a lovely guest house. We've stayed many times and tried others in the town, but we keep going back here. It's around a 15 minute walk into the centre of town with lots of shops, bars and places to eat. We like the independence of checking...
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect. Close to the town for breakfast. Brilliant check in and flexibility with arrival and departure timings. Helpful staff. Thank you
  • Lynn
    Australia Australia
    Very, very comfortable 2 week stay. The staff were warm and friendly and made our stay memorable. The property was very clean. The location is brilliant-10 minutes to Retford town, train and bus services. The Lawns is a beautiful historic building...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was my third stay at the lawns and was fab as usual
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely perfect place to stay. Couldn't fault it at all. The Lady cleaning etc in the morning was lovely and very friendly.
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy bed well appointed room and friendly lanlord
  • Ali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were clean and spacious. Having use of a kitchen was great for breakfast. Communication with the staff was easy , had a key code to let ourselves in.

Managed by Estelle

Company review score: 9.2Based on 436 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Estelle and the team at The Lawns look forward to inviting you to our property. We love nothing more than greeting our guests and finding out a little more about you.

Property information

The Lawns Guest House is a beautiful Georgian property situated in the heart of Retford. A ten minute walk is all it takes to reach Retford town centre, which boasts a variety of retail shops, coffee shops, Post Office, places to eat and a Farmers Market once a month. Our rooms have been renovated to a high standard with all rooms featuring luxury high quality cotton bedding. Complimentary bottled water on arrival and Tea & Coffee facilities are available throughout. We also provide our Guests with branded complimentary Hair & Body Wash. Each ensuite room also has a Freeview 32” Flat Screen TV. This together with FREE WiFi and FREE PARKING will ensure your stay with us is as enjoyable as possible. We do not provide Breakfast, however, we have 2 fully fitted communal kitchens all guests are welcome to use. Retford has many Cafés and Coffee Shops within walking distance of the Guest House.

Neighbourhood information

The borough of East Retford was established by King Henry I in 1105 and was granted Royal Charter by Henry III in 1246. The town continues to celebrate Charter Day each May Day Bank Holiday. Retford's tradition of being a market town continues today, with the town offering a variety of markets as well as an impressive range of high street and independent shops. The very popular open-air market is held in the market square each Thursday and Saturday against a backdrop of fine Georgian buildings. On the 3rd Saturday of every month, Retford plays host to a popular farmers' market where a variety of local produce is on sale. On Fridays, browsers can seek out bargains at the antiques and bric-a-brac market. Just 20 minutes down the road you will find the home of Robin Hood himself, Sherwood Forest. A short stroll into the heart of the forest you will stumble upon the famous Major Oak. If adventure is more your thing, head to Sherwood Pines where you can hire a bike and cycle along the many trails, put your skills to the test on a Segway or have a go at Go Ape’s treetop challenge.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Lawns Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please call 00441777250220 or email sales@thelawnsretford.com 30 minutes prior to arrival. The property will attempt to contact you on your date of arrival to confirm your check in time.

Please inform The Lawns Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.