About this property

The Lawns Guest House has a central location in Retford, Nottinghamshire, and offers stylish accommodations. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the town center, 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 in particular 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was large clean and comfortable a lovely large walk in shower which we needed.The staff were very helpful we changed to a ground floor room on arrival as I struggle with stairs but forgot to tell them .
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked the space we had in our room,I liked the fact we had a ground floor room too.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Staff was friendly and the shared kitchen was nice to use. Parking on-site was wonderful change from other places we stayed on our 2 week trip
  • Rosemary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kitchen facilities excellent - and there are 2 kitchens neither heavily used, so social distancing never a problem.
  • 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...

Managed by Estelle

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

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's 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

Must-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 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.