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 9.2 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Retford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Glynis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely large room with very good shower room. Water & biscuits a nice touch. 2 kitchens with all equipment good - meant we could shop when we arrived, rather than carry food with us. Walking distance to town centre for pub/restaurants & shops...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room clean & comfortable, could do with somewhere to hang the towel near shower. In general was a very pleasant stay with some nice homely touches, i.e. daily cookies left in bedroom
  • Bill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This little gem excels what it offers. It's self catering accommodation on a budget. The hosts are amazing, rooms spacious and very clean. Beds are super comfortable. Free parking. Fantastic location for Retford/Leverton.
  • Don
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Plenty of car parking and easy to walk into Retford. Great for a large family group. Big rooms and good en-suite showers. Receptionist was lovely, friendly and very helpful.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We've stayed before so felt confident about booking again. Lovely room and facilities, perfect location, great nights sleep in a comfy bed. Definitely would stay again
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good rooms - we had a family room with double & 2 singles . Plenty of clean towels with extra pillows They had 2 complete massive kitchens so plenty of space too eat in & food preparation with dining tables so no need to eat in your rooms !
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We've stayed here a couple of times and it's a lovely place to stay very welcoming lovely rooms
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Self catering in one of 2 kitchens at the property.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good value. Excellent communication with Darren. Clean. Fab location.
  • Maralyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large comfortable, clean room. Two spotless kitchens with fridges to prepare own food

Managed by Lynsey

Company review score: 9.4Based on 642 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Lynsey 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

Facilities of The Lawns Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Lawns Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    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.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBCash
    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.

    FAQs about The Lawns Guest House

    • The Lawns Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The Lawns Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at The Lawns Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The Lawns Guest House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Retford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at The Lawns Guest House include:

        • Single
        • Double
        • Family
      • Yes, The Lawns Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.