The Spa at Ye Olde Bell in Retford is celebrating after scooping five titles at the 2026 World Luxury Awards in October, including a global win for its Herb Garden Brasserie.
The awards, which recognise the world’s finest luxury spas and restaurants, saw the Nottinghamshire hotel named a winner across both its spa and dining offerings.
The Spa at Ye Olde Bell was crowned:
Herb Garden Brasserie was crowned:
The wins place the Retford spa and its in-house restaurant alongside some of the most celebrated wellness destinations on the international stage, and are a proud moment for the team and for the wider Nottinghamshire community.
Set within the grounds of the historic Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, the spa has built a reputation for its warm hospitality, luxury facilities and personalised approach to wellbeing. From its tranquil thermal experiences and outdoor vitality pool to its carefully curated treatments and attentive team, it welcomes guests looking to escape, recharge and reconnect. Herb Garden Brasserie complements this with health-conscious, flavour-led dining designed to nourish guests long after their treatments end.
Lizzie Bath, Spa Director at Spa at Ye Olde Bell, said:
“To receive recognition across Europe, the UK and, in the case of our Herb Garden Brasserie, globally, is truly humbling and something we are all incredibly grateful for.
“Being named Boutique Countryside Spa in Northern Europe means so much to us. We are fortunate to have a wonderful team of people who genuinely care about our guests and take great pride in what they do. Every member of the spa team contributes to the experience we create, and it is lovely to see their dedication and hard work recognised in this way.
“I am also especially pleased for our two talented chefs, Sophie and Michael, who, together with their small kitchen team, have put so much thought, care, and creativity into developing our menus. They work incredibly hard behind the scenes, and this recognition for the Herb Garden Brasserie is thoroughly deserved.
“We never take these awards, or the support of our guests, for granted. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated team and wonderful guests who continue to support us. To receive recognition on this scale, from our little corner of Nottinghamshire, is something we can all feel very proud of.”
The World Luxury Awards celebrate excellence in luxury hospitality, with winners recognised for outstanding standards of service, facilities and guest experience.
Guests can experience the award-winning spa and Herb Garden Brasserie at Ye Olde Bell, where day spa visits, treatments, dining and overnight stays are available to book now.
To book or find out more about Spa at Ye Olde Bell, visit https://yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk/spa
