Spa near Doncaster wins big at World Luxury Awards
The spa has won five categories at the World Luxury Awards 2026.
The Spa at Ye Olde Bell in Retford is celebrating after scooping five titles at the 2026 World Luxury Awards this month, including a global win for its Herb Garden Brasserie.
The awards, which recognise the world’s finest luxury spas and restaurants, saw the hotel near Doncaster named a winner across both its spa and dining offerings.
The Spa at Ye Olde Bell was crowned: Best Luxury Countryside Spa in Europe, Best Luxury Spa & Stay in the United Kingdom and Best Luxury Boutique Spa in Northern Europe.
Herb Garden Brasserie was crowned: Best Luxury Spa Restaurant – Global Winner, Best Health & Wellness Cuisine in Northern Europe.
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.
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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.
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“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.”