Our beautiful county is full of brilliant places to stay – with high-end hotels and impressive holiday rental properties offering something to satisfy everyone’s tastes.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute staycation, or somewhere to unwind after a busy day of walking, there are plenty of places to visit.
There’s Nottingham of course offering plenty of great shopping, dining and big city experiences.
But for those looking for quieter and more picturesque places then you’re not going to struggle. There’s Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey, Clumber Park, Attenborough Nature Reserve to name but four of the county’s showpiece attractions.
There’s so many great places and things to do that once you visit you’re going to want to keep coming back for more.
And to help you decide where to stay we’ve selected some of the best-reviewed hotels across the county for you to take a look at.
All data was taken from Google, and the hotels are not ranked in any particular order – will you be staying at any of these places in 2026?
Let us know where you like to stay and why? We’d also love to know where your favourites place in Notts are and why you love them so much.
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5. Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, Retford
Set in a 17th-century coaching inn, this contemporary country hotel is 1.6 miles off the A1 and 8.5 miles from Worksop. Rated: 4.5 (1,000 reviews) Photo: Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

6. The Chestnuts Country House Boutique B&B, Nottingham
A high quality Boutique B&B situated in Alverton, a small Vale of Belvoir Hamlet. It offers three king size, four poster bed, garden suites and surrounded by beautiful countryside. It scores a fantastic five star rating from 264 reviews on Google. Photo: The Chestnuts Country House Boutique B&B

7. Center Parcs Sherwood Forest, Ollerton
The popular holiday village allows you to escape to nature in some beautiful surroundings. Rated: 4.5 (12,509 reviews) Photo: Center Parcs Sherwood Forest

8. The Pump House Art Studio, Misterton
Settled in the village of Misterton in northern Nottinghamshire, The Pump House Art Studio is one of two identical buildings, named by the Victorians Kate and Ada, one being the owners' home, each with dramatic chimney stacks and connected by a beautiful glass walkway over the water. Photo: The Pump House Art Studio


