Experience the charm of The River Don Tavern and Lodge, where hearty breakfasts meet lively evenings. With a bar, restaurant, and karaoke on site, this lodge offers entertainment options for every guest. Multilingual staff ensure a smooth stay.
Blacktoft Sands National Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
The Plowright Theatre - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
Normanby Hall Country Park - 29 min drive - 31.3 km
Doncaster Racecourse - 34 min drive - 45.3 km
Yorkshire Wildlife Park - 34 min drive - 43.6 km
Getting around
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 36 min drive
Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 42 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 91 min drive
Crowle Station - 12 min drive
Althorpe Station - 13 min drive
Thorne South Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Christine's Snack Bar - 15 min drive
The Red Lion - 5 min drive
Costa Coffee - 16 min drive
The Berkeley - 16 min drive
About this property
The River Don Tavern and Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Scunthorpe with a stay at The River Don Tavern and Lodge. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Karaoke
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The River Don Tavern and Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The River Don Tavern and Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The River Don Tavern and Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The River Don Tavern and Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The River Don Tavern and Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The River Don Tavern and Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Food
Welcoming
Pub
Breakfast
Service staff
What guests liked
Well-cooked meals with generous portions and good value were enjoyed in the bar and restaurant. (5 reviews)
Breakfast was plentiful, nicely cooked, and offered a wide range of options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent stay, the room was very comfortable I had a great sleep. The food in the bar was also excellent, a very good pork chop.
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Good sized room. Excellent menu options for dinner.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2023
Friendly inn
Great friendly welcome, excellent room and great food
N
N, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
Great stay
Great stay, the owners were very nice and welcoming.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2024
In the middle of nowhere
Fantastic food and Gordon & Karen are great hosts
Mellanie
Mellanie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2025
Well what a load of rubbish, breakfast is a cold bacon sausage sandwich in the fridge with cornflakes and banana.Towels had a damp smell on them,Definitely won’t be staying here again
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2024
Great value for money and fantastic food - big portions...nom nom
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Good location, quiet, large room and bed so plenty of space. Excellent food with good service; would recommend it and would stay again!
Kay
Kay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Just used for a one night stay. Room not cleaned very well.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2024
Nice overnight work stay
Kevan
Kevan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
What a pleasure..By far the best in the area. .Room was a treat , Dinner was to die for..
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Easy to find. Lovely, quiet area.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2024
Friendly and Comfortable
You check in at the tavern and the rooms are in the lodge at the rear of the property. Everyone was really friendly, the room was very clean and the bed really comfortable. Would recommend staying here if you need somewhere to stay in the area.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2024
The girls/women were really helpful, friendly and polite.
The food was delicious and a great portion.
The bar was warm with a good atmosphere.
The chalet we had was clean, warm and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
River Don Review
Easy check in at the bar and a friendly welcome. Car park was big enough to find a space at the rear. Room was clean and cosy, and I slept soundly. DIY breakfast in the room, though hot meals available for those planning a longer stay. Good, honest establishment and great value for money.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2022
Impressed
The room was far better than the picture on website so impressed straight away
Biggest plus here is the food
The owner is the chef and he is extremely good and produces very tasty food
Him and his wife are very friendly and anything u need he is sure to accommodate
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 7, 2025
Quiet
Quiet friendly place with food that wasn't bad. Off the beaten track but that suited me. A very cold night and even with extra heater was still nippy. Couldn't recommend in winter.
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1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2023
My stay of choice when in the Scunthorpe area. Friendly traditional pub atmosphere, so rare these days. Excellent food, service and welcoming staff. Can recommend happily!!
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Comfortable little bolt-hole, just what I was looking for and needed. Will be using again.
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Great little spot
Great value place to stay with breakfast. I had informed them I would be arriving after 10pm someone was there to check me in. Super friendly too! I would go back for sure. All amenities in my room with a fridge and breakfast all in the fridge! Thanks for a restful stay.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Received a warm welcome from the owners and staff at The River Don Tavern. Had a lovely meal, well cook with generous portions. Good size room with large bed, plenty of tea, coffee, chocolate and biscuits. Good breakfast supplied. Shower a bit dated, but clean with plenty of hot water. Spacious car park. Quiet farming village with safe walks for our dog. Enjoyed our stay.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2023
Comfortable, great food, good value!
I've stayed here before, so i expected it to be good, and it was. A comfortable single room, with a well-lit desk for doing some work. The evening meal was excellent! (Unfortunately I was unable to have breakfast, but i know it would have been good.)
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2023
When we arrived, the restaurant was closed for reasons beyond their control, but they helped us order takeaway, which we ate in their pub.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 10, 2024
River Don Tavern - Not up to scratch
Needs to make it clearer in the details that the restaurant does not operate on a Monday (and no local takeaways) & that the breakfast is sort of continental in the room.
Single room in main building is small but adequate, small fridge (but noisy).
Bed not very comfy.
Will not be staying here again
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 18, 2024
I tried to cancel this booking but was unable to and Hotels.com isnt very helpful when trying to do this. I spoke with the property owner and he was unable to cancel the booking either.