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The Ancient Unicorn
Guest Houses
8.8
/10
Very Good
122 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Sarah
10.0
/ 10
Very friendly establishment. Great service and good dinner menu and breakfast. The cottage could of done with a deep clean as there was loads of spiders and cobwebs. Would definitely stay there again but maybe in the pub next time
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
It was the perfect place for a stopover. The room was lovely, the food was good, and the service was good too.
Louisa
10.0
/ 10
A little basic but comfy, very quiet, delicious breakfast and friendly and accommodating staff.
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The St, Bowes,, The Street, Bowes, County Durham, England, DL12 9HL
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The St, Bowes,, The Street, Bowes, County Durham, England, DL12 9HL
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General
In Barnard Castle
Location
Located in Barnard Castle, The Ancient Unicorn is a 2-minute drive from North Pennines and 5 minutes from Barnard Castle. This guesthouse is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 29 mi (46.6 km) from Durham University.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
North Pennines - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Barnard Castle - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Bowes Museum - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
The Garage Spa - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Raby Castle - 18.9 km / 11.8 mi
Swaledale Museum - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Teesdale - 20 km / 12.4 mi
Brough Castle - 22 km / 13.7 mi
Eden Valley - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
High Force - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi
Richmond Castle - 26.8 km / 16.6 mi
Richmond Market Place - 26.8 km / 16.7 mi
Richmond Falls - 27 km / 16.8 mi
Hamsterley Forest - 27.4 km / 17 mi
The nearest major airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47.3 km / 29.4 mi
Renovations
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
- Bar/lounge
- Dining venue(s)
Facilities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business Facilities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.
All facilities in The Ancient Unicorn
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Exterior
Others
Restaurant
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Things to Do
- Garden
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
General
- Parking
Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Ancient Unicorn
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
Pets
Service Animals Allowed
Additional Policy
Contactless check-out is available, Property uses a professional cleaning service, Contactless check-in is available, No elevators
- Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at The Ancient Unicorn | 15 |
Another facilities in The Ancient Unicorn | Smoke-free area, Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in lobby, Garden, Breakfast |
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What are available facilities at The Ancient Unicorn?
There are top facilites at The Ancient Unicorn such as Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Ancient Unicorn?
The standard check-in time at The Ancient Unicorn is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does The Ancient Unicorn provide breakfast?
Yes, The Ancient Unicorn provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Ancient Unicorn?
The Ancient Unicorn is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Ancient Unicorn?
The Ancient Unicorn has 15 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Ancient Unicorn
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8.8
Very Good
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9.0
Room Comfort
9.0
Service and Facilites
9.0
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Top reviews
Murray
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good cosy room
Andrew
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
No one to greet on arrival.
Evening food not available.
Room floor was very cold and room not pre-heated.
Malc was very sociable and made a very good breakfast.
Set in wonderful countryside.
Sarah
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very friendly establishment. Great service and good dinner menu and breakfast. The cottage could of done with a deep clean as there was loads of spiders and cobwebs. Would definitely stay there again but maybe in the pub next time
Timothy
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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Verified traveler
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
It was the perfect place for a stopover. The room was lovely, the food was good, and the service was good too.
Carolyne
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely overnight stay, comfortable accommodation and facilities. Food lovely breast and evening meal. Great parking for motorcycles
Alison
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Room was lovely with a very comfy bed. Please add a reading light as the main light was very 'soft'. However the food was NOT good. I'm pretty sure our evening meal choices of scampi+chips and sausage+mash were both microwaved ready meals, not freshly prepared. The scampi+mushy peas were hard/overdone but the chips soggy & limp. The sausage+mash meal fared better but the sausages were really poor quality meat and not tasty. Overall, we would happily sleep there another night if we're in the area but it's not somewhere we want to eat again.
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Louisa
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A little basic but comfy, very quiet, delicious breakfast and friendly and accommodating staff.
Julian
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Two night stay in the small village of Bowes. Double room was comfortable with en suite. Tasty English breakfast included. We used the pub for our evening meal on both nights - there is no other option nearby for dinner without a short drive. Bar food was cooked really well. The bar itself was functional but lacking a bit of character.
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George
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
didn't like the price differential between booking direct with the hotel to booking with you.
paula
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Such a lovely stay property was lovely very clean inviting and cosy and great for our dogs too. The staff were so lovely friendly helpful and made us feel very welcome. I am coeliac and they were fantastic with the food for me would highly recommend loved it
Sue
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Charming olde world inn. Beautiful room and nice original features. Very friendly staff. Superb breakfast (even did me porridge as can't manage a full english). Lovely views from our second floor room which was very spacious.
Evening meal disappointed. Steak was too well-done - no pink in the middle/ sticky toffee pudding was very dry.
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Hayley
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent staff and well positioned for a stop over.
Deirdre
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We only were there for 1 night but it was a very comfy and enjoyable one. We had dinner there and it was very good also breakfast next morning was cooked as you ordered and a very good choice of cold items we had room 5 and it was a beautiful room with tea and coffee making facilities
Markus
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
We had a fabulous stay in the Ancient Unicorn.
We were a family of 4 and also had our dog with us. We stayed in the Charles Dickens Cottage and it was outstanding.
When we arrived, the cottage was warm and welcoming.
The kitchen was well-equipped.
The breakfast was delicious and the staff were super friendly.
The location is great for exploring the area.
We look forward to coming back in the future.
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Lilly
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely rooms , comfy bed & comfy pillows , great shower.
Service & hospitality was fantastic !
Would highly reccomend.
Ruth
10.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely stay with lovely hosts. If you’re gluten free, the landlord is coeliac so you get a fabulous breakfast!
Tracy
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely stay
Very cosy
Lorna
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely historical property and good value for money. Quiet location, great stop off for travelling on the A66, with Barnard Castle just a short drive. Easy check into cosy courtyard cottage. Nicely decorated and furnished, though the bed would benefit from a better quality mattress. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Evening pub menu satisfactory but not exceptional.
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Jean
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very friendly, helpful staff.
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