The Ancient Unicorn
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Ancient Unicorn
The St, Bowes, County Durham, DL12 9HL, United Kingdom
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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 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Bowes Museum.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Express check-in and check-out
English
No smoking in public areas
CCTV in public areas
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Property Description
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 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Bowes Museum.
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4.1/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.1
Amenities4.1
Location4.1
Service4.1
All 72 Reviews
Surroundings
Train: Bishop Auckland Station
(30.1 km)
Landmarks: Bowes Castle
(270m)
Landmarks: Mill Force
(400m)
Landmarks: Ivy Hall Farm Campsite
(590m)
Landmarks: Deepdale Beck
(1.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
11
Basic Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Conditioner
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10
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)
1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Blackout curtains
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
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12
Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Towels
Shampoo
Soap
Wired Internet in room
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15
Comfort Double Ensuite Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Shampoo
Soap
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13
Family Triple Room, Ensuite
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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19
Deluxe Double Room Ensuite
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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17
Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage)
Bedroom 1:1 Double bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
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18
Classic Double Room With Ensuite
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Towels
Private toilet
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12
Classic Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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Guest Reviews
4.1/5
Very Good
72 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.1
- Amenities4.1
- Location4.1
- Service4.1
Average for similar properties in Bowes
AI Summary
The accommodation offers cozy, clean rooms with convenient location near outdoor attractions. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and delicious, reasonably priced meals. The breakfast variety exceeds expectations.
Lilly
January 27, 2025
Great Stay !
Lovely rooms , comfy bed & comfy pillows , great shower.
Service & hospitality was fantastic !
Would highly reccomend.
Guest User
January 13, 2025
A very good hotel friendly staff. The food was very good and the menu had plenty of variety. The Ribeye Steak was excellent as was the Apple ruby desert. Rooms good clean and with modern decor. I didnt see any option for wifi in the cottage room I stayed in which was separate to the main hote (which has wifi) l but the mobile signal worked well. Beds clean and comfy. Good large flat screen TV and kitchen area in the room.
Lorna
October 21, 2024
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.
Tracy
December 7, 2024
Lovely stay
Very cosy
Jean
September 30, 2024
Very friendly, helpful staff.
Angela
September 29, 2024
Fabulous room . Helpful, friendly staff . Lovely food .
John
September 24, 2024
The pub/hotel has evolved from a traditional coaching inn which has being doing basically the same job for over 400 years. Our room was basic, but had character (window seats) and the main facilities were fine (good bed, plenty of heating and lots of hot water). There is parking in the old cobbled coaching yard and the town of Bowes is quiet, but conveniently close to the A66.
Guest User
December 22, 2024
Excellent customer service who went to above and beyond lovely evening meal we had the chicken roast any my hubby had mice and dumplings I had the most nicest pint of Stella ive ever tasted ,dogs are very welcome and we were totally made a fuss in a nut shell Excellent
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Bar
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Express check-in and check-out
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 17
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 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Bowes Museum.
This smoke-free guesthouse features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.
This smoke-free guesthouse features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.