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The Ancient Unicorn

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse in Barnard Castle with free parking

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite (WIth Kitchenette) | Lounge
Exterior
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)
Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
The St, Bowes,, The Street, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 9HL
  • Popular LocationBarnard Castle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowes Museum8 min drive
  • Popular LocationYorkshire Dales National Park18 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)73 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Ensuite (WIth Kitchenette)

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite (WIth Kitchenette)

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite (WIth Kitchenette)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (William Turner)

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (William Turner)

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (William Turner)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage)

Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage) | Lounge

Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Barnard Castle

The Ancient Unicorn is located in Barnard Castle. Bowes Museum and Swaledale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eggleston Hall and Millgate House Garden. Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and National Railway Museum at Shildon are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 5 min drive
  • Bowes Museum - 8 min drive
  • Egglestone Abbey - 8 min drive
  • Eggleston Hall - 14 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Redwell Inn - 8 min drive
  • Golden Lion - 6 min drive
  • The Cricketers Arms - 7 min drive
  • Coach & Horses - 7 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 7 min drive

About this property

The Ancient Unicorn

Property highlights
The Ancient Unicorn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Ancient Unicorn Inn Barnard Castle
Ancient Unicorn Barnard Castle
Ancient Unicorn
Ancient Unicorn Barnard
Ancient Unicorn Inn
The Ancient Unicorn Guesthouse
The Ancient Unicorn Barnard Castle
The Ancient Unicorn Guesthouse Barnard Castle

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Ancient Unicorn?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ancient Unicorn?

As of Apr 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ancient Unicorn on May 1, 2024 start from $87.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Ancient Unicorn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ancient Unicorn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ancient Unicorn located?

Situated in Barnard Castle, this guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North Pennines and within 6 mi (10 km) of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. The Garage Spa and Eggleston Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Ancient Unicorn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quaintness of the hotel - it was beautiful too. The area is perfect for walking/rambling and was very quiet. The staff we encountered were lovely, kind, helpful and polite. And we particularly loved Gus, the resident doggie. Checking in was easy when we realised it was a staff-free experience and had to use codes and lock boxes to get the keys - simple and effective.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience
Booked the Deluxe double as a stop over, and had a lovely night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not great
No WiFi available in our room even though it is stated on the website. You had to go down to the door of the bar in the pub to pick up the WiFi. I contacted the number given and they sent the WiFi password a couple of hours later after they obviously didn't read my message properly. I measured back but heard nothing else. The hairdryer in the room turned on, got hot without blowing air and then shut down, I left a note saying this may be a fire hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

clive

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately our stay was ruined by the repulsive smell contained within the property (Charles Dickens Cottage). When we arrived the smell of damp dogs was overwhelming. We were offered a tokenistic can of air freshener to spray around the property. This failed to eliminate the smell which remained all week. This was compounded by a number of soft furnishings containing dog hair. The property is defined as pet friendly on their website but be warned (certainly within the Charles Dickens Cottage) that if you have sensitive smell you would be advised to book a different cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient overnight stop on our drive north to Scotland. Lovely old building in the heart of the village. We arrived late but had been provided with codes that gave us access to our 3-person room, which was very comfortable and fine for an overnight stay but might be a bit small if you were staying longer. Very comfortable beds but rather a lot of noise from the adjacent room. Very good value for money - we would certainly consider returning to use the Ancient Unicorn as a base for exploring the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023