The Wishingwell

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Selby Superbowl

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Executive Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with digital channels
Children's play area - outdoor
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Executive Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with digital channels
The Wishingwell in Selby offers a tranquil escape with a garden and playground for families. Enjoy full meals at the restaurant or quick bites at the coffee shop. Convenient in-room WiFi and helpful tour assistance make exploring nearby attractions effortless.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room (Breakfast Excluded)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Selby is home to The Wishingwell. Selby Town Hall and Yorkshire Waterways Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Selby Abbey and Howden Minster. Consider Carlton Towers Estate for a night out, and don't miss Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, a top local attraction.
Map
Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ

What's nearby

  • Selby Superbowl - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Selby Abbey - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Selby Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - 19 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • York Racecourse - 23 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Selby Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Selby College - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Giant Bellflower (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Wishingwell

Hotel near Selby Superbowl
Located close to Selby Town Hall and Selby Abbey, The Wishingwell provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant closes at 9pm, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wishingwell have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 7.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar closes at 10pm
  • Restaurant closes at 9pm

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 7.75 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

New Country Inns Selby
New Country Selby
Wishingwell Hotel Selby
Wishingwell Hotel
Wishingwell Selby
The Wishingwell Selby, England
The Wishingwell Hotel
The Wishingwell Selby
The Wishingwell Hotel Selby

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wishingwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wishingwell?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on Oct 27, 2025 start from $76.53, 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 Wishingwell?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Wishingwell?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Wishingwell located?

Situated in Selby, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Selby Superbowl, Selby Abbey, and Selby Town Hall. Carlton Towers Estate and Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km). Selby Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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