The Ancient Unicorn

3.0 star property

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite | Lounge
Classic Twin Room, Ensuite | Private kitchen
Bar (on property)
Classic Double Room, Ensuite
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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The St, Bowes,, The Street, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 9HL
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Ancient Unicorn

3-star Barnard Castle guest house with coffee shop/cafe
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free guesthouse has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and free breakfast. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Ancient Unicorn offers 15 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The guesthouse offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast and manager's reception are offered (may not be available daily). Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Barnard Castle guesthouse also offers a garden and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Ancient Unicorn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary breakfast is offered. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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