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The Ancient Unicorn
3 stars

The Ancient Unicorn

The Street, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9HL, United Kingdom
Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
See location+44 183 362 8576
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rate per night

8.4
Very good
based on 986 reviews
986 reviews
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Classic room
Double room
Standard room

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Overview

This comfortable inn is a short walk from Bowes Castle, and features a swimming pool. It also offers free Wi-Fi.

The Ancient Unicorn's professional staff are available to assist 24 hours a day, and an express check-in facility provides added convenience. It also provides meeting rooms and a garden.

The Ancient Unicorn has 10 well-appointed rooms that are equipped with a range of essential amenities to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Hot drinks can be brewed with complimentary tea and coffee supplies.

Guests staying at the inn can enjoy a unique dining experience at the in-house restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay close by when looking for a bite to eat. Packed lunches are available for those heading off to discover the surrounding area.

Durham Tees Valley Airport is a 45-minute drive from The Ancient Unicorn. Darlington and Richmond are also a short car ride away.

8.4
Very good rating
Based on 986 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Ancient Unicorn

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Smoking rooms available

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Streaming service
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Hiking

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews of The Ancient Unicorn

8.4
Very good
986 verified ratings
Wonderful
537
Very good
227
Good
111
Okay
48
Fair
31
Mediocre
10
Poor
22

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Location

The Street, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9HL

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle3.8 mi
  • Bowes Museum4.1 mi
  • Egglestone Abbey4.3 mi
  • Low Force10.6 mi
  • High Force11.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Ancient Unicorn

  • How long should you stay at The Ancient Unicorn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at The Ancient Unicorn

  • Where is The Ancient Unicorn located?

    The Ancient Unicorn is located at The Street, Bowes, 4 miles from the center of Barnard Castle. Barnard Castle is the closest landmark to The Ancient Unicorn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Ancient Unicorn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at The Ancient Unicorn.

  • Does The Ancient Unicorn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Ancient Unicorn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Ancient Unicorn offer free parking?

    Yes, The Ancient Unicorn offers free parking.

  • How far is The Ancient Unicorn from the airport?

    The Ancient Unicorn is 23.1 miles from Darlington Teesside Intl. The Ancient Unicorn is 38.1 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Ancient Unicorn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Ancient Unicorn in Barnard Castle and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Ancient Unicorn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Ancient Unicorn.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.9

Distance to city center

4.0 mi

Nearest Airport

Darlington Teesside Intl

Distance to airport

23.1 mi