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The Ancient Unicorn, Barnard Castle
The St, Bowes,, The Street, Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom, DL129HLShow on map
- Taxes included · no booking fees
- Check-in from 3:00 PM
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: Bar/loungeDining venue(s)
Visa, Mastercard
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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 29 mi (46.6 km) from Durham University.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. North Pennines - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Barnard Castle - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi Bowes Museum - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi The Garage Spa - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi Raby Castle - 18.9 km / 11.8 mi Swaledale Museum - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi Teesdale - 20 km / 12.4 mi Brough Castle - 22 km / 13.7 mi Eden Valley - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi High Force - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi Yorkshire Dales National Park - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi Richmond Castle - 26.8 km / 16.6 mi Richmond Market Place - 26.8 km / 16.7 mi Richmond Falls - 27 km / 16.8 mi Hamsterley Forest - 27.4 km / 17 mi The nearest major airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47.3 km / 29.4 mi
In Barnard Castle
English
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.
Most popular facilities
Wifi
Parking
Breakfast
Smoke-Complimentary Property
Coffee/Tea
Hiking/Biking Trails Nearby
Bar/Lounges
Coffee Shop/Cafe
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Facilities of The Ancient Unicorn, Barnard Castle
8 amenitiesHighlights
Wifi
Parking
Breakfast
Smoke-Complimentary Property
Coffee/Tea
Hiking/Biking Trails Nearby
Bar/Lounges
Coffee Shop/Cafe
Internet1
- Wifi
Parking1
- Parking
Food & drink4
- Breakfast
- Coffee/Tea
- Bar/Lounges
- Coffee Shop/Cafe
Safety & security1
- Smoke-Complimentary Property
General1
- Hiking/Biking Trails Nearby
House rules
Check-in
From 3:00 PM – anytime
Minimum age to check in: 18
Check-out
From 10:00 AM
Cancellation / prepayment
Cancellation charges depend on the room rate you select. See the penalty timeline under each room option above.
Fees & extras
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stayService animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
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. The property is professionally cleaned.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Special instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit/debit cardsSafety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lightingThis property is professionally cleaned.
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