The Ancient Unicorn

8.2Very good874 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Parking
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Charming Accommodation in Barnard Castle Convenient Amenities: The Ancient Unicorn offers free WiFi, private parking, and well-equipped units with kitchen facilities, making your stay comfortable and convenient. Delicious Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty Full English/Irish breakfast, perfect for fueling up before exploring the nearby attractions like Bowes Museum and Raby Castle. Scenic Surroundings: Situated amidst picturesque landscapes, guests can indulge in outdoor activities such as hiking, creating unforgettable memories during their stay at The Ancient Unicorn. Book your stay at The Ancient Unicorn now to experience a delightful blend of comfort and nature in Barnard Castle.

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13 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
One-Bedroom Cottage Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room, Ensuite (Upstairs Wt)	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Comfort Double Room, Ensuite Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn) 18 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Budget Triple Room 18 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Small Double Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
One-Bedroom Cottage Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Standard Twin Room 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Budget Twin Room 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Triple Room Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Standard Double Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Budget Double Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Parking

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
The Street, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9HL, United Kingdom
6.3 km from the center of Barnard Castle

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.2874 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.9

Service8.7

Location8.4

Room quality8.2

Amenities7.9

Value for money8.4

Food and drink8.6

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Couple · August 2026
2.0
“Now CLOSED DO NOT BOOK ONLINE”
+Note the Ancient Uncorn is CLOSED since Nov 2025 DO NOT BOOK - they will take your money online via booking.com etc
Mark
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2026
7.0
“Fair to middling”
+Stables conversion room
−Bar felt tired
David
United Kingdom · Group of friends · January 2026
9.0
+Lovely breakfast in nice surroundings.
−Very steep stairs to the room.
Robert
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2026
5.0
“Relaxed, a somewhat boisterous bar, and too many E mails from Booking .Com”
+Location suited us breaking the journey from Aberdeen to Norwich.
−For the price , the set up was fair.
Sandra
United Kingdom · Couple · January 2026
9.0
“Staff were lovely and friendly. Dinner was good pub food. Our room number 1 was on the top floor ,lots of stairs , nicel”
+Love the character of the old coaching house.
−Nothing
Trimmings
United Kingdom · Solo · January 2026
10.0
“Made to feel very welcome and I'll certainly return when visiting my cousin again/”
+Friendliness of staff, great breakfast
−My room was up 4 flights of stairs - but the shared bathroom was 2 flights down - awkward in the night but not insurmountable!
Daz
United Kingdom · Family · December 2025
1.0
“Avoid”
+Nothing
−Property empty. Took my money. Did no inform myself or booking.com
Richard
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
10.0
+Everything
−Blind didnt block the light.
John
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
10.0
“Excellent location, good service, very clean and comfortable.”
+Very comfortable room. The vegetable soup on Saturday night was delicious. Breakfast was included in the overnight price and the full English Sunday morning was brilliant.
−Room was rather too warm but we turned the radiator down. A little disappointed they weren't doing sandwiches on Saturday night. Cobbles in the pub yard could be dangerous for the elderly and disabled.
Richard
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2025
10.0
+The location was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room in the courtyard was very warm, cosy, and quiet. We were lucky enough to be there on the night they had a firework display, which was excellent. The bar was busy, and with a nice atmosphere from both guests and locals. The breakfast was top-notch with a good choice of continental and cooked. Highly recommended.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are welcome

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

13 room types

One-Bedroom Cottage

Double Room, Ensuite (Upstairs Wt)

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite

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

Budget Triple Room

Deluxe Double Room

Small Double Room

One-Bedroom Cottage

Standard Twin Room

Budget Twin Room

Triple Room

Standard Double Room

Budget Double Room

What this place offers

Parking

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews