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Located in Barnard Castle, The Ancient Unicorn has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Guests at the inn can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Guests at The Ancient Unicorn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barnard Castle, like hiking.

Durham is 29 mi from the accommodations, while Darlington is 24 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 23 mi from The Ancient Unicorn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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About The Ancient Unicorn

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  • Is there a bus service into Barnard Castle near the hotel?

    Currently Mon- Fri 9.45am


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    Answered on June 24, 2021
  • Hi ya, Do you have any pet-friendly rooms available for the night of the 24th April? We have a medium size dog (border collie) Also do you have WiFi?

    Thanks for question Yes we have dog friendly rooms And WIFI We can only take bookings for people who are working at the moment ( Government restrictions ) Normal booking resumes 17th May Regards Andy & Lesley


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    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on April 23, 2021
  • Is the private bathroom en-suite? Can we have a room with a door going outside.? Because of dogs nighttime walks. Thank you.

    Yes depending on the date


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    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on June 24, 2021
  • Hi there do you have a car park will we be ok to check in after 8 in the evening? What is latest check in time?

    Yes we have a car park Latest check-in is 9,30 pm


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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room • Answered on July 25, 2021
  • Are you pet friendly

    Yes we are pet friendly There is normally a charge of £ 10


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    Answered on February 20, 2020
  • Is the bathroom en-suite or at least with private access

    If you book a double with private bathroom that means its en-suite


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    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on February 20, 2020
  • hello, do you allow two dogs in your pet friendly rooms, or just one? thanks

    Yes 2 dogs are fine There is a £10 charge per dog per night Regards


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    Answered on April 22, 2021
  • Do you have a twin room with walk-in shower? Thanks

    Yes one on ground floor and one on the first floor


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    Answered on February 23, 2021
  • Are there any rooms on the ground floor please.

    Yes we have 5 ground floor rooms


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    Asked about: Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on February 23, 2021
  • hi do you allow dogs in the restaurant?

    Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant They are allowed in the bar and snug both of which you can dine in


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    Answered on February 23, 2021
  • Which Rooms Are Pet Friendly

    We have 5 double en-suites that are dog friendly If you book you need to tell us you have a dog so we can put you in correct room there is a charge of £10 per night for pets Regards Lesley


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    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • Is there shops and restaurants nearby?

    We serve food in our restaurant Barnard Castle is 4 miles away and has shops


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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Bowes Museum
    4.1 miles
  • Raby Castle
    10 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Greta
    0.5 miles
  • River High Force Waterfall
    15 miles
Closest Airports
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
    23.3 miles
  • Newcastle International Airport
    37.9 miles
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    47 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British

Amenities of The Ancient Unicorn Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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Check-in

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print

Please note pets can only be accommodated in certain rooms. Please inform the property in advance.

FAQs about The Ancient Unicorn

  • The Ancient Unicorn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Check-in at The Ancient Unicorn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Ancient Unicorn (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • The Ancient Unicorn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The Ancient Unicorn is 3.7 miles from the center of Barnard Castle.

  • Room options at The Ancient Unicorn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Ancient Unicorn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Ancient Unicorn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish