The Ancient Unicorn

Name: The Ancient Unicorn
Address: The St, Bowes,, The Street, Barnard Castle, GB
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Rating: 8.7

8.7Excellent517 reviews

The St, Bowes,, The Street, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

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Accommodation information

Location

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.

Restaurant

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.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.

Other information

Free self parking is available onsite.

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)

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Only dogs are allowed
No elevators
Coffee/tea in common areas

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Facilities at The Ancient Unicorn

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Free WiFi
Free self parking
Only dogs are allowed
No elevators
Coffee/tea in common areas
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Property uses a professional cleaning service
Free reception
Fully fenced

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Pets

Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Accessibility

No elevators

Food & drink

Coffee/tea in common areas
Free breakfast
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Activities

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Cleaning services

Property uses a professional cleaning service

Reception service

Free reception

General

Fully fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Smoke-free property

Frequently asked questions about The Ancient Unicorn

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ancient Unicorn?

Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: until 10:00

How far is the accommodation from the airport?

This accommodation is 23.78mi from Durham Teesside International Airport.

Can I bring my pet with me to the The Ancient Unicorn?

Yes, you are allowed pets at this accommodation.

What is the The Ancient Unicorn's cancellation policy?

The policy may depend on room type. Please check your choice's terms.

Any further questions about this accommodation, or a booking with us?

You can contact us via the Need help? section.

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General

Frequently asked questions about The Ancient Unicorn

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