Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
In Barnard Castle
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.
This smoke-free guesthouse features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Classic Twin Room, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details
Comfort Double Room, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Classic Double Room, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Family Triple Room, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore details
Double Room, Ensuite (Upstairs WT)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details
Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)
194 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 112 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
47.3 km / 29.4 mi
What's nearby
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
Eggleston Hall
12.5 km / 7.7 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
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
The Station
27 km / 16.8 mi
Hamsterley Forest
27.4 km / 17 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Guest services
Weekly housekeeping provided
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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