Title: The Ancient Unicorn Guesthouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Ancient Unicorn Guesthouse in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and a coffee shop ![Classic Twin Room, Ensuite | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/5a852713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Classic Double Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/77eced7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/aa69e1c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Twin Room, Ensuite | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/61e78859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/69aa9a5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Ancient Unicorn offers a warm atmosphere that makes guests feel at home. Travelers appreciate practical touches like free WiFi in common areas and straightforward parking. The smoke-free setting creates a clean, comfortable environment for a restful experience. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 18 - Nov. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=19657058&PinnedHotelID=19657058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=19657058&PinnedHotelID=19657058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=19657058&PinnedHotelID=19657058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=19657058&PinnedHotelID=19657058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=19657058&PinnedHotelID=19657058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=19657058&PinnedHotelID=19657058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - 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1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/1a450079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Premium bedding Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/5f4f1e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Premium bedding Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Comfort Double Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/601816a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room, Ensuite 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Premium bedding Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Pet friendly - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Classic Double Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/7240eac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Premium bedding Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Pet friendly - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Triple Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/a1385205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Triple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Premium bedding Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage) | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/aff9db75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19660000/19657100/19657058/7b294ca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn) ### Highlights Heating Blackout drapes/curtains Separate bedroom Premium bedding Digital channels Pet friendly - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar. 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Bar/lounge - Dining venue(s) ### Access methods Lockbox ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit/debit cards Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 ### Property is also known as Ancient Unicorn Inn Barnard Castle Ancient Unicorn Barnard Castle Ancient Unicorn Ancient Unicorn Barnard Ancient Unicorn Inn The Ancient Unicorn Guesthouse The Ancient Unicorn Barnard Castle The Ancient Unicorn Guesthouse Barnard Castle ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ancient Unicorn pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ancient Unicorn? > As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ancient Unicorn on Nov 21, 2025 start from CA $136.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-Ancient-Unicorn-Inn.h19657058.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Ancient Unicorn? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Ancient Unicorn? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Ancient Unicorn located? > Situated in Barnard Castle, this guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North Pennines and within 6 mi (10 km) of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. The Garage Spa and Egglestone Abbey are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ancient Unicorn Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.2 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 82 8 - Good 39 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louisa Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities A little basic but comfy, very quiet, delicious breakfast and friendly and accommodating staff. ##### Louisa Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Amenities Very friendly establishment. Great service and good dinner menu and breakfast. The cottage could of done with a deep clean as there was loads of spiders and cobwebs. Would definitely stay there again but maybe in the pub next time ##### Sarah Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carolyne Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely overnight stay, comfortable accommodation and facilities. Food lovely breast and evening meal. Great parking for motorcycles ##### Carolyne Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent staff and well positioned for a stop over. ##### Hayley Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities . ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy Dec 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely stay Very cosy ##### Tracy Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lilly Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Stay ! Lovely rooms , comfy bed & comfy pillows , great shower. Service & hospitality was fantastic ! Would highly reccomend. ##### Lilly Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paula Apr 4, 2025 #### Wonderful trip away Such a lovely stay property was lovely very clean inviting and cosy and great for our dogs too. The staff were so lovely friendly helpful and made us feel very welcome. I am coeliac and they were fantastic with the food for me would highly recommend loved it ##### paula Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Julian Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Two night stay in the small village of Bowes. Double room was comfortable with en suite. Tasty English breakfast included. We used the pub for our evening meal on both nights - there is no other option nearby for dinner without a short drive. Bar food was cooked really well. The bar itself was functional but lacking a bit of character. ##### Julian Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place to stay We loved our stay. The staff were lovely and the whole place was cute and friendly ##### Sharon Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely and GF breakfast Lovely stay with lovely hosts. If you’re gluten free, the landlord is coeliac so you get a fabulous breakfast! ##### Ruth Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very friendly, helpful staff. ##### Jean Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mickie Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Amenities Loved our first experience at the ancient unicorn wonderful staff beautiful food I would highly recommend anyone to stay or visit you won’t be disappointed A\*\*\*\* ##### Mickie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Markus Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic place We had a fabulous stay in the Ancient Unicorn. We were a family of 4 and also had our dog with us. We stayed in the Charles Dickens Cottage and it was outstanding. When we arrived, the cottage was warm and welcoming. The kitchen was well-equipped. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were super friendly. The location is great for exploring the area. We look forward to coming back in the future. ##### Markus Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Overnight Stay in Room 5 The Ancient Unicorn We only were there for 1 night but it was a very comfy and enjoyable one. We had dinner there and it was very good also breakfast next morning was cooked as you ordered and a very good choice of cold items we had room 5 and it was a beautiful room with tea and coffee making facilities ##### Deirdre Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George May 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities didn't like the price differential between booking direct with the hotel to booking with you. ##### George Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fabulous room . Helpful, friendly staff . Lovely food . ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### jakub Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great little cottage. Charles Dickens cottage was great for a family of 4 on a short break. Comfortable and convenient location just off A66 without braking the bank. Great to have a fully equipped kitchen as well if you have kids to feed. ##### jakub Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alison Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Room was lovely with a very comfy bed. Please add a reading light as the main light was very 'soft'. However the food was NOT good. I'm pretty sure our evening meal choices of scampi+chips and sausage+mash were both microwaved ready meals, not freshly prepared. The scampi+mushy peas were hard/overdone but the chips soggy & limp. The sausage+mash meal fared better but the sausages were really poor quality meat and not tasty. Overall, we would happily sleep there another night if we're in the area but it's not somewhere we want to eat again. ##### Alison Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxing stay in historic inn. Nice stay in an historic inn, with clean room, good pub food and a hearty breakfast. Reasonable price too - what's not to like? ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### suzanne Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Happy visitors We were delighted by this place, we had a very warm welcome and very well appointed, spotlessly clean rooms; which were very comfortable. The food was good and the atmosphere very relaxing. Cheerful friendly staff made it a good place to stopover on our travels. ##### suzanne Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sue Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Quality accommodation/ disappointing dinner. Charming olde world inn. Beautiful room and nice original features. Very friendly staff. Superb breakfast (even did me porridge as can't manage a full english). Lovely views from our second floor room which was very spacious. Evening meal disappointed. Steak was too well-done - no pink in the middle/ sticky toffee pudding was very dry. ##### Sue Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Friendly, helpful staff. Modern, very clean en-suite room with comfortable bed. Evening meal and breakfast good. Great to meet Gus the dog! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lorna Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely historical property and good value for money. Quiet location, great stop off for travelling on the A66, with Barnard Castle just a short drive. Easy check into cosy courtyard cottage. Nicely decorated and furnished, though the bed would benefit from a better quality mattress. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Evening pub menu satisfactory but not exceptional. ##### Lorna Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Rooms feel very comfy and the colour style was lovely ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Marriott-Niagara-Falls-Fallsview-Hotel-Spa.h120155.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Costa-Mujeres-All-Inclusive.h23985441.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Best-Western-Parkway-Hotel-Toronto-North.h39.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Mississauga](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Mississauga.h1499049.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Prague](https://www.expedia.ca/Prague-Hotels.d180014.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Dartmouth Crossing](https://www.expedia.ca/Dartmouth-Crossing-Hotels.0-l6147302-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/yul/moncton-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to NYC-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nyc/toronto-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/mco/calgary-to-orlando) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Punta Cana](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Punta-Cana.d601906.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Cabo San Lucas](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/180032/Cabo-San-Lucas) > > [Antalya Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Antalya.d481.Destination-Travel-Guides)