The Wishingwell

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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The Wishingwell

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Overview of The Wishingwell

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ
  • Popular LocationSelby Superbowl14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSelby Abbey3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSelby Town Hall3 min drive
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)58 min drive
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Room options

Executive Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Breakfast Excluded)

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Selby

The Wishingwell is located in Selby. Selby Town Hall and Junction Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Howden Minster and All Saints Church. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at York Racecourse, or consider a night out at Carlton Towers Estate.

What's nearby

  • Selby Superbowl - 14 min walk
  • Selby Abbey - 3 min drive
  • Selby Town Hall - 3 min drive
  • Shambles - 23 min drive
  • York Racecourse - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Selby Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Doghouse - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's Selby - 13 min walk
  • Selby College - 3 min drive
  • The Giant Bellflower - 3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 13 min walk

About this property

The Wishingwell

Property highlights
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground at The Wishingwell. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wishingwell have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

New Country Inns Selby
New Country Selby
Wishingwell Hotel Selby
Wishingwell Hotel
Wishingwell Selby
The Wishingwell Selby, England
The Wishingwell Hotel
The Wishingwell Selby
The Wishingwell Hotel Selby

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wishingwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wishingwell?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on Apr 7, 2024 start from CA $101.11, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Wishingwell?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Wishingwell?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Wishingwell?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Wishingwell located?

Situated in Selby, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Barlow Common and Selby Superbowl. Selby Abbey and Selby Town Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Selby Station is 26 minutes by foot.

The Wishingwell Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 288 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 288 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jan

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
I had read some awful reviews about the Wishing Well but our family booked 3 rooms, one was a family room. All were basic but all were spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We didnt eat here but did use the bar which looked as if it had been recently updated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here when visiting my mum. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived the room key didn’t work went back to reception got another card still had problems with it got in after 20 try’s I booked a double room got 2 single beds one bed was broken and they used a mattress in bed base to hold it up one skinny pillow , tv didn’t work all units are dated and egpealing off
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were brilliant they sorted my problem out i woud definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor
The room smelt of smoke! The road noise was awful. The mattress was so thin you could feal every spring and that smelt of smoke. Room 36 needs a deep clean and better windows. How every manages this hotel (room) needs re training!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service good hotel quiet very nice would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023