Bowes Rentals United Kingdom England Barnard Castle Bowes

The Ancient Unicorn | House in Barnard Castle

8.3 (686 Reviews) |   16 Bedrooms  10 Bathrooms  24 Guests
Bowes House | The Ancient Unicorn

16 Bedroom House in Bowes, Barnard Castle

The Ancient Unicorn enjoys a location in Barnard Castle, 4.9 miles from Bowes Museum and 12 miles from Raby Castle. The guest house, set in a building dating back to 17th century, features free Wifi and free private parking. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum is 21 miles from the guest house, and Forbidden Corner is 30 miles away. There's also a well-equipped kitchen in some units equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. A continental, full English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Brough Castle is 14 miles from The Ancient Unicorn, while Richmond Castle is 17 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 29 miles away.

The Ancient Unicorn is located in Barnard Castle.

This 16 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Security/Safety, Restaurant, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 686 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Barnard Castle and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 16 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this RBO place in Barnard Castle. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Ancient Unicorn in Barnard Castle is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Ancient Unicorn”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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The Street, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9HL, United Kingdom

Amenities

Parking
View
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Live music/Performance
General
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.
Please note pets can only be accommodated in certain rooms. please inform the property in advance.this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.44
Location:
8.76
Staff:
8.86
Facilities:
8.03
Comfort:
8.66
Cleanliness:
8.68
Chris
May 16, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Conditioner, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Small Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Small Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Conditioner, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Tile/Marble floor

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 2 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Towels, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Oven

General

Heating, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Budget Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Conditioner, Shower, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 2 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Budget Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Conditioner, Shower, Shampoo, Shared toilet, Towels, Body soap, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 2 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Triple Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Conditioner, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 2 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub, Conditioner, Shampoo, Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Heating, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack
One-Bedroom Cottage
Room Type: Bungalow
Room Size: 1 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Cottage

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Conditioner, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

General

Ironing facilities, Heating, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Iron

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Kitchen, Toaster, Refrigerator, Oven, Wine glasses, Microwave, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Internet

Wireless internet

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix)
Budget Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Budget Triple Room

Media & Technology

TV

Bathroom

Shared bathroom

General

Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
One-Bedroom Cottage
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Cottage

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Conditioner, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet paper

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dining table, Kitchenette

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix)

FAQ's

Is this The Ancient Unicorn pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Ancient Unicorn?

Check-in time for The Ancient Unicorn starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Ancient Unicorn have a swimming pool?

No, this The Ancient Unicorn does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Ancient Unicorn?

Best-rates for the The Ancient Unicorn starts from $284 per night with includes Parking, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Breakfast, Internet, View, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Child Friendly with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Ancient Unicorn a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Ancient Unicorn wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Ancient Unicorn has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Ancient Unicorn?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Ancient Unicorn indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Ancient Unicorn?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Ancient Unicorn are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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