The Ancient Unicorn
The Ancient Unicorn allows dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of £10 per pet, per stay. Sorry, no cats.
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Room Types
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- Classic Twin Room, EnsuiteClassic Twin Room, Ensuite
- 2 twin beds
- Up to 2 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Towels provided
- Heating
- Bed sheets provided
- Non-Smoking
- Toilet paper
- Digital TV service
- Shower only
- Premium bedding
- Visual fire alarm
- Electric kettle
- Pet-friendly room
- Stovetop
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Microwave
- Oven
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Family Triple Room, EnsuiteFamily Triple Room, Ensuite
- 1 double bed, 1 twin bed
- Up to 3 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Towels provided
- Heating
- Bed sheets provided
- Non-Smoking
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Digital TV service
- Shower only
- Premium bedding
- Visual fire alarm
- Shampoo
- Electric kettle
- Pet-friendly room
- Private bathroom
- Free wired internet
- Free toiletries
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Classic Double Room, EnsuiteClassic Double Room, Ensuite
- 1 double bed
- Up to 2 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Towels provided
- Heating
- Bed sheets provided
- Non-Smoking
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Premium bedding
- Visual fire alarm
- Shampoo
- Electric kettle
- Pet-friendly room
- Private bathroom
- Free wired internet
- Free toiletries
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Bathtub only
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Comfort Double Room, EnsuiteComfort Double Room, Ensuite
- 1 double bed
- Up to 2 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) and wired internet access
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Towels provided
- Heating
- Bed sheets provided
- Non-Smoking
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Premium bedding
- Visual fire alarm
- Shampoo
- Electric kettle
- Pet-friendly room
- Private bathroom
- Free wired internet
- Free toiletries
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Courtyard View (Mini Unicorn)
- 1 double bed, 1 twin bed
- Up to 3 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
194-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - Digital channels
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping, towels not available
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Free WiFi
- Bed sheets provided
- Non-Smoking
- Towels not available
- Shared bathroom
- Digital TV service
- Premium bedding
- Pet-friendly room
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage)Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Charles Dickens Cottage)
- 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed
- Up to 4 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Overlooking the courtyard
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - Streaming services
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Electric kettle
- Pet-friendly room
- Separate dining area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Towels provided
- Bed sheets provided
- Toaster
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- Stovetop
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
OUR GUARANTEE: Book a room now! Our canine concierge ensures that BringFido members are assigned a pet-friendly room, so there aren’t any surprises at check-in.
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Description
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 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Bowes Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. This smoke-free guesthouse features hiking/biking trails nearby. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Fenced Yard
- Free WiFi
- Family Rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Non-Smoking Property
- Picnic Tables
- Lawn / Garden
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FAQs
What is the The Ancient Unicorn pet policy?
The Ancient Unicorn allows dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of £10 per pet, per stay. Sorry, no cats.
Are big dogs allowed at The Ancient Unicorn?
Yes! The Ancient Unicorn allows dogs of any size.
Are multiple pets allowed at The Ancient Unicorn?
Yes! The Ancient Unicorn welcomes multiple pets. If you’re traveling with a lot of pets, and want to double check before booking, our “Canine Concierge” is always available to assist.
Does The Ancient Unicorn allow cats?
No, The Ancient Unicorn doesn’t allow cats. If you’re traveling with a feline friend, try using our “Cats Allowed” filter to see all of the hotels in Arkengarthdale that allow cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ancient Unicorn?
Check-in at The Ancient Unicorn is after 3pm. Check-out is before 10am. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at The Ancient Unicorn?
Yes! The Ancient Unicorn provides free parking for guests.
Does The Ancient Unicorn have a pool or hot tub?
No, The Ancient Unicorn does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Arkengarthdale that have pools.
Does The Ancient Unicorn offer a free breakfast?
Yes! The Ancient Unicorn serves a free breakfast each morning.