We stayed at the B&B whilst walking the Pennine way - at the end of probably the worst weather day this year. We arrived soaked. The owners were really helpful - they dried all our clothes whilst we helped ourselves to a hot shower. The rooms are a bit tired - but if you're looking for a good feed in... More

Stopped overnoght whilst walking the Pennine Way. The rooms are a bit sparse and facilities for drying wet clothing not good. Only just adequate for an overnight stay. But the bar and restaurant were fine - well run and busy. Breakfast was good.

The room had not been properly cleaned for some time and felt uncomfortably grubby. There was very little hot water in the evening. We were cycling so seeking an alternative was not an option. If we could have done we would have moved on without staying. However, the food and beer was fine.

I was looking for a cheap B&B as object to paying extra just for single accommodation. Found The Ancient Unicorn. A bedroom in the courtyard opposite the pub, double and single bed, TV, tea and coffee facilities, shower, basin and toilet. All was clean and tidy though perhaps a little tired. The welcome at the pub was nice - single... More

Booked a night via Late Rooms when travelling on business, selected because it is just off the A66. Trip Advisor's map is completely wrong, it shows this hotel on the A67 near to Barnard Castle - it is not, it is in Bowes village south of the A66.This is a quirky and historic17th-century inn ( Dickens stayed there) with motel-type... More

Booked a budget room by e-mail. Explained while booking that I was travelling to take part in a marathon race the following day. Joanne assured me that I'd be able to have an early breakfast and get out in time for my race. When I arrived I was shown to my room, and was surprised to find that, because there... More

Nice helpful people, food good and very wide choice. Rooms bit tired from heavy use and a bit dowdy. But an important staging post on the Pennine Way and very little else in the Town that we could find

Stayed heer 3 years ago whilst walking the pennine way and promised myself a return visit. On arrival the propietor had kindly left a note telling us the room and where the key was as she was out. The room has digital tv, bath and shower ensuite and tea and coffee facilities, it was straight on to the courtyard meaning... More

We stayed at the Ancient Unicorn for two nights as part of our Pennine Way trek (which we are doing in stages, not all at once!) and found the Ancient Unicorn a great place to stay. The food (breakfast and dinner) is excellent, with the members of staff (both serving and cooking) not finding any request to be too much... More