The Ancient Unicorn

Warm welcome from the bar team and locals on our way across the A66. Great hike cooked beer batter fish and (home cut and cooked) chips. Doggo was made very welcome too! Beer and n tap included Back Sheep and a 0% draft beer too (can’t remember what it was but good if you’re using this as an A67 pit stop

Came here for my husband's birthday and Valentine's Day and had a great time. The accommodation was lovely (we stayed in Charles Dickens Cottage) and there was plenty of history about the pub in the main building, which was a lovely touch. We were pleased with the value for money. The range of beers/drinks at the bar was good and the staff were incredibly friendly. Evening food was fine and the breakfasts were great. We were lucky enough to time our trip with the first race night at the pub which was a fun and affordable night out. Good location for those wanting an outdoor retreat - very close to multiple castle ruins, waterfalls, Hadrian's Wall, and other interesting spots. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

Excellent customer service who went to above and beyond lovely evening meal we had the chicken roast any my hubby had mice and dumplings I had the most nicest pint of Stella ive ever tasted ,dogs are very welcome and we were totally made a fuss in a nut shell Excellent

Great two day stay at the Ancient Unicorn. Made most welcome by the friendly staff, and a special shout out for Susan who cooked our fab breakfasts (and evening meal). Lovely room (No 1) right at the top with great views. Excellent Value for money.

A very nice place to stay and not that expensive for food and drinks. Very friendly helpful staff. Even better we were able to park on-site and outside of the room. We would definitely stay there again. It's not that far from Bowes castle not that much to see though, but worth a visit to the castle.

Booked a few hours in advanced as biking on the road. A friendly welcome, room spotless, views exceptional. Parking safe. Main meal hit the spot. All the staff exceptionally friendly. Great nights sleep. Breakfast was Wow amazing. Manager was so lovely, that she even offered a laundry service as she knew we was traveling on motorbike. The extra mile of customer service made it a place we would definitely go back to on our travels..