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The Wishingwell

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

Photo gallery for The Wishingwell

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
The price is AU$137
Price available on 21/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ
  • Popular LocationSelby Abbey3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSelby Town Hall3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYork Racecourse25 min drive
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)58 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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.
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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. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, 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 tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Wishingwell offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • 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
  • Electric kettle

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from 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 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on 21 Apr 2024 start from AU$137.38, including 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?

Checkout 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 miles (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