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The Wishingwell

3.0 star property

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Children's play area - outdoor
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ
  • Place, Barlow Common
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Selby Superbowl
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Selby Abbey
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Breakfast Excluded)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Selby

Selby Superbowl is a short stroll from The Wishingwell, and other popular attractions like Selby Abbey are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 41-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Barlow Common - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Selby Superbowl - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Selby Abbey - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Shambles - 31 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • York Minster - 32 min drive - 19.2 miles

Getting around

  • Selby Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abbey Vaults - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Giant Bellflower (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Raj - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Wishingwell

Guests staying at The Wishingwell enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
26-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, portable fans, and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 7.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 7.75 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Wishingwell?

The Wishingwell offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wishingwell?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on Jun 21, 2026 start from $93, 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.

What's there to do near The Wishingwell?

This hotel is located in Selby, a short 9-minute walk from Barlow Common and also 14 minutes on foot from Selby Superbowl. You'll also find Selby Abbey and Selby Town Hall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Wishingwell?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Does The Wishingwell have a casino?

No, The Wishingwell doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Wishingwell?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Wishingwell?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden at this hotel.

Does The Wishingwell have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Wishingwell feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Wishingwell serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Wishingwell allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Wishingwell.

Does The Wishingwell have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Wishingwell?

The closest major airport to The Wishingwell is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), which is about 19.5 mi away. Another top airport is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is around 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Wishingwell?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Wishingwell.

The Wishingwell Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 364 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great pub with excellent food and helpful staff Rooms are dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Linda

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place place is absolutely spectacular , very clean , modern and the bef is comfortable and lux
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Staff & service
we usually have breakfast on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Darcie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room smelled of smoke and mildew
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service good hotel quiet very nice would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything terrible hotel experience and very cold in rooms reception didn’t give a monkeys
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

urszula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size very clean room. Matterace needs upgrade as can feel springs in places. Could use with a hairdryer in the room too. Food very nice and areived promptly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Dated rooms but fine for the price but let down by awful WiFi and terrible phone signal. Food is restaurant was good and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean but the toilet floor was wet. I had a meal , it was good and didn't have to wait for long👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good experience and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, quiet rooms, bed made every day, fresh towels every day. Room cleaned every day. Actually use bleach to clean the bathroom. This is how it should be. Most other hotels in the area think they doing you a favour if they give you one fresh towel in a week, or claim it it is for the environment not to clean your room every day. More like for their pockets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Our stay was a pleasant experience. Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic accommodation

Average room, good food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Louisa

Rooms are in need of an update, bathroom also very worn and in need of refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Pretty basic. Both rooms were freezing when we arrived. Despite being booked the thermostat was at zero in both, not even a minimum temperature. It took hours for them to warm up. The room was a good size. Basic but had all you needed. It was clean enough. The mattress on the bed had lost all its bounce and was like a water bed every time you moved. not a great nights sleep. The staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of parking spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Trio

Great location, picked the Wishing Well as close to where I was working. Very friendly and helpful staff from reception to bar staff will be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Put only thing that I could say good about this place is the beds are very clean, but the hotel itself is not nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel isnt clean, first room was awful and we needed moved but rhat was done fine, breakfast was poor quaility and the milk was off, some of staff a little argumentative while others were fantastic and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a refurb and update. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not great experience would not stay again no breakfast was included should of been for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

high level of service.

pleasantly surprise at the level of service. can't fault it at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024