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The Wishingwell

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Selby Superbowl

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Executive Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with digital channels
Executive Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with digital channels
Children's play area - outdoor

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, Selby Superbowl
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Selby Abbey
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Selby Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Breakfast Excluded)

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

Double Room (Breakfast Excluded)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Selby Superbowl - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Selby Abbey - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Selby Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • York Minster - 26 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Selby College - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Abbey Vaults - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Wishingwell

Hotel with a restaurant, near Selby Superbowl
Guests staying at The Wishingwell enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a garden. 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 vending machine.
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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

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 Dec 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on Jan 18, 2026 start from $76.9, excluding 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 14-minute walk from Selby Superbowl and also 9 minutes on foot from Barlow Common. You'll also find Selby Abbey and Selby Town Hall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Wishingwell?

Yes, there is electric car charging 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Wishingwell?

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

Does The Wishingwell have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Wishingwell?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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. 84 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 351 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Willi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t wast your money

Very run down , had to move rooms as the toilet didn’t flush . Dirty and smells very old . Will not return .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Shika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Simple furnishings but a very uncomfortable mattress lumpy and bits sticking up so not easy to find a comfortable position to sleep. Relieved I was on my own.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

G

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with group

Won’t stay again, sorry staff you did your best

Food, staff, cleanliness were all good. The location very close to a roundabout on a major trunk road very very noisy. The whole place was tatty, stained seats in the dining room, torn carpet at the entrance, odds bits of poorly repaired items in the room, some bits not repaired. My mattress was far far far too soft and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cold tap in on-suite non operational. Room had a definite smell of damp. Floor under Lino in on suite felt as though it was rotting through.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Key card failed on several occasions. Had to ask for a hair dryer. Had to manually seal the windows to stop the icy cold breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024