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The Wishingwell

3.0 star property

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A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A hotel with a reception, restaurant, and bar.
A wooden playground with slides and climbing structures.
A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a large mirror, and a separate bathroom with a shower and bathtub.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu board.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

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, Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Family Room (2 adults and 2 children)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a remote control, a mirror on the wall, and a view of the room's ceiling.

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Selby

At The Wishingwell you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Selby Superbowl and Selby Abbey. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Selby hotel include Selby Town Hall and Carlton Towers Estate.

What's nearby

  • Barlow Common - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Selby Superbowl - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Selby Abbey - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Shambles - 31 min drive - 30.5 km
  • York Minster - 32 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Selby Station - 3 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Giant Bellflower (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Horse Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Wishingwell

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Wishingwell.

This 3-star Selby hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Wishingwell offers 41 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Selby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Wishingwell?

The Wishingwell offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wishingwell?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on 12 Aug 2026 start from NZ$218, 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.

Does The Wishingwell serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wishingwell?

No, The Wishingwell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wishingwell?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wishingwell?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Wishingwell?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Wishingwell Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 368 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely stay here, the staff were excellent and the lady on reception was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Staff & service
we usually have breakfast on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Darcie

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

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

david

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

6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic accommodation

Average room, good food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of parking spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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