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The Wishingwell

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Selby Superbowl

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

About the neighborhood

Selby

In Selby .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Selby hotel, you'll find Selby Superbowl and Selby Abbey. Also, Selby Town Hall is within 2 miles (3 km) and Carlton Towers Estate is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - 19 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • York Racecourse - 23 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Selby College - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Giant Bellflower (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Wishingwell

3-star hotel near Selby Superbowl
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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Wishingwell offers 41 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Selby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: 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 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 onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

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

How close is The Wishingwell to the airport?

The Wishingwell is 31.3 mi (42-min drive) away from the Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wishingwell?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on Oct 5, 2025 start from $77.07, 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.

Does The Wishingwell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wishingwell.

Does The Wishingwell offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Wishingwell, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 7.75 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Wishingwell?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Wishingwell?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Wishingwell?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Wishingwell have a pool?

The Wishingwell does not have a pool.

Does The Wishingwell have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Wishingwell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Wishingwell to downtown Selby?

The Wishingwell is 3.4 mi away from Selby.

Reviews

The Wishingwell Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 341 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

James

Great for a stay with children! found bed uncomfortable but this is just me I guess. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of parking spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cherie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely terrible! Carpets filthy, in need of decorating. Food served cold. In house literature states that the bar is open until 11pm so we rushed back after an evening out to have a drink before bed to be told the bar had closed at 10pm. Vending machine had barely anything in either.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travellers on the site put us off checking in so we send elsewhere to eat. Rubbish left all over the place and general mess left behind by travellers visiting the site. Beds like trampolines and pillows like pancakes. No opportunity for a decent nights sleep and woke up aching all over from the awful mattress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Says it has wifi, did not work. Place seems dated and needs a good facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

david

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

6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic accommodation

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heard a lot bad about this place but was genuinely not too bad. Had a two night stay for work and bed was comfortable, room had a TV with Netflix, Youtube etc. Night staff seemed a bit blunt however day staff were lovely. Didn’t get chance to try restraint / bar but the area looked really nice. Only issue is distance from town centre. No taxis were available including uber and the walk is roughly 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a refurb and update. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024