The Wishingwell in Selby offers a tranquil escape with a garden and playground for families. Enjoy full meals at the restaurant or quick bites at the coffee shop. Convenient in-room WiFi and helpful tour assistance make exploring nearby attractions effortless.
Selby is home to The Wishingwell. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve and Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, while Selby Town Hall and Yorkshire Waterways Museum are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Carlton Towers Estate. Visit our Selby travel guide
Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ
What's nearby
Selby Abbey
3 min drive - 2.7 km
York Minster
26 min drive - 29.2 km
Barlow Common
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Selby Superbowl
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Selby Town Hall
3 min drive - 3.0 km
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
Le Raj
3 min drive
Selby College
3 min drive
Tim Hortons
13 min walk
About this property
The Wishingwell
Hotel near Selby Superbowl
Located close to Selby Town Hall and Selby Abbey, The Wishingwell provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wishingwell have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
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
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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
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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)
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wishingwell on 2026/3/8 start from NT$2,436, 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 time is check-in at The Wishingwell?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Wishingwell?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).
Where is The Wishingwell located?
Situated in Selby, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Selby Superbowl, Selby Abbey, and Selby Town Hall. Carlton Towers Estate and Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km). Selby Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Wishingwell Reviews
7.4
Good
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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
Staff were brilliant they sorted my problem out i woud definitely recommend this hotel
David
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
John
2025/7/1
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.
John
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
James
2024/10/20
Great for a stay with children! found bed uncomfortable but this is just me I guess. Thank you
The WiFi at the property is virtually non-existent and phone signal is terrible, therefore we felt really isolated while staying there.
The staff were friendly and chatty and made up for a less than ideal hotel stay. They are a credit to the company
Kayte
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Jan
2024/3/10
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.
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.
The check in was done by a sad person who thought thd end of the day was closer but realised she had yo come back thd next day. The rooms were clean and well laid out. The furniture looked from the 60s and was in a state of disrepair from that decade as well. The beds were like a trampoline, soft and so bouncy my wife nearly hit the roof when sitting down. Carpet looked better than a dogs dinner but not by much. The single ply toilet paper allowed me to give myself a prostate exam. We asked for a double bed but got two singles, just like the first time i visited the wife's parents, thanks for that memory. Overal, an expensive experience, one which we will not repeat unless the Russians invade and force us to.
Anita
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Mohammed
2025/11/3
Liked: Staff & service
we usually have breakfast on site
Mohammed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
James
2026/1/20
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything terrible hotel experience and very cold in rooms reception didn’t give a monkeys
James
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
David
2025/8/20
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.
David
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Louisa
2025/9/5
Rooms are in need of an update, bathroom also very worn and in need of refurbishment.
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