The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
Burghley House - 26 min drive - 14.4 miles
Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 28 min drive - 21.1 miles
Getting around
Rauceby Station - 20 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
George's Fish and Chips - 3 min drive
Costa Express - 5 min drive
The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon - 3 min drive
China Palace - 3 min drive
About this property
The Wishing Well
Property highlights
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Wishing Well. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises and wedding services
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Wishing Well pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Wishing Well?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Wishing Well?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Wishing Well?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Wishing Well located?
Situated in Bourne, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Recreational Road Park, The Burghley Centre, and Bourne Town Hall. Paint A Pot Place and Bourne Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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The Wishing Well Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 97 reviews
10 - Excellent
35
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 97 reviews
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 97 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 97 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 97 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Nice room and excellent staff.
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10
Shower too small husband got stuck in the door . Xx
Dot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10
Tired and grubby rooms, nice food in the restaurant the only redeeming feature. Rooms need a complete overhaul and though clean
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Had a lovely look about it with the beams i inside. Lots of room plenty of food choice complements to the staff and chief. Overall really enjoyed our stay
Jeremy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Stayed here for 3 nights do a conference locally and it was perfect. Friday enjoyed a beautiful meal in the restaurant. Staff went above and beyond. Very approachable if I had any questions. Looking forward to coming back next year!
Kate
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10
Public areas were great and full of character. Staff were friendly and the bar stocked a good selection of beers. The accommodation however is tired and in need of refurbishment.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10
This was a lovely pub with friendly staff and great food and i would recommend eating here.
I would stay somewhere else though, the room was basic, the heating did eventually come on, when i checked in i was told that they don't offer breakfast in the week which isn't very helpful when you have already booked.
Neal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Very comfortable and friendly staff
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Very comfortable and friendly staff
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
A lovely welcome and everyone during our stay were lovely. We stayed in the outside annexe so can’t comment on more internal rooms. These rooms were clean and well equipped just are ready for a refurb which judging from the rest of the property will be done I am sure. Still very worth a visit the restaurant was amazing
Lyn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Great place to stay in a quiet location but near to Peterborough. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious with tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was ensuite with a shower.
We had an evening meal which was fantastic, very good sized portions. Would highly reccomend and will definately stay again.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
Was a great place for an overnight stay. My only potential issue was the 10pm cut-off for checking in. In theory I needed to get there nearer 11pm, but as it happenedon the day various health factors meant I was well inside 10pm.
Trevor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
We really enjoyed our stay at the Wishing Well. Sam and her team were wonderful hosts, accommodating our requests and additional requirements with a smile. Dining options in the pub were very good, and we enjoyed getting our whole family together on one evening. Thanks for accommodating us, we look forward to returning again some time in the future
Rob
6/10
Great service, food ok but rooms need an urgent update.
Very noisy between ground and upper floors.
martin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10
The staff were really welcoming, but no-one was on duty when I left. I handed the room key to the cleaner who spoke no English. The downstairs room I was in was not well insulated from noise in the room upstairs.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
2/10
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
4/10
colin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10
The food was amazing, we would recommend the restaurant to anyone. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. However, we did not appreciate having to use an outside, open, staircase to access the room. I am terrified of heights and was terrified. Not pleased to have to go outside if it rained. The shower was only just useable, low pressure: the basin was so small the if you leant forward to clean your teeth you bashed your head off the glass shelf. There was nowhere to put anything in the bathroom. There was no way to control the room temperature and it got far too hot. The beds though were wonderful. Not having breakfast on the Monday was a surprise and a let down. Still worth a visit though as any upgrading is still a work in progress. We wish them luck.
D
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Extremely friendly. Nothing seemed too much trouble.
Very attentive.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
It was a convenient location for where we were going. The room was adequate but could have done with a makeover. Breakfast was not until 9.30 so too late for us. The rickety wooden staircase upstairs was hard to negotiate for us over a certain sge - when leaving, we found there was an outside metal staircase.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10
Car parking is both ample and free of charge.
Pleasant and large outdoor seating area Bar/restaurant is very charming and cosy with nice olde worlde features. Staff were all lovely and service good. Wholesome well cooked and nicely presented food at reasonable prices.
We stayed for one night in Room 12. Generally it was okay, but the shower room was in desperate need of some cosmetic tlc. The shower gave a decent flow of hot water, but the sliding cubicle doors didn't meet/join where they're supposed to!
The worst aspect however was the very loud creaking floor board noises caused by the guests in room above moving around. Sadly this ruined what otherwise would have been a peaceful night's sleep.