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The Wishingwell

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in this Selby hotel's garden setting, where the on-site restaurant serves delicious meals throughout the day

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A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles. - The Wishingwell (Selby)
A hotel with a reception, restaurant, and bar. - The Wishingwell (Selby)
A wooden playground with slides and climbing structures. - The Wishingwell (Selby)
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. - The Wishingwell (Selby)
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu board. - The Wishingwell (Selby)
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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Double Room (Breakfast Excluded)

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

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

About the neighborhood

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
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Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ

What's nearby

  • A historic cathedral with a prominent clock tower and Gothic architecture.
    Selby Abbey
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    31 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    York Minster
    32 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Barlow Common
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Selby Superbowl
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Doghouse
    2 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    13 min walk
  • Abbey Vaults
    3 min drive
  • The Giant Bellflower (Wetherspoon)
    3 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive

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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

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wishingwell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 367 reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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 longđź‘Ť
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

high level of service.

pleasantly surprise at the level of service. can't fault it at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kayte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jan

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anita

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy campers.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms are a little dated and could probably benefit from a refurb but they are very clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

gary

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohammed

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