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Featuring a garden and views of quiet street, The Unicorn Inn is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Newton Solney, 20 km from Donington Park. The property is located 38 km from Drayton Manor Theme Park, 42 km from Alton Towers and 42 km from Belfry Golf Club. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site traditional restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is 43 km from the bed and breakfast, while Nottingham Castle is 44 km away. East Midlands Airport is 21 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pub is in a nice rural village very rustic. The accomadation is outside of the pub so you can come and go without having to get into the pub.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, spotlessly clean, exceeded expectations for cost. Fluffy towels, toiletries, very spacious cosy room.
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff and boss Hannah as always are super friendly and accommodating. This is our second stay and enjoyed it again. Excellent menu great service very good vibe and good food.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet comfortable easy process good food and very friendly
  • Mccarroll
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The area and pub was lovely also the room and ample parking
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food, comfortable bed, warm and friendly staff. No rush to leave.
  • G
    Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    excellent stay only one issue no food on Tuesdays But they did provide an excellent take away and then gave me plate and cutlery to eat it with.
  • Ryall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The atmosphere in the pub was warm and friendly with both staff and other customers contributing. If you want an attractive and welcoming pub stay here.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great, staff were super friendly and helpful
  • Sandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    bar, dinner, breakfast all perfect. Staff wonderful.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Unicorn Inn

Company review score: 9.6Based on 180 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our Landlord and Lady Hannah has over 10 years combined experience in the hospitality industry and runs this successful B&B along with one of the oldest pubs in England called The Belper Arms in Newton Burgoland Since October 2024

Property information

Bringing a relaxed, sophisticated & whimsical drinking, dining & accommodation experience to the quaint village of Newton Solney near Burton on Trent. A cosy Bed and Breakfast with an onsite pub. Serving freshly cooked food and pizzas Wednesday -Sunday . A great bar open until 10pm Sunday-Thursday and 11pm on weekends with a great drinks range from coffee to cocktails and real ale. Plenty out outside space for guests to enjoy in the summer months.

Neighbourhood information

This traditional village pub with rooms is 11 miles from East Midlands airport, 3.6 miles from Burton-on-Trent town centre and 7.7 miles from Tutbury Castle. Newton Solney is a quiet village with another pub and great outdoor walks. Winner of Village in Bloom 2023 and 2024

Languages spoken

English,Polish,Turkish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant Area
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Unicorn Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Pet bowls

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Polish
    • Turkish

    House rules
    The Unicorn Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Unicorn Inn

    • Room options at The Unicorn Inn include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Family
    • The Unicorn Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant Area
    • The Unicorn Inn is 0.8 miles from the centre of Newton Solney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Unicorn Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at The Unicorn Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte
    • The Unicorn Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The Unicorn Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.