The Unicorn Hotel lies on the banks of the River Trent in the village of Gunthorpe, 13 miles from Nottingham. This Marstons Inn has a restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace, and free Wi-Fi access. Guest rooms have an en suite bathroom with shower or bath. Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, bottled water and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast is served each morning at The Unicorn Hotel, and the pub serves a full menu including steaks, burgers, sharing platters, pasta and desserts, and a selection of rotisserie chicken. Gunthorpe is around 20 minutes’ drive from Newark-on-Trent, and within easy reach of neighbouring Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. Melton Mowbray, Grantham and Lincoln are all within 30-45 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Lowdham
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Frank
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location , not far to Southwell as that was our next call
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very picturesque, not too far from all that Nottingham has to offer
  • V
    Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We chose this hotel mainly for the location as we were filming nearby, Although a little tired the room was adequate and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were very pleasant. This is obviously a very popular place too right by the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Unicorn Hotel
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

Please contact the property if you will be arriving outside of the usual check-in hours.

Please note, there are no ground floor rooms and all rooms are accessible by steps.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns

  • Guests staying at Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Room options at Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

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

  • Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground

  • Check-in at Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns is 2.1 miles from the centre of Lowdham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns has 1 restaurant:

    • Unicorn Hotel