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About this property

Historic Setting: The Unicorn Inn in Newton Solney is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests appreciate the room comfort and attentive service. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections. Leisure Facilities: The property offers a garden, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and family rooms. Free on-site parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 13 mi from East Midlands Airport and near attractions such as Donington Park (12 mi) and Drayton Manor Theme Park (24 mi). Boating is available in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 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
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United States United States
    Lovely little village. The staff could not have been more welcoming or dedicated to our comfort and needs.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice pub but didn’t do food that night was directed up the local Indian which was excellent, friendly staff. Good cooked breakfast
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    Feels like home. Always welcoming. Loved the fresh made pizza - served Friday & Saturday evenings. Lovely full English breakfast in the morning - as well as other selections made to order. Able to spend time at the pub from 12 noon to 12...
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    So welcoming & comfortable. Feels like coming home. Locals so inclusive. Gave us a great recommendation for a top local curry shop. When we discovered we couldn’t get it via Just Eats or Uber Eats, they gave us a ride to do take away. Love...
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    Love the deluxe family room. Love that we can stay with kids - one double room and two single beds. Love that the double is on one side of an L and the two twins are on the other side of an L. Love there is a restaurant on premises. Love the...
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    Comfortable. Neat. Clean. Hospitable. Close to The Repton School. Everyone was delightful. We arrived after the restaurant part of the pub at the Inn closed. The staff got us settled, and taught us the local take out app. The locals were...
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very attentive staff and great location and will use their services again while in the area
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely village pub just on the outskirts of Burton, perfect for our short stay to watch the football . Plenty of parking, and nice comfortable room and good food. Everything we needed. would definitely come back and do some walking around the...
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast. Very comfortable bed. No complaints
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was really comfortable, the staff friendly and the cooked breakfast was great. The Sunday lunch was also very good.

Managed by The Unicorn Inn

Company review score: 9.6Based on 194 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

    Services

    • Pet bowls

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

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

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Polish
    • Turkish

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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