Name: The Wishing Well
Address: Oakney Wood Drive, Brayton, Selby, Selby District, England, United Kingdom, Brayton, North Yorkshire, GB
Price range: US$93–US$107 per night
Rating: 7.2

What guests think

At The Wishing Well, guests often praise friendly staff and occasionally clean, spacious rooms, but many report dated interiors, uncomfortable mattresses, inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance, unreliable Wi-Fi and mobile signal, and notable traffic noise near the property.

Parking is easy, with multiple mentions of ample spaces. Food feedback varies from good value meals to disappointing breakfasts and occasional early bar closure or slow service, so expect a basic stay with variable comfort.

Facilities

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Facilities

Parking is ample. The bar area receives mixed feedback, including an early closure and cleanliness concerns.

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8

Charles

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of parking spaces

8

Mohammed

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we usually have breakfast on site

4

Arpan

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Positives: spacious room. Helpful reception. Ample parking. Negatives: Bedsheet torn. Carpets not clean. Toilet roll holder coming off the wall. separate taps with hot and cold water in basin not convenient. Floor creaking. Not value for money.

2

Cherie

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely terrible! Carpets filthy, in need of decorating. Food served cold. In house literature states that the bar is open until 11pm so we rushed back after an evening out to have a drink before bed to be told the bar had closed at 10pm. Vending machine had barely anything in either.

8

Joseph

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

John

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was big but old uncomfortable bed small tv and needed a paint .. the bar was dirty gave me 2 glasses with dried orange pulp all over not washed then asked for clean glasses and was same tablets sticky so we refused to eat there as everythin was dirty room was uncomfortable big room and bathroom but outdated needs doing up and new mattress it was there best room with 4 poster bed and best bit was it was large.. shower didnt work only spa bath witch we bleached before using..uncomfortable !! bar area i wouldn't feed my dogs in them conditions never mind my self and my wife.... the place needs a serious clean a good paint and better mattresses we will not be staying again best bit was room was large with tiny tv and uncomfortable bed .. room was cleaner then bar area bar area was just vile

8

Simon

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tired old place but was comfortable, room was ok for the price. Food is average and the staff were more interested in the Euro football on TV than the customers. We ate late due to travel and the kitchen staff just wanted watch the football, on arrival the receptionist was sitting in front of the TV, clearly the place has no effective manager.

8

Joanne

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but basic. The carpets in the corridors are worn and tired, which let it down as an overwll impression. Restaurant and bar was welcoming and plenty of variety to eat.

4

Pete

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tired scruffy property in need of refurbishment. Restaurant service poor due to lack of staff.

6

Jan

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several guests noted clean rooms, but many cited dirty or smelly rooms, stained carpets, and unclean public areas.

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2

Terry

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was tired and not clean.the bathtap was defective. In the morning we were advised that breakfast would be an hour to wait due to staff shortage.the staff were unhelpful and were not interested when asked about the above. Quite simply a substandard hotel.

10

John

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was a pleasant experience. Friendly staff and clean room.

2

Jordan

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room felt grubby and dated. The carpet had stains all over it. The bathroom had a strange smell. The mattress was the worst mattress I’ve ever slept on in my life. Felt like it was found in a skip. The windows don’t keep any noise out so all I could hear was cars and people downstairs at the bar. Stayed for a few nights and would never stay again.

2

Cherie

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely terrible! Carpets filthy, in need of decorating. Food served cold. In house literature states that the bar is open until 11pm so we rushed back after an evening out to have a drink before bed to be told the bar had closed at 10pm. Vending machine had barely anything in either.

2

Jonathan

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very run down , had to move rooms as the toilet didn’t flush . Dirty and smells very old . Will not return .

4

John

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was big but old uncomfortable bed small tv and needed a paint .. the bar was dirty gave me 2 glasses with dried orange pulp all over not washed then asked for clean glasses and was same tablets sticky so we refused to eat there as everythin was dirty room was uncomfortable big room and bathroom but outdated needs doing up and new mattress it was there best room with 4 poster bed and best bit was it was large.. shower didnt work only spa bath witch we bleached before using..uncomfortable !! bar area i wouldn't feed my dogs in them conditions never mind my self and my wife.... the place needs a serious clean a good paint and better mattresses we will not be staying again best bit was room was large with tiny tv and uncomfortable bed .. room was cleaner then bar area bar area was just vile

4

Graham

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cold tap in on-suite non operational. Room had a definite smell of damp. Floor under Lino in on suite felt as though it was rotting through.

8

Joanne

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but basic. The carpets in the corridors are worn and tired, which let it down as an overwll impression. Restaurant and bar was welcoming and plenty of variety to eat.

8

urszula

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Thabani

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean but the toilet floor was wet. I had a meal , it was good and didn't have to wait for long👍

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Rooms

Rooms are often dated, with many guests reporting uncomfortable, springy or overly soft mattresses; some rooms are spacious. Traffic noise affects several stays, and Wi-Fi and phone signal are unreliable.

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Jordan

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room felt grubby and dated. The carpet had stains all over it. The bathroom had a strange smell. The mattress was the worst mattress I’ve ever slept on in my life. Felt like it was found in a skip. The windows don’t keep any noise out so all I could hear was cars and people downstairs at the bar. Stayed for a few nights and would never stay again.

2

Paul

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelt of smoke! The road noise was awful. The mattress was so thin you could feal every spring and that smelt of smoke. Room 36 needs a deep clean and better windows. How every manages this hotel (room) needs re training!!!!

4

Kayte

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

8

John

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bedroom was fine but traffic noise was a real issue.

6

David

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated rooms but fine for the price but let down by awful WiFi and terrible phone signal. Food is restaurant was good and excellent value for money.

8

Louisa

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are in need of an update, bathroom also very worn and in need of refurbishment.

4

Gemma

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Travellers on the site put us off checking in so we send elsewhere to eat. Rubbish left all over the place and general mess left behind by travellers visiting the site. Beds like trampolines and pillows like pancakes. No opportunity for a decent nights sleep and woke up aching all over from the awful mattress

8

Annie

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple furnishings but a very uncomfortable mattress lumpy and bits sticking up so not easy to find a comfortable position to sleep. Relieved I was on my own.

6

John

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Jan

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though service can vary with occasional unhelpful attitudes, staffing shortages, and key card problems.

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8

Robert

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a 3 star hotel with 5 star friendliness and service. The furniture is functional but not fresh anymore (e.g. veneer broken or missing).

2

Terry

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was tired and not clean.the bathtap was defective. In the morning we were advised that breakfast would be an hour to wait due to staff shortage.the staff were unhelpful and were not interested when asked about the above. Quite simply a substandard hotel.

10

John

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was a pleasant experience. Friendly staff and clean room.

8

david

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good experience and the staff were very helpful

4

Kayte

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

2

Paul

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived the room key didn’t work went back to reception got another card still had problems with it got in after 20 try’s I booked a double room got 2 single beds one bed was broken and they used a mattress in bed base to hold it up one skinny pillow , tv didn’t work all units are dated and egpealing off

8

Simon

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tired old place but was comfortable, room was ok for the price. Food is average and the staff were more interested in the Euro football on TV than the customers. We ate late due to travel and the kitchen staff just wanted watch the football, on arrival the receptionist was sitting in front of the TV, clearly the place has no effective manager.

4

Pete

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tired scruffy property in need of refurbishment. Restaurant service poor due to lack of staff.

10

David

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant they sorted my problem out i woud definitely recommend this hotel

6

Jan

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Close to a major road, with several reviews noting significant traffic noise.

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Jordan

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room felt grubby and dated. The carpet had stains all over it. The bathroom had a strange smell. The mattress was the worst mattress I’ve ever slept on in my life. Felt like it was found in a skip. The windows don’t keep any noise out so all I could hear was cars and people downstairs at the bar. Stayed for a few nights and would never stay again.

2

Paul

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelt of smoke! The road noise was awful. The mattress was so thin you could feal every spring and that smelt of smoke. Room 36 needs a deep clean and better windows. How every manages this hotel (room) needs re training!!!!

8

John

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bedroom was fine but traffic noise was a real issue.

8

Joseph

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Matthew

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good service good hotel quiet very nice would recommend

6

John

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dining

Meals are often described as good value and promptly served, but feedback is inconsistent. Several guests reported cold or poor breakfasts, slow or short-staffed service, and an early bar closing on one night.

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2

Cherie

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely terrible! Carpets filthy, in need of decorating. Food served cold. In house literature states that the bar is open until 11pm so we rushed back after an evening out to have a drink before bed to be told the bar had closed at 10pm. Vending machine had barely anything in either.

2

Mike

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty and unhygienic.poor service and horrible food.I was up all night being sick. Never stay there again.

6

David

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated rooms but fine for the price but let down by awful WiFi and terrible phone signal. Food is restaurant was good and excellent value for money.

8

Simon

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tired old place but was comfortable, room was ok for the price. Food is average and the staff were more interested in the Euro football on TV than the customers. We ate late due to travel and the kitchen staff just wanted watch the football, on arrival the receptionist was sitting in front of the TV, clearly the place has no effective manager.

8

Joanne

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but basic. The carpets in the corridors are worn and tired, which let it down as an overwll impression. Restaurant and bar was welcoming and plenty of variety to eat.

4

Pete

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tired scruffy property in need of refurbishment. Restaurant service poor due to lack of staff.

8

urszula

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Peter

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

THE ROOM WAS VERY BASIC AND THE FULL ENGLISH BREAFAST WAS TERRIBLE. THE BACON WAS HARD AND PLASTICLY,SAUSAGE TASTELESS,MUSHROOMS WHERE TINNED AND COFEE INSTANT. FOR £10 IT WAS A RIP OFF

10

Thabani

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean but the toilet floor was wet. I had a meal , it was good and didn't have to wait for long👍

6

andrew

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Average room, good food and service

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Month	Average price
January	US$83
February	US$84
March	US$83
April	US$84
May	US$84
June	US$83
July	US$84
August	US$83
September	US$83
October	US$83
November	US$81
December	US$82

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $93	7 $93	8 $101	9 $101	10 $101	11 $101	12 $107
13 $93	14 $93	15 $101	16 $101	17 $101	18 $101	19
20 $93	21 $93	22 $101	23 $101	24 $101	25 $101	26 $107
27 $93	28 $93	29 $101	30 $101

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $101	2 $101	3 $107
4 $93	5 $93	6 $101	7 $101	8 $101	9 $101	10 $107
11 $93	12 $93	13 $101	14 $101	15 $101	16 $101	17 $107
18 $93	19 $93	20 $101	21 $101	22 $101	23 $101	24 $107
25 $93	26 $93	27 $101	28 $101	29 $101	30 $101	31 $107

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