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The Old Well Inn

Property class: 3
Barnard Castle inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of the historical district, The Old Well Inn offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and WiFi. Unwind in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar while appreciating helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
The current price is CNY529
CNY635 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Room options

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Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8PH

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bowes Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Teesdale Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 30 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive
  • Bishop Auckland Station - 20 min drive
  • Shildon Station - 21 min drive
  • Darlington Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Milbank Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cross Lanes Organic Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eggleston Hall cafe and tearooms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Old Well Inn

Enjoy your visit to Barnard Castle with a stay at The Old Well Inn. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

The Old Well Inn - Onsite pub.
The Conservatory/ Lounge - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Old Well Barnard Castle
Old Well Inn
Old Well Inn Barnard Castle
Old Well Hotel Barnard Castle
Old Well Inn Barnard Castle, County Durham
The Old Well Inn Barnard Castle County Durham
The Old Well Inn Inn
The Old Well Inn Barnard Castle
The Old Well Inn Inn Barnard Castle

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Well Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Well Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Well Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. A pet fee will be charged. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Well Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Old Well Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Old Well Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Old Well Inn?

Yes, The Old Well Inn offers international cuisine.

What's the area around The Old Well Inn like?

The Old Well Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Barnard Castle and 8 minutes' walk from Bowes Museum.

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Reviews

The Old Well Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, good, and magnificent, with many guests enjoying the local ingredients and friendly service. (17 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Spacious room

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The room was big and clean, location was perfect and the staff were brilliant, our stay was great
Steven, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Breakfast quality of ingredients wasnt great, but selection good
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was magnificent - cooked and delivered with care and attention
D, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was very nice and although I only scored overall as good this was really because of age of property which could do with sympathetic refurb back to its former glory.
John, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was quirky as is the hotel, it could have done with a touch of paint and some nice cushions. The radiator struggled to get warm.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely place

Staff very friendly Really nicely furnished Spacious room and bathroom Good location
Krisztina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The welcome we got was above kind,breakfast was amazing.
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovey little quirky place. Spacious, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was outstanding. Will definitely stay again.
Donna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our visit. Hotel is full of character. Bedroom was huge, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and the breakfasts good.
Constance, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely quirky pub room staff were friendly helpful breakfast freshly cooked and hot on service.
Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff are great, Indian chef is excellent. Location is great, we would stay again. Extremely good with dogs and good set up with a seperate area for families if they choose to use it.
Scott, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay. It’s not quite within pub oven hours but didn’t bother me at all. Will stay again.
Ray, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, food very tasty and plenty of it. Typical old hotel with creaky floors but also a creaky bed! Breakfast cooked fresh and excellent
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly. Only downside was hot water ran out after one bath. Had to wait over 20 minutes for breakfast but was worth the wait.
Dawn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Well placed in Bernard Castle

Hotel very tired but clean. Nice bar and good Indian food. Very good breakfast , freshly cooked
Gladys, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation in the centre of Barnard Castle. Massive room, friendly staff and very comfortable bed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Would stay again

Lovely pub, rooms great only issue was that the bathroom requires some TLC.
Peter-John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in do easy . Wonderful staff , so friendly and attentive , went over and above to make our stay memorable . Excellent breakfast .
Beverley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay. Thank you.
Rob, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bar closed at 9pm on a Friday nite
Audrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Room

Nice place. Room was good - quite a decent level of fixtures and fittings
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Characterful old inn situated in the heart of a lovely northern market town. Spacious room with ensuite, and a large comfy bed. Lots of on road parking available.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcome, great breakfast, room was an excellent size as we had two dogs. There was no food available on the night of our stay but the staff recommended an alternative
Sally-ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very polite excellent service
Julie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice on the whole but facilities require attention. Very old building with lovely atmosphere. Dogs made very welcome. Interesting menu in the inn, had lovely spicy samosas then a naanza, which is a combination naan and pizza with a choice of toppings.
Kath, 1-night trip