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The Old Well Inn

3.0 star property
Barnard Castle inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Garden
Dining
Free daily full breakfast
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

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

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
$95 nightly
The total price is $115
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Nov 3 - Nov 4
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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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Garage Spa - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Raby Castle - 13 min drive - 13.5 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 Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cross Lanes Organic Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Old Well Inn

When visiting Barnard Castle, The Old Well Inn is a great choice to consider. 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
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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.
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

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and magnificent, with many guests praising the quality and care taken in its preparation. (15 reviews)
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Service staff
Room
Bathroom
Pub
Bed
Food
Bedrooms
Bar
Parking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was magnificent - cooked and delivered with care and attention
D, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Lovely place

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very polite excellent service
Julie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A comfortable stay

A very characterful hotel. I loved the old traditional furniture in the room , it suits the old building . I think the bathroom could do with a kick of paint & the chair in the bathroom needs a very big clean !! Overall very pleasant .
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Barnard castle overnight stay brilliant

Marvellous .We stayed there numerous times now Its old fashioned but it has all the amenities Bedrooms and bathrooms are huge The breakfasts are lovely. They cant do enough for you.I have intolerances which they catered for. The only downside is the breakfast is 9am and earlier, 10am would be brilliant but i will still go again without a doubt x
JACQUELINE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable, apart from shower room and toilet where the door is very small more like a cupboard, husband banged his head on numerous occasions forgetting to duck as he walked in and out .
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is a quaint old Inn that has kept its period pieces like fire places in the rooms. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The only down side was the shower which wasn't up to much at all. But it was a super big bath. If you decide to eat in the bar the portions are big and don't make the same mistake as me and order the fish platter for yourself. There is enough for at least two maybe even three people
Graham Andrew, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointing .

Continual Fried Food Smell in the bathroom when the fan was on .
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

In need of a refresh

It is a very old building so obviously the stairs are narrow and steep which would be difficult for some people. The fixtures are very tired. Whilst the bedding was spotless the heater in the room was covered in thick dust and I was scared to use it in case it caught fire.
A, 1-night trip

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Well done the Old Well Inn

Very welcoming Roy and his staff were lovely . The Old well is very old ,so quirky and unusual. The beds were very comfy and the bedding and towels were of excellent quality. Toiletries provided and the food was also excellent .Breakfast had local ingredients and was very good. We had the four poster room at the front and it was huge and well furnished . Will definitely be back
Local ales and great food
The four poster room
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good value stay in historic pub

Nice historic old pub near centre of town. The room was very spacious with a massive bathroom. However, I found the bed far too soft for me and uncomfortable. Breakfast was good. Overall reasonable value.
John, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Be careful what you book

Booked a family room from the images did not get either of the pictures room was a tiny shower which was not a relaxing experience. Spoke to the person that booked me in and they responded by saying that the hotel was fully booked so no alternative. Complained to the manager through hotel . Com and they responded by saying that the pictures are random and it was unfortunate that I got that room and if I was to visit again to ring them first to see if a different room was available! No thank you not a good experience and I don’t like to complain but when you expect something like a picture it’s disappointing when you get something far less than expected
SHARON, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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