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The Old Well Inn

3.0 star property
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 Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
The current price is £70
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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13 Jul - 14 Jul
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About the area

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
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Durham University - 47 min drive - 54.8 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
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babul’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ancient Unicorn Inn - ‬6 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 travellers.

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 cots (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
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Dining

The Old Well Inn – On-site pub.
The Conservatory/ Lounge – This family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 such as 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

  • The breakfast at this property is often described as lovely, good, excellent, and delicious, with many guests appreciating the use of local ingredients. (20 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers excellent food, including Indian cuisine and local ingredients, and provides comfortable dining spaces. (4 reviews)
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Spacious room
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

clean room, staff helpful, quiet no traffic noise, nice breakfast
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay room was spacious bed was comfortable even if a little squeaky breakfast was huge and delicious bar meals were lovely and very reasonably priced the staff were all lovely highly recommended
Lisa, 3-night trip
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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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay .lovely room .lovely breakfast
Jayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Warm room . Great breakfast. Will come again.
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very spacious room and bed. I had only two issues: it overlooked a busy road and had no double glazing - maybe it's in a conservation area; the second was that the heating was off and the weather chilly. Perhaps if I'd asked that could have been put right. In every other respect it was an excellent place.
John, 2-night trip
Verified

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
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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Recommended, including the Timothy Taylors!

We were in a spacious, well-appointed room and bathroom. Dog-friendly, for an extra charge per dog. Excellent real ale; I loved the Timothy Taylors Landlord. Excellent Indian food, and breakfast. Friendly landlord. Recommended and would stay again!
Simon, 1-night trip
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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
Verified

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
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8/10 Very good

Nice central place it’s very old and very quirky but we enjoyed our stay here and we would come again
Janet, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room quirky but clean, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast good quality, bar with good choice of drinks
Nigel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place to stay, staff were welcoming and friendly, breakfast was delicious and luckily we got room number 7 ( the haunted room) unfortunately no ghosts.....we are definitely going back
brian, 1-night trip