The Old Well Inn

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.2

The 17th-century Old Well Inn is in the town of Barnard Castle, with a traditional cozy bar and spacious rooms with attached bathroom that each have a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Castle Wall forms part of the boundary of The Old Well Inn, and the property is located close to the popular antique quarter, in the center of this historic market town. The Old Well is an award-winning pub with a wide range of cask ales. The food menu is based around a selection of traditional British recipes. There is a conservatory, comfortable lounge and private beer garden. The hills of Teesdale are on the property's doorstep, and fishing is possible on the River Tees. Raby Castle and High Force waterfall are within a 30 minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great find for an overnight stay on our way to Scotland. Lovely staff, massive room with very comfy bed and good food. Nice little town and some good walks locally.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was fine, bed comfortable and the shower was good with decent water pressure. A very good well-cooked breakfast was provided - overall good value for money.”
Jack
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was amazing, prepared and cooked by Bethany. She does a great job- big asset to the Old Well. We love the quirky rooms. We keep coming back.”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful place...staff friendly and very accommodating food is exceptional”
Derrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bed was enormous and extremely comfortable. Despite being a room in a pub, there was no late night noise from downstairs. The staff were delightful and helpful, in particular the lady serving our breakfast. The breakfast was well cooked,...”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Authentic and cosy with very friendly and helpful staff creating a very welcoming atmosphere. Light room, large bathroom and bed very comfortable with antique furnishings. The food in the restaurant was fantastic with special shout out to the...”
Goldsbrough
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was very enjoyable and central to every thing we needed. Would definitely stay again!”
Mrs
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Twin room ,just felt relaxed as soon as you arrived,nothing was to much trouble from the staff”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was very comfortable, clean and warm. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.”
Sally
Australia Australia
“The Old Well Inn is very quaint and quirky and in a great location. Most of the staff were very friendly and welcoming. There is a cute little front bar with fireplace (although the fire was not lit on our visit). We ate dinner and breakfast at...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of The Old Well Inn

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Extra bed upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £10 per pet, per night applies.

Please inform The Old Well Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Old Well Inn