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The Old Well Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Free daily full breakfast
Garden
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Explore the area

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21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8PH
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowes Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Barnard Castle

At The Old Well Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, The Conservatory/ Lounge, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The Old Well Inn is the inn's own pub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Barnard Castle inn, you'll be 24.5 km (15.2 mi) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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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

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

Inn in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Old Well Inn also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden.

This 3-star Barnard Castle inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Well Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Barnard Castle inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Conservatory/ Lounge
  • The Old Well Inn

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Well Inn?

The Old Well Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Well Inn?

As of 10 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Well Inn on 24 Oct 2025 start from NZ$170.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Well Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests can't get enough of the free full brekkie here! Served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Well Inn?

No, The Old Well Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Well Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Well Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Well Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Old Well Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Old Well Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 163 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well placed in Bernard Castle

Hotel very tired but clean. Nice bar and good Indian food. Very good breakfast , freshly cooked
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Room

Nice place. Room was good - quite a decent level of fixtures and fittings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kath

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in do easy . Wonderful staff , so friendly and attentive , went over and above to make our stay memorable . Excellent breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with family
Enjoyed our visit. Hotel is full of character. Bedroom was huge, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and the breakfasts good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally-ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovey little quirky place. Spacious, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was outstanding. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023