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The Old Well Inn

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A cozy patio area with a table and chairs, a wooden bench, and a glass door leading to a garden. - The Old Well Inn (Barnard Castle)
A stone building with a sign for 'Old Well Inn'. - The Old Well Inn (Barnard Castle)
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A bar area with a variety of beer taps and bottles, a clock on the wall, and a sign that reads "SCOTCH CORNER". - The Old Well Inn (Barnard Castle)
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You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Old Well Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room

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

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Barnard Castle, The Old Well Inn is in the historical district. Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Teesdale Leisure Centre and Eggleston Hall. Gainford Arts Centre and Walworth Castle Birds of Prey are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Barnard Castle travel guide
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21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8PH

What's nearby

  • A large, historic building with a symmetrical garden layout and a central fountain.
    Bowes Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    30 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    47 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Barnard Castle
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Teesdale Leisure Centre
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Three Horse Shoes
    5 min walk
  • Babul’s
    1 min walk
  • Ancient Unicorn Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Rose & Crown
    9 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min walk

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Well Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Old Well Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM–10:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Old Well Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Well Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Teesdale Leisure Centre and Egglestone Abbey are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff helpful, quiet no traffic noise, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was big and clean, location was perfect and the staff were brilliant, our stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room but very dated Bed extremely uncomfortable Didn't sleep a wink due to bed and street lights outside of the bedroom Breakfast looked good but didnt eat it due to flies in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay .lovely room .lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely big room and bathroom. Both rooms were clean, the only comment I could make about the bathroom is that a simple spray of mould and mildew remover would get rid of the black line along the bath. The breakfast was excellent and well cooked, the girl who served was pleasant and chatty. Only downside, for someone who is just over 80, I found the stairs difficult to negotiate with my case, it would have been helpful if the young man who checked me had asked if I needed help. I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Warm room . Great breakfast. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was breakfast only one staff member to take order and cook as well which meant the self service area was not restocked so there was no juice or cutlery left so had to improvise. Area very small had to move table backwards and forwards to get legs under table from both sides. Long wait for breakfast and only one piece of toast would be better with 2. Plus side excellent coffee machine fresh coffee flavoured syrups and able to choose type of coffee. Bar well equipped friendly staff and very reasonable on price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krisztina

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

Lovely place

Staff very friendly Really nicely furnished Spacious room and bathroom Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

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
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8/10 Good

Constance

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally-ann

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
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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8/10 Good

Simon

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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