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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's a lovely pub and our room had tons of character and was very comfortable. Massive bed!!!!. Staff were lovely and the breakfast was great, quality ingredients in a pleasant environment.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, great staff and well appointed rooms.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Amenities of The Old Well Inn

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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

  • The Old Well Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Old Well Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Old Well Inn is 1,300 feet from the center of Barnard Castle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Old Well Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The Old Well Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at The Old Well Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.