In the heart of the historic market town of Barnard Castle, The Three Horseshoes Hotel is a 17th century building less than a mile from the River Tees.
Ann
United Kingdom
The location was ideal as it was in the centre of the town, with all of the facilities nearby, including the castle, which was our reason for visiting Barnard Castle. The restaurant/breakfast room was very clean and the staff were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed the breakfast but the black pudding was rather dry and the poached eggs whites were not fully cooked. The cleanliness of the hotel, overall was excellent.
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.
Fiona
United Kingdom
Comfortable room. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Located in Barnard Castle, 1.6 miles from Bowes Museum, Runa Farm provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
leanne
United Kingdom
The place was beautiful, staff were so friendly We had food on the night time in The Smithy restaurant attached to the hotel. The food was tasty and well served. We opted for the traditional breakfast in the morning as part of our stay that was top quality
Located in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within a 10-minute walk, Coach and Horses provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
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.
Fiona
United Kingdom
Room was very comfortable, clean and warm. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.
Located in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within a 19-minute walk, The Redwell Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Lily Hill Farm enjoys a location in Barnard Castle, 5.2 miles from Bowes Museum and 11 miles from Raby Castle. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge....
Merrylee
United States of America
Lovely place, warm and welcoming. Extremely gracious hospitality. Exceptional in every way.
Offering a garden, Stunning Barn, Bowes, Barnard Castle offers accommodations in Barnard Castle. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge.
Claire
United Kingdom
Really stunning apartment. stylish, comfortable and I loved being right next to bowes castle. So did my dog.
Located in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within a 10-minute walk, The Cricketers Arms has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
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What Guests Said About Barnard Castle:
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Scored 8.0
Plenty of shops, coffee bars, pubs .lots of history old...
Plenty of shops, coffee bars, pubs .lots of history old buildings with interesting blue plaques.
Steep in parts so I think it’s better for people who like to walk.
Favourite pub was the Blue Bell very friendly and how a pub use to be.
Lots of antiques shops to browse around.
Nothing to avoid all good.
Jane
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Barnard Castle is a beautiful old market town and well...
Barnard Castle is a beautiful old market town and well furnished with good shops, cafes and pubs. The people are friendly and very helpful. There is plentiful history and fine architecture to be enjoyed.
Coates Theresa M
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Always enjoy staying at Barnard Castle.
Always enjoy staying at Barnard Castle. Staying at the Redwell Hotel. The only thing this time the sash window was stuck open a little bit .wich made it a little chilly in the night and the wind was howling
Mills
10
Scored 10
Barnard Castle & the surrounding area is a beautiful place...
Barnard Castle & the surrounding area is a beautiful place to visit. Great walking either by the river to the Abbey or a stroll around the friendly town to the Castle. Interesting history, nice shops, café, pubs & chippies. Relax & enjoy
Martin
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
First I met lovely people at the Book Aid shop that drew me...
First I met lovely people at the Book Aid shop that drew me in on the way to the castle. A woman there informed of the existence of some little known or advertised places of historical interest. The well known points of interest, the castle, the Bowes Museum, and the Butter Market—wryly referred to by local people as “the round thingy” in the middle of the high street—lived up to expectations. The charity thrift shops and the Witham, a cultural center cum shop on the High Street offered wonderful shopping. People working at the castle, the Bowes museum, and the food co-op were wonderfully helpful, The food and service at Blagraves in a remarkable building, parts of which date from the 15th century, were excellent.
The town is easy to get around. Almost everything to be seen and done is on three contiguous streets, Galgate, the High Street, and the road leading from the Butter Market, about a five-minute walk, to the Bowes Museum (I didn’t get its name). There’s a sign for the castle ruins hidden and sloping downhill behind the Methodist church at the corner of Galgate and High Street.
I was only disappointed to not be able to see the prayer labyrinth in the floor of St.Mary’s Anglican Church at the corner of High Street and the road to the museum. It was covered with chairs occupied by worshippers for a special service with performance by a huge childrens’ choir at the moment I looked in on a Friday afternoon and the seating was being kept in place for several services over that weekend of the third Sunday of Advent. It was a consolation to see such signs of spiritual life in that church, and, God willing, I’ll get to see the labyrinth at a quieter time.
Patricia
Turkey
10
Scored 10
Lovely small town with lots to see and do in surrounding...
Lovely small town with lots to see and do in surrounding area
Pubs are good and a great choice for eating from breakfast to evening meal
Hecklers cottage was lovely where we stayed but house keeping appalling good job plenty places to eat out
Such a shame !!
We would love to stay again
Excellent location with plenty of walks. A visit to High and Low Force Waterfalls is a must. If you like driving, the narrow country roads with twists and turns are good fun. Plenty of bird life. The town of Barnard Castle is well worth a visit as it has plenty of local shops and cafes. Stanhope, further north and across the moors, is another good place to visit. Plenty of places to eat but we preferred the Fox and Hounds at Cotherstone. A very nice country pub with friendly staff and good food and drink.
The hosts (Glenda and Daniele) were wonderful and very kind. We had two rooms: two of us were in the garden room, which was absolutely wonderful. I stayed in the single person room (room 1) which was quite small, but equipped with every amenity and comfortable. Both rooms were on the garden and very quiet at night.
The breakfast was the best English breakfast I have ever had in many trips to the UK!
Parking on the street was free, and it is 10 minute walk to the town centre.
I enjoyed staying at Homelands while I was visiting Barnard Castle. The guesthouse is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. My double en-suite room was exceptionally comfortable. The hosts were warm, welcoming and extremely helpful to get to know. Local, high quality ingredients were used in the excellent breakfast. Upon arrival, I was even greeted with homemade cake. All in all, my stay was excellent and I am looking forward to a return visit.
Everything about Swan Cottage was perfect for what I needed. It is easy to find, surrounded by lovely quiet streets despite being close to the centre, and easily accessible with no hassle at all. Inside was spotless and had everything I needed. Whether you are attending a wedding at Runa Farm like I was, which is only 5 mins away, or planning on visiting Barnard Castle then I cannot recommend this lovely home enough.
Really great place to stay, gorgeous local area. The room I had in the courtyard was exceptional, cosy but enough space. Decent comfy bed, powerful shower and so quiet you cannot hear any other guests. The breakfast was delicious and I also had an evening meal there too which was superb. There were a few of us staying with our dogs and they made us feel very welcome. Would definitely book again!
The exterior and the main part of the hotel (the reception and dining area) are lovely and done out quite nicely. The breakfast was nice and the staff were helpful and attentive. For me the hotel was in a good location as I needed car parking too, but if you don't have a car it's a bit excluded.
The location was excellent for Barnard Castle and parking was easy. Room was clean and tea and coffee facilities were laid on. The facilities were appropriate to the low price for a central location but a couple of adjustments would have made the stay better. The staff were friendly and polite.
the location was excellent right in the centre of town amid all the shops and bars with easy access to the castle and river The property was well equipped clean and comfortable. The host communicated well and left some breakfast staples which were very welcome Very enjoyable stay.
The room was large and comfortable. The bed was excellent. The bathroom was excellent. We were made to feel welcome. The atmosphere was pleasant. It was very quiet and relaxed. The pub and food were are excellent. Very convenient to everything including a visit to Barnard Castle.
The place was beautiful, staff were so friendly We had food on the night time in The Smithy restaurant attached to the hotel. The food was tasty and well served. We opted for the traditional breakfast in the morning as part of our stay that was top quality
Situated at Brignell a short country drive from Barnard Castle, through pasture Yorkshire.
Lily Hill Farm is set in green pasture lands, sheep grazing but just a few minutes drive to town and the fabulous Bowes Museum.
Karen gave us a lovely welcome she went above and beyond to make our stay brilliant, scones on arrival an excellent breakfast lots of choice. a really great place to stay to tour Barnard Castle area
Lovely little place with everything you need. Fantastic location right in heart of Barnard Castle, yet still quiet and tucked away. Very clean, comfortable and well decorated.
A large and clean property with a well equipped kitchen. In a central position within Barnard Castle. A nice secure area at the rear of the property for our dog.
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