About this property
The 17th-century Old Well Inn is in the town of Barnard Castle, with a traditional cosy bar and spacious en suite rooms 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 centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Howard
United Kingdom“Quirky (in a good way) historic building. I stay here once a year for a golf trip, and will do so again. Centrally located, street parking quite close. Clean and comfortable, albeit that some areas (e.g. bathroom) could do with updating. Fair...” 
Mike United Kingdom“Delightfully quirky and genuinely old fashioned inn. Sone aspects are a bit shabby but that just adds to the charm. Well kept real ales - 5 when we stayed - and really good curries and english breakfasts. Will stay again.”- Bob United Kingdom“We had a lovely ornate room with a comfortable bed. Staff were lovely as were the breakfasts.”
- B United Kingdom“Lovely room looking over the street. Good choice of beer. Friendly staff.”
- Jenny United Kingdom“Staff were friendly. Breakfast was great. Room had plenty of teas and coffees and toiletries etc.”
- Judith United Kingdom“Really enjoyed our one night stay. Spacious room, lovely furniture, comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and good breakfast too. Wish we could have stayed longer, hope to come back sometime.”
Anthony United Kingdom“Quite old but had so much character was very quirky very nice garden and well stocked bar,breakfast was included and was all you could eat 😉”- Sue United Kingdom“It’s in a great position and has a lovely albeit quirky atmosphere. We had a wonderful welcome and we loved our homemade Indian meal. It was a bonus being there on Open Mic Night. Great fun and great local talent. The bed was wonderful and so...”
- John United Kingdom“The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. The breakfast menu was comprehensive and the staff were very friendly”
Susan United Kingdom“Great location, staff so attentive and friendly. Room is so full of character.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £10 per pet, per night applies.
Please inform The Old Well Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
