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.
Stephanie
United Kingdom
Clean and central location, reasonably comfortable bed.
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.
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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
The Owners Roy & Rima are such an amazing couple, they really made us feel special even though we were only booked for 1 night. The bedroom (en suite) was enormous, very quaint as you would expect from a 12th Century building (the beer garden wall is part of the old Castle!) but with all the modern amenities we needed! The food is outstanding & the beer & ale choices are plentiful. Wish we could have stayed another night or 2, there's a lot to do & see in this area. We will definitely be back but for longer next time!
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.
Everything perfect. Room and guesthouse spotless and in excellent condition. Even though I had a small single my private bathroom nearby was large and excellent. Bed comfortable. Location perfect, enough out of centre for free roadside parking but few minutes walk away from everything. Breakfast excellent. I had Eggs Benedict and it was the nicest I have had and I have had many. And view from breakfast room onto a beautiful garden. Host very helpful and friendly.
We visited Barnard Castle from US (Brooklyn NY) for a family wedding. We were not familiar with the area, but loved how the home is tucked away on a quiet street yet walking distance to center of town . Don't forget to look at the helpful binder and sit in the little garden. I really appreciated the treats on arrival as we had a very long train journey. The house is packed with charm and kept very clean. I only wish we could have stayed more than two nights.
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.
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.
We were looking for a stay near High Force and Barnard Castle so this was perfect! A really reasonable rate with hearty breakfast included. We received simple instructions of how to access our room and were very pleasantly surprised at the lovely room we had. So comfy. We had a shared bathroom but didn’t see another person during our stay. The staff were lovely and the locals friendly and helpful in the bar.
The breakfast was lovely and the lady who owned the property was very friendly and we would definitely return.
It was great being in the middle of the countryside.
We went to Barnard Castle which is a very nice town, the restaurant which was Italian called Capri, that was definitely worth a visit the price was amazing and we will be going back.
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.
excellent location for walks and sites. staying here and walking to barnard castle made our visit so much better than if we’d just stayed in the town. Good breakfast plenty of choice. nice clean room with powerful shower. overall look and feel of the hotel was nice.
Lovely cottage with everything we needed for a week away from home. Sheila was very accommodating as the owner and gave us great recommendations for dinner!
Fab location and Barnard Castle is a lovely market town.
The location of the hotel to where my course was for work was perfect, very quiet and relaxing. Michelle and Georgina at dinner were lovely and friendly
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