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.
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.
David
United Kingdom
Really lovely hotel, great location, good quality food and lovely staff.
Located in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within less than 1 km, 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 cosy bar and spacious en suite rooms that each have a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Situated in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within 1.7 km, The Redwell Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Simon
United Kingdom
The Dinner and breakfast were fine, not outstanding but adequate. The staff were friendly and efficient.
Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Lily Hill Farm is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Barnard Castle, 8.4 km from Bowes Museum.
Set in Barnard Castle in the Durham region, Stunning Barn, Bowes, Barnard Castle has a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge.
Tina
United Kingdom
Beautiful location next door to Bowes Castle and opposite the church. Very cosy and wonderful use of space. Everything you could need in the kitchen and a variety of hair stylers in the dresser. Very welcoming and very friendly neighbours.
Situated in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within less than 1 km, The Cricketers Arms features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
David
United Kingdom
The Cricketers only has two rooms and we booked both as a family of 2 adults and two teenage boys as we were attending a wedding nearby. Due to the way the third party booking app worked it would only let us book two twin rooms. When the Cricketers contacted us they were very accommodating and changed the set up to a double and a twin.
The rooms were tastefully decorated, clean and cosy. The beds were comfortable. Being in the centre of Barnard Castle it is an old and characterful building, and it is right in the middle of Main Street.
The Cricketers Arms is a pub and so there was some noise until closing time at midnight. It wasn't that bad though and we had expected that this would be the case especially as we were staying on a Saturday night. But after this time the noise dropped off quickly and we had a peaceful nights sleep.
Overall we were very happy and would definitely stay again.
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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
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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
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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 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.
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 perfect! We were so close to the centre and had a lovely view of Barnard Castle at the bottom of the road. We really appreciated the hamper left by the hosts and all the facilities in the property such as fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher came in good use. There were so many nice restaurants and lovely walks nearby. We we really pleased that there was a space to park one car right outside the property.
It was the little extras that made our stay so enjoyable: the homemade scones and jam, the homemade biscuits and fresh ground coffee and chocolates! Plenty of farm animals and wild visitors, the ducks, the hare and many pheasants.
Situated in very quiet countryside just off A66 and Barnard Castle.
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 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 Inn was easy to find and the staff were helpful. The room was clean and tidy, the shower was good, nice and hot. The room was comfortable. The breakfast was good with choice of breakfast. The location was about 10 minutes walk from the centre of 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
We loved our stay here! the cottage was spotlessly clean and so comfortable with the BEST shower! There was a generous welcome hamper which made our stay extra special. There is lots to do in the local area and the host was really friendly and welcoming.
large room with a bath, wasnt short of anything. nice staff, and breakfast was very good, perfect poached eggs, and the chef made sure we had everything and more. bar areas, one quiet and dogs allowed.
The staff all seemed happy to be working there, the breakfast was good, the bed and pillows comfortable and it was just a short walk into the centre of Barnard Castle.
The location as excellent - we walked into the town for some lunch. The snow made travelling difficult and our car was stuck at the property in the snow on friday.
We loved the location as were staying n Barnard Castleto visit family.
The cottage itself is amazing, beautiful furniture, lovely decor, the beds were comfy
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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