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The Old Well Inn

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Barnard Castle inn

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A cozy patio area with a table and chairs, a wooden bench, and a glass door leading to a garden.
A bar area with a variety of beer taps and bottles, a clock on the wall, and a sign that reads "SCOTCH CORNER".
A garden with red roses climbing a wall, surrounded by greenery and a tree.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with a window.
A stone building with a sign for 'Old Well Inn'.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8PH
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowes Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Teesdale Leisure Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Barnard Castle

In historical district.Your stay at this Barnard Castle inn places you within a 10-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Teesdale Leisure Centre and Egglestone Abbey are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bowes Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Teesdale Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 29 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Durham University - 47 min drive - 34.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 20 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babul’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ancient Unicorn Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Old Well Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Barnard Castle inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Old Well Inn also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden.

This 3-star Barnard Castle inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Well Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Barnard Castle inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Old Well Barnard Castle
Old Well Inn
Old Well Inn Barnard Castle
Old Well Hotel Barnard Castle
Old Well Inn Barnard Castle, County Durham
The Old Well Inn Barnard Castle County Durham
The Old Well Inn Inn
The Old Well Inn Barnard Castle
The Old Well Inn Inn Barnard Castle

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Well Inn to the airport?

The Old Well Inn is 27.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Well Inn?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Well Inn on Aug 31, 2026 start from $106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Well Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Well Inn.

Does The Old Well Inn offer free breakfast?

The Old Well Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Well Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Old Well Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Well Inn?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Old Well Inn have a pool?

The Old Well Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Old Well Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Well Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Old Well Inn to downtown Barnard Castle?

The Old Well Inn is 0.3 mi away from Barnard Castle.

The Old Well Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 195 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and competitively priced, building is very old and has character, however it’s a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay room was spacious bed was comfortable even if a little squeaky breakfast was huge and delicious bar meals were lovely and very reasonably priced the staff were all lovely highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was big and clean, location was perfect and the staff were brilliant, our stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, staff were welcoming and friendly, breakfast was delicious and luckily we got room number 7 ( the haunted room) unfortunately no ghosts.....we are definitely going back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay .lovely room .lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast quality of ingredients wasnt great, but selection good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Warm room . Great breakfast. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was magnificent - cooked and delivered with care and attention
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was very nice and although I only scored overall as good this was really because of age of property which could do with sympathetic refurb back to its former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krisztina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Staff very friendly Really nicely furnished Spacious room and bathroom Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome we got was above kind,breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovey little quirky place. Spacious, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was outstanding. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Constance

Enjoyed our visit. Hotel is full of character. Bedroom was huge, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and the breakfasts good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quirky pub room staff were friendly helpful breakfast freshly cooked and hot on service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, Indian chef is excellent. Location is great, we would stay again. Extremely good with dogs and good set up with a seperate area for families if they choose to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. It’s not quite within pub oven hours but didn’t bother me at all. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, food very tasty and plenty of it. Typical old hotel with creaky floors but also a creaky bed! Breakfast cooked fresh and excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation in the centre of Barnard Castle. Massive room, friendly staff and very comfortable bed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter-John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again

Lovely pub, rooms great only issue was that the bathroom requires some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well placed in Bernard Castle

Hotel very tired but clean. Nice bar and good Indian food. Very good breakfast , freshly cooked
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Characterful old inn situated in the heart of a lovely northern market town. Spacious room with ensuite, and a large comfy bed. Lots of on road parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in do easy . Wonderful staff , so friendly and attentive , went over and above to make our stay memorable . Excellent breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Room

Nice place. Room was good - quite a decent level of fixtures and fittings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Room was quirky as is the hotel, it could have done with a touch of paint and some nice cushions. The radiator struggled to get warm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025