The Old Well Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Free daily full breakfast
Garden
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8PH
  • Barnard Castle
    6 min walk
  • The Artisan Corner & Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Bishop Auckland Station
    20 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Barnard Castle

When you stay at The Old Well Inn in Barnard Castle, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. .This inn is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 6 min walk
  • Bowes Museum - 8 min walk
  • Egglestone Abbey - 3 min drive
  • Raby Castle - 12 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Babul’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Redwell Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Well Inn

Inn in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and a restaurant
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At The Old Well Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
The Old Well Inn - Onsite pub.
The Conservatory/ Lounge - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Languages

English, Hindi

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–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Old Well Inn
  • The Conservatory/ Lounge

Guest services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

The Old Well Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 156 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kath

Very nice on the whole but facilities require attention. Very old building with lovely atmosphere. Dogs made very welcome. Interesting menu in the inn, had lovely spicy samosas then a naanza, which is a combination naan and pizza with a choice of toppings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well done the Old Well Inn
Very welcoming Roy and his staff were lovely . The Old well is very old ,so quirky and unusual. The beds were very comfy and the bedding and towels were of excellent quality. Toiletries provided and the food was also excellent .Breakfast had local ingredients and was very good. We had the four poster room at the front and it was huge and well furnished . Will definitely be back
Local ales and great food
The four poster room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good value stay in historic pub
Nice historic old pub near centre of town. The room was very spacious with a massive bathroom. However, I found the bed far too soft for me and uncomfortable. Breakfast was good. Overall reasonable value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally-ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome, great breakfast, room was an excellent size as we had two dogs. There was no food available on the night of our stay but the staff recommended an alternative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Barnard castle overnight stay brilliant
Marvellous .We stayed there numerous times now Its old fashioned but it has all the amenities Bedrooms and bathrooms are huge The breakfasts are lovely. They cant do enough for you.I have intolerances which they catered for. The only downside is the breakfast is 9am and earlier, 10am would be brilliant but i will still go again without a doubt x
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

SHARON

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be careful what you book
Booked a family room from the images did not get either of the pictures room was a tiny shower which was not a relaxing experience. Spoke to the person that booked me in and they responded by saying that the hotel was fully booked so no alternative. Complained to the manager through hotel . Com and they responded by saying that the pictures are random and it was unfortunate that I got that room and if I was to visit again to ring them first to see if a different room was available! No thank you not a good experience and I don’t like to complain but when you expect something like a picture it’s disappointing when you get something far less than expected
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended, including the Timothy Taylors!
We were in a spacious, well-appointed room and bathroom. Dog-friendly, for an extra charge per dog. Excellent real ale; I loved the Timothy Taylors Landlord. Excellent Indian food, and breakfast. Friendly landlord. Recommended and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Krisztina

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In need of a refresh
It is a very old building so obviously the stairs are narrow and steep which would be difficult for some people. The fixtures are very tired. Whilst the bedding was spotless the heater in the room was covered in thick dust and I was scared to use it in case it caught fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

R

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023