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The Old Well Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Dining
Garden
The Old Well Inn in the historical district offers full breakfasts and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden after exploring or unwind at the bar in the evening. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8PH

What's nearby

  • Barnard Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bowes Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Egglestone Abbey - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Garage Spa - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Raby Castle - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

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 the historical district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Old Well Inn. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Well Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Hindi

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The Redwell Inn

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
7.8 out of 10, Good, 73 reviews
The price is CA $123
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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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

Restaurants on site

  • The Conservatory/ Lounge
  • The Old Well Inn

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Well Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Well Inn on Jul 23, 2025 start from CA $130.49, excluding 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.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM–10:30 PM for a fee.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Well Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. Egglestone Abbey is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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The Old Well Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 161 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

Staff were friendly. Only downside was hot water ran out after one bath. Had to wait over 20 minutes for breakfast but was worth the wait.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Lovey little quirky place. Spacious, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was outstanding. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

The welcome we got was above kind,breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10

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

8/10

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

A lovely quirky pub room staff were friendly helpful breakfast freshly cooked and hot on service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

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

10/10

Very polite excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

A very characterful hotel. I loved the old traditional furniture in the room , it suits the old building . I think the bathroom could do with a kick of paint & the chair in the bathroom needs a very big clean !! Overall very pleasant .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

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

10/10

Quaint , old world look. clean. Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

8/10

Clean and comfortable, apart from shower room and toilet where the door is very small more like a cupboard, husband banged his head on numerous occasions forgetting to duck as he walked in and out .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

The property is a quaint old Inn that has kept its period pieces like fire places in the rooms. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The only down side was the shower which wasn't up to much at all. But it was a super big bath. If you decide to eat in the bar the portions are big and don't make the same mistake as me and order the fish platter for yourself. There is enough for at least two maybe even three people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

Room 5 please tighten the bed. Squeaking at the slightest move. Awake all night. All it needs it tightening up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10

Continual Fried Food Smell in the bathroom when the fan was on .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

I ordered 2 evening meals mine never came the staff couldn't apologise enough and eventually gave me the meal free I have stayed here a lot and normally have my dog ( The owner loves him ) This is the 1st time we have had anything negative to say
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10

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

6/10

Breakfast was really good however the room we stayed in was nothing like the photos. We booked 2 double rooms and were given rooms 4 and 5, room 5 had a bathroom however room 4 was basically just an old shower base with a curtain, and a toilet fitted into a space the size of a cupboard, the door was a struggle to open and close and the height was so low (im 5.3 and felt i needed to duck) my husband did bang his head several times, the sink was in the bedroom. I fully understand that old buildings are uneven and quirky amd i think that adds to the charm however the photos misrepresent the room we had been allocated. We also felt it odd that the pub was closed at 9.30 pm both on the Friday and Saturday evenings. The beer garden was also a bit neglected, the place just needs a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024