The Old Well Inn

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Business services

Explore the area

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

Barnard Castle
6 min walk
Bowes Museum
8 min walk
Egglestone Abbey
3 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
40 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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Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Inn in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and a restaurant

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and tour/ticket assistance. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.

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.

The free breakfast at The Old Well Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Barnard Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Enjoy a meal at the family restaurant or drinks at the pub
Services include tour or ticket assistance
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Within a 10-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum
Dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

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.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Heating

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

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 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Guests arriving after 5:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

The Old Well Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

28 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

21 Jul 2024

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

20 Jul 2024

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

14 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner

26 Jun 2024

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

Very polite excellent service

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with group

20 Jun 2024

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

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Travelled with family

2 Apr 2024

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

11 Mar 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

10 Mar 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner

19 Feb 2024

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

7 Feb 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

21 Dec 2023

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

4 Dec 2023

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

3 Dec 2023

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

1 Dec 2023

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

18 Nov 2023

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

17 Nov 2023

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

16 Nov 2023

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

22 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Krisztina

Business traveller

17 Oct 2023

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

14 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

A

7 Oct 2023

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.