The Old Well Inn

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

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Free daily full breakfast
Garden
Exterior
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
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Room options

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Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 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

  • ‪Cross Lanes Organic Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • Red Well Inn
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬6 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:
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Old Well Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and heating

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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.
Cots (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 any lifts
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
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The Old Well Inn Inn
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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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Well Inn on 20 Oct 2025 start from NZ$233.63, 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.

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 to 10:30 PM for a fee.

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

Checkout 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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