Firstly the grounds are gorgeous! Just take a book and seat on one of the benches and take it all in :) Beautiful collection of paintings. Some real impressive ones actually Definitely worth the visit. I was not a huge fan of the swan show…nothing extraordinary. The cafe is nice. The bookshop/gift shop are a must

Loved this place. The pet project installation was wonderful. My daughters made some new friends who all got involved with the most fabulous creative play in that space. Meanwhile I had a moment of meditation (some might call it a snooze) with my headphones in on one of the incredibly comfortable 3D canvasses! Fascinating - history and some artworks and curiosities. I remember the two headed calf from when I was a kid (about 40 years ago) Magical to see the silver swan in action. Highly recommended- beautiful grounds as well. Nice gift shop (quality gifts at reasonable prices). Bought a tea towel ~ we kinda collect them. Staff were all nice… and authentic if that makes sense.

Had a great day out. Took my elderly mum in her wheelchair. Access was excellent if a little in the back door feel. Disabled toilets could of been nicer and easier to find but they were clean. Staff were all lovely and could not of been more helpful. Cafe was excellent. I can highly recommend the soup. Both mum and I had a lovely time.

Fabulous day out! I'm a wheelchair user and found the museum very accessible. The staff here were amazing! An absolute credit to the museum! Loved the Silver Swan demonstration at 2pm. The cream tea in the cafe was delicious 😋 The gift shop is very nice too and has a range of reasonably priced goods. We paid the membership fee and will definitely be back a few times.

The Bowes Museum is such a fantastic place to visit! The grand building and beautiful grounds make it feel really special from the moment you arrive. Inside, there’s so much to see fascinating exhibitions, incredible artwork, and interesting displays that keep both adults and children engaged. The café is lovely, serving good food and cakes with a relaxed atmosphere. There’s even a small play park in the grounds, which was a great bonus for the children and gave us chance to enjoy a coffee while they played. A brilliant day out for families, history lovers, and anyone visiting the area.

An incredible place too visit. So much to see, make sure you arrive early as you'll need plenty of time! Astonishing world of art, great history in a wonderful. Friendly staff and a more than decent cafe /restaurant providing very generous portions. A must see if the silver swan automaton.

Fantastic day out today. The staff were all brilliant, kind and offered help. Quite a bit for kids to see and do. We all enjoyed the exhibits on display. Oh and the Silver Swan is amazing! We rang up to request a wheelchair for one of us before arrival and it was no problem. Most of the museum is easily accessible to all. Cafe was good with prompt service and helpful staff. Good value as well. Thank you to all staff today!

We went here to see Scott Bennett the comedian who was fantastic. This is a nice ,intimate venue were no matter where you sit you have a good view of the stage . Small bar inside which did have quite a queue but did take to long to get served.

Went to see the band China Crisis here and it was absolutely fantastic. Again the group was outstanding and just never fail to impress. The sound in the hall was very good. The Witham was an excellent run venue and what I find incredible is access and parking all so near without the agro of trying to find a space. The bar staff were friendly and prompt. I like to congratulate whoever is running these shows behind the scenes as they are definitely doing a fantastic job. Well done to all.

The Durham Brass Bash this evening was such a good event, thank you! We really enjoyed all three bands - the JB Orchestra, the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band and the New York Brass Band.

This review is based on the "Made in Tennesee " performance only which we have been unfortunate to have to watch. I am not sure if it is the acoustics that were not in sync with the vocalists, but you could not really hear them above the music and what you could hear was muted and incoherent.. We were in row J and left during the break. It seemed that others left before we did. Some of the musicians seemed reasonable enough but for £25 each for a ticket, it needs to have a lot better balance between the musicians and singers. Very disappointing ,but good luck if they are going on tour in America

Visited on 2nd March to see comedian, Simon Evans (brilliant, by the way). The intimacy of the auditorium makes it an ideal venue for comedy. The staff are unfailingly friendly and helpful. Small, reasonably well stocked bar area. The opportunity to pre-order interval drinks and have the bar open after the performance would have been nice, but this is a small venue run, I think, by volunteers who do a wonderful job and you can't everything. Will most certainly be back.

Went to see the bodysnatchers and jeckle and hide on Thursday the2 October it was brilliant well done to the cast our first time there definitely be back again the staff were wonderful very helpful.

A hidden gem. Went to see a comedian and was a great set. I will definitely be returning

We visited Babul’s in Barnard Castle on Valentine’s Day, and it was definitely worth booking ahead as it was busy. On most days, you could probably walk in without an issue. The restaurant has a great vibe, and the prices are reasonable for the setting. The food was really nice—I’d highly recommend the bhuna (both chicken and paneer)—but some sides, like the naan, felt a bit plain. Portion sizes were also a bit inconsistent; the loaded fries were generous, but the main Indian dishes could have been bigger. The tablet service system wasn’t for me, but others might like it. Overall, I’d definitely return and recommend it!

Came here last night on speck. We were offered a table after only a 15 min wait. The service was good and shown how to use the pad to call for service. The food was delicious and I had a dish I’d never had before. It was all excellent and will definitely come again.

I say it every time I go to a new Indian restaurant, but this might have been some of the best Indian food I've ever had. I would definitely recommend selecting a few small plates and eating in a more tapas style and get a curry to share. Staff are happy to talk about the food and give recommendations. And the Drinks selection was great, with some very unique cocktails. Would definitely go back.

I had the pleasure of heading here with a friend a couple of nights ago. When we sat down, I was a little bit sceptical, as this isn't your usual Indian restaurant, which I've been used to over the years. It's a modern 21st-century take on the classic, wonderful Indian restaurant from years gone by. The menu (I thought) at first was a little sparse, but that was me being greedy, naive, and wanting EVERYTHING! However, there is plenty for everyone, and OMG, the food is to die for!!! I chose the Tikka Chicken Dansak, Onion Pilau Rice, and Keema Naan. I'm still dreaming about it now!!! It's the best I have EVER tasted. Service... amazing. Food.....out of this world. If you are ever in Barnard Castle, please make it a point of going here for a really world-class meal. I can say that because I work all over the world and this place is up there at the top!! Can't wait to go back!!

Ended up deciding on an Indian takeaway and wasn't disappointed with our choice! A very extensive and even quirky menu suited to all tastes. The main dish portion sizes were huge - especially the chunks of chicken! It properly felt like you're getting your money's worth. The quality of the food was bangin'! Really tasty, succulent and cooked perfectly. If I'm ever going to be in Barnard Castle again, I wouldn't hesitate to return!

The best cocktails made here. Kay behind the bar was amazing such a great gentleman. Very attentive and expert at his craft when making the cocktails. Such attention to detail. Fantastic time Saturday. 😊🍹

If you thought you knew indian food, then think again. This place has all the familiar flavours but delivered in truly unexpected way. To add to this, especially the starters, Babuls has taken taste to a whole new level (see photo). Word of warning! Don't go mad and order loads as portions are generous. The ordering system on the tablet is easy and everything arrived super quick. Our cocktails were delivered within minutes. Above all this was a fantastic atmosphere. Tge place had a real buzz about it. Friendly, inviting and fun. Definitely going back next time we visit or pass through Barnard Castle.

Beautiful, peaceful place. Stunning ruins. Informative plaques dotted around. Slight confusion about parking fee. One sign said Free Parking, another said £2 but could only pay by text message. Would benefit from an honesty box as an option for those who aren't tech savvy.

Impressive tall stone arches, great stone features meet you as you pull into the carpark.. lovely ruins worth the short trip from Barnard Castle.. grass area to sit and relax.. we walked through the fields at the side to the stream, looking back you realize just how big the monastery must of been.. plaques are dotted around giving good information....dogs welcome but must be on a lead... carpark is txt donation.. Drone footage by jakeysjpegs Instagram...

Eggleston Abbey is with English Heritage. It is free to enter, but non members a charge of £2 to park. The Abbey ruins itself is set in beautiful scenery. Dates back to the 1100s . There are still physical parts of the Abbey that presented once was. Totally recommend for peace and relaxation. My 20 year old son enjoyed the Abbey. No facilities or toilets. 1 mile half miles away from Barnard Castle Town.

Discovered this place by chance on a random detour, stopped off to have a look unsure about parking one sign saying free one saying text to pay. A few informative plaques situated around the site and the boundry of the where the walls would of been is clearly marked which was a nice touch and it still retains quite a lot of features.

A beautiful and peaceful historic site — well worth the £2 parking fee! It’s great to see a place like this that doesn’t overcharge visitors just to enjoy the scenery. Compared to Whitby Abbey, which isn’t much larger but costs £16 to enter, Egglestone Abbey feels refreshingly honest and accessible. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Interesting place to walk to from Barnard Castle. We enjoyed a lovely walk across fields and back along Teesdale Way.

A lovely ruin in the countryside with helpful signs scattered around the site to give context. We did have to park on the verge because the car park was full, but we were the only people wandering the ruins.

The most delicious cinnamon tarts ever! Randomly found whilst on a Tees riverside walk (short detour into town) and what a total pleasure! Even better it’s dog friendly with fresh water and biscuits on offer. Loved it! ❤️

Every now and then you find a special little cafe that ticks all the right boxes! Moments in Barnard Castle ticks all of them, unique, atmospheric, friendly paople, lovely staff and food/drink that is top notch. Our go to coffee shop from now on when visiting Barnard Castle

Why have I not been in here before! Lovely staff, friendly atmosphere and importantly........very nice food and coffee. The seating area downstairs is very old and contains and old cast iron range, which enhances the atmosphere. Love it - we'll be back soon.

Friendly service and a good selection of light dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. We sat downstairs in the basement room which was atmospheric and included a nice little play den in one corner for the kids. If I'm completely honest, it did smell a little musty down there though, particularly in the rear room. The food was however very good value and tasty.

Quirky friendly cafe that caters brilliantly for those needing Gluten Free food. Lots of small nooks with tables dotted about and a basement area too. Great tasty food, nice cakes. Its dog friendly too! 🐾

Absolutely LOVELY!!! Cutest old building from the 16th century, super cozy (sit downstairs!), with the kindest staff and most delicious home baked goods! We had breakfast dishes and couldn't have been more content.

Lovely little place to stop for a drink and or snack / meal. Lots of places to sit both on ground level and downstairs, plus there looked like they have an outdoor seating area but it was raining so we didn't go out to have a look. Our drinks and food was very tasty. Service was friendly and helpful.

I had fish and chips for lunch and a can of diet coke costing £11.40 Nice size piece of fish,and enjoyed. The chips slightly crisp on the outside & nice in the middle. I was first in for lunch! Great service!

Was walking past & thomas complemented my dachshunds before offering us a free sausage. It smelled so good , we’ve already planned to come for our own dinners tomorrow. Overall friendly people & great food offerings at affordable prices.

I'd been so looking forward to fish and chips it was twice as disappointing when I tried them. The fish was over cooked but edible. The chips however had been reheated and served. They were hard, chewy and tasteless. I couldn't eat them. The girls that served me were really nice but unfortunately good customer service doesn't make up for inedible substandard food. I drove 5 miles to a picnic stop to eat them otherwise I would most definitely have taken them back.

I enjoyed the fish & chips but the batter on the fish was a little bit greasy and soggy.The chips were fine as was the fish itself.i had cod as there was no haddock available so the only let down really was the batter.i'd definitely go back here and when I do I just hope the batter might be nice and crispy.

Rebecca and Thomas are a delight! From the moment I opened the door they were so lovely and welcoming. Fish and chips were delicious and served with a smile to my table outside. I would highly recommend you visit right on the high street especially after a walk around the castle. Perfect!

The portion of fish is huge, fresh and very tasty. The pea puree was a good addition.

Best chippy in Barnard Castle, been numerous of times now and it’s never been a bad meal. Fish is beautiful, white flaky fish & the chips are cooked to perfection. Curry sauce is delicious.

Large pizzas. Open plan seating. Quick service. You have to pay at the counter. There is a large paid parking place close by.

Well what a find! Outstanding food, cracking service at the table. Fresh made food, tasting like it was made by hand by humans. The guys that run this joint know what they are doing, management are clearly on point. It was party night tonight but was no big delays service was better than most quiet establishments, there appeared to be 3 waiting staff and two guys In the public kitchen. Just wish it was a load closer to where we live as would be there at least monthly. Well done 👍

Lovely food. Will defo go again!

Delicious food, massive portions, reasonable price and lovely staff - thank you!

Excellent food and service on a busy shift and good value for money. The allergen menu made the dining experience alot less stressful. Fantastic pizza's, fresh toppings. Will definitely be back!! Thank you

What a great place, 1st time for us. Food was superb service was awesome and the atmosphere was vibrant. Thank you for a great night out

Wish we had found this place on the first day of our holiday!! House wine was exceptional. I had a beautifully fresh classic bruchetta and my partner had the garlic mushroom starter, which he said was delicious. We shared a vegetarian pizza; I LOVED the olives, very generous too! We couldn't resist the homemade in-house tiramisu. Tiramisu is my absolute fave dessert, and I can gladly say that Capri tiramisu was the best I have ever had! Waitress service was first class, all were attentive and assertive to our needs. Very polite and welcoming. I HIGHLY recommend visiting. You will NOT be disappointed 😍

Popped in on a walk from Middleton in Teesdale to Low Force. What an unexpected find too. Lovely visitors centre with local artists prints for sale, maps of the area etc for sale. Just had an ice cream and potter in the shop but will return. I expect the cafe is cosy in the winter months with huge log burning stove on. Low Force a short walk away. The area is absolutely stunning for walking, cycling etc.

Parked in the free car park and gave afew pound donation before the start of the well signed route to Lower force & High force waterfalls. At the visitor centre there's a cafe and toilets and lots of information in there. This was a really good walk the falls are a spectacle.

Bowlees Visitor Centre is the perfect place to start lots of lovely waterfall walks, including Summerhill Force, Low Force and High Force. The car park is handy and the paths are easy to follow, making it great for families. Inside the visitor centre the cakes and coffee are amazing, and there’s always a warm welcome. It’s one of our favourite spots in Teesdale to begin an adventure or just stop for a relaxing break surrounded by nature.

We have been here several times as a starting place for walking. The parking is very reasonable, asking for a donation. The visitors centre has lots of nicely presented boards about the local area, its wildlife, geology and farming. There are lots of maps and walking books too. The cafe has a simple selection of good food, we enjoyed the soup today and the staff are friendly and helpful. The paths we have tried have been well signposted and there are walks of varying lengths and some spectacular waterfalls.

Lovely place for a break.. we parked here for our walk to low & high force.. donation parking, plenty of space when we arrived, but on our return mid afternoon was a bit busier... Cafe, toilets, seating and picnic areas.. designated walk board, with looped routes to high force and surrounding area.. great starting point for the river side walk to both falls..

Lovely walk down to low force waterfall, very scenic and not too far to get to from car park. Good, friendly service and lovely food in the cafe which was worth the money, home made chips were great and the hot chocolate very good ☺️

Great cafe. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great place to stop after an amazing waterfall walk.

Quaint place to visit hidden down a little track off a c class road. The cafe was very nice and the portions sizes were off the scale. The cheese scone was beautiful and had some paprika or similar in it . The butter was very good quality. The cake was a raspberry crumble cake and was enough to feed two . The secret garden at the back has an honesty box at the beginning. A small nursery next to this allows you to purchase plants at a good price. Will go back .

Beautiful mature gardens to see before you wander around the nursery full of very healthy plants. A separate cafe on site too but we didn't stop for tea.

Great garden and nursery. Lovely studio selling the most beautiful tissue art creations. The tearoom there was brilliant. We had scones with cream and jam and cut up fruit. All the meals coming out looked delicious. Well worth a visit.

Quirky little garden centre with lovely beds. Plants for sale all looked healthy and well cared for, if we lived closer we would be regulars.

Lovely little garden ,old ruined church and graveyard, peaceful and quiet, if you love wild birds this place attracts dozens of them,the cafe is is great value,lovely food, friendly staff.Do go and visit.

This is such a a lovely place, has a great selection of plants. Also has a cafe for a coffee and snack. Also has an antique shop there. Unfortunately the antique shop wasn't open at the time I was there so couldn't have a browse. For a very small fee of 2.50 you can walk around the grounds which I think is a very fair price and all helps towards the upkeep. Well worth a visit.

Amazing! Beautiful nursery full of gorgeous plants to purchase, and stunning grounds to walk round. The cafe/tea room is is a nice stop off to unwind. A definite must-visit!

Been a member here for just over a year now. A lovely parkland setting with lots of nature all around. Deceptively testy course with water crossing most holes so makes you think, lay up vs carry the water to the green. We have a great Pro and a super cook and bar staff. You’re sure of a warm welcome here at the club. The members are so friendly.

Beautiful course, testing but satisfying. The views are second to none, the odd deer will pay a visit plus hares and pheasants. Good bar in the club house and a pub just up the road. A friendly and beautiful course. Highly recommended.

"one of the best courses" my sons said when they came off the course! The staff were really friendly too and the food in the club house was lovely. Many thanks

Thoroughly enjoyed. Really well laid out course. Have to plot your way around. Greens weren't the best but played well. Very friendly golf pro whom advised us of condition of the course this did not dampen our experience. Would highly recommend playing, a bit of a hidden gem.

One of those somewhat hidden gems located deep in South West Durham and close to tourist attractions such as High Force & Raby Castle. The well maintained golf course is a great yet fair test with lovely views. Off course, the clubhouse is fantastic too - especially the food! Visit soon I suggest.

Course is great few problems with a few greens but overall very good. Food was also very good. Well worth a visit

Played open Texas scramble great welcome, excellent bacon sandwich in club house, course in great condition, managed 60 which was not amongst the winners..

The Mission Hall Antique Center is a very well laid out array of antiques, it has items to suit many pockets. There's plenty of space to peruse the differing items on offer. It was nice to be able to wander around without being pressured into a sale. We will certainly return when time permits a longer stay.

A good selection of wares, but some dealers expecting quite high prices for their wares! Probably why thry are still there!

Absolutely full of beautiful things . Prices are great and a huge selection of individual cabinets full of everything you could imagine.

Lots to see lovely walk around the shop

Fantastic selection, could spend a fortune in here!

Great place for all kinds of items and collectibles. Plenty to look at and the shop has space to move around, some smaller rooms are not to be missed. A lot of items are in the cabinet but are easily accessed at request. All on one floor.

No trip to Barnard Castle is complete without a visit here . Cases with all sorts of goods,silver,pottery,collectibles,jewellery etc. Small side rooms with furniture, clothes, books etc. Nice helpful and knowledgeable staff.

It was good as a base to visit wonderful Teesdale but the site itself was rather noisy even on our pitch well away from the B road. Many pitches were rather more tightly spaced than on many other Caravan Club sites which was disappointing but it was great to be able to walk through the adjoining nature reserve area into the town fairly easily. Of course as usual very well maintained site with all expected facilities.

Very nice site. Toilet block clean and shower/ room to move about and get changed. The site itself is clean and well looked after. Bit of a walk down a steep bank to Barnard Castle so if less able may need taxi or other form of transport. Booking in and out smooth no hassle and plots are spaced out.

Lively campsite with immaculate facilities! Site wardens extremely helpful and had time to chat if you wanted. They waited for us arriving late after being stuck in traffic. Great stop of travelling with young kids with the private family room with small bath which was very useful! Thank you!

We had a warm welcome to the campsite. The toilets were clean and warm. I fail to understand why the site has been given low marks due to road noise, it's not that noticeable. It's like giving a low score due to bad weather! Nice site, nice location & lovely staff can't ask for more.

Lovely campsite. Spacious pitches. Immaculate facilities. Helpful wardens! Dog friendly. Lovely playground for older children, age 5 onwards, although plenty of space to run about on the bouncy friendly surface. Easy walk into Barnard Castle along the river. Lots of shops, castle, coffee shops etc. Near Raby Castle and High Force waterfall. What's not to like! Will be re visiting. What's not

Great Caravan & Motorhome members' site just outside Barnard Castle. Spotlessly clean, tidy and has helpful staff. Just a short walk into town (mostly off-road), takes about 15-20 minutes. Small dog walk on site. One gripe - the timer controlling the lights off in the gents toilet area is set unrealistically short (you can get a wash but it's likely to turn off before you can clean your teeth)... God forbid if you were sitting on the loo!

This campsite is clean and tidy but pick your pitch carefully because some are very close to the road. The road noise quietens as it gets later but it doesn't stop. Site very close to some very pretty places.

Kids loved it here £25 for 2 adults and 4 kids wasn't bad value at all as you can come back throughout the day. We arrived at 3pm so only had an hour but we were very welcomed by the staff and nothing was too much trouble. We will be back

We love this place!! We have just recently become members due to our continuing visits. We found the center completely by accident when we had a bird in need of some help. Terry who cares for the animals and helps with their rehabilitation is a wonderful human being! He has such passion for all of the animals and it shines through completely. The animals in their care all look happy and healthy, despite any ailments or illnesses they have come in with. You can get up close and feed the animals. Have a wonder around their paddocks. A great day or afternoon out. With or without children :)

I feel bad giving only 2 stars. I really do. I'm sure its a great charity doing fantastic work, however the place is needing a good clean. The smell of urine as you walk in the entrance will knock you off your feet. I get if you have goats, pigs and rodents under on roof there will be a smell but this was bad. I felt as though I was walking around a prison block for animals. Some areas were really cramped. I'm sure its better than where they came from and safer. I know you work tirelessly but please clean the enclosures to a higher standard.

£20 for a family ticket for 2 adults and upto 4 children. We were a little disappointed to be honest we were in and out in 20 mins. It's one large shed with lots of pens with the animals in. You could buy feed for a pound per bag to feed the animals which we did. We thought 20 pound for a family ticket was steep for what w as there but you have to think they are looking after all the rescued animals and that eases the blow. We thought £10 a family ticket was more suitable really. Animals and staff were friendly but wouldn't visit again.

Lovely friendly place, well cared for animals, great volunteers, building looks a bit tired but still an enjoyable couple of hours. Save some food for the paddock animals outside. Thanks,

Great for the kids only thing is id take pack lunches next time ..canny day out

Adopted 3 rescue chickens from here.. beautiful birds! The animal centre does need a bit of a clean as some pens were a bit dirty and quail eggs scattered everywhere also a broken roof where little birds were nesting and budgies but other than that everything was great loved it! Especially the curly haired pig.. loved her to bits. Shame I don't have the space else I would've took her home 🤣

I'm not really sure how to leave this review. We stayed for 1 night in a first floor room. Photos were taken and to say this was the dirtiest room and hall I have ever seen would be an understatement The bathroom was disgusting and our friends in another room didn't shower it was thst bad. There were hairs in rhe shower. Rust on the walls. The beds were 2 x single slay beds. Where the blood rushed to your head as the head was lower than the foot which is due to floor levels. The levels aren't their fault but do something. It was disgusting and if you have anything about you , don't book As a result we cancelled our evening meal and didn't go to breakfast as there is no way these have standards. As we arrived in the pub it's a pub and looked ok. It was grotty but the reviews on here must be bullshit as they are not honest. The owners need to stay in their own rooms or listen to customers. We didn't ask for money back just left. Shocking in the worst way possible. It was like a room from the 1960's which was last cleaned in the 1960s. On a positive note the mattress was comfortable and clean and so were the sheets. But everything else was disgusting. I wouldn't stay here even in prep for my own funeral.

I ate at the Old Well Inn whilst staying in Barnard Castle. I came with my well behaved dog and was made to feel really welcome. The food was great and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Can highly recommend the atmosphere and the food.

We called in yesterday for a quick pint and ended up staying ages. A good range of cask beer and very hospitable. We returned today for some really nice food. We’ll definitely be back

I ate and drank here twice. Great welcome to customers and their dogs. Great range of beers and special offers on Monday and Tuesday. Nice food-especially the curry and great service

stopped for food as only pub open in the area for food on sunday night. was coming alone with a baby so bit nervous but staff were really accommodating and friendly. especially the waitress who was so polite and the lovely bar staff. had a mint chicken thali and my little boy enjoyed his food. would definitely come again if in the area

Food was not very good we stopped for a Sunday roast, it wasn't very nice. Burnt yorkshire pudding weird sauce around beef almost like watery Greece, roast potatoes rock hard, hard under cooked frozen carrots, bit of broccoli that was ok and a few Peas, mash was probably the best part. Really disappointed 😞

Dog friendly. Friendly staff. Lots of different areas to sit. Great beer garden. Great choice of real ales. Only £2.70 a pint on guest ales every Monday and Tuesday 🍺🍺🥳

What a lovely local pub / restaurant. Staff are so friendly and lovely to speak to. Food..... well what can I say, it was absolutely amazing. I had the sirloin stake and was cooked to perfection. And to top it off I also got proper English mustard. Everything was like home cooked food. We will be back again

I booked 2 rooms to attend a family party close by. I was so disappointed with the accommodation, the carpets on the stairs and in the rooms are so dirty, the room had cobwebs with spiders , the walls needed painting, the bathroom flooring was ripped the bath was dirty, there was a shower attachment on the taps a shower pole on the wall, no screen or curtain. The chair at the desk/ dressing table was to high you couldn't sit on it and get your legs under the desk/ dressing table. The other room the tv didn't work and the lock on the door has loose screws and on was actually on the floor. The 2 rooms cost £203.00, I think this is expensive for this standard, the bedding and towels where clean and the breakfast was very good. Think very carefully before you book to stay here.

Very disappointing. Like travelling back in time. Room very small and dated. Urgently needs a revamp. Gluggy brown chipped paint everywhere. Bed OK and sheets and towels crisp and clean. That is all that can be commended. Public areas shabby. Stained carpets. I was there on a Sunday evening. No food (kitchen closed at 1600) and bar closed at 1900. No other restaurants in the area unless you have a car. Very average continental breakfast with powdered coffee. There are plenty of alternatives in the area. Use them. I see most of the reviews say that stayed in the caravan park. Lucky them. *** rated hotel! Not even a chance. Time for an inspector to visit and re-rate.

Popped in for lunch on our way into town. Pub looks welcoming from the outside and it was comfortable sitting in the bar area inside. Staff were helpful. The chips and coffee were nice but the vegetable soup was very disappointing - a small portion which looked and tasted like it was out of a tin, and the bread rolls were still frozen inside. The menu stated that many meals were homemade so we expected that this would be the case for the soup too - I certainly haven't had anything this bad when eating out before. Sadly it's put us off going back to what otherwise could be a nice pub.

We went in the pub for a light lunch. A Rose prawn sandwich, a side salad with crisps, I had the same but a toasted mozzarella and cheese toastie. A pint of shandy and a small coke cost £15.25 which was very reasonable. Just we had to wait 40 minutes for the sandwiches. There is another lunchtime menu that I haven't posted of sandwiches,and jacket potatoes. On the main meals only had 1 vegetarian dish, all with meat. Needs to give more options for vegetarians as I was very limited. The bar maid was polite & had excellent customer service. Has a large car park. Wheelchair friendly. Has an outdoor seating area and is dog friendly.

Warm welcoming, staff were really nice and accommodating. I was attending a wedding and a nearby Venue, and we're on top of the situation. Breakfast is Amazing! I was so proud of myself for making it to have breakfast 😂 Definitely 5* "All day Long"!

Having to give a mixed review as there's good and bad. I was booked into the Red Well Inn by my company so I had no say in this. The hotel is tired, not enough staff to keep the standards up. I was in a single room which was quite small and the ensuite was minute. Very tired looking with the desk chair broken. Mattress needs changing as its misshapen. Evening meals were good with plenty of choice and competitively priced. Different beers and spirits. Breakfast.....hmmmm, says on the website an English Breakfast. None here as it was a limited continental breakfast. Basically left to your own devices as the first morning the guy Sat in reception. Next morning was better with a different guy who was helpful and friendly. This hotel could be better and attract more clientele if the place was "tarted up".

Went to the Moorcock for our evening meal the service and food were all very good. We chose from the weekend specials board. Chilli bombs with salad and Garlic Mayo Starter. Lamb tagine main course followed by Ginger sponge and ice cream dessert. All in all a very good meal and reasonably priced

Had an excellent meal at the Moorcock Inn, Eggleston! The food was delicious and well-priced. The staff were super friendly and made us feel right at home. A fantastic experience all around – highly recommend!

Stayed on site in a camper van. Toilets, showers and washing up area where all clean and well maintained with plenty of hot water. Separate drinking water supplied. Traditional pub with lovely food and generous portions. Beautiful surroundings, walkable local garden nursery and cafe, bus service to Middleton and Barnard Castle and surprisingly easy to get an Uber (£8 to Middleton)

Really nice steak and ale pie, it's not expensive either. Plus, they sell fentimans ginger beer which is a plus as it's my fav and hardly any pubs have it around here 👍

The food was great, but we had a really unpleasant interaction with the chef/landlord guy who was so rude, unwelcoming and clearly didn’t want us to be there. Sourest reception I’ve had in my life! Cheer up love!

Accommodation was clean and comfortable, food was fantastic, staff are very friendly and extremely Accommodating, nothing is too much trouble and the location is stunning overall would highly recommend.

Lovely farmer owned pub. Food portions are HUGE and very tasty. Staff and locals are friendly. Would recommend.

Stayed 1 night B & B as we were attending a local wedding. We requested a walk in shower which was absolutely great. The breakfast was delicious with a very wide choice, we certainly enjoyed sitting in a cosy dining room to enjoy it even more. A very well runv family hotel which we highly recommend. I rang a week before our arrival requesting an early arrival just to place our luggage in ghe room

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Barnard Castle . We would highly recommend The Three Horseshoes for great rooms , great food and great service . Room 1 is a large room at the front of the hotel looking out over the main street. Plenty of hot water and a good shower . Only let down was the WiFi in the room was poor but was fine in the bar . We would definitely stay again .

Good pub in the centre of Barnard Castle. Friendly staff. Hadn't booked (recommended) but they managed to serve me a Sunday roast as long as I didn't stay too long. Food arrived promptly. For £14.95 the roast beef, veg etc was magnificent. No wonder all the tables had either people eating already or reserved signs. Good value great food.

Called in after a stroll around Barnard Castle. Hadn't booked but we were lucky enough to get a table. So glad we chose to eat here! The food was first class...so tasty and of good quality. I had the lamb rump which was cooked to perfection. Desserts were great too! All presented nicely. Lovely staff. Good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. We will return when we're up here again.

We were here last weekend, lovely pub, friendly staff and as we were eating, 3 of us had mains and desserts. We had our dogs and despite advertising dog friendly, that means you sit outside. We didn't mind as the weather was lovely but the two men on the next table proceeded to smoke none stop throughout our meal which floated in our direction. We had our main courses and they looked as though they were about to leave so we ordered dessert but they sat back down and started to smoke again. It is not a pleasant experience, eating while in a cloud of smoke and none of us smoke so we don't appreciate breathing in other's. You should have a dedicated eating area for smokers away from diners.

(Update 28 Aug 2025, over night stay) Popped in for a Sunday roast. I'm glad we did; it was fantastic! Just booked a room for the back end of August so we can stroll around Barnard Castle and enjoy more meals at Three Horseshoes. Hope the room will be good. Extended review pending. Our stay for one night was excellent, room was immaculate, all amenities was available in the room, bed was huge and comfortable. Had a good night sleep considering our room was at the front were people sit and have a drink and it was also a bank holiday weekend. Breakgast was excellent too! Thank you to the staff for helping us have a lovely weekend! Special thank you to Sarah who seemed to be popping up and helping here and there and everywhere! 😆😀

Only ate here as we were staying elsewhere in Barnard Castle. Lovely food, very varied menu and the staff are really friendly and helpful. It is busy and it deserves to be. Highly recommended.