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High Force Hotel

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

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Restaurant
Exterior
Deluxe Room
Classic Double or Twin Room
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Alston Road, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 0XH
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, High Force
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Low Force
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, towels

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Barnard Castle

At High Force Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of High Force and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Low Force. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a picnic area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Barnard Castle hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Bowlees Visitor Centre and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Teesdale.

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • High Force - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Low Force - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Barnard Castle - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 38 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The High Force Hotel
  • ‪Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Middleton-In-Teesdale Fish & Chips Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬11 min drive

About this property

High Force Hotel

Hotel in Barnard Castle with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

High Force Hotel also features a terrace, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Barnard Castle hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
High Force Hotel offers 11 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

High Force Hotel Hotel
High Force Hotel Barnard Castle
High Force Hotel Hotel Barnard Castle

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at High Force Hotel?

High Force Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at High Force Hotel?

Yep, High Force Hotel has a free self car park.

Does High Force Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at High Force Hotel?

No, High Force Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at High Force Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at High Force Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at High Force Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at High Force Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

High Force Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Will be back

Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Everything, and everyone of the Staff were very professional. The best nights sleep in a lovely comfy bed , Highly recommend this place, x
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Highly Recommended Staying here

Excellent accommodation a great place to stay. All staff were very friendly and personable. Couldn't do enough for you. I am Gluten Free and that was extremely well catered for. Something different off menu every night and excellent English Breakfasts and GF Corn Flakes. Couldn't ask for any better GF accommodation . Ideal location if you like the out doors and walking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to a bank of motorbikes which was a bit intimidating but after that (they left after 5 mins) everything was A1👌 Good sunday roast; room tastefully decorated; shower was great but best of all was the quality mattress and feather pillows - slept easily which is unusual for me in hotels. Lovely ambience throughout the hotel too. Stylish & excellent stay for the price point. Would def go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely with individual feeling. Friendly staff. Good food served promptly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leasa-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, amazing thoughtful staff - restaurant food was unbelievable and completely blown away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stay excellent marred by dogs allowed in dining ro

This hotel was excellent in terms of customer service, comfortable bed, tasty menu - dinner and breakfast. The chef made my husband a delicious cake for his birthday. We were surprised, and disappointed at the number of dogs allowed in the dining area. This would deter us rebooking for any future visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was small. Food eas very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was seeped in history. We stayed in room 3, the Kings room. A lovely compact room, spotless with lovely little touches such as a great selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, a fresh little bottle of milk, a comfy bed, feather duvet, black out curtains, great shower and toiletries. The breakfast was fantastic. George, our host gave us helpful information and free tickets to Raby Castle. Wow, what a fabulous castle. The rooms were stunning and thd guides very knowledgeable. We would definitely stay here again. Alina & Steve
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Really couldn’t have been anymore perfect! Wonderful staff fantastic food and the rooms were spotless. Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, staff and service excellent. Evening meal and breakfast delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Top Hotel

Will definitely be returning staff were all extremely good 😊 Dog friendly Clean and big comfy bed ,lovely food .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Lovely overnight stay

Stayed before the hotel was renovated. Now everything is lovely and tastefully decorated. Very calm amd relaxing. Food and service excellent. Room 8 was a little small but perfect for a 1 night stay, ensuite immaculate. Would recommend staying and doing the low force to high force walk on the opposite side of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

An excellent stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The High Force Hotel. The team were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was 10/10 and this has been one of the cleanest hotels we have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Good venue, brilliant staff.

Fantastic service throughout our stay at this unique hotel. The dinner and breakfast were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The only slight negative is the size of the classic room.! A tad snug.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

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

Wonderful stay.

Cannot recommend this hotel more highly. Could not fault a thing. Will definitely return if this way again. In fact it is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. And we have stayed in a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Wedding Anniversary trip

Friendly staff, great food & ambience. Over the road & just 10 minutes walk to high force. Small room but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peacefully set close to an attractive waterfall in upper Teesdale, the High Force hotel is very professionally run. Our room (9) was spacious and well appointed, with good heating. The quality of food and its presentation was good, though we would have liked some variety in the menu from night to to night. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Superb *******

Superb location, classy small location with great local sourced food and service. Could not have done more to make our stay special
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024