Find Historic Hotels in Barnard Castle

A trip to the historical places in Barnard Castle is probably number one on your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the gardens and bars?

Based on our travel expertise, The Three Horseshoes Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free parking. Bowes Museum is a short 11-minute walk away. A couple of other options near historic sites include The Old Well Inn and Commercial Hotel.

Barnard Castle is home to 207 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Barnard Castle is notable for landmarks like Bowes Museum, Egglestone Abbey, and Eggleston Hall. Natural beauty is on display at Yorkshire Dales National Park, Teesdale, and High Force. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are North Pennines and The Garage Spa.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a place that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Barnard Castle, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Barnard Castle, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.