Search Historic Hotels in Barnard Castle

A trip to the historical sites in Barnard Castle is probably on top of 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 close to historic sites include The Old Well Inn and Commercial Hotel.

Barnard Castle is home to 219 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

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

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Barnard Castle, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Barnard Castle, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.