In the heart of town, Cricketers Arms welcomes you with a cozy atmosphere. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the garden or challenge friends at billiards. The bar offers a perfect spot for karaoke nights and previous guests rave about their fun experience.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 31 min drive - 30.3 km
Durham University - 47 min drive - 54.5 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 42 min drive
Bishop Auckland Station - 19 min drive
Shildon Station - 20 min drive
Darlington Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Wheatsheaf - 7 min drive
Three Horse Shoes - 2 min walk
Coach & Horses - 1 min walk
The Milbank Arms - 9 min drive
The Rose & Crown - 9 min drive
About this property
Cricketers Arms
When visiting Barnard Castle, Cricketers Arms is a great choice to consider. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
What to do
Karaoke
Pool table
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
The Cricketers Arms Barnard
The Cricketers Arms Barnard Castle
The Cricketers Arms Hotel Barnard Castle
The Cricketers Arms Hotel
Cricketers Arms Inn
The Cricketers Arms
Cricketers Arms Barnard Castle
Cricketers Arms Inn Barnard Castle
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Cricketers Arms?
Yes, pets are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cricketers Arms?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Cricketers Arms and nearby?
Cricketers Arms has a garden.
What's the area around Cricketers Arms like?
Cricketers Arms is a short 5-minute walk from Barnard Castle and 11 minutes' walk from Bowes Museum.
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Reviews
Cricketers Arms Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2026
Super cute, cozy, quiet and clean room that’s very convenient to all the shops and ample parking. Nice staff and good vibes. Will be back!
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
Great night stay
Great stay, clean, comfy and lovely staff.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Great stay
Lovely pub very clean. Bed was so comfortable.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2024
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2024
Great for a short stay.
Lovely room with all of the facilities you would expect. Friendly staff. A little difficult to find a parking space in the streets nearby.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Friendly people room lovely and very clean, only one minor comment could have done with more than
2 tea bags - would definitely stay again
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Only there one night and would definitely stay again.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2022
Barnard Castle is a great place to visit and the Cricketers Arms is well located.
Room is clean, modern, comfortable and all staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2024
10/10
I stayed here with my partner for a wedding. I got here around midday and fro that point onward everything was fantastic. All of the staff here were so friendly and accommodating, even arranging taxis for us and then keep an eye on them to arrive while we had a beer. We got back around midnight and had a chat with the owner, who again was really friendly.
The room was super clean, fresh and cosy. The bed was big and the sheets were really crisp! If you’re ever in Barnard Castle I highly recommend you stay here, you won’t be disappointed. It’s a literal stones throw away from everything, so you can go for a mooch the next day and get a decent brew and cake before heading home!
Thank you everyone at Cricketers Arms, you made a great day perfect!
STUART
STUART, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2021
We loved staying here, but you may have different expectations, but what i can say, is that this was one of the most welcoming and warm places we have ever stayed.
Things we now know - breakfast is not currently included (no food is served) and the pub below is closed on Mondays (we stayed Sunday night) - but Barny has plenty of other places to choose from for brekkie
The room was lovely, clean, warm and well proportioned.
Beth at reception was professional and welcoming and showed us our room and shared all the info we needed easily and quickly. She was a great person to check in with.
Tom and Amanda (management) were accessible, visible and friendly. nothing was too much trouble for any of the team. Some staff on their day off were patronising the facilities in the evening we stayed and were also very friendly.
The place is old, so single glazing, which didn't cause us issues.
Overall we had a really nice time, with a sociable and friendly team and felt like we were really well looked after
Bailey
Bailey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2021
Nice place to visit.
Checked in with no problem by a friendly manager called Tom. They have a good quiz on in the pub on Wednesdays with reasonably priced drinks. There is no food option due to corona staffing problems but this is industry wide. You cannot get takeaway deliveries in Barnard Castle but this is not the pubs fault but you can get an eye test like Dominic Cummins.
SHAUN
SHAUN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2021
Barnard Castle Stay
Helpful, friendly staff, the Cricketers Arms was perfectly situated for all there is to see and do, clean comfortable rooms, the only downside was you could hear traffic from 05.30hrs.
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2020
Lovely pub
Check in excellent shame about the 10 oclock closing time but this was not the pubs fault it was mr co-vid. The room was lovely bed very comfortable and room very clean will stay again
kim
kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2020
Had A Great Time
Really enjoyed it, room was clean, tidy and had everything you need. The bar staff were really helpful and made you feel right at home - couldn't fault it!
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2019
Friendly staff, spacious room dogs welcome. We slept very well.
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1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 1, 2019
Make sure you know who is coming
Arrived at the check in time in their confirmation and a man sitting inside pointed to us saying that the check in is at 5 pm (3 hours later than on the document sent). We had to explore town with our backpacks on which was a major hassle. we then went back at 5 with back pain and the lady at the bar (very professional)had to call the owner as she didnt have our booking, the owner apparently forgot we were coming! they said they will prepare the room, we then had to wait about an hour with no news and no owner coming in to apologise, so we left had dinner and came back. we were then let into the room (by 6.30 pm! considering we paid for a room from 2 pm this was a shocker). Then the wifi did not work. the room itself was clean and bed comfortable and lady at bad brilliant. But then come 7.30 am the kegs started being delivered to the pub and there was a major noise that woke us up with men shouting and throwing beer kegs. We then woke up and left at 8.30 am. so overall major mess up at check in, no apologies from owners whatsoever and only 12 hours of having the room. big disappointment!