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High Force Hotel

3.0 star property
Barnard Castle hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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High Force Hotel offers a warm welcome with a full breakfast, cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Unwind near the lobby fireplace or enjoy the fresh air on the terrace. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Room options

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Classic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alston Road, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 0XH

What's nearby

  • High Force - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Low Force - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • North Pennines - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Barnard Castle - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 36 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 45 min drive
  • Appleby Station - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

High Force Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Barnard Castle with a stay at High Force Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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 (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does High Force Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, High Force Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at High Force Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at High Force Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at High Force Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at High Force Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. High Force Hotel also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near High Force Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around High Force Hotel like?

High Force Hotel is located a short 19-minute walk from High Force.

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High Force Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Room
Location
Breakfast
Waterfalls
Walking
Bed
Value

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great selection of options and delicious food. (12 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food, with delicious meals and a lovely atmosphere. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great
Elspeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shelley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top Hotel

Will definitely be returning staff were all extremely good 😊 Dog friendly Clean and big comfy bed ,lovely food .
Dale, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, nice walk, fantastic food!
Carolyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was small. Food eas very good.
Sally, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

The Hotel and room was very comfortable and food and drink was excellent. The walk to High Force falls was just enough to walk of an excellent breakfast.
andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tracy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best small hotel we’ve stayed at!

Excellent! The best (small) hotel we have stayed at! The staff were simply fantastic, very friendly and helpful which helped to make our stay easy and relaxing.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in. Really nice. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Really liked the hotel
wade, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Brilliant location next to the waterfall

10/10 Exceptional

The staff couldn’t have made me feel more welcome. Superb room, the food was excellent. A return visit is on the cards
Brady, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and Welcoming Hotel

A warm friendly welcome and comfortable accommodation. Good food and service. Excellent base for seeing natural beauty in an unspoiled part of the country. They even arranged for some sun in the midst of this awful weather :)
Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

High Force Hotel is a lovely small hotel in a quiet location. Two night stay, comfy ensuite room with all facilities you would expect from a top rate hotel. Excellent food, smart dining room and cosy bar. Service excellent and staff friendly. Would recommend.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay at High Force, fantastic location and all staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful. Room was was clean and tidy and the food was excellent. The walks down the rivers Tees to the many waterfalls were delightful. Will definitely go back to High Falls for a longer stay in future.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Couple with dogs

Small room but well equipped. Food was the highlight. Friendly staff, nothing too much. Accommodating for dogs. Perfect break for a couple of nights away.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and forthcoming. When my partner discovered the bedding had feathers it was changed immediately.. The lighting in the room was very poor if you want to sit and read.
Celia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Go and visit asap

Excellent excellent excellent.....all excellent from arrival to leaving special thanks to all the girls Julie, Ellie,Gemma, Hannah, Amy, Kathleen sorry to those i missed shame Andrew was on holiday...his staff are a credit to him. when you book a room ask for the older part of the hotel as the rooms are bigger....room 8 and 9 are fabulous
High force waterfall
Low Force waterfall
KIM, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hello there,,,,as per usual we love the high force hotel,,,,,,everything fromvstaff to cleaness etc was perfect,,,,,,,,,we do feel that as weve stayed here several times and dined here alot that the breakfast is not as good these days as in the past,,,,,,flavours etc not as good ,,,,,,??,,,,,,,we did not enjoy the breakfast but overall still top marks ,,,,,just need to keep food to the past quality cheers
Guy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love food, served by very friendly staff, all of which had lovely sense of humours.... Really recommend a stay here, AND you get free access to the High Force Waterfall...👍👍
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Robin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely with individual feeling. Friendly staff. Good food served promptly
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, amazing thoughtful staff - restaurant food was unbelievable and completely blown away
Leasa-Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Wendy, 1-night trip