Find hotels near Bowlees Visitor Centre, Barnard Castle from SAR 213

"First time coming to redworth hall and got to say we really enjoyed it, we would definitely recommend coming here and we are going to book up again. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and hot tub, staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and tidy. We stayed in the deluxe house room which was so spacious and we were amazed by how nice it was, the bath was the best bit very spacious bath and was so relaxing. Only downfall we had was the service at the pool bar we waited ages for someone to acknowledge we were there then when they did they told us they would serve us in a few minutes, 10 minutes later no one came to serve us so we ended up going to the bar downstairs as we were so thirsty after coming from the pool and couldn’t wait any longer. We dined at the restraint on the night time and we got steak it was really nice couldn’t fault it, they do try add service charge but we refused to pay it as you don’t have too. Also the breakfast on the morning was absolutely amazing, loads to choose from and it was so fresh and tasty. Overall we have a brilliant stay and looking forward to returning. "

"Fantastic Hotel, great room and lovely bar and restaurant- food was excellent!"

"I went for two night stay and I was very lucky with the weather. At times it felt like summer and I was able to sit and wait for squirrels in the nearby reserve. The hotel was comfortable. I had a very nice room which was slightly old-fashioned, but then that’s how the Shap Wells hotel is. It has a very quirky lift which, when you reach the first floor, it opens at the side. Downstairs, there’s a smaller room where we had breakfast and dinner, but there’s also a couple of other areas as the hotel does cater for quite a lot of people. There’s a bar and a few odds and ends like chocolate and cans of drink that are sold at reception. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A couple came into dinner and sat behind me coughing and sniffing and I was very worried because I’m going in for an operation in two weeks and didn’t want a cold. I was accommodated by the young lady in charge of the dining room and moved to the bar area so I could eat my extremely nice sticky toffee pudding away from the germs. This hotel is pretty isolated, even though it’s not very far off the M6 but it’s well worth a visit and it’s so nice to have the squirrel reserve just across the road. Highly recommended."

"Simply stunning "

"Runa farm was a brilliant place to stay and i only wish i had more time there. the only thing i would say needed changing in my room would be to get a proper kingsize mattress or a topper so you can feel the zip and one of the chairs sort of blocks access to the shower "

"Lady on reception could not be more helpful on check in . Gentleman at breakfast professional and friendly. Another member of staff helped me with advice on keeping my bike safe . All a credit to the George "

"Hotel in a good location for visiting Durham, everything within walking distance. Friendly & helpful reception staff. Comfortable & clean. Didn't have the breakfast there, walked over footbridge to The Bishops Mill Wetherspoons for breakfast"

"Wonderful stay, staff were all amazing special thanks to Stuart on reception for making some arrangements on the night for us very much appreciated we will definitely be back. "

"Hotel was absolutely amazing and the staff couldn’t do enough for you, our room (26) was perfect, balcony that looked out onto the castle and the music in the drawing room made a perfect castle atmosphere, breakfast was lovely and the staff even do a guided tour of the place with history information and even a video when you get onto the castle roof, would definitely stay again."