The Morritt Hotel

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Classic British Hotels
8 (2064 reviews)
Greta Bridge , Barnard Castle , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great food quality
Good location
Cons:
Rooms need updates
Some noise from the road

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Rooms could be considered dated, but are clean and comfortable.
Service
8.8
Staff were excellent and friendly.
Location
8.34
Great location for us travelling to Scotland.
Room Quality
7.29
Needs some work; looked a little tired.
Amenities
7.82
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.78
Very good value for the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Food was great quality and consistent.
Overall Experience
7.8
Target rating was met due to good service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:47

Property Description

Charming 4-Star AA Hotel in Greta Bridge

Unique Bedrooms: Experience the charm of individually styled rooms, each with its own character and original features, in this Grade II listed building.

Tranquil Surroundings: Nestled in the serene hamlet of Greta Bridge, enjoy the peaceful ambiance and beautiful gardens, perfect for unwinding during your stay.

Historic Elegance: Immerse yourself in the history of this 17th-century coaching inn, where modern comforts blend seamlessly with traditional warmth.

Book now to discover the hidden treasure of Teesdale at The Morritt Hotel and indulge in a memorable stay surrounded by natural beauty and historic allure.

Important information:

Please note that on some weekends the property caters for functions with music up to 01:00.

Kindly note the Garage Spa treatments and facilities are not included in the bedroom rates. Should guests wish to use the spa facilities they are advised to book in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2064 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Kayleigh • couple • gb
8
Really helpful and friendly staff with the hotel being in a lovely area
Pros:

Beautiful setting and the staff were so lovely

Cons:

We were in a room across from the kitchen so was quite noisy in the morning

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • solo_traveller • gb
3
Dated and Dirty
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was dirty and very dated

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Elsa • extended_group • gb
6
Would go back if desperate, but definitely not the kind of place I’d visit for a special occasion.
Pros:

Lovely old building in a beautiful village setting.
The staff are absolutely amazing- doing an incredible job. Everyone we met was so professional and lovely.
The shower, hand basin and loo in our en suite was also very clean, so someone had made a huge effort to do the best they could with the awful room.
Bedding & towels also very clean.

Cons:

My daughter called it a ‘catfish’ and I think that best describes it.
Lovely outside/ grounds & ground floor public areas look fine.
However, our room, number 20 was very shabby. Paintwork was awful, walls and furniture knocked & chipped. Bathroom floor tiles broken.
Years of mould on sash windows.
No dust on skirting boards because there weren’t any in our room!
Filthy upholstered chair which looked like it was found in a skip.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
A lovely retreat set in nice surroundings
Pros:

The hotel is a real gem, set in a lovely part of the country in a lovely location, surrounded by nature, fine views, gardens, and sheep. The room was a good size and was well appointed and comfortable; both breakfast and dinner were fine and the Gilbey's restaurant can be recommended.

Cons:

Some reviewers have noted that the hotel is a little tired in places, and indeed, some parts had seen better days, but it didn't really detract from the atmosphere of what is a historic coaching inn, and we'd have no reservations in recommending it for its character and we may well return.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Nigel W • couple • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • gb
4
Lovely staff and atmosphere but really does need a good clean
Pros:

The paintwork on the doors in the corridor were absolutely filthy. The room had cobwebs and dirt hanging out under the radiators. All the doors and handles weren’t just dirty as if they had missed a bit they were proper minging. It’s a beautiful old country house and it is styled lovely accordingly but the carpets and paintwork need a good scrub or redoing. The bed linen was clean and beds comfy. Couldn’t bare walking on the carpet without shoes on. The staff were amazing so friendly and welcoming cannot fault them and the atmosphere was great to me if you were passing through but it really does need a good scrub.

Cons:

Filthy doors and paintwork throughout carpets were rotton

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Brittony • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very nice hotel, great staff
Pros:

Great for a stopover

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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PETER • couple • gb
8
Will be staying again
Pros:

Great location, excellent food. The sea trout was exceptional!

Cons:

Mattress too soft

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • gb
9
The staff are all very friendly and happy to help. It felt very welcoming
Pros:

Good location for my needs. Parking good. The staff were absolutely lovely! Great food and fan choice of drinks.
Very dog friendly.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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arthur • extended_group • gb
7
great
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • extended_group • gb
7
pleasant experience
Pros:

Property had character and staff were very pleasant

Cons:

Although the main areas of the property has charm some areas were dated. Bedroom was quite small and in need of a bit of an upgrade

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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ann • couple • gb
8
A great stop over
Pros:

The evening meal and grounds

Cons:

I think the tiredness of the room let it down a little, but the lovely staff and food made up for that

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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JA Maica • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • couple • gb
7
The hotel is adjacent to a very busy main road and traffic noise can be heard from some parts of the hotel but overall n
Pros:

We stayed in a deluxe room overlooking the garden. The food for dinner was good and the staff friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Some aspects of the property are rather dated and in need of some renovation but the room was comfortable.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Served a purpose as base for area
Pros:

Good location for Barnard Castle area

Cons:

Food disappointing - either curry or fried, nothing light or healthy

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee