Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Unique rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Noisy roofs
Small room issues
Expensive for some features
Busy breakfast area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues.
Service
9.8
Friendly, professional staff providing excellent service.
Location
9.34
Unreal location, beautiful views, and great setting.
Room Quality
8.29
Mixed reviews; some rooms very nice, others too small.
Amenities
8.32
Good amenities, but some areas left lacking (e.g., busy breakfast).
Value for Money
7.78
Some reviews noted that it was expensive for the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Good breakfast but long wait times and some dishes sold out.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall a wonderful experience with some minor disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:59

Property Description

Tranquil Getaway in Barnard Castle

Luxurious Accommodations: Each room at Runa Farm is elegantly furnished with amenities such as a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and cozy bed linens. Some rooms even feature a convenient kitchenette for added comfort during your stay.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities: Unwind in the lush garden, soak in the hot tub, or enjoy a refreshing drink at the on-site bar. Runa Farm offers a serene atmosphere perfect for a peaceful retreat.

Convenient Location: Situated just 2.5 km from Bowes Museum, with easy access to Raby Castle and Richmond Castle, our hotel provides the ideal base for exploring the historic attractions of Barnard Castle.

Experience luxury and tranquility at Runa Farm - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NCL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 673 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Walter Anthony solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sebastian couple gb
10
Beautiful, comfortable and welcoming
Pros:

Very welcoming staff, clean rooms and beautiful views

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast and food in the restaurant was very good

Cons:

Obscure glass in the window of room giving nothing to look out onto, especially as the room facilities states view! Noise from corridor when doors closing.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Very accommodating hotel, we had to cancel twice.They helped out to re arrange new dates.
Pros:

Very clean, quirky hotel,breakfast excellent.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Theresa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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G Parker solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Toni couple gb
10
Pros:

Very cosy and

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children gb
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple gb
6
Pros:

I don't usually leave feedback, but I feel this venue has a great deal of potential, and honest feedback can help support improvement.
The location is beautiful, and the rooms were clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. We stayed in the Courtyard accommodation for one night and chose to dine at The Smithy during our stay.
Unfortunately, our dining experience was underwhelming. The arancini was enjoyable; however, the rigatoni arrabbiata was very disappointing. I paid extra to add chorizo, but the dish contained only a single piece. The sauce was also quite watery and lacked flavour. To the staff's credit, when I raised this with our waitress, the issue was acknowledged and appropriately reflected on the bill, which was appreciated.
There were also several menu items unavailable during our visit. On more than one occasion, we selected dishes or drinks only to be informed that they were not available, which limited our choices and detracted from the overall experience.
The bar area also lacked atmosphere. I feel it could benefit from additional entertainment or activities, such as board games, a pool table, or other features that encourage guests to stay and enjoy the space after their meal.
Throughout our stay, all staff members were friendly, polite, and welcoming, which was a real positive and helped create a pleasant overall impression.
While there are certainly some strengths here, particularly the accommodation, location, and staff, I left feeling underwhelmed by the overall experience. Also we couldn’t find a dog waste bin near the accommodation we did ask the maid but she was also unsure and recommended we leave it outside the room.
At present, I would be unlikely to return or recommend the venue to others unless improvements were made in the areas mentioned above. If you’re looking for a special night away, I’d maybe consider other options in the area.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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daniel couple gb
10
Peace & quiet.
Pros:

Out of the way. Seclusion.

Cons:

Kettle & coffee machine in the cupboard which was difficult to access, as the door wouldn’t open fully due to the bedside table. Small design flaw.

Access to the property from the South, isn’t signposted well. Coming from Barnard Castle way, it’s fine.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Bianca couple gb
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
6
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Rimika couple gb
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Morrissey couple gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
6
Pleasant stay, staff were okay.
Pros:

Loved the rustic feel

Cons:

Looked a little unfinished in places

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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15Degrees solo_traveller gb
10
Great place to stay and dine.
Pros:

Little gem this place. Really nicely done with lovely rooms. Great restaurant and setting.

Breakfast was 10/10

We will be back.

Cons:

Our mattress was a bit hard but then we are used to a soft tempur.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
9
Excellent food lovely staff
Pros:

We stayed for a wedding

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
8
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Lovely place to stay, have done a great job with the interior

Cons:

Room was a bit cold on arrival and room too small to navigate around, only a small table mirror, it could do with a full one near to the door area.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee