The Three Horseshoes Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (2202 reviews)
7 Galgate , Barnard Castle , GB
+44 1833 631777

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise from kitchen
Dusty bathtub

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews noted minor cleanliness issues, such as a dusty bathtub.
Service
9.75
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and efficient staff.
Location
9.29
Guests appreciated the central location and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms were described as clean, comfortable, and well-appointed.
Amenities
9.27
Excellent amenities mentioned, including a lovely breakfast.
Value for Money
9.23
Guests felt they received great value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food received high praise across various reviews.
Overall Experience
9.25
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 09:16

Property Description

Historic Market Town Location:
Located in the heart of Barnard Castle, The Three Horseshoes Hotel offers a charming stay in a 17th-century building, just a stone's throw away from the River Tees.

Elegant Rooms with Scenic Views:
Indulge in the elegantly designed rooms at The Three Horseshoes, each featuring modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, complimentary toiletries, and picturesque views of the surroundings.

Dining Excellence and Nearby Attractions:
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast and savor an extensive dinner menu at the on-site restaurant. Explore nearby attractions such as High Force Waterfall and the historic Bowes Museum during your stay.

Book your stay at The Three Horseshoes Hotel for a memorable experience in Barnard Castle!

Important information:

You are kindly requested to inform the property in advance about your estimated arrival time. You will be able to add this information in the Special Requests section at the time of booking or you can contact the property directly., If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance.

Please note the property does not serve food on Sunday nights.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2202 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Janine • couple • gb
10
Excellent beautiful hotel
Pros:

Excellent location , we had a huge beautiful room right on the front corner. Very clean and spacious room , very comfortable. Great breakfast too!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • gb
9
What a lovely place to stay .
Pros:

What an amazing find ,we went up for a wedding the day after our stay ,the staff where so friendly and helpful even let us have the room for an extra hour so we could get ready before the wedding. Also the food was amazing. And parking was good . Thank you for letting us stay .definitely be back .

Cons:

Having to leave .

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
Altogether a most comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Pros:

Room,dinner and breakfast were all excellent. All the Staff were friendly and helpful. All in all the whole experience was very good indeed. My wife and myself would not hesitate to recommend The Three Horseshoes to others.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jill - Poole • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel
Pros:

Very clean, excellent staff, good food, on site parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • gb
10
fantastic and comfortable stay in a fabulous location. 4 rooms booked and all 4 were exceptional.
Pros:

The rooms were very spacious, clean, modern decor, comfortable bed, little extra such as available hairdryer and ironing facilities. Evening meals and breakfast were outstanding and all staff were very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • extended_group • gb
10
Relaxing cosy friendly inviting
Pros:

Clean well kept inviting friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable room and tasty food.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and good location

Cons:

Comfortable bed, very clean room.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The room was very clean with good facilities. The food at the hotel was excellent; the evening meal was really enjoyable. Breakfast was fantastic- it was cooked to order from an extensive menu. Hope to return to this hotel.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Very central location which was ideal for us.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Bathroom good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • gb
9
Great weekend break..
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent great choice..lots of nice walks around the town. Staff in pub were all very friendly..

Cons:

The room was abit warm.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Great pub hotel good mkt place shops ect friendly place
Pros:

Great country village very cozy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Morag • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very comfortable. Helpful staff. Very good breakfast
Pros:

Comfortable, great location

Cons:

I was in room 9 and had a lot of noise from 6 am from bedrooms upstairs and ? Kitchens to the right of me

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • extended_group • gb
10
Really enjoyed it from start to finish -everything was spot on
Pros:

Clean,welcoming and warm

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

everything was absolutely perfect -- really enjoyed our stay- highly recommend

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Location great, food great, staff very welcoming
Pros:

Bedroom spacious, modern and clean. Food fantastic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
10
Breakfast was exceptional and I had the best haddock and chips in the restaurant
Pros:

Room was very clean, comfortable and modern

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee