The lobby fireplace offers a cozy retreat after outdoor adventures, while hearty breakfasts and a welcoming bar create the perfect rural getaway atmosphere
The High Force Hotel combines country comfort with genuine hospitality. Guests can warm up by the fireplace after exploring, enjoy a full breakfast to start the day, or relax with drinks on the terrace. The attentive staff consistently creates memorable stays for visitors.
Located in Barnard Castle, High Force Hotel is in a rural area. Teesdale and Eggleston Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Barnard Castle travel guide
Alston Road, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 0XH
What's nearby
North Pennines
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Yorkshire Dales National Park
38 min drive - 46.1 km
High Force
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Low Force
2 min drive - 2.4 km
Barnard Castle
22 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Kirkby Stephen Station
45 min drive
Restaurants
The High Force Hotel
The Blue Bell Inn
10 min drive
Hare And Hounds
11 min drive
Blacksmiths Arms
9 min drive
Middleton-In-Teesdale Fish & Chips Shop
6 min drive
About this property
High Force Hotel
Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby at High Force Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at High Force Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and daily housekeeping
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.
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
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
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
High Force Hotel Hotel
High Force Hotel Barnard Castle
High Force Hotel Hotel Barnard Castle
Frequently asked questions
Is High Force Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at High Force Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at High Force Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is High Force Hotel located?
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of High Force, Low Force, and Bowlees Visitor Centre. Teesdale is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.
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Reviews
High Force Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The High Force Hotel. The team were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was 10/10 and this has been one of the cleanest hotels we have ever stayed in
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.
A lovely comfortably wecoming hotel with great staff lovely walking straight from the door.
Food was excellent waterfall beer was really good thank you for looking after us
Superb location, classy small location with great local sourced food and service.
Could not have done more to make our stay special
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Wendy
18 July 2025
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.
A wonderful location and extremely comfortable hotel. Very pleasant and obliging staff. Food was first class,
Interesting and enjoyable. Altogether a good experience.
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 :)