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You are here > Home > Accommodation > High Force Hotel and Waterfall

High Force Hotel and Waterfall

High Force
Forest in Teesdale
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 0XH

Tel: +44 01833 622336

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Packed with character, warmth and charm, High Force Hotel is an idyllic rural retreat in picture-perfect Upper Teesdale. Our 10 individually-designed en-suite rooms combine traditional country inn comfort with a contemporary touch, and nothing is too much trouble for our friendly team.

From walking through the scenic sights of Upper Teesdale to stargazing some of the darkest skies in the country High Force Hotel is the perfect place to explore the great outdoors and get some colour in your cheeks. And after all that exertion, there’s an ever-changing menu of seasonal flavours and local drinks to enjoy.

If open fireplaces, weathered floorboards and effortless, laidback elegance sounds like your kind of place, we can’t wait to welcome you and the whole family – including four-legged friends – to your new favourite place.

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Please see our website for special offers. To book please use the website or call the hotel directly on 01833 622336

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWeardale Visitor Network Member Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.7 of 5 stars
621 reviews
    • Service
      4.8 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.7 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      502
    • Very Good
      73
    • Average
      20
    • Poor
      10
    • Terrible
      16

    Recent Reviews:

    • Rachel B
      A Perfect Family Getaway
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 28th December 2025
      We have had the most wholesome weekend at High Force Hotel! The staff, service, food and hotel room were 10/10. Big shout out to lovely Hannah for making sure everything was perfect, to Kathleen who... Read full review
    • roseannerainbow9
      Middleton in Teesdale, United Kingdom
      New Year’s Eve lunch at High Force Hotel
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 1st January 2026
      Well, 🎵every picture tells a story don’t it?🎶🎶 It’s SO much easier to just share the reel I created this afternoon following a magical holiday experience @HighForce Hotel and stuff. XxR Read full review
    • HP12345678
      Heavenly
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 3rd January 2026
      Fabulous place, amazing staff. Came with family in early Jan 2026. Beautiful pub with gorgeous decor. Fires were roaring and got a lovely little nook for the three of us. Staff were incredibly... Read full review
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    • Bar
    • Serve breakfast
    • Serve evening meal
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    2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
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    Garden Room at The High Force HotelHigh Force Hotel and Waterfall, Forest-in-TeesdaleWe serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic charm.

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