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Homelands

From £60.00
85 Galgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8ES
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Visitors return year after year to enjoy the beauty of County Durham, the North Yorkshire countryside, Teesdale and The Pennines from the relaxing and luxurious comfort of Homelands Guest House.

We are proud of our facility and offer a warm and homely experience with home baked treats on arrival and a delicious breakfast in the morning, prepared by our chef. Our bedrooms are comfortable, with luxurious bed linens and Luxury Toiletries.

Homelands Guest House is situated in the market town of Barnard Castle, within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, as well as the cultural and shopping centres of Newcastle and Harrogate. The A1 is just 20 minutes away.

Barnard Castle has lots of interesting places to shop, from clothing boutiques and food stockists, to several antique shops. A short walk from the town centre is the Bowes Museum. A very grand structure, replicating a French Chateau, has very close ties to the late Queen Mother. The Museum holds nationally and internationally important collections including paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, and silver objets d'art, including the famous feeding silver swan.

We are close to the Pennine Way, steeped in history, this National Trail chases along the mountain tops along the rugged backbone of England and offers 268 miles of the finest scenery of the finest upland walking in England. A once in a lifetime experience.

About 8 miles from the town centre is High Force, the largest waterfall in England. Only 6 miles away is Raby Castle with its large deer park and gardens; one of the best examples of its kind in the country. There are several reservoirs in the area; the furthest away is Cow Green, at about 12 miles. Most have day fishing permits available, subject to having a fishing licence. We also have access to 200 mts of the River Eden which is 25 minutes drive away.

Way marked walks are in abundance all over the area with several quaint old-fashioned public houses offering good quality food conveniently situated after a thirsty stroll. For those wanting more adventure, the Lake District is only 1 hour’s drive away.

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Number of Rooms / Units
5
Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
Classic Double En Suite2£102.00 per room (breakfast included)
Garden Suite ensuite2£112.00 per room (breakfast included)
Single en suite1£65.00 per room (breakfast included)
Single Private Bathroom1£60.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin en suite2£107.00 per room (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020

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4.9 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • l0uise3
      Leeds, United Kingdom
      Five starts at least
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 30th October 2024
      We enjoyed our stay at Homelands very much. The garden room was very cosy and comfortable, and the (cooked) breakfasts were delicious. We found the hosts, Glenda and Daniele warm, cheerful and... Read full review
    • A8108EAliz
      County Durham, United Kingdom
      A Starry Stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 1st March 2025
      We stayed in Room 2 (Starry night) for one night to attend a show at the Witham in Barnard Castle and cannot recommend this place highly enough. The house is very central, with everything in... Read full review
    • shutford
      Nykoping, Sweden
      Real haven - superb Italian cuisine
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 9th March 2025
      A real haven where you feel looked after from arrival to departure. I especialy enjoyed the home made Italian food - a treat not to be missed. This was my second visit to Homelands and I look forward... Read full review
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