High Force Hotel
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At High Force Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
Located in Barnard Castle, High Force Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Low Force and High Force. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bowlees Visitor Centre and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from North Pennines.
What's nearby
High Force(0.5 miles)
Low Force(1.3 miles)
Bowlees Visitor Centre(1.8 miles)
Teesdale(2.4 miles)
North Pennines(4.5 miles)
Eggleston Hall(8.5 miles)
Weardale Museum(8.8 miles)
Grassholme Reservoir(10.2 miles)
Hury Reservoir(10.2 miles)
Killhope Lead Mining Museum(12.8 miles)
Allenheads Heritage Centre(13.5 miles)
Armstrong Hydraulic Engine(13.6 miles)
The Blacksmith's Shop(13.6 miles)
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(15.4 miles)
Killhope Lead Mining Museum(15.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
ALSTON ROAD, FOREST IN TEESDALE COUNTY DURHAM, Forest and Frith, England, United Kingdom
High Force (0.5 miles)
Low Force (1.3 miles)
Bowlees Visitor Centre (1.8 miles)
Teesdale (2.4 miles)
North Pennines (4.5 miles)
Eggleston Hall (8.5 miles)
Guest reviews
9.5
Superb
Based on 143 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across recent reviews, High Force Hotel stands out for warm, attentive service, tasty dining, and a scenic setting near the High Force waterfall, with many guests also praising comfortable rooms and excellent cleanliness throughout.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, High Force Hotel stands out for warm, attentive service, tasty dining, and a scenic setting near the High Force waterfall, with many guests also praising comfortable rooms and excellent cleanliness throughout.
Some rooms are on the small side, and a few guests noted dim lighting or awkward showers. A few reviews mention limited menu variety or breakfast quality. The hotel is very dog friendly, which a few diners found intrusive in the restaurant. Expect a comfortable, well run country stay with easy access to the falls.
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Facilities
Several reviews highlight a cosy bar and open fires, plus ample free parking. Dog friendly facilities are a strong point, with dogs welcome in rooms and dining areas.
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Sheila
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our overnight stay was very good,the hotel was every bit as good if not better than there advert. Lots of hotels say pet friendly only to find that does not mean that the dogs are welcome in every room,High Force mean it. I would recommend this hotel to all dog owners. We were even given a free pass to the waterfall.
Our overnight stay was very good,the hotel was every bit as good if not better than there advert. Lots of hotels say pet friendly only to find that does not mean that the dogs are welcome in every room,High Force mean it. I would recommend this hotel to all dog owners. We were even given a free pass to the waterfall.
10
Glynis
Sep 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fab night at high force hotel a lovely rest after seeing the beautiful waterfall a fab meal too staff very accommodating
Fab night at high force hotel a lovely rest after seeing the beautiful waterfall a fab meal too staff very accommodating
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Pippa
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely location for this comfortable hotel. Very dog friendly
A lovely location for this comfortable hotel. Very dog friendly
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Ruth
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
High Force Hotel is a lovely small hotel in a quiet location. Two night stay, comfy ensuite room with all facilities you would expect from a top rate hotel. Excellent food, smart dining room and cosy bar. Service excellent and staff friendly. Would recommend.
High Force Hotel is a lovely small hotel in a quiet location. Two night stay, comfy ensuite room with all facilities you would expect from a top rate hotel. Excellent food, smart dining room and cosy bar. Service excellent and staff friendly. Would recommend.
10
Susan
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, polite and helpful staff. Food was amazing. Nice and cosy with two log fires on the go. Rooms were a bit small but adequate and the shower was difficult to get in and out. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lovely, polite and helpful staff. Food was amazing. Nice and cosy with two log fires on the go. Rooms were a bit small but adequate and the shower was difficult to get in and out. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10
Dawn
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Loved every minute of our stay here at Highforce. We walked into the Hotel to a lovely warm open fire. Our room was immaculate with a lovely comfortable bed & plenty of teas, coffees ect in the room. It has such a relaxed & comfortable feeling & the staff are fabulous, nothing is a bother to them. Breakfast was 10/10. Definitely recommend this hotel & will definitely come back. Thankyou to all the staff.
Loved every minute of our stay here at Highforce. We walked into the Hotel to a lovely warm open fire. Our room was immaculate with a lovely comfortable bed & plenty of teas, coffees ect in the room. It has such a relaxed & comfortable feeling & the staff are fabulous, nothing is a bother to them. Breakfast was 10/10. Definitely recommend this hotel & will definitely come back. Thankyou to all the staff.
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David
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Small room but well equipped. Food was the highlight. Friendly staff, nothing too much. Accommodating for dogs. Perfect break for a couple of nights away.
Small room but well equipped. Food was the highlight. Friendly staff, nothing too much. Accommodating for dogs. Perfect break for a couple of nights away.
10
Tracy
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
10
Rachel
Dec 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Such a wonderful stay! We stopped for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect. We had an evening meal and the food was delicious, plus the hotel had 2 gorgeous Christmas trees and they even let us take a drink to our room for the end of the night. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The breakfast the next morning was very nice and it was a lovely, cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend and stop there again! I hope we do one day!
Such a wonderful stay! We stopped for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect. We had an evening meal and the food was delicious, plus the hotel had 2 gorgeous Christmas trees and they even let us take a drink to our room for the end of the night. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The breakfast the next morning was very nice and it was a lovely, cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend and stop there again! I hope we do one day!
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Steve
Apr 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay and felt very welcome throughout Very accommodating dogs too
Fantastic stay and felt very welcome throughout Very accommodating dogs too
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the hotel and bathrooms as spotless or immaculate. Many guests call it one of the cleanest places they have stayed.
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michael
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were spotless,comfortable bed and a very smart bathroom. Staff were very helpful and food was delicious
Rooms were spotless,comfortable bed and a very smart bathroom. Staff were very helpful and food was delicious
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Tina
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly. Comfortable bed and pillows cosy clean room. Bathroom a good size, shower good. Restuarant and free breakfast excellent choices and cooked delicious. Good internet and drinks tray in bedroom.
Very friendly. Comfortable bed and pillows cosy clean room. Bathroom a good size, shower good. Restuarant and free breakfast excellent choices and cooked delicious. Good internet and drinks tray in bedroom.
10
Michael
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
10
Sanaz
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A traditional hotel full of character! Extremely clean and decorated beautifully, the High Force hotel also has wonderful staff and will be a place we visit again in the future
A traditional hotel full of character! Extremely clean and decorated beautifully, the High Force hotel also has wonderful staff and will be a place we visit again in the future
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Sonya
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really couldn’t have been anymore perfect! Wonderful staff fantastic food and the rooms were spotless. Can’t wait to stay again
Really couldn’t have been anymore perfect! Wonderful staff fantastic food and the rooms were spotless. Can’t wait to stay again
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Linda
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location. The hotel was in a perfect location, with helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and great food.
Beautiful location. The hotel was in a perfect location, with helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and great food.
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DALE
Oct 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location . Excellent staff , Room was spotless . Will be back 10/10
Great location . Excellent staff , Room was spotless . Will be back 10/10
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Sarah
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Alina
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was seeped in history. We stayed in room 3, the Kings room. A lovely compact room, spotless with lovely little touches such as a great selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, a fresh little bottle of milk, a comfy bed, feather duvet, black out curtains, great shower and toiletries. The breakfast was fantastic. George, our host gave us helpful information and free tickets to Raby Castle. Wow, what a fabulous castle. The rooms were stunning and thd guides very knowledgeable. We would definitely stay here again. Alina & Steve
The property was seeped in history. We stayed in room 3, the Kings room. A lovely compact room, spotless with lovely little touches such as a great selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, a fresh little bottle of milk, a comfy bed, feather duvet, black out curtains, great shower and toiletries. The breakfast was fantastic. George, our host gave us helpful information and free tickets to Raby Castle. Wow, what a fabulous castle. The rooms were stunning and thd guides very knowledgeable. We would definitely stay here again. Alina & Steve
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karen
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed before the hotel was renovated. Now everything is lovely and tastefully decorated. Very calm amd relaxing. Food and service excellent. Room 8 was a little small but perfect for a 1 night stay, ensuite immaculate. Would recommend staying and doing the low force to high force walk on the opposite side of the river.
Stayed before the hotel was renovated. Now everything is lovely and tastefully decorated. Very calm amd relaxing. Food and service excellent. Room 8 was a little small but perfect for a 1 night stay, ensuite immaculate. Would recommend staying and doing the low force to high force walk on the opposite side of the river.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated, with many noting quality mattresses and some spacious options. However, several mention small rooms, occasional practical issues like dim lighting or awkward showers, and an isolated report of cooking smells.
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Nicola
Feb 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, amazing staff that were so helpful. Only downside was the room must have been situated above the kitchen so there was a very strong smell of cooking (frying) in the room.
Lovely hotel, amazing staff that were so helpful. Only downside was the room must have been situated above the kitchen so there was a very strong smell of cooking (frying) in the room.
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David
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Peacefully set close to an attractive waterfall in upper Teesdale, the High Force hotel is very professionally run. Our room (9) was spacious and well appointed, with good heating. The quality of food and its presentation was good, though we would have liked some variety in the menu from night to to night. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Peacefully set close to an attractive waterfall in upper Teesdale, the High Force hotel is very professionally run. Our room (9) was spacious and well appointed, with good heating. The quality of food and its presentation was good, though we would have liked some variety in the menu from night to to night. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
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Susan
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, polite and helpful staff. Food was amazing. Nice and cosy with two log fires on the go. Rooms were a bit small but adequate and the shower was difficult to get in and out. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lovely, polite and helpful staff. Food was amazing. Nice and cosy with two log fires on the go. Rooms were a bit small but adequate and the shower was difficult to get in and out. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
8
Stephen
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic service throughout our stay at this unique hotel. The dinner and breakfast were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The only slight negative is the size of the classic room.! A tad snug.
Fantastic service throughout our stay at this unique hotel. The dinner and breakfast were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The only slight negative is the size of the classic room.! A tad snug.
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Shelley
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived to a bank of motorbikes which was a bit intimidating but after that (they left after 5 mins) everything was A1👌 Good sunday roast; room tastefully decorated; shower was great but best of all was the quality mattress and feather pillows - slept easily which is unusual for me in hotels. Lovely ambience throughout the hotel too. Stylish & excellent stay for the price point. Would def go back.
Arrived to a bank of motorbikes which was a bit intimidating but after that (they left after 5 mins) everything was A1👌 Good sunday roast; room tastefully decorated; shower was great but best of all was the quality mattress and feather pillows - slept easily which is unusual for me in hotels. Lovely ambience throughout the hotel too. Stylish & excellent stay for the price point. Would def go back.
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Sally
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was small. Food eas very good.
Room was small. Food eas very good.
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Patricia
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing Everything, and everyone of the Staff were very professional. The best nights sleep in a lovely comfy bed , Highly recommend this place, x
Amazing Everything, and everyone of the Staff were very professional. The best nights sleep in a lovely comfy bed , Highly recommend this place, x
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Keith
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, great food & ambience. Over the road & just 10 minutes walk to high force. Small room but adequate.
Friendly staff, great food & ambience. Over the road & just 10 minutes walk to high force. Small room but adequate.
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Celia
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were friendly and forthcoming. When my partner discovered the bedding had feathers it was changed immediately.. The lighting in the room was very poor if you want to sit and read.
Staff were friendly and forthcoming. When my partner discovered the bedding had feathers it was changed immediately.. The lighting in the room was very poor if you want to sit and read.
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Tracy
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
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Service
Service is a standout, with consistently friendly, attentive staff who go out of their way, accommodate dietary needs, and add thoughtful touches. A few noted the team handled busy periods well without impacting service.
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Steve
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Superb location, classy small location with great local sourced food and service. Could not have done more to make our stay special
Superb location, classy small location with great local sourced food and service. Could not have done more to make our stay special
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Wendy
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Philip
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
the hotel is lovely ,it was short staffed but you would never have known the staff worked really hard and was always pleasant and helpful could not do enough for us.our only negative thought was the menu could do with having a bit more choice but if you ask for something they will try the best to make it for you second time visit and will be returning soon
the hotel is lovely ,it was short staffed but you would never have known the staff worked really hard and was always pleasant and helpful could not do enough for us.our only negative thought was the menu could do with having a bit more choice but if you ask for something they will try the best to make it for you second time visit and will be returning soon
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Michael
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
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Leasa-Marie
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing service, amazing thoughtful staff - restaurant food was unbelievable and completely blown away
Amazing service, amazing thoughtful staff - restaurant food was unbelievable and completely blown away
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Steph
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for you, the breakfast was amazing and the surrounding areas were stunning.
The hotel staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for you, the breakfast was amazing and the surrounding areas were stunning.
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Sarah
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Paul
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, good food, excellent friendly and helpfull staff.
Nice hotel, good food, excellent friendly and helpfull staff.
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Robin
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Audrey
Jun 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very hospitable professional & great customer service
Very hospitable professional & great customer service
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Location
Scenic location a short walk from High Force waterfall and riverside trails, ideal for walkers. Guests describe it as peaceful and beautiful, with easy access to local sights like Raby Castle.
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Neville
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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andrew
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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D
Apr 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
So glad we went here. This hotel is so good on many levels. The staff headed by George makes the place welcoming. The room was excellent, the food was great quality and good value. The falls are superb as well as Raby Castle and Bowes Museum are a must visit. George can help with tickets and information. So many thanks to all for a great time.
So glad we went here. This hotel is so good on many levels. The staff headed by George makes the place welcoming. The room was excellent, the food was great quality and good value. The falls are superb as well as Raby Castle and Bowes Museum are a must visit. George can help with tickets and information. So many thanks to all for a great time.
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Steve
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Superb location, classy small location with great local sourced food and service. Could not have done more to make our stay special
Superb location, classy small location with great local sourced food and service. Could not have done more to make our stay special
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Brian
Oct 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really enjoyed our stay at High Force, fantastic location and all staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful. Room was was clean and tidy and the food was excellent. The walks down the rivers Tees to the many waterfalls were delightful. Will definitely go back to High Falls for a longer stay in future.
Really enjoyed our stay at High Force, fantastic location and all staff could not have been more friendly, welcoming and helpful. Room was was clean and tidy and the food was excellent. The walks down the rivers Tees to the many waterfalls were delightful. Will definitely go back to High Falls for a longer stay in future.
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Helen
Dec 10, 2023
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Brilliant location next to the waterfall
Brilliant location next to the waterfall
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Linda
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location. The hotel was in a perfect location, with helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and great food.
Beautiful location. The hotel was in a perfect location, with helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms and great food.
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Eddie
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The management and staff were really welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent. Only a short walk to the High Falls Waterfall. Would definitely go again.
The management and staff were really welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent. Only a short walk to the High Falls Waterfall. Would definitely go again.
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Keith
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, great food & ambience. Over the road & just 10 minutes walk to high force. Small room but adequate.
Friendly staff, great food & ambience. Over the road & just 10 minutes walk to high force. Small room but adequate.
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Tracy
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
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Dining
Food and breakfast receive strong praise for quality and taste, with many enjoying dinners and hearty breakfasts; gluten free options are well handled. Minor drawbacks include limited menu variety at times and a couple of comments about breakfast quality.
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michael
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were spotless,comfortable bed and a very smart bathroom. Staff were very helpful and food was delicious
Rooms were spotless,comfortable bed and a very smart bathroom. Staff were very helpful and food was delicious
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Guy
Dec 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hello there,,,,as per usual we love the high force hotel,,,,,,everything fromvstaff to cleaness etc was perfect,,,,,,,,,we do feel that as weve stayed here several times and dined here alot that the breakfast is not as good these days as in the past,,,,,,flavours etc not as good ,,,,,,??,,,,,,,we did not enjoy the breakfast but overall still top marks ,,,,,just need to keep food to the past quality cheers
Hello there,,,,as per usual we love the high force hotel,,,,,,everything fromvstaff to cleaness etc was perfect,,,,,,,,,we do feel that as weve stayed here several times and dined here alot that the breakfast is not as good these days as in the past,,,,,,flavours etc not as good ,,,,,,??,,,,,,,we did not enjoy the breakfast but overall still top marks ,,,,,just need to keep food to the past quality cheers
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Philip
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
the hotel is lovely ,it was short staffed but you would never have known the staff worked really hard and was always pleasant and helpful could not do enough for us.our only negative thought was the menu could do with having a bit more choice but if you ask for something they will try the best to make it for you second time visit and will be returning soon
the hotel is lovely ,it was short staffed but you would never have known the staff worked really hard and was always pleasant and helpful could not do enough for us.our only negative thought was the menu could do with having a bit more choice but if you ask for something they will try the best to make it for you second time visit and will be returning soon
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David
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Peacefully set close to an attractive waterfall in upper Teesdale, the High Force hotel is very professionally run. Our room (9) was spacious and well appointed, with good heating. The quality of food and its presentation was good, though we would have liked some variety in the menu from night to to night. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Peacefully set close to an attractive waterfall in upper Teesdale, the High Force hotel is very professionally run. Our room (9) was spacious and well appointed, with good heating. The quality of food and its presentation was good, though we would have liked some variety in the menu from night to to night. We enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
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Michael
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
Had a great stay at High Force Hotel 21st July 2024, the staff were wonderful, really helpful, friendly and offered great service . The food in the restaurant was 10/10, superb, we had the soup and the rib of beef. We don't normally have soup but is was superb. The rib was really tasty , the gravy was rich and served with vegetables and for pudding we had home made sticky pudding again 10/10. Stayed in room 8 which was extremely clean and well presented, bed was really comfy. I book around 60 hotels per annum and this place is going into in my top 3, ever. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
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Leasa-Marie
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing service, amazing thoughtful staff - restaurant food was unbelievable and completely blown away
Amazing service, amazing thoughtful staff - restaurant food was unbelievable and completely blown away
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Shelley
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived to a bank of motorbikes which was a bit intimidating but after that (they left after 5 mins) everything was A1👌 Good sunday roast; room tastefully decorated; shower was great but best of all was the quality mattress and feather pillows - slept easily which is unusual for me in hotels. Lovely ambience throughout the hotel too. Stylish & excellent stay for the price point. Would def go back.
Arrived to a bank of motorbikes which was a bit intimidating but after that (they left after 5 mins) everything was A1👌 Good sunday roast; room tastefully decorated; shower was great but best of all was the quality mattress and feather pillows - slept easily which is unusual for me in hotels. Lovely ambience throughout the hotel too. Stylish & excellent stay for the price point. Would def go back.
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Tracy
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
Hotel was located in a beautiful setting. There was ample free parking. Good choice of breakfast items. We also ate in the restaurant both evenings. The food was delicious. The bar area was cosy. Room was spacious with everything we required. We had to turn the radiators off though as room was far to hot for me. Not a bad point just personal preference, it was great to have the choice of hot or cold room though. We had a dog friendly room and thought it was great my dog could accompany me in the dining room, which was spacious.
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Robin
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Susan
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had a very good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed. The food for dinner and breakfast was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
I had a very good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed. The food for dinner and breakfast was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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Stephen
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Food and staff were fantastic. Dog friendly, lots of great walking.
Great hotel. Food and staff were fantastic. Dog friendly, lots of great walking.
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Cathleen
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
comfortable & attractive room & very friendly, helpful staff. We ate in restaurant & food was excellent. Dog friendly in all areas with small extra charge. As a resident you can get access the water fall walk before general opening time and we had it to ourselves. You also get entry to Raby Castle but we didn’t have time this visit. Would definitely stay again.
comfortable & attractive room & very friendly, helpful staff. We ate in restaurant & food was excellent. Dog friendly in all areas with small extra charge. As a resident you can get access the water fall walk before general opening time and we had it to ourselves. You also get entry to Raby Castle but we didn’t have time this visit. Would definitely stay again.
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Lucy
Jun 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely hotel, beautifully decorated and very comfortable rooms and beds with a fantastic, powerful shower. Lots of lovely small touches like fresh milk and cookies in the room. We were on the front facing the road and it was very quiet at night even with the window open, no road noise at all. Very good breakfast and we also had supper there which was delicious, I would go back just to eat there. Staff were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming. Free entry to Raby Castle and High Force waterfall were included, we went to both and they are so worth a visit. Overall a brilliant stay, would absolutely go back, it was a real treat to stay at the hotel and fantastic value.
Really lovely hotel, beautifully decorated and very comfortable rooms and beds with a fantastic, powerful shower. Lots of lovely small touches like fresh milk and cookies in the room. We were on the front facing the road and it was very quiet at night even with the window open, no road noise at all. Very good breakfast and we also had supper there which was delicious, I would go back just to eat there. Staff were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming. Free entry to Raby Castle and High Force waterfall were included, we went to both and they are so worth a visit. Overall a brilliant stay, would absolutely go back, it was a real treat to stay at the hotel and fantastic value.
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ZVIAD
Jun 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It was amazing Thanks for nice time
It was amazing Thanks for nice time
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Catherine
May 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely single room for me and my dog… the staff were so friendly and made us both feel at home.. amazing …. Thank you
Lovely single room for me and my dog… the staff were so friendly and made us both feel at home.. amazing …. Thank you
FAQs about High Force Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in Barnard Castle, within a 5-minute drive of Low Force and Bowlees Visitor Centre, 0.6 miles from High Force, and 4.2 miles from North Pennines.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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