A historic hotel at Greta Bridge near Barnard Castle, County Durham, surrounded by walking country and close to the Bowes Museum.
What's nearby
- The Garage Spa next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About The Morritt Hotel
Greta Bridge sets the scene for The Morritt Hotel, tucked into the County Durham countryside where the river and surrounding walking paths make for a properly rural stay. Barnard Castle itself is a short distance away, with the Bowes Museum among the local attractions worth the trip, along with nearby pubs, restaurants and a golf course for those who want to venture out.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, and family and accessible options are available, so the hotel suits a range of guests. Breakfast is served on site, and there's a restaurant and bar for evening meals and drinks, with room service and packed lunches available for those heading out for the day. Outdoor seating and a garden add space to relax when the weather allows.
The hotel also functions as a wedding venue and has meeting rooms for those combining business with a stay in the area. Practical extras include free WiFi, an electric vehicle charge point, laundry service and parking, and pets are welcome, making it a straightforward base for exploring Barnard Castle and the countryside around Greta Bridge.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Guests mention this hotel offers delicious food, including superb dinner and breakfast options, and a lovely spa with various treatments. They also highlight the friendly, polite, and helpful staff, and appreciate the dog-friendly atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be poorly maintained.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Barnard Castle