# Hotels and B&Bs near The Bowes Museum — 10 within 3 miles (2026) > 10 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham. The nearest is Newgate House, 0.3 miles away. 3 accept dogs. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-bowes-museum/hotels (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 10 within 3 miles · nearest first **In short:** 10 hotels and B&Bs within 3 miles of The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, County Durham. The nearest is Newgate House, 0.3 miles away. 3 accept dogs. Updated 31 August 2026 · Distances are straight-line · Ratings from Google · [About The Bowes Museum](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/the-bowes-museum) [Cottages 187](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-bowes-museum/cottages) [Camping 27](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-bowes-museum/camping) [Hotels 10](https://staycation.co.uk/near/the-bowes-museum/hotels) [Places to eat in Barnard Castle](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/restaurants) [0.3 miles Barnard Castle Newgate House ★ 4.1 (12) A B&B in Barnard Castle with free parking, handy for the town's pubs, restaurants and golf course on foot or by car.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/newgate-house) [0.4 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome The Old Well Inn ★ 4.4 (793) A historic 10-room inn on The Bank in Barnard Castle, with free parking and its own restaurant and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-old-well-inn) [0.4 miles Barnard Castle Homelands Guest House ★ 4.8 (68) A small five-room guest house on Galgate in Barnard Castle, County Durham, with free parking and a genuinely wide spread of on-site facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/homelands-guest-house) [0.4 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome The Cricketers Arms ★ 4.5 (435) A traditional inn on Barnard Castle's Galgate, with a restaurant, bar and garden for exploring County Durham on foot or by bike.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-cricketers-arms) [0.4 miles Barnard Castle The Three Horseshoes Hotel ★ 4.6 (1,287) Traditional 11-room hotel on Galgate in Barnard Castle, an easy walk from the River Tees and Bowes Museum, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-three-horseshoes-hotel) [0.4 miles Barnard Castle Coach and Horses ★ 4.4 (84) Traditional pub-hotel on Galgate in Barnard Castle with free parking and a garden, close to the Bowes Museum and River Tees.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/coach-and-horses) [0.8 miles Barnard Castle · Dogs welcome The Redwell Inn ★ 4.2 (557) The Redwell Inn is an 8-room hotel on Harmire Road in Barnard Castle, with en-suite rooms and free parking for exploring the Durham Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-redwell-inn) [1 mile Barnard Castle Runa Farm ★ 4.5 (501) Runa Farm near Barnard Castle suits travellers after a countryside break with spa, bar and restaurant on site, plus room for pets.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/runa-farm) [2.6 miles Barnard Castle The Morritt Hotel ★ 4.1 (701) A historic hotel at Greta Bridge near Barnard Castle, County Durham, surrounded by walking country and close to the Bowes Museum.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-morritt-hotel) [2.7 miles Barnard Castle Lily Hill Farm ★ 4.9 (40) Six-room B&B at Lily Hill Farm in Brignall, near Barnard Castle, with free on-site parking and a garden to relax in.](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/lily-hill-farm) ## Quick answers ### How many hotels and B&Bs are there near The Bowes Museum? We list 10 within 3 miles of The Bowes Museum, measured in a straight line. ### Which hotels and B&Bs are closest to The Bowes Museum? The nearest are Newgate House (0.3 miles), The Old Well Inn (0.4 miles) and Homelands Guest House (0.4 miles). ### Are there dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs near The Bowes Museum? Yes: 3 of the 10 accept dogs. They are marked on this page. ### How are the distances worked out? They are straight-line distances between each place and The Bowes Museum, so the journey by road will be a little longer.