Runa Farm

3.5 star property

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The Farm House | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Outdoor banquet area
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The Farm House | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Runa Farm, Darlington Road, Barnard Castle, England, DL12 8TA
  • Place, Teesdale Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowes Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnard Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Hotel Comfy Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Courtyard Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Courtyard Suite with Hot Tub

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Courtyard Superior Double

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double with Hot Tub

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Farm House

  • Hill view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Courtyard Cosy

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hotel Comfy Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hotel Cosy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Hotel Superior

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Runa Farm

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Runa Farm offers 27 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and hairdryers. This Barnard Castle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Runa Farm. During your stay, you'll be close to Egglestone Abbey. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Teesdale Leisure Centre and a few minutes from Barnard Castle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Runa Farm also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Barnard Castle hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Smithy – On-site restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Smithy

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Runa Farm Hotel
Runa Farm Barnard Castle
Runa Farm Hotel Barnard Castle

Runa Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellouise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and attentive, made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was absolutely gorgeous!! Water pressure in the shower was perfect!! Temple spa products within the room were an exceptional touch!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and service were excellent. Beautiful room with upgrade. Gorgeous food on evening and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Runa farm was excellent the cottage was amazing we had a lovely Xmas dinner with all our family I added an extra basic room before checkin , which was upgraded to a room right next to the cottage with Jacuzzi. Was a very nice treat from runa farm which made our stay even better will be booking next year definitely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay. Wonderful location, views were amazing but easy to find. excellent facilities in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay!! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last minute trip

We booked last minute and were very impressed with the friendly service and accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eryka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t use hot tub Very pet friendly Staff were great. Room was very small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue, rooms comfortable and warm. The sinks are a bad design, the kettle doesn't fit under to fill the kettle! Staff all friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing Room lovely Hot tub great Reception staff lovely Meal in the smithy was unreal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Stayed as part of a weeding, lovely food, room was very small.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay , staff super friendly. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely spot to stay near Barnard Castle. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at runaway farm cottage had a lovely birthday celebration ,all staff at runa are so helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was the dirtiest room i have ever stayed in. Didn't go into my room till midnight or would have asked for a different room . Waited to see someone when i handed the keys but no-one came .the staff were lovely some of the food was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for our daughter’s wedding which was first class. Food, staff facilities and organisation was exceptional. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern stylish property, lovely helpful staff. Restaurant, food was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, staff were excellent

Had a lovely stay at the hotel. The staff were very accommodating. Only one very minor issue was the lighting in the room was poor - due to lack of lights
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were lovely, we were upgraded to a deluxe room with a hot tub, as it was my partners 50th birthday. Also a lovely touch, a bottle of prosecco waiting in the room with a card.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a wedding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great selection of rooms. Lots of parking. Excellent breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an utterly lovely find this place is. Quiet, rural views, clean, fabulous staff and exceptional facilities. There are lovely little touches in the rooms which makes the whole stay feel like a proper treat. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025