Bowes Travel Guide

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Recently Laid Hedge A good example of a traditionally managed hedgerow which had been recently laid. Hedge on boundary between Bowes Village Hall car park & adjacent field.
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Recently Laid Hedge A good example of a traditionally managed hedgerow which had been recently laid. Hedge on boundary between Bowes Village Hall car park & adjacent field.
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Bowes Hall View of Bowes Hall from Sike Bridge.
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Bowes Castle
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Bowes Church
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The Ancient Unicorn

The Ancient Unicorn

3 out of 5
The St, Bowes, Barnard Castle England
Stay at this guesthouse in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Good cosy room

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

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Redworth Hall Hotel

Redworth Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Redworth Newton Aycliffe England
Stay at this spa hotel in Newton Aycliffe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
A very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Redworth Hall Hotel
Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG

4 out of 5
Junction A1 / A66 Richmond England
The price is AU$103 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$103
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the receptionist had booked guests in a million times and was very efficient. The young waitress who served me was originally from Kent and l recognised her accent from coming from where l used to live. My room 101 was a nice location, full view of the Scotch ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Darlington - A1 Scotch Corner by IHG
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Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite

Orton England
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Orton Community Park and Kennedys Fine ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from entrance to exit, it really will be one of the most unforgettable memories.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Orton Hall, Royalist Suite
Quirky Cottage in The Heart Of The Yorkshire Dales. Great reviews. Book early

Quirky Cottage in The Heart Of The Yorkshire Dales. Great reviews. Book early

Hawes Yorkshire
Stay at this cottage in Hawes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Yorkshire Dales National Park and Wensleydale ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
The property is in the heart of Hawes, it does have a quirkiness to it, 2 nice bedrooms with comfy beds. Lovely sized bathroom. The kitchen is long and has everything you need for a homely stay. The only down side of the kitchen is cupboard space for storing food. The cottage sleeps 4 but there is ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Quirky Cottage in The Heart Of The Yorkshire Dales. Great reviews. Book early
Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,

Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,

Newbiggin, Bishopdale ENG
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yorkshire Dales National Park and West Burton Falls are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Wow , what a lovely cottage . When arriving the children loved looking around and finding their rooms ! Everything about it made our stay 5 days to remember! From the luxury of the bathroom , the cosy lounge to the comfortable beds . Everything was there that we needed so much so I didn’t have to ...

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Traditional Dales Cottage with stunning views,
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Popular places to visit

Filming for the History channel in Barnard Castle, with these great surroundings like the Bowes Museum.

Bowes Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Bowes Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Barnard Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Bowes Museum

Barnard Castle

4/5(1 review)

Barnard Castle is just one of the places to see in Barnard Castle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this culturally rich area.

Barnard Castle

High Force

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at High Force, a lovely green space in Forest and Frith. Discover the area's countryside and restaurants.

High Force

Teesdale

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Teesdale during your travels in Holwick. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Teesdale

Eggleston Hall

Explore the great outdoors at Eggleston Hall, a lovely green space in Eggleston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Eggleston Hall

Bowlees Visitor Centre

Bowlees Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Newbiggin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Bowlees Visitor Centre

Cities near Bowes

View over Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales

Muker