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 ...
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The Ancient Unicorn
Westmorland Hotel Tebay

Westmorland Hotel Tebay

3 out of 5
M6 Penrith England
The price is AU$236 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$236
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (864 reviews)
Very relaxed atmosphere and staff always polite and helpful - brilliant location for an overnight stay being actually on the motorway but once at the hotel you wouldn’t know it.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Westmorland Hotel Tebay
Blackwell Grange Hotel

Blackwell Grange Hotel

3 out of 5
Blackwell Grange Darlington England
The price is AU$196 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$196
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Darlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
Room was excellent and staff were polite and helpful

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Blackwell Grange Hotel
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Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting

West Burton North Yorkshire
Stay at this cottage in Leyburn. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aysgarth Falls and West Burton Falls ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Everything you need, very comfortable bed and great log burner, friendly host. NOTE: not really mountain side but can’t leave that off the rating.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Luxurious Converted Bothy/Barn In an Idyllic Setting
The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

Barnard Castle England
Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Teesdale Leisure Centre and Bowes Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
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 ...
Orton Hall, Royalist Suite
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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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Barnard Castle

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

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

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

Low Force

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

Low Force

Cities near Bowes

View over Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales

Muker