The Shoes

16 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2JT, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
535 reviews
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The Shoes

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The Shoes, a property with a bar, is located in Durham, 26 km from Sage Gateshead, 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as 27 km from Theatre Royal. The 3-star bed and breakfast is 23 km from Stadium of Light. The property is non-smoking and is situated 20 km from Beamish Museum. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like cycling and fishing. Northumbria University is 27 km from The Shoes, while MetroCentre is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • B65
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were lovely, very friendly & helpful. Comfy beds, clean rooms great breakfast & location. What else could you ask for! Brilliant family run pub/rooms.”
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable and an excellent cooked breakfast”
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Being based in a pub. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast”
  • E
    Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, Breakfast brilliant, you could chose what you wanted”
  • Andy
    Ireland Ireland
    “Good breakfast and service rooms warm and comfortable”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent value for money, clean room, nice pub downstairs, 15 minute walk into Durham”
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable, clean, room with adequate en suite ( I can't remember much so it must have been fine ) Good breakfast.”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast was very good. Our room was a good size and comfortable. Although previous comments had said it was walkable into the city centre it was a bit too far for us. However there is an excellent bus service wih a bus stop a few yards away....”
  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent accommodation, enjoyed my stay for 2nights prior to running the great north run”
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Shoes is on the edge of Durham but only a few bus stops to the centre. Had a large room as a base as was visiting family in Durham for a beer and it suited me just fine. Had en suite shower, tv etc. Staff were friendly and had a nice veggie...”

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Winner of the television series Four in a bed, is justified by the cleanliness of the rooms the friendly and warm welcome and especially the hearty breakfast. We have three tastefully decorated bedrooms offering bed and breakfast accommodation. The location is perfect for those wishing to visit Durham City and the surrounding areas. Recently renovated and refurbished. There are three twin bedrooms all beautifully furnished. Each room has en suite bathroom, wall mounted flat screen TV with freeview and tea/coffee making facilities. WiFi internet access also available. Durham a World Heritage Site has a Castle and Cathedral which is a must to explore. A University City, Durham has many historical places of interest also many restaurants and bars. For many centuries, Durham was a virtually independent state ruled by the Prince Bishops not the Crown. The Prince Bishops were more or less the “Kings of County Durham”. This is why Durham is now known as the “Land of the Prince Bishops” You can cruise on the river with the Prince Bishops Riverboat, or take out a rowing boat yourself, both available for hire. Situated about 12 miles from Durham is the Award winning Beamish open ai...
I opened the Shoes in May 2008- after many years working in the licensed trade running restaurants and Bars including bed and breakfast properties. I decided it was time to invest in my own property and found the location and property when the Shoes came up for sale, formerly known as the Three Horseshoes in Gilesgate Durham. The property has undergone extensive renovation including a fully refurbished bar-beer garden-kitchen and also incorporates 3 letting bedrooms all en-suite.
Durham a World Heritage Site has a Castle and Cathedral which is a must to explore. A University City, Durham has many historical places of interest also many restaurants and bars. For many centuries, Durham was a virtually independent state ruled by the Prince Bishops not the Crown. The Prince Bishops were more or less the “Kings of County Durham”.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Shoes
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Shoes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa, Mastercard and Cash only.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Shoes

  • The Shoes is 1.2 miles from the centre of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Shoes include:

    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Shoes can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The prices at The Shoes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Shoes is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Shoes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing