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The Shoes

16 Sunderland Road, Durham, DH1 2JT, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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The Shoes
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Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation

The Shoes in Durham offers a 3-star bed and breakfast experience with a bar. Guests enjoy a tea and coffee maker in their rooms, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Local Attractions

Located 1.7 km from Palace Green and Durham Cathedral, the property is also close to Durham Castle and Durham Magistrates Court. Newcastle International Airport is 39 km away.

Activities and Services

The Shoes provides fishing and cycling opportunities. Boating is available in the surrounding area. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property, excellent value for money, and attentive staff.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

House rules

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

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

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 The Shoes.

Located in Gilesgate, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Shoes

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Shoes is 2.0 km from the center of Gilesgate.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

460 reviews

D

David

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 days ago
9.0
+ Located just outside Durham centre and easily reached by bus. Lovely 25 minutes walk into Durham. Really friendly hosts, staff and pub regulars. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Great value for money. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again if in the Durham area. Located just outside Durham centre and easily reached by bus. Lovely 25 minutes walk into Durham. Really friendly hos...
- Couldn't get a hot shower. Couldn't get a hot shower.

solo traveller · Twin Room with Shower

C

Catherine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 weeks ago
9.0
+ When I arrived I was slightly concerned that the room would not be as quiet as I had hoped because it was on a main road and above a pub. I need not have worried at all. The room was very quiet indeed, perfect temperature, strong WiFi (important because I needed to work) and the bed was very comfortable. Billy emailed me before I arrived and I told him I was vegetarian. When I arrived he made sure that there were some vegetarian sausages for my breakfast. I had a very enjoyable stay, and the place was excellent value for money. When I arrived I was slightly concerned that the room would not be as quiet as I had hoped because it was on a main r...
- Nothing Nothing

solo traveller · Twin Room with Shower

Facilities of The Shoes

Non-smoking rooms Bar

Food & Drink

  • Bar

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Other

  • Cashless payment available

Guest reviews for The Shoes

8.3

Very good

460 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.4
Facilities 8.4
Cleanliness 8.8
Comfort 8.5
Value for money 9.3
Location 8.5
Free Wifi 5.0

Score distribution

Superb
249
Good
177
Okay
23
Poor
7
Very poor
4

Scores by traveler type

Solo travelers 8.4
With friends 9.0
Couples 8.4
Business travelers 8.8
Families 8.6

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Guest reviews

D

David

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Twin Room with Shower Twin Room with Shower 2 days ago solo traveller
+ Located just outside Durham centre and easily reached by bus. Lovely 25 minutes walk into Durham. Really friendly hosts, staff and pub regulars. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Great value for money. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again if in the Durham area.
− Couldn't get a hot shower.
C

Catherine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Twin Room with Shower Twin Room with Shower 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ When I arrived I was slightly concerned that the room would not be as quiet as I had hoped because it was on a main road and above a pub. I need not have worried at all. The room was very quiet indeed, perfect temperature, strong WiFi (important because I needed to work) and the bed was very comfortable. Billy emailed me before I arrived and I told him I was vegetarian. When I arrived he made sure that there were some vegetarian sausages for my breakfast. I had a very enjoyable stay, and the place was excellent value for money.
− Nothing
J

Jen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Twin Room with Shower Twin Room with Shower 1 month ago solo traveller
+ Budget accommodation, clean room
D

Dave

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Twin Room with Shower Twin Room with Shower 1 month ago solo traveller
+ Very helpful in terms of access at all hours. Accommodating with storing my pushbike.
− The beds were softer than I would have liked.
G

Gillian

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Twin Room with Shower Twin Room with Shower 1 month ago young couple
+ Really nice family run business, very comfortable and very handily placed for visiting Durham (bus stop right outside).
− No problems