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The Shoes

16 Sunderland Road | Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2JT, England
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Ranked #17 of 40 Durham B&B and Inns
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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

We came back to durham as ex students and stayed one night at the shoes and had a great night! The rooms were lovely, the beds so comfy and it was great to have a latte macchiato in the morning as well as the most incredible hangover breakfast! The staff were friendly and accommodating - they didn't mind us coming... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I have now stayed at The Shoes on a number of occasions and always found the landlord and staff to be extremely warm, welcoming and helpful. Facilities are clean and exactly what's required for a short break. Breakfast is superb. I will certainly be staying more often in the future!!! Well done and thanks.

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Stayed at The Shoes when having a night out in Durham with friends. The staff were so helpful and friendly and the room was spotless. The beds were clean and comfortable with a really good sized en-suite. The staff ordered us a taxi for our trip into Durham and we had a couple of drinks in the bar before we... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

I have never been more disgusted in all my life what an ignorant owner of a pub we were there for nearly half a day before he even spoke and when he did it was too look down his nose at us the rooms were very dated and in need of a major revamp it looks as if it has... More

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Barnsley, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

I stayed at The Shoes recently with my sons whilst in Durham for a family wedding. The rooms were very clean, stylish and comfortable, with spacious en-suite shower rooms, tv and tea/coffee making facilities. There was no problem leaving our luggage on arrival as we dashed off to our wedding and the bags were waiting in our rooms when we... More

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

just had a weekend in durham stayed at the shoes on sunderland road rooms were all clean dry warm just what you need at this time of the year. nothing was to much trouble for billy and the staff. food was good. service was good

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newcastle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

good location, very clean good breakfast and a nice city

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

What a lovely little public house offering clean, comfortable and easy access to Durham town centre, a pleasant 15 minutes walk down hill or jumping a number 20 bus for £1.30 only two stops or taxi £4. What excellent value for money and a super full english breakfast included in the costs. The simple easy come easy go - nothing... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

We stayed at the shoes for two nights while visiting Durham which is a twenty miniute walk away. The rooms are excellent value for money, and a great breakfast the following morning. The staff were most helpful and friendly.

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Falkirk, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2010

Comfortable B&B accommodation conveniently situated for Durham City - 20 mins walk or buses every 5 mins or so. Very friendly owners and staff. Well-kept real ale in the bar.

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Address: 16 Sunderland Road | Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2JT, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Durham > Durham
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Ranked #17 of 40 B&Bs / Inns in Durham

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