About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: The Shoes in Gilesgate offers a 3-star bed and breakfast experience with highly rated breakfasts, value for money, and excellent service. On-Site Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar and relax in the comfortable lounge area. The property includes a tea and coffee maker for added convenience. Local Attractions: Located 15 km from Lumley Castle, 20 km from Beamish Museum, and 39 km from Newcastle International Airport. Surrounding activities include fishing, cycling, boating, and more. Guest Services: Reception staff speak English, providing assistance with activities and local attractions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Phillips
United Kingdom“Good location and amazing value. Spotlessly clean, spacious room. Friendly staff. Free car parking.”
Clay
United Kingdom“The breakfast was excellent. Really good to have the pub downstairs and food places nearby. Very friendly staff.”
Frederick
United Kingdom“The full English breakfast was perfect. The staff were highly organised and worked seamlessly to provide excellent service. I recommend The Shoes for the timely management.”
Andrew
United Kingdom“Location was excellent for exploring Durham -it is half hour's walk to the city centre.
Room was nice; bed was comfortable; breakfast was good; staff were friendly
There is a Sainsbury's local a few doors away from the property”
Carlo
Italy“The room was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”
Cannon
United Kingdom“The friendly staff breakfast and all locals made you welcome early check-in”
Cunningham
United Kingdom“Good car park at side of building. Lovely room with comfortable bed. Large en-suite with great shower - powerful and hot with easy temperature control. Plenty towels (replaced daily.) Was made very welcome. Very friendly/helpful staff. ...”
Scots
United Kingdom“A bit dated and old man image. But friendly staff.”
David
United Kingdom“Amazing little gem, that very afforable even the night before the great north run. Amazing staff.”
Jim
United Kingdom“Excellent friendly staff, facilities brilliant and breakfast fantastic”
Host Information
9.5
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
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House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 10:30
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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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.
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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.
