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 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
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. ...”
- 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”
- Terence United Kingdom“Friendly and helpful staff Room very clean lots of drink choices in room Breakfast was lovely Full English Breakfast with Cereals yogurt only stayed 1 night to see Rugby very easy to get to Stadium of Light Would stay again and see more of Durham...”
Sawmillbloke United Kingdom“Friendly welcoming pub close to Durham centre. Room was perfect, comfortable and everything worked and was clean. Great value for money. Highly recommended”- Carl United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly and helpful. A special mention must be made for Amy, who, despite juggling various jobs at the same time, still had time to talk, cooked a lovely breakfast, and even helped us down with our luggage when it was time to...”
- Helen United Kingdom“An amazing little gem, with access to retail parks and the city centre, via walking or bus as I did or quick by car. Staff were amazing. And the breakfast was beautiful. Lots of amenities next door to. One of the best rooms I've stayed in so...”
- Sy United Kingdom“The staff were great. Very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were great for what we needed.”
- Alison United Kingdom“We love staying at the Shoes, the owners annd staff are friendly and welcoming,, the room we stayed in spacious and comfortable and the breakfast delicious.”
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.
