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The Boot & Shoe

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Darlington
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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2 Church Row, Darlington, England, DL1 5QD
  • Raby Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • The Darlington Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Darlington

The Boot & Shoe places you next to St Cuthbert Church and within a 10-minute walk of Darlington Civic Theatre. The 5 rooms at this 4-star guesthouse include Smart TVs and Egyptian cotton linens.
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What's nearby

  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Raby Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Darlington Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Darlington Station - 9 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Hop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hole in the Wall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woollen Mill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Boot & Shoe

Guesthouse in Darlington
Guests of The Boot & Shoe have access to free WiFi in public areas. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include ironing boards, wardrobes or closets, and smart speakers.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Boot & Shoe Guesthouse
The Boot & Shoe Darlington
The Boot & Shoe Guesthouse Darlington

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Boot & Shoe?

The Boot & Shoe offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of The Boot & Shoe?

Located steps from St Cuthbert Church, this guesthouse is in Darlington, and within a 10-minute walk of Raby Castle and Darlington Civic Theatre. You'll also find The Darlington Arena and Rockliffe Hotel Spa within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Boot & Shoe?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does The Boot & Shoe feature a casino at the property?

No, The Boot & Shoe doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Boot & Shoe?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Boot & Shoe?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include Egyptian cotton sheets, a hydromassage showerhead, and Netflix.

Does The Boot & Shoe have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Boot & Shoe have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Boot & Shoe doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Boot & Shoe allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Boot & Shoe.

Does The Boot & Shoe have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from The Boot & Shoe?

The closest major airport to The Boot & Shoe is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 7.1 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Boot & Shoe?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at The Boot & Shoe.

The Boot & Shoe Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A++++ stay will come again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Stayed here on a whim, travel a lot with work and try to pick small independent places where I can, usually with a pub. Unfortunately, the pub was shut as it was a Monday, but I just crossed the road and went there for food and drinks so no problem. The room was beautiful, bright, very clean and very spacious. It looked newly decorated and done very tastefully, felt like I was staying in a stately home, not the local boozer! I mentioned to some locals I was working with that I was staying here and they didn’t know there were rooms above the pub… so definitely need to shout about it! Quality teas, coffees etc and generously stocked. A bit of a novelty and very welcomed when you spend so much time in hotels. Next time I’m in Darlo I’ll be staying here, so comfortable and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern rooms Downside above a pub , although no interference from the pub 1st impression concerned 2nd impression nice rooms welcoming hosts good utilities in n the room Overall r satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little hiccup on checking in soon sorted. Lovely room great bedding and decor. Pod coffee machine and wonderful people running the place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WIFI

great room right in the middle of town, lovely host, struggled a bit with TV channels and WIFI. but Chris in the bar was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was brilliant love stopping here

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUARI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprised by joy! I was looking for a bargain for a business trip & found it at the Boot & Shoe - in Spades! A pretty ordinary, traditional facade fronts an open but still traditional bar area. It's definitely a pub with rooms - & what rooms! My double was large, with views out onto the market square. It had easy chairs, coffee maker plus a kettle, if preferred. It has bebefitted from a lot of investment. Landlird Chowed me to the room personally & explained the TV's operation in detail. He could have saved his breath - I never got a chance to watch it! I went down to the bar for for a well-earned drink. I'm from Wiltshire & was pleasantly gobsmacked by the price of its beer, especially the "own label" brew. Try it; it redefins value for money. Turns out Thursday is Open Mic & Karaoke night. The Open Mike session was interesting, with several veterans displaying their skills on guitar. The singing was ok, too. I was thinking about popping out for a meal when the karaoke started. Seems like most of those present were regulars. The singing was sometimes v good, often hilarious & all warmly applauded. It became a really fab evening. I've never been to Darlington before but I was made to feel very welcome. The meal went by the board, I was enjoying myself so much. Would I go again? In a heartbeat. What I would ask, is: Chris, could you find a karaoke track of Tumbling Dice that's in my key, for next time? It will help improve my performance. Cheers, The Lodger 😁
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little stay. Karaoke on the Saturday was a little loud but the room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have recently been done up, to a good standard. Nice and helpful landlord. Great that the rooms had a separate entrance from the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Stayed 3 nights, amazing room, modern with a premium feel and well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024