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The Avenue

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Durham University

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, England, DH1 2PT
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Durham

The Avenue places you within a leisurely stroll of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This 6-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Durham Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durham University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durham Indoor Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durham Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 11 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Colpitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Station House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Holi & Bhang - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Old Elm Tree - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Avenue

Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Durham University
The Avenue features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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/debit cards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Avenue Inn Durham
The Avenue Inn
The Avenue Durham
The Avenue Bed & breakfast
The Avenue Bed & breakfast Durham

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Avenue?

This bed & breakfast is located in Durham, a short 13-minute walk from Gala Theatre Durham and also 14 minutes on foot from Durham Castle. You'll also find Durham Indoor Market and Palace Green less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Avenue?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Avenue have a casino on the premises?

No, The Avenue doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Avenue?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Avenue?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Avenue?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Avenue have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Avenue serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at The Avenue?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Avenue?

The closest major airport to The Avenue is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 25.2 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is located 25.7 mi away (47-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Avenue?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Avenue.

The Avenue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 145 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and tidy

The hotel is clean and tidy. Staff attentive and well mannered. We stayed for 5 nights but did not have our bed linen changed or fresh towels, although we did ask for fresh towels. The bins in the room were not emptied during the 5 days. We also had to ask for tea, sugar and biscuits. They should have been replenished daily. The food is typical “pub grub”. Nothing special but tasty.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
had a lovely couple of days staying here the staff was brilliant clare and the team was so helpful full of information and was very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good room, excellent breakfast, a lovely bar and beautiful location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

P

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

Parking available

Beautiful pub providing accommodation. Very clean, comfortable and friendly. Shower unit was a little small but plenty of hot water. Off street parking available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location less than10 minutes from Durham, so the perfect base without the price tag of Durham hotels. The staff where friendly and welcoming. The cooked breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. We did not try the dinner options, but it's a lovely, friendly pub. Our room was a great size and the bed was comfy with a lovely feather duvet. Would definetly stay again. Alina & Steve
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great place to stay

Fab stay here, lovely room, delicious food and great entertainment, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little with good pub food and friend welcoming staff. Will definately stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing,lovely staff, great food, lovely room and a comfy bed. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff unbelievably helpful and friendly. Have stayed here in the past and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

A good friendly stay.

The best compliment I can give is that we will be back again. What really stood out apart from the comfy rooms and fantastic breakfast was how helpful and willing the staff were to rectify any concerns or issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Good links north and south
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Po-Hsun

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

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old country pub. Facilities poor. Unfortunately the noise of a live singer and pub patrons until very late kept my wife awake. Good breakfast and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

steven

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed wih wuality and price

Arranged to pay on arrival which was more expensive to book since i booked a room for a colleague and we wanted to pay for own rooms, the hotel took payment prior to arrival and it has been a nightmare getting this straight. This is 6 rooms above a pub not a hotel, strict checkout at 11am and must leave premises at that time no reception or front desk. The room was dated, had no desk and the shower had several steps to enter which are dangerous when the floor is wet. We were charged £160 per room which i would say is £100 too much. The fact they take payment before you've seen the room indicates they know they are overcharging for what is on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location needs some modernising

Good location to setoff from - rooms at the top of VERY steep stairs - not recomnended for anyone with disability - very tired Pub b&b - room needs modernising - taps dripping all night - Staff very friendly and good food
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Durham. Plenty buses to Durham. Quiet. Decent food. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome, great view over fields. Useful usb sockets in plugs to charge phones.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024