10/10 Exceptional
Stevie
9 Oct 2025This place is fantastic 3rd time visit and i will be back great place great location great people
The Boot & Shoe
Guesthouse in Darlington
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The Boot & Shoe is a great choice for a stay in Darlington.
9.2
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Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
Main amenities (2)
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout curtains
- Digital TV service
- Premium bedding
- Netflix
£71
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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About the area
2 Church Row, Darlington, England, DL1 5QD
What's nearby
- St Cuthbert Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Darlington Civic Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Raby Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 19 min drive
- Darlington Station - 9 min walk
- Dinsdale Station - 14 min drive
- North Road Darlington Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
- The Quakerhouse - 3 min walk
- Houndgate Townhouse - 2 min walk
- The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - 3 min walk
- Uno Momento - 4 min walk
- Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
About this property
The Boot & Shoe
- The Boot & Shoe is a great choice for a stay in Darlington.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- 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 time is 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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
- No on-site parking
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free path to entrance
- 2 steps to reach property
- Deep-pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Smart speaker
- 50-inch Smart TV
- Digital TV channels
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Home comfort
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Blackout curtains
- Premium bedding
What to enjoy
- Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Hydromassage shower head
- Shower only
- Designer toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Towels
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
The Boot & Shoe Guesthouse
The Boot & Shoe Darlington
The Boot & Shoe Guesthouse Darlington
Frequently asked questions
Does The Boot & Shoe offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Boot & Shoe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Boot & Shoe?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Boot & Shoe?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Boot & Shoe.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boot & Shoe?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around The Boot & Shoe like?
The Boot & Shoe is a short 9-minute walk from Darlington Station and 10 minutes' walk from Raby Castle.
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The Boot & Shoe Reviews
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10
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
fabrice
13 Apr 2026Brilliant location
Lovely staff
All was great
Will choose again when next in that area.
The room was so beautiful and comfy.
Cheers to you Mr &Mrs Boot & Shoe.
Fabrice and Elaine
4/10 Fair
Nadia
28 Sept 2026Hard to review this place. On the positive side, the owners/staff are nice. The room was clean. On the negative side, I have several points. The bathroom is tiny. I'm a small, thin person. I have no idea how a slightly larger person would turn around in it. There was no hot water in the tap, so face washing was cold. ( The shower had hot water). But the main negative was the noise. I understand that this is rooms above a pub. But I did not expect the VERY loud music. I stayed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. I can not imagine ever staying at a weekend again. The music was loud until 11:30 PM on the first two nights. So loud and thumping that it was impossible to even watch tv in the room, let alone attempt sleep. And even after the noise below stopped, you could hear music from other bars close by. On both Fri and Saturday, there were people drunk/barefoot/arguing/vomiting at the surrounding bus stops and doorways. I chose Darlington as a convenient stop over on my way north, but I would give the whole town a miss next time. Pass.
10/10 Exceptional
Paul W
22 Sept 2025Visiting family
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very well presented room with a few extras
10/10 Exceptional
Michael
19 Sept 2025Two night stay Sept 25
Brief stay to visit Hopetown and Shildon. Accommodation of a very good standard. Comfortable bed, better facilities than found in chain hotels, clean and tidy -looks recently refurbished. Very well situated for public transport/shops/culture.
8/10 Very good
Lynne
25 Sept 2025A. good 1 night stay.
Lovely clean room. Karaoke is a little loud but you know its above a pub so shouldnt be an issue.Right in town so plenty of places for breakfast nearby.
10/10 Exceptional
Stevie
5 Nov 2024Little hiccup on checking in soon sorted.
Lovely room great bedding and decor. Pod coffee machine and wonderful people running the place
10/10 Exceptional
Johanna
27 Aug 2024The 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.
8/10 Very good
john
11 Dec 2024Clean 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
10/10 Exceptional
Steve
18 Oct 2024WIFI
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
8/10 Very good
Verified traveller
4 Jul 2025The host, Chris, greeted us and gave us grneral information about the place. The roomwas spacious, recently renovated. Chris said there are plans to renovate the rooms on the first floor and then serve food in the pub on the first floor.
Those with mobility challenges might find it hard to climb up and down the narrow
staircase.
The windows open, which is nice for fresh air, but we had to prop it open to keep the sash up.
There was karaoke in the bar, which some might enjoy hearing, others might not.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
6/10 Good
Christopher
28 Nov 2025These people must URGENTLY update their contact details. Neither we nor Hotels.com could contact them. We had Hotels.com chasing alternative accommodation for us before we discovered a text from them from a number not listed anywhere. BUT once we were in contact (after a 2 hour wait in the pub opposite) they came to our help within 5 minutes, gave us complimentary drinks, and the room was lovely, comfortable and quiet, we slept well! Apologies for the delay to this feedback because updating the contact details is urgent if it hasn't been done already
10/10 Exceptional
Vicki
18 Feb 2025Perfect
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.
10/10 Exceptional
RUARI
20 Sept 2024Surprised 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 😁
8/10 Very good
peter
25 Jan 2026Very pleased with the room.
10/10 Exceptional
Justin
10 Apr 2025A++++ stay will come again
10/10 Exceptional
Stevie
12 Oct 2025Loved it
10/10 Exceptional
James
8 Sept 2024Great little stay. Karaoke on the Saturday was a little loud but the room was amazing
10/10 Exceptional
Daniel
25 Jul 2024Amazing
Stayed 3 nights, amazing room, modern with a premium feel and well looked after.
8/10 Very good
Angela
25 Aug 2025We stayed in room 3 and the decor is beautiful, the bed really comfortable , i would say medium /firm. Ensuite fully equipped with toiletries , towels etc. They have put in alot of care so that your needs are met. Cleanliness is excellent. I would stay again if i needed to stop over in darlington. There was no breakfast included, however there are lots of places close buy to get breakfast.
10/10 Exceptional
Carol
10 Oct 20268/10 Very good
Phillip
25 Sept 20262/10 Poor
James
13 Dec 202510/10 Exceptional
Ethan
30 Nov 202510/10 Exceptional
Philip
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