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The Boot & Shoe

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Darlington guest house

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Exterior
Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Front of property
Interior
Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Church Row, Darlington, England, DL1 5QD
  • Place, Darlington Civic Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Darlington

Darlington retreat .At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from St Cuthbert Church and within a 10-minute walk of Darlington Civic Theatre. Also, Raby Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St Cuthbert Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Darlington Civic Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Raby Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 28 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Quakerhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Hop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tubwell Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pennyweight - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Boot & Shoe

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Darlington guest house
Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Darlington guesthouse.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Boot & Shoe offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, Netflix, and smart speakers.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers. This Darlington guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Boot & Shoe to the airport?

The Boot & Shoe is 7.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boot & Shoe?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boot & Shoe on May 8, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Boot & Shoe have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boot & Shoe.

Does The Boot & Shoe offer free breakfast?

The Boot & Shoe does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Boot & Shoe?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Boot & Shoe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boot & Shoe?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Boot & Shoe have a pool?

The Boot & Shoe does not have a pool.

Does The Boot & Shoe have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Boot & Shoe to downtown Darlington?

The Boot & Shoe is 0.1 mi away from Darlington.

The Boot & Shoe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleased with the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
These 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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is fantastic 3rd time visit and i will be back great place great location great people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

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

A. 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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W

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

Visiting family

Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very well presented room with a few extras
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Two 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.
View into Market Square from window - preparations for 200th anniversary of First Railway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The 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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Preston

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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