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The Avenue

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A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and hanging glasses. - The Avenue (Durham)
A white building with "The Avenue" sign, outdoor seating, and a green circular sign on the side. - The Avenue (Durham)
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You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Avenue. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a wooden nightstand, and a door with a bulletin board.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a book, a remote control, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A white building with "The Avenue" sign, outdoor seating, and a green circular sign on the side.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Durham is home to The Avenue. Durham Cathedral and Durham Indoor Market are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and Maze. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Karting North East or Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Durham travel guide
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Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, ENG, DH1 2PT

What's nearby

  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A nighttime scene with people walking on stairs, some holding umbrellas.
    Gala Theatre Durham
    6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • A historic stone building with a central tower, arched windows, and a cobblestone pathway leading to the entrance.
    Durham Castle
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • A historic castle, a calm lake, and surrounding trees.
    Durham Cathedral
    7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens
    8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Rotunda Bar
    5 min drive
  • The Queens Head Hotel
    6 min 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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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.

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.0 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.0 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Avenue?

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

What time is check-out at The Avenue?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Avenue located?

Situated in Durham, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Durham University, Durham Botanic Garden, and Durham Heritage Centre and Museum. Durham Cathedral and Palace Green Library are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Avenue Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, comfortable and convenient for Durham.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff and decent value for money. Honest down-to-earth pub with rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Really good and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff great breakfast
Unless you’re shorter than 5 ft 4 mind your head!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were super friendly and helpful from Caitlin behind the bar, Chef and Lisa who served us breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed. Fast and reliable wifi, nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Staff & service
Firstly, the location in the Hotels.com app is different to the postcode. Staff were incredibly friendly, from check-in, the breakfast, to check-out. Bathroom could do with a really deep clean, likewise tea and coffee station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Room was great good bed, great duvet and shower has good pressure and hot water. Heating great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely pub just outside Durham in High Shincliffe. It’s nicely done up and a mix of locals and travellers like me. The food is well priced and the drinks list extensive. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I LOVED my full English breakfast. You cannot fault this place for the price.
Dinner. The bacon burger.
Delicious full English
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, staff were really friendly and helpful. The bar had a cosy, comfy friendly local feel about it. The only thing I can mention negatively is that Expedia has the walking time to Durham down incorrectly. I think they meant it is a 13 minute drive not a 13 minute walk. This was no fault of the place where we were staying. It still wasn't a problem though, there is a bus stop straight across the road and an uber cost under £10. We didn't have food there because we'd already eaten, but there was plenty of choice on the menu all at a good price. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

P

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bar and bar food are good. The room was very cold with no way of heating, even in bed! The shower was a trickle of water if you wanted any hot water, no pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top room with sloping roof and low beams was very comfortable, if you know how to avoid walking into them. Great bed, spotlessly clean. Worth knowing dinner service on sunday finishes at 6pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Terry

Good position. Parking easy. Good comfortable bed Shower room pokey and shower difficult to get in / out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023