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The Avenue

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Durham with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a selection of liquor and wine glasses are on display.
Discover our extensive selection of craft cocktails and refreshing bubble teas.
Experience the charm of The Avenue, a classic building with a pitched roof and multiple windows, offering outdoor seating and a welcoming atmosphere.
Relax in comfort with a large window, console table, and plush armchair.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and flat-screen TV.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £72
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, England, DH1 2PT

What's nearby

  • Durham Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Durham Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Durham University - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 11 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shoes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Durham Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barrio Comida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Avenue

Bed & breakfast near Durham University
A garden, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Avenue. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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
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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

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

Is The Avenue pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Avenue?

As of 20 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Avenue on 27 Jul 2025 start from £72.0, 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.

How much is parking at The Avenue?

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

What time is check-in at The Avenue?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Avenue?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Avenue located?

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

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The Avenue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 133 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff, good room, excellent breakfast, a lovely bar and beautiful location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Just amazing,lovely staff, great food, lovely room and a comfy bed. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Lovely little with good pub food and friend welcoming staff. Will definately stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

Staff unbelievably helpful and friendly. Have stayed here in the past and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Lovely pub, close to Durham city centre for a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

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 links north and south
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

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

10/10

Warm welcome, great view over fields. Useful usb sockets in plugs to charge phones.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Great location for Durham. Plenty buses to Durham. Quiet. Decent food. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We had an overnight stay in this lovely pub/inn. The room was very quirky with sloping ceilings and beams. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

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

10/10

Warm welcome from very friendly staff. Lots of outdoor seating. Bedroom small but very comfortable, especially the bed. Very warm due to heatwave, but staff lent me a very effective fan. Near to Durham and you can catch a bus right outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10

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

10/10

Lovely thank everyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Lived up to expectations. As described. Friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

We stopped here on our way to and from a funeral.We were greeted warmly by the customers and by Claire,who apparently running The Avenue on a temporary basis.She looked after us from the moment we arrived to the moment we left.The food was excellent and good value for money.The rooms were clean and comfortable,though possibly need a bit of updating.We would stay again as it was one of. the friendliest pubs we have ever stayed in.Thanks to the clientele and especially Claire,ten out of ten.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Staff were friendly and welcoming - breakfast needed a few more options than just cooked and the muffin wasn't great. Having said that everything else was good and comfortable so no real complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

I had a lovely stay, the room was cosy and comfortable, and all staff I spoke to was very nice, down to earth, helpful and accomodating. Breakfast was really well cooked and tasty. The only feedback I have is that it was quite dusty on the floor between the bed and wall, and on the top of the headboard. The electric shower was as electric showers are; functional but not super efficient. I'll stress though that I did really enjoy my stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

My mum and best friend stayed at The Avenue, nice size room, very clean, tidy and well presented. Fantastic breakfast the next morning. They couldnt do enough for them. Even made them both a cup of tea whilst they say outside in the lovely area out the back. Will and have recommened The Avenue to friends. They are also organising events in the evening that myself and friends would like to go to....i live locally. Looking forward to visiting !! And i would like to say a big thankyou for looking after my mum !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10

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

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024