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The Boot & Shoe

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat with practical comforts: in-room WiFi keeps travelers connected while luggage storage and outdoor seating areas offer convenience and relaxation

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The Boot & Shoe provides a charming retreat for travelers seeking both connectivity and comfort. Guests can access WiFi from their rooms, safely store their belongings, and relax in the outdoor seating areas when they're ready for fresh air.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026

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Room options

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Darlington Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The William Stead (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pennyweight - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Hop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Quakerhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Boot & Shoe

Upscale guest house
The Boot & Shoe provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Outdoor furniture and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and smart speakers, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, smart speakers and heating

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boot & Shoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boot & Shoe on 20 Jan 2026 start from NZ$158.72, 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 Boot & Shoe?

The Boot & Shoe doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Boot & Shoe located?

Situated in Darlington, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church, Darlington Civic Theatre and Raby Castle. Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and The Darlington Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km). Darlington Station is 9 minutes by foot and North Road Darlington Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

The Boot & Shoe Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A++++ stay will come again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Daniel

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

Amazing

Stayed 3 nights, amazing room, modern with a premium feel and well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

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

Johanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Vicki

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

10/10 Excellent

RUARI

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

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

Philip

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

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Ian

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