The Avenue

The Avenue, Avenue street, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PT, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
688 reviews
a bar with wooden stools and tables in a restaurant at The Avenue in Durham
a bar with wooden stools and tables in a restaurant at The Avenue in Durham
a bedroom with a bed with white sheets and a tv at The Avenue in Durham
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The Avenue

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The Avenue enjoys a location in Durham, 15 miles from Beamish Museum and 17 miles from Stadium of Light. Offering free Wifi, the property also has water sports facilities, a garden, and a bar. The Sage is 19 miles away, and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 miles from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hair dryer. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Guests at The Avenue will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like canoeing. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Theatre Royal is 19 miles from The Avenue, while Northumbria University is 19 miles away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 22 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable bed,nice breakfast, ideally located for durham”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had breakfast both days and a meal on the evening of our arrival. All were delicious especially the menu recommendations from Karen, the proprietor. The dining room was roomy, the bar area was lively and the quality of the beer shows someone...”
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfy beds, great food and friendly staff. Room clean and had everything we needed”

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 19,290 reviews from 36 properties
36 managed properties

Property info

The Avenue - A traditional pub known for its welcoming atmosphere and charming setting on the outskirts of Durham city. It offers selection real ales, beers, wines and spirits alongside a food menu featuring traditional pub food and seasonal dishes. The pub has a core local following in the village as well as attracting visitor in the 6 comfortable rooms above. Its 2 outdoor areas make it a popular spot on a sunny day. It also hosts a weekly quiz, live music & shows a wide range of sport. Just a 5 minute bus/taxi ride from the centre of Durham and its hub of bars, restaurants and tourists attractions inc the historic Durham cathedral and castle both of which are UNESCO heritage sites and sit proudly over looking the river wear. Durham is also known for its historic city centre, cobbled streets and traditional market. The Avenue has excellent travel links with easy access to the A1 (north and south) just minutes away as well as being close to the Durham train station

Neighborhood info

The Avenue Inn is ideally situated in the beautiful village of High Shincliffe. It is the first point of call off the A177M, and just over 2 miles from the historic city of Durham and only 1 mile from junction 61 on the A1(M) giving easy and quick access to all parts of the region, meaning there's plenty to do and see!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Avenue
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Avenue accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Avenue

  • The Avenue offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • The Avenue is 2.6 miles from the center of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Avenue may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Avenue include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at The Avenue can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Check-in at The Avenue is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Avenue has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1