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Avenue Street, High Shincliffe, Durham, England, DH1 2PT
What's nearby
Durham University
5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Gala Theatre Durham
6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Durham Castle
7 min drive - 3.2 miles
Durham Cathedral
7 min drive - 3.4 miles
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
5 min drive - 2.3 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
About this property
The Avenue
Hotel 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
Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Avenue have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
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
Visual fire alarm
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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.
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Is The Avenue pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Avenue?
As of Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Avenue on Oct 25, 2026 start from $100, 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?
Self parking is free at this property.
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
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 172 reviews
10 - Excellent
88
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 172 reviews
8 - Good
58
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 172 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 172 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 172 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Stephen
Sep 28, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were very welcoming. The room was very tired.
Nice clean room and staff friendly. Room basic but has everything needed for a stay. Thank you enjoyed myself up there. Breakfast nice too drinks at the bar decent price.
Lovely little with good pub food and friend welcoming staff. Will definately stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cameron
Feb 15, 2026
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
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.
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.
Beautiful pub providing accommodation.
Very clean, comfortable and friendly.
Shower unit was a little small but plenty of hot water.
Off street parking available.
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
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
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
May 26, 2024
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
4/10 Poor
Mike
Dec 19, 2025
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.