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The Three Horseshoes

4.0 star property
Get ready to relax in style. Savor a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast then raise a glass at the cozy bar.

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Experience the warmth of The Three Horseshoes, an upscale bed & breakfast with a garden oasis and a welcoming bar. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, connect to in-room WiFi, and unwind knowing that helpful staff are always available.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €103
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Durham is home to The Three Horseshoes. Oriental Museum and Gala Theatre Durham are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Adventure Valley and Spennymoor Leisure Centre. Battlezone and Diggerland are also worth visiting. Visit our Durham travel guide
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Running Waters, Sherburn House, Durham, England, DH1 2SR

What's nearby

  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602
    Durham Cathedral
    7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Durham Castle part of the university building just off the green it has a wide range of photo opportunities. Within a very short area you have the cathedral, castle and university building
    Durham Castle
    7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Sherburn Leisure Centre
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Top Gear Karting
    4 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Belmont Tandoori
    6 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • 61 Durham
    4 min drive

About this property

The Three Horseshoes

Upscale bed & breakfast near Durham University
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Three Horseshoes. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Three Horseshoes include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Three Horseshoes Inn Durham
Three Horseshoes Inn
Three Horseshoes Inn Durham
Three Horseshoes Durham
Inn The Three Horseshoes Durham
Durham The Three Horseshoes Inn
The Three Horseshoes Durham
Three Horseshoes Inn
Three Horseshoes
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The Three Horseshoes Durham
The Three Horseshoes Bed & breakfast
The Three Horseshoes Bed & breakfast Durham

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Three Horseshoes?

Self-parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Three Horseshoes?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Three Horseshoes on 15 Mar 2026 start from €103, 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.

What time is check-in at The Three Horseshoes?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Three Horseshoes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Three Horseshoes located?

Situated in Durham, this bed & breakfast is within 6 miles (10 km) of Top Gear Karting, Durham University and Oriental Museum. St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Three Horseshoes Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 217 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking. Warm and friendly reception and a warm, comfortable room. Service in the bar/restaurant was exceptional. Good beer, nice food and a very comfortable stay, Brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful place, staff so friendly and the menu was pleasantly unusual. The room was very comfortable and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was our second stay and it didn’t disappoint. The friendly yet professional staff, the cleanliness of the place, the excellent dinner and breakfast all contributed to a lovely stay. It also helped that the parking was so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

isobel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable 2 night break

Had a lovely 2 night stay at the inn on the outskirts of Durham. The food was very good and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely first class, great welcome from staff and the food was excellent- well done Chef. Room was spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and plenty of space. Great selection of beers and a food menu with plenty of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Perfect stay

Our third stay at the Three Horseshoes. We love this place, everything is perfect; rooms, food (amazing menu) and fabulous staff. So friendly. We would not stay anywhere else while visiting family locally.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night as we were at a wedding nearby, lovely room and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CUMMINS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great place. Beautiful scenery, great food and comfy sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very friendly and helpful, since I’m disabled. They helped me up and down the stairs and Owen put our luggage in our rental car. Hannah and Beth were also wonderful, with other help.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service

Good value

Room quite basic, not much storage. Staff very obiging and food excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly and the food in the restaurant was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and quiet. Staff were welcoming and the breakfast was great. We ate at the pub on a couple of evenings. The food was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Super Stay

Super stay with excellent evening meal and a very large breakfast fast . The staff were friendly and service was great . Will stay again if in the area .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Recommend

Lovely pub, super friendly. Excellent food, generous portions. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in with a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, rainfall shower head, tasty breakfast. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy but great food, comfortable beds and very reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W

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

Perfect

The location was beautiful and very welcoming. Meals were fantastic and size was very generous. Breakfast was perfect. Staff were very friendly and our room was very comfortable and bed was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay great hospitality and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property isn’t new but it was very comfortable and the owner is very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly service. It’s a charming place to relax for a bit. The food was okay—not the highlight of the visit, but still a pleasant overall experience. Worth a stop if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous food... Lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, staff extremely helpful, dining was a delight, they have a very good chef, breakfast was included in the price!Very clean comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Usual high standards.

As usual, friendly welcome, clean rooms, nice bed, great food, great service and the hotel I prefer to stay when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025