Rooms at the Boot and Shoe

A++++ stay will come again

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.

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

Little hiccup on checking in soon sorted. Lovely room great bedding and decor. Pod coffee machine and wonderful people running the place

Gone are the magnolia walls and tired furniture and the rooms are now spectacular. --- newly decorated and refurnished with modern furniture. A staircase leads up to the rooms( this has also been highly decorated and a beautiful thick grey carpet. Stayed in what's now called the "Green"room. You can instantly tell that the landlord Chris and his wife Sue have worked really hard getting this room ready. It's spectacular. A plush green velvet bed with beautiful bedding very comfortable mattress. There's a large seating area complete with matching green velvet armchairs-- white coffee table that matches the 2 very large storage units to complete that area there's a beautiful fireplace. One the wall is a large smart tv with Netflix included -- free Wi-Fi available. Tea coffee facilities plus a Tassimo coffee machine. Hairdryer provided -- only problem I noticed was there was no mirror in bedroom area so you can see what you're doing when wanting to use hairdryer or put makeup on. Have mentioned this to Chris and he's going to rectify that issue. The bathroom area has also been gutted out -- it's now a beautiful spacious room--complete with electric shower which is very easy to use. Loads of fluffy towels and shower gel/ shampoo and conditioner all provided. Some of the rooms have yet to be completed,but they too are going to be the same high standard. Next time you fancy staying over in Darlington,call in and see Chris or Sue about one of their rooms --- you will not be disappointed -- very high standard and worth the money

Real down to earth pub, rough and ready- I love it. Beer great, karaoke great - don't like the new red hooter machine that supposedly gives you a chance of 25% off- it keeps going 'full price' which I suppose it is designed to do. Bring back the bonus card system where you are guaranteed 10% off your drinks. Some dreadful singers but some pretty good ones and the DJ is a terrific wag.