Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Bowburn, within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Top Gear Karting. It is approximately 4.3 miles from the Oriental Museum and St. Nicholas Church.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Three Horseshoes Inn

What guests think

At Three Horseshoes Inn, travellers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and clean, comfortable rooms, with many noting scenic countryside views and convenient parking that makes it easy to access Durham and major roads while staying in a rural setting.

Guests also like the pub atmosphere, hearty breakfasts, and generous portions. Some mention noise from the road, bar, or fans, occasional creaky floors, and an isolated setting with little to walk to. Overall, expect a friendly rural inn stay with standout meals and solid value.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Easy on-site parking and a popular pub/restaurant are consistently praised, with an outdoor seating area appreciated. A couple of guests mentioned the bar closing early or a limited ale selection.

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Carol

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub/hotel in a rural location. Great food & drink, with a nice outdoor seating area. Clean, comfortable room with good amenities. Would definitely stay again.

8

AW Jupp

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is not much around the property specifically but it is ideal for access to Durham and a cosy alternative to central chain hotels. Great, home cooked food and friendly staff at good value. Good sized room with great shower. Free parking a bonus. Bar gets quiet early though!!

8

Steve

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for Peterlee, Durham and surrounding areas. Food was fantastic as was the breakfast service. Room was ok, basic but clean and comfy. Only down side was the early closing time of the downstairs bar.

8

Donna

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location near A1. Pub was nice but no decent selection of bitter/ales. Food was good. Staff very friendly. Room was ok had the squeakiness floors and a very pungent clean bathroom smell.

10

Carol

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fantastic, lovely room, toiletries provided and plenty tea/coffee/hot chocolate. Bar staff offer fantastic service - bringing drinks to the tables outside. Lovely views over countryside from verandha with glass panels to shelter any wind. Breakfasts, huge portions, top quality and excellent choices. Very good menu, food served all day, good value. Excellent location for Kynren production. Only issue restaurant not hoovered until after breakfast so floor had crumbs of food under and around table from evening before.

10

Abbie

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely gorgeous place to stay on the outskirts of Durham. Only a 10 mins drive into the center! The parking is so easy & accessible, great dining options and the staff were SO lovely! The rooms are modern & clean, will definitely be coming here again as it's a great value for money and I absolutely loved staying here!

10

John D

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Andrew

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking amazing food great room

10

Michael

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were courteous and helpful, food excellent, cleanliness likewise. An older building which is well looked after. Good gar parking facilities. Certainly recommended.

10

Andrew

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms as very clean, with housekeeping generally well regarded. Minor lapses were noted by a few, such as an odour on cushions or crumbs left in the restaurant before breakfast.

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David

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I use The Three Horseshoes ever time I am in the North East on business. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and lovely food. The restaurant can get busy which is testament to the quality of the food and beer.

10

Neil

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay pleasant. The meals were reasonably priced, plentyful and faultless. Rooms were spotless and a warm, friendly atmosphere in the bar completed an enjoyable stay and we would certainly recommend staying here.

10

Alan

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a wonderful place, staff so friendly and the menu was pleasantly unusual. The room was very comfortable and very clean

10

Vivienne Hazel

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly service, very good food, very clean and comfortable bedroom

10

Jody

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, comfortable bed, rainfall shower head, tasty breakfast. Very clean.

10

Carol

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fantastic, lovely room, toiletries provided and plenty tea/coffee/hot chocolate. Bar staff offer fantastic service - bringing drinks to the tables outside. Lovely views over countryside from verandha with glass panels to shelter any wind. Breakfasts, huge portions, top quality and excellent choices. Very good menu, food served all day, good value. Excellent location for Kynren production. Only issue restaurant not hoovered until after breakfast so floor had crumbs of food under and around table from evening before.

10

Colin

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place with a good atmosphere and great food. Welcoming, friendly and accommodating staff. Rooms tidy and clean. I will continue to make this hotel a frequent stay for myself when in Durham. Colin

10

Judith

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

10

John D

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

David

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, modernised and often spacious, with scenic views and large showers/bathrooms noted. Some guests reported road or fan noise, creaky floors, occasional firm pillows, and in one case poor Wi‑Fi or low shower pressure.

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Keith

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were fantastic throughout our stay and food was really good too, especially the breakfast! The room was clean and spacious but had a very creaky floor which although a little annoying you would expect from an older building. Great place to visit Durham and other areas of the North East. Overall we had a great 3 night stay and it was good value for the cost. We would definitely recommend it and stay again.

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Audrey

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly & welcoming. Lovely room with lovely views. Noise from fan on roof was a bit annoying as needed to keep windows open as it was very warm The greenish cushion covers on bed could do with a freshen up as the body odour from a male was quite obvious. The food was very good but portions are massive. Might be an option to offer a smaller portion. Apart from these small issues it was a good place to stay.

10

Steven

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a superb stay- the room was a good size with a large bathroom, the food menu was good and overall service was superb. I look forward to staying here again.

10

David

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an isolated pub on a busy road, with great views of the countryside. The bedrooms have been recently modernised and decorated. Bedroom was large enough and rthe bed comfortable if a little firm. Large en suite with walk-in shower was well decorated, though the rainfall shower could do with more water pressure. The staff were very friendly and the evening meal was excellent with very large portions. Buffet breakfast was OK, the sourdough toast being the highlight. Would definitely stay here again.

8

Nick

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good. Excellent choice of food. My only negative was the WiFi was quite poor.

10

Margaret

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very easy to find and good parking. Only a few minutes drive from Durham centre. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Room obviously recently refurbished with nice hot shower and comfortable bed. Breakfast was included and was excellent. Good selection on the menu for evening meals at a reasonable cost. Would recommend and will definitely stay again when in the area.

8

Jane

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable hotel. Friendly staff. Good food. Pillows a little hard for my preference but comfortable bed.

10

Jacqueline

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Used hotel as a stop off on way to Cambs. Perfect! Food was amazing, we had dinner & breakfast. Friendly staff nice feel about hotel. Had a front room, spacious & comfortable. A little road noise.

10

Robert

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Andrew

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good, however if staying again I would request garden view room as the road side room we were allocated can be noisy. The food is amazing both for main meals and breakfast. Staff are excellent, nothing too much trouble. Would I stay here a again? YES

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Service

Service is a standout, with staff repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and check-in smooth. Guests note attentive support even when busy.

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David

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I use The Three Horseshoes ever time I am in the North East on business. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and lovely food. The restaurant can get busy which is testament to the quality of the food and beer.

10

Ainslie

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff gave us a lovely welcome and sorted out a minor check-in problem immediately. Our room was super with comfy beds. We had an excellent dinner and an equally good breakfast. We are looking for an excuse to return!

10

Kelvin

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Short stay overnight. All staff extremely friendly and helpful

10

Alison

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy check in with a warm welcome.

10

Herbert

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and food was outstanding, really good choice for breakfast and menu. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they did everything to make our stay pleasurable.

10

Ainslie

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the time we checked in until we checked out, everything was excellent. All the staff were so pleasant and helpful even though it was really busy. We are looking forward to our next stay.

10

Colin

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place with a good atmosphere and great food. Welcoming, friendly and accommodating staff. Rooms tidy and clean. I will continue to make this hotel a frequent stay for myself when in Durham. Colin

10

Robert

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

John D

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Andrew

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Location

Rural setting with scenic countryside views on the outskirts of Durham, a short drive from the city and near major roads. Several note it’s on a busy main road with little to walk to.

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Carol

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub/hotel in a rural location. Great food & drink, with a nice outdoor seating area. Clean, comfortable room with good amenities. Would definitely stay again.

8

AW Jupp

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is not much around the property specifically but it is ideal for access to Durham and a cosy alternative to central chain hotels. Great, home cooked food and friendly staff at good value. Good sized room with great shower. Free parking a bonus. Bar gets quiet early though!!

10

Margaret

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very easy to find and good parking. Only a few minutes drive from Durham centre. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Room obviously recently refurbished with nice hot shower and comfortable bed. Breakfast was included and was excellent. Good selection on the menu for evening meals at a reasonable cost. Would recommend and will definitely stay again when in the area.

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Diane

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Food great. Stairs may be difficult for some. Lovely views across countryside from room Nowhere to walk from hotel as on a main road with no pavements. Lovely staff .Would definitely book again.

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Julia

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stumbled across this place when looking for a stop over after visiting our son get married in Scotland.. all staff are very friendly… special mention to Owen who greeted us… food was absolutely amazing.. excellent choice and portion size and good value.. fab location for Durham and surrounding areas… would def revisit if coming up this way again… fab stay

8

Donna

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location near A1. Pub was nice but no decent selection of bitter/ales. Food was good. Staff very friendly. Room was ok had the squeakiness floors and a very pungent clean bathroom smell.

10

Abbie

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely gorgeous place to stay on the outskirts of Durham. Only a 10 mins drive into the center! The parking is so easy & accessible, great dining options and the staff were SO lovely! The rooms are modern & clean, will definitely be coming here again as it's a great value for money and I absolutely loved staying here!

8

Lisa

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable basic room, lovely setting, convenient location from hwy. Restaurant has a huge menu with hearty, tasty food.

10

George

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent pub stay in a rural location near to Durham. Food and staff were great. Room, bed and bathroom all good. Very happy with our stay.

10

isobel

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Dining

Food and breakfast receive strong praise for quality, generous portions, and good value, with a broad menu and popular pub dining. Some guests mentioned the beer; one found the choices limited and another disliked the coffee.

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David

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I use The Three Horseshoes ever time I am in the North East on business. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and lovely food. The restaurant can get busy which is testament to the quality of the food and beer.

10

Julie

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

10

Herbert

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and food was outstanding, really good choice for breakfast and menu. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they did everything to make our stay pleasurable.

10

Andrew

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub, super friendly. Excellent food, generous portions. Comfortable bed.

10

Carol

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fantastic, lovely room, toiletries provided and plenty tea/coffee/hot chocolate. Bar staff offer fantastic service - bringing drinks to the tables outside. Lovely views over countryside from verandha with glass panels to shelter any wind. Breakfasts, huge portions, top quality and excellent choices. Very good menu, food served all day, good value. Excellent location for Kynren production. Only issue restaurant not hoovered until after breakfast so floor had crumbs of food under and around table from evening before.

10

Robert

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Christopher

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely queen bed, clean, hot powerful shower, large room with tv, fabulous cooked breakfast included in very reasonable room price. Excellent food menu and large portions at fair prices. We will stay again when visiting Durham. We tried to go back for sunday lunch after our checkout but the car park was completely full reflecting how popular the three horseshoes is. A very enjoyable 2 night stay and there was a lot more on the menu we would have liked to have tried. Next time!

10

Stephen W

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

David

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

MISS L

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff and good accommodation. I just wish there was better coffee than that awful mass market stuff. It’s just nasty… Can’t find fault other than that.

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Three Horseshoes Inn

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