Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa vs The Shoes
Both are in Durham, 3.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Carrville
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 2.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
ApartmentOld Durham
The Shoes
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Shoes
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 3.0 km apart.
Choose Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 130 / 3)
Choose The Shoes if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 4.0 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 130)
Why is Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa better than The Shoes?
- 1More guest reviews (231 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (130 vs 3 rooms)×43.3
Why is The Shoes better than Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 22.9 km closer to the city centre−2.9 km
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00)−3h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (3 vs 130 rooms)−127
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa vs The Shoes: which hotel is better? | Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa | The Shoes |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 2.6 | 3.6 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | – |
| Public transport | 0.5 | 1.2 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 231 +175 | 56 |
| Rank in Durham | bottom 29% | top 14% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.6 | 3.6 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.0 km | 1.1 km −2.9 km |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 1.8 km −150 m |
| To the airport | 29 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 9 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 630 m −1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 130 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 26 +23 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Golf | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & SpaThe Shoes
- The Shoes is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
- Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa: €200 a night on average · The Shoes: €64 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Durham by month
All months
| Month | Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa | The Shoes |
|---|---|---|
| November | €207 | €64 |
| December | €193 | €64 |
| January | €179 | €64 |
| February | €190 | €64 |
| March | €296 | €64 |
| April | €190 | €64 |
| May | €188 | €64 |
| June | €188 | €64 |
| July | €188 | €64 |
| August | €188 | €64 |
| September | €188 | €64 |
| October | €188 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa prices by monthThe Shoes prices by month
Location
3.0 km apart
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa: city centre: 4.0 km, nearest station Leamside railway station: 1.9 km, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 29 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.
The Shoes: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station London Kings Cross: 1.8 km, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 30 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m.
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa or The Shoes: common questions
Which is better, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa or The Shoes?
The Shoes leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa or The Shoes?
Over the year The Shoes costs about €64 a night on average against €200 at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Shoes is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 4.0 km for Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa.
How far apart are Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa and The Shoes?
The two hotels are 3.0 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score