This homely guest house is situated in the coastal town of South Shields in Tyne and Wear, which boasts 6 miles of coastline and a beautiful pier at the mouth of the Tyne. Set within a large, double-fronted terraced house with a warm atmosphere, Athol House is just a short walk away from the beach, parks, nightlife and restaurants. Furthermore, it is only a 5-minute walk away from the local metro station, which will take you to Newcastle City Centre, the Metro Centre shopping complex and Newcastle International Airport. Recently refurbished, this modern guest house provides large and spacious rooms with modern décor.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean, friendly staff, powerful shower, very nice breakfast
  • Mihaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host is lovely and the shower pressure is excellent 😊
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host was very welcoming. The price was reasonable, also included was a cooked breakfast of bacon, sausage beans, tomatoes, and toast, thank you very much handsome Duncan for your hospitality x

Property surroundings

Facilities of Athol House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Laundry
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Athol House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £10 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Athol House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Athol House

    • Athol House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Athol House is 650 yards from the centre of South Shields. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Athol House include:

        • Single
        • Twin
        • Double
        • Family

      • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Athol House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Athol House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at Athol House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.