Guesthouse
 Athol House

21 Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 4LS, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.8
Excellent
183 reviews

the property was close to my dads care home. very easy to get to and from many places and convenient Duncan is a great host and he made us great breakfast and looked after us. very friendly man

Eihab Hong Kong

Duncan was very nice and accommodating and I had a nice big comfortable room. It’s clean and very good value for money. Like a home away from home.

Carino United Kingdom

Were the eggs extra fluffy? Was the bed like a cloud? I like the staff attitude to work and how they welcomed me.

Henry Nigeria

Fantastic obliging chatty host. Room and facilities were fine and breakfast great. Secure bike storage.

Anonymous United Kingdom

The location was ideal for what we wanted. We did not stay for breakfast as we went out for Sunday lunch instead. We had tickets to go and see a band at the unioust club which was a great night. We will definitely book again.

Karen United Kingdom

Friendly staff, large clean and comfortable room, very good breakfast cooked to order.

Fiona United Kingdom

brilliant breakfast,host very accommodating and helpful

Valerie United Kingdom

Clean, comfortable and in an excellent location for my requirements

Croke United Kingdom

Everything the host Duncan went that extra mile to make us welcome

Carol United Kingdom

Very friendly owner. Great location to access things. Annex was lovely. Perfect for what we needed. Bus stop outside to Stadium of Light.

Fitzpatrick United Kingdom
8.8
Excellent
183 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “the property was close to my dads care home. very easy to get to and from many places and convenient Duncan is a great host and he made us great breakfast and looked after us. very friendly man”
    Eihab Eihab Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Duncan was very nice and accommodating and I had a nice big comfortable room. It’s clean and very good value for money. Like a home away from home.”
    Carino Carino United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Were the eggs extra fluffy? Was the bed like a cloud? I like the staff attitude to work and how they welcomed me.”
    Henry Henry Nigeria Nigeria
  • “Fantastic obliging chatty host. Room and facilities were fine and breakfast great. Secure bike storage.”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was ideal for what we wanted. We did not stay for breakfast as we went out for Sunday lunch instead. We had tickets to go and see a band at the unioust club which was a great night.”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff, large clean and comfortable room, very good breakfast cooked to order.”
    Fiona Fiona United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “brilliant breakfast,host very accommodating and helpful”
    Valerie Valerie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean, comfortable and in an excellent location for my requirements”
    Croke Croke United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything the host Duncan went that extra mile to make us welcome”
    Carol Carol United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly owner. Great location to access things. Annex was lovely. Perfect for what we needed. Bus stop outside to Stadium of Light.”
    Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi9.1

This property is a 14-minute walk from the beach. This homey 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 row house with a warm atmosphere, Athol House is just a short walk 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 central Newcastle, the Metro Centre shopping complex and Newcastle International Airport.

Recently refurbished, this modern guest house provides large and spacious rooms with modern décor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Athol House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 19, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

FREE parking!

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Closest beaches

  • Sandhaven Beach

    9.3 Wonderful beach
    3,800 feet from property

  • Short Sands Beach

    9.3 Wonderful beach
    1.7 miles from property

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8.8
Excellent · 183 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi9.1

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  • Eihab
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “the property was close to my dads care home. very easy to get to and from many places and convenient Duncan is a great host and he made us great breakfast and looked after us. very friendly man”
  • Carino
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Duncan was very nice and accommodating and I had a nice big comfortable room. It’s clean and very good value for money. Like a home away from home.”
  • Henry
    NigeriaNigeria
    “Were the eggs extra fluffy? Was the bed like a cloud? I like the staff attitude to work and how they welcomed me.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic obliging chatty host. Room and facilities were fine and breakfast great. Secure bike storage.”
  • Karen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was ideal for what we wanted. We did not stay for breakfast as we went out for Sunday lunch instead. We had tickets to go and see a band at the unioust club which was a great night. We will definitely book again.”
  • Fiona
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, large clean and comfortable room, very good breakfast cooked to order.”
  • Valerie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “brilliant breakfast,host very accommodating and helpful”
  • Croke
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Clean, comfortable and in an excellent location for my requirements”
  • Carol
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything the host Duncan went that extra mile to make us welcome”
  • Fitzpatrick
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very friendly owner. Great location to access things. Annex was lovely. Perfect for what we needed. Bus stop outside to Stadium of Light.”
Property questions and answers
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  • hi, do you have enough space for 2 adults and 3 children in 1 room? we don't want to separate. thanks
    A Family Room Consists of A 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds a Cot or Z Bed can be added
    Answered on October 25, 2021
  • Hi has the family room got an en suite bathroom? Thanks
    Good Morning Sorry for the Late Reply the mail went to Junk box The family room is not en-suite but has a separate private bathroom Thank you Duncan Murray Athol House
    Asked about: Family Room • Answered on May 21, 2021
  • Is there parking ?
    Good Morning we have limited parking at the rear ,but plenty on street parking Thank You Duncan Athol House
    Answered on May 24, 2021
  • Hi wondering about quiet time am assuming it just means to come in quietly or doors lock at 10
    Each guest has a key to enter the main entrance and own room , Guests are asked to be considerate to others during late hours Thank You Athol House
    Answered on December 30, 2021
  • Hi, Is there a washing machine available for guests?
    A Washing and Drying service is available at a small charge
    Answered on October 25, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
    0.6 miles
  • Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
    0.7 miles
  • Tynemouth Castle and Priory
    1.6 miles
  • Segedunum Roman Fort
    4.1 miles
  • Hylton Castle
    4.9 miles
  • Stadium of Light
    5.7 miles
  • Victoria Tunnel
    6.6 miles
  • The Biscuit Factory
    6.8 miles
  • WWT Washington
    6.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
    6.9 miles
  • The Sage
    7.1 miles
  • Northumbria University
    7.2 miles
  • Theatre Royal
    7.4 miles
  • Newcastle Train Station
    7.7 miles
  • St. James' Park
    7.7 miles
  • Utilita Arena
    8 miles
  • MetroCentre
    9.8 miles
  • Lumley Castle
    10.9 miles
  • Beamish Museum
    12 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Sandhaven Beach
    3,800 feet
  • Short Sands Beach
    1.7 miles
  • Cullercoats Beach
    2.8 miles
  • Whitley Bay
    3.7 miles
  • Roker Beach
    5 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Park Lane Station
    6.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Newcastle International Airport
    11.5 miles
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
    33.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Athol House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Hairdryer
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Services
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Athol House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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

FAQs about Athol House

  • The prices at Athol House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Athol House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Athol House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

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

    • Athol House is 1,950 feet from the center of South Shields.

    • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Athol House.

    • Room options at Athol House include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Family

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Athol House by:

      • Subway/Metro 35min