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 8.8 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 twin bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full 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:

  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, great host excellent breakfast, within walking distance of the beach.
  • S
    Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was totally fine - enjoyed a walk along the cliff tops
  • Eihab
    Hong Kong Hong 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

Area info

Amenities of Athol House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 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 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

    Property practice

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

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 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 12 and above will be charged as 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 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £10 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Athol House

    • Check-in at Athol House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

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

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

      • Athol House is 1,950 feet from the center 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