Athol House
Location: 21 Westoe Road, South Shields, gb
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Coastal Charm and Modern Comfort
Prime Location: Nestled in South Shields, Athol House offers proximity to the beach, parks, and vibrant nightlife. Explore the scenic coastline and the charming pier just moments away.
Convenient Accessibility: With a 5-minute walk to the metro station, guests have easy access to Newcastle City Centre, Metro Centre shopping, and the airport, making travel a breeze.
Contemporary Accommodation: Enjoy spacious, modern rooms in this recently refurbished guest house. The warm ambiance of the double-fronted terraced house adds to the welcoming vibe.
Experience the best of South Shields at Athol House - book your stay now for a memorable coastal getaway!
Important Information
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
Rooms Available
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Double Room En-Suite
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Single Room
This single room features a shared bathroom and heating. The single room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room has a shared bathroom and heating. The twin room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room features a shared bathroom and heating. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room
The family room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a high chair for children, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Microwave
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Carberry (10/5): -
- Leanne (10/5): Lovely one night stay with my daughter. Short stroll to fairground etc. Host was lovely and breakfast was delicious 🙂 - Location. Hosts All good
- John (10/5): Would recommend! - Everything great!! Nothing
- mark (10/5): Clean tidy and great value for the price - The owner was spot on and a good price Nothing
- Cameron (10/5): -
- Ian (9/5): -
- Christine (10/5): - Propert was lovely and clean, bed was super comfortable. Stayed here 3 nights. Brilliant location.
Breakfast was lovely and such a lovely owner.
- Amanda (5/5): Recent Visit - The location was ok for us . Bed was very flimsy, slats kept coming off. Owner was accommodating but yet a bit full on and kind of strange, maybe needs toning down a fraction. The room was clean and tidy and breakfast offered was a bonus!
- Ian (10/5): - I liked the location n the breakfast was very good
- Alan (9/5): Lovely, friendly B&B - Lovely little bed & breakfast. Was greeted and shown to the room i booked which was non en-suite. Whilst being shown other facilities we fe offered a free upgrade to an en-suite.
Both rooms were immaculate, warm and comfortable. My partner and I had a very good sleep.
In the morning, we were provided with an English breakfast with options of tea, coffee and fruit juice. There were various cereal options too.
This b&b is a hidden gem and is close to the town hall and the town centre.
I would definitely return. Nothing bad to say at all.
- Simon (10/5): - Duncan was very helpful and friendly
Great location
- Neil (7/5): -
- Ian (10/5): -
- Greg (10/5): -
- Steve (10/5): Friendly and comfortable. - Duncan was an amazing host. Offered to lend me some tools if I needed any because we were moving my daughter in to her new house. Mattress was a bit too soft, but that's just me
- Twentyman (10/5): Good stay over night - Nice place stay over night man let no in morning no breakfast because own take poor sort out give some money buy how breakfast so nice off him hope be booked next vist to place
- MarekArtur (10/5): - Great breakfast, very clean room, perfect localisation
- Leanne (10/5): - Lovely people breakfast was lovely and piping hot will be staying again
- Robert (9/5): Duncan the host is a great guy and it’s a pleasure to stay at his fabulous property. Breakfast is 10/10 as always - All good. 👍 Nothing to dislike apart from the weather but can’t really blame anyone for that 🤣
- Alan (10/5): Hosts were friendly and good crack over breakfast. - Breakfast wes great. "Best cooked breakfast I had in south shields that day"
- Phillip (9/5): Friendly host, clean room, great breakfast - Great breakfast, room was super clean. Host was friendly, not far from the beach. What more can you ask for N/a
- Susan (8/5): Excellent friendly well looked after us both - Duncan made us very welcoming we went to see a Elvis show he even said if we get lost he would come and find us Bring us back excellent customer service The lock on our door took ages to lock and open up
- stuart (8/5): - Good All good
- Breda (8/5): - Friendly not over the top welcome. Lovely room, lovely staff, nice court yard
- Louise (10/5): - Lovely hotel, run by 2 lovely gentleman. I had a really nice stay, I was very welcomed and treated very highly, even had my bags carried for me 🤗. The breakfast was delicious, great options of cereals and drinks on offer. I had a huge bedroom on the top floor. Nice and quiet with it's own fridge. The bed linen was sooooooo soft and comfortable. Just before leaving I was shown the newly decorated en suite room, beautiful. Price was fantastic, hotel in a great location, not far from the beach. Can't wait to return.
- Kyle (10/5): If carlsberg made B&Bs, ATOL house would be the one 😂👍🏼 - Duncan was a great host N/A
- Jessica (10/5): -
- Lynne (10/5): Welcoming - Excellent breakfast
- Glenn (9/5): A warm welcome, excellent breakfast & shower and a very reasonable price. -
- Chris (9/5): -
- Dave (10/5): Great Place - Breakfast is stunning, Duncan is an amazing host, the property is very central with free parking nearby. Will stay there everytime we are in the area. Nothing
- HAYLEY (8/5): -
- Linda (10/5): - Duncan made us incredibly welcome, plenty of local information and a fantastic breakfast .
- Troy (10/5): -
- VICTORIA (6/5): -
- sean (10/5): Will be be back again soon - Everything , hosts, clean, location and very good value 👍 N/A
- Andrew (1/5): The worst stay we have endured - We didn’t enjoy our stay at all it is not as advertised and is very misleading The very low standards and condescending behavior of the owner the very low standards of hygiene the very low overall appearance of the property
- Michael (8/5): -
- Matthew (10/5): Everything you need and very clean - Clean, convenient, good breaky to. Amazing power shower top banana stay was to short
- cold393 (10/5): Magic festival - Myself and a friend stayed the night .
Rooms alright and to be expected for the price .clean tidy, everything you need . breakfast was spot on .and the host was spot on
- francis (6/5): -
- Jennifer (10/5): Great overnight stay in a lovely little B&B - Location is great as we were there for a wedding and it’s almost opposite the town hall !
The bedroom was lovely and spacious with a great sized seperate bathroom with towels and toiletries ….room was boiling so had to turn the radiator down 😂
Duncan and Geoff were great and made us feel really welcome , breakfast was piping hot and cooked fresh .
If we ever need to stay over night in south sheilds would definitely stay here again x Nothing
- Stephen (8/5): -
- Dennis (8/5): -
- A. Bijlsma (8/5): - As everyone mentioed here: Duncan made visiting his B&B a true pleasure. We hadden a late checkin which was niet problem and offered us a choice of rooms. The breakfast was typically British which we're not used to, but we knew this in advance and happily tried the beans and sausage. Just don't expect fruit or yoghurt ;) One thing which was very noticeable: it was all very clean! It would be nice if Duncan improves the lighting to make the rooms a bit cosier. Also, if you're a light sleeper: Ask for a room in the back as the B&B is on a busy road.
- Lynn (9/5): Great value - Really great staff
Great pressure in shower
Made me a vegetarian breakfast
- campbell (9/5): If you are looking for traditional NE hospitality in a value for money clean place with a great welc - Welcoming host with great local knowledge of local places to eat.
Room clean and quiet for a great nights sleep.
Breakfast all that everyone else had said cooked fresh with great ingredients
- Jibu (10/5): -
- Rob (10/5): -
- Desmond (7/5): An enjoyable stay with a good host and great location - A fabulous breakfast and a great host. A great location for the GNR but obviously everywhere you stay is expensive because of this. Road noise being on the front of the house was loud and being older having no en-suite toilet !
- Geraldine (9/5): Would stay again .. great - Running Gnr ideal location near to metro . Friendly host .. clean .. great breakfast . Nothing too much trouble Nothing
- Laura (10/5): Perfect b&b, it’s got everything you need. South Shields beach is beautiful. - Great location for a little mini break to the coast and local cities. The accommodation is really nice, clean and was more than adequate for our needs (a large room with some cooking facilities, a kitchen sink and a bathroom sink in addition to the expected bedroom furniture). It was a shared bathroom, but there were two large bathrooms, very clean, great shower. We didn’t have any issues with sharing and didn’t need to wait for other guests to be finished at any point. The owner is lovely, very friendly, gave us some great information about the local area and the best way to get around. Breakfast was lovely, cereal, toast, cooked breakfast etc. It was fantastic value for money, we’d recommend it and we will definitely return again, thank you! We liked everything.
- Daniel (10/5): Very comfortable and welcoming. Thank you. - The breakfast was lovely. Very accomodating host with a passion for customer service! It would be good to have a private bathroom but it was not an issue when we stayed as it was a quiet night.
- Dinu (9/5): - Everything is perfect Good
- Neeta (10/5): -
- Loseby (10/5): A must stay - We were in room 10 at the back of the house, and it was very private. We also were able to use the garden area, which was fabulous. The staff were amazing, helpful and very friendly. Breakfast was included, and it was one of the best I've ever tasted freshly cooked. We will be going back very soon
- Jodie (10/5): - Fab location, very friendly staff, lovely breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms. Nothing
- Rob (9/5): Superb -
- Mel (10/5): Friendly and welcoming - Friendly welcoming and extremely helpful. There was nothing we didn't like.
- Andrea (10/5): Great value and location - Great central location, comfy bed, great shower and good breakfast Nothing, all good
- Stephanie (8/5): Very good -
- Bryan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nicola (9/5): Just what we needed- great value - Lovely host! Easy to find location. Room was clean and tidy with all the amenities you would want (tea/ coffee/ TV/ hanging space/ fan). Excellent power shower! Handy that we were given a cot free of charge. The home cooked breakfast was also delicious with plenty of toast and cereals alongside if you like. Just unfortunate that it’s situated on a fairly busy road, so you get traffic noise- more if you have the windows open though. Easy to find parking on side streets though nearby.
- Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
- garywilliams768 (10/5): Best little b&b in South shields - Best little b&b in Shields fact...
Duncan is the main man,chief cook and bottle washer.Customer service skills suited to a 5 star hotel,accommodating,approachable,friendly great cook.
Is there an end to this man's talents,I think not.
The room had two beds one single one double,miss match furniture,a kitchenette inc sink,microwave, hob and fridge along with wash hand basin a d mirror,towels supplied.(1st floor for wc's and showers).The room was clean and homely,like staying over at a friend's house.
Breakfast included and boy what a breakfast,full English,endless coffee,toast continental Inc fruit juice.
Would never go by this hotel ,best price and so close to all amenities.
Duncan I thank you again u r the star of the show see u soon x
- Yvette (9/5): Superb - Great location, great comfortable room, fab host and lovely breakfast.
- Sarah (8/5): Great value for money and place to stay near the centre! - A short walk to the centre to the town. They served free breakfast, and the staff was pleasant. Really can't complain for the price! The room was very hot, so we had to open the window, although at night we couldn't keep it open as it was next to the road. Could have done with a fan.
- Peter (9/5): Superb -
- Clive (9/5): Superb - Excellent host, location, breakfast added bonus,very quiet and room was clean
- Natasha (10/5): Exceptional - Loved everything about this place from comfort to friendly staff ill defo be back
- Christopher (10/5): Exceptional - Good clean
- Rose (7/5): Great stay - Room was large and clean. Beds very comfortable. Breakfast was great. With more food offered if required.
Duncan was helpful and made us very welcome. The room was facing a very busy road. Traffic noise all night.
Clock tower nearby chiming every hour. Even through the whole night.
Theres nothing Duncan can do about this. Due to location of building. So no reflection on him or the lodgings.
- Craig (10/5): Very helpful staff - The Owner Duncan
- Sinnitt (10/5): Exceptional - The guy that owns the b and b was so helpful and stayed up for is getting there as was running a little late had a good sleep bed was comfortable facility's were great There is nothing to report on this matter
- Sulaymaan (10/5): Worth every penny and a few more - Centrally located near town and what not no more than 10 min walk away it’s cosy clean. And the guy who runs the place he’s one hilarious fella 10/10 customer service Nothing
- Paul (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent
Host Duncan is brilliant guy and the cooked breakfast is excellent
- Isobel (9/5): Would stay there again and very comfortable. Good breakfast. - Clean. Had everything we needed.
Prefer was very helpful and accommodating even though we arrived very late.
Good breakfast. Was a little noisy in the morning. Maybe there were contractors staying there that were up at 6am
- Joanne (10/5): Clean comfortable rooms nice breakfast and great staff - Warm welcome from owner. Recognised me from years before at a previous stay, comfortable clean rooms and phenominal breakfast
- Adrian (9/5): Superb - Breakfast was excellent
- Perkins (8/5): Recommend - Staff really friendly, price was good and reasonably.
- Kazi (7/5): Excellent staff,enjoyed the short stay -
- Philip (10/5): ATHOL HOUSE. - Great location.very clean.amazing staff.great food.would highly recommend anyone to stop there.
- Harley (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sharon (10/5): Pleasant - It’s was clean, pleasant and friendly welcoming and helpful staff. I would stay again. I got a great nights sleep and the breakfast was lovely m. Great value for money
- Beverley (10/5): Excellent for everything - Very clean comfy bed great shower near too train station great breakfast excellent staff friendly with a great humour recommend too anyone Thankyou
- 615beverleyc (10/5): Lovely stay excellent breakfast kind funny Duncan was a star very clean had a lovely stay - Could not have been better fabulous host very clean fantastic breakfast near too train station would recommend too anyone very helpful friendly and I’d give it five stars definitely not understand negative comments we was treated with great respect
- Bryans (10/5): Exceptional -
- Millie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kumar (9/5): Superb - Land lord was too good. Breakfast was excellent. Internet password was not correct so could not connect Internet.
- Ian (9/5): Very comfortable stay in the middle of South Shields - In centre of South Shields, close to the magnificent town hall, and within walking distance of the Metro terminus. We had a large en-suite room, very comfortable and immaculately decorated. Wifi worked. Owner was very friendly and chatty. Breakfast was fine, my partner got porridge by special request. Variety of restaurants nearby for evening meals. No fresh fruit at breakfast.
- George (10/5): Amazing room and breakfast - we'll be back - Big spacious room, high ceilings and really airy.
Host was fantastic, welcoming and clear in his instructions about the room and front door Church bells from church opposite going off every hour but we did have our windows open and I suppose there's nothing the owner can do about that
- Gary (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tim (10/5): Exceptional -
- Popescu (8/5): Very good -
- Curry (10/5): Exceptional - The host was so friendly and extremely helpful couldn't have done enough will definitely book again breakfast fantastic Could not fault Athol House ideal situation for ocean Road in walking distance to all amenities
- Alexander (9/5): Superb -
- James (10/5): Exceptional -
- Leah (10/5): Exceptional - Big rooms lovely owner
- Chris (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ashleigh (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly, easy access, quiet and comfortable
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