Athol House
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9.2Outstanding
(341 Ratings)
"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."
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Athol House offers accommodations in South Shields, 6.2 miles from Stadium of Light and 9.3 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Family friendly
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(341 Ratings)
"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."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
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
9.0 / 10.0
All good. 👍
Nothing to dislike apart from the weather but can’t really blame anyone for that 🤣
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent breakfast
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Everything , hosts, clean, location and very good value 👍
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1.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast wes great. "Best cooked breakfast I had in south shields that day"
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, convenient, good breaky to. Amazing power shower top banana
stay was to short
10.0 / 10.0
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
9.0 / 10.0
Really great staff
Great pressure in shower
Made me a vegetarian breakfast
9.0 / 10.0
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
8.0 / 10.0
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
7.0 / 10.0
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 !
9.0 / 10.0
Running Gnr ideal location near to metro . Friendly host .. clean .. great breakfast . Nothing too much trouble
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
I enjoyed the warm hosts' attitude. The breakfast was delicious. The shared bathroom was huge (there were two shared bathrooms), and our room was spacious.
I wish the mattress was more orthopedic
9.0 / 10.0
Clean tidy and lovely breakfast
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Great central location, comfy bed, great shower and good breakfast
Nothing, all good
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly welcoming and extremely helpful.
There was nothing we didn't like.
9.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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
9.0 / 10.0
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
8.0 / 10.0
Staff really friendly, price was good and reasonably.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location.very clean.amazing staff.great food.would highly recommend anyone to stop there.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean comfy bed great shower near too train station great breakfast excellent staff friendly with a great humour recommend too anyone Thankyou
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
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
9.0 / 10.0
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.
9.0 / 10.0
Great breakfast, room was super clean. Host was friendly, not far from the beach. What more can you ask for
N/a
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was extremely good and plenty of it, location was great for what we needed.
En suite or bathroom on same level.
10.0 / 10.0
Great breakfast to start the day
8.0 / 10.0
Nice powerful shower n lovely breakfast
No decaf tea or coffee in room
8.0 / 10.0
Great location and very clean
Nothing disliked but you can hear the stairs all night long, mainly my partner like
3.0 / 10.0
Location & Owner was a friendly guy
- Parking be quick, most of the area surround is permits only.
There is a street adjacent to hotel where spaces are available but you have to drop on.
- Not a great sleep at all. We stayed on the bottom floor and the noises kept us up
From the road traffic, an altercation outside the property, fellow guest arriving early hours through the front door and also a consistent intermittent sound from the fridge or heating system that kicked in throughout the night.
- Breakfast came around too quick, last serving was 9:30 however at 7:50 fellow guest was up for an even early breakfast which was heard loud & clear.
- Shower area was upstairs in a small shared toilet / small shower cubical which was freezing
- Checkout time was 10:30 which was on the early side.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Athol House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Athol House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Athol House?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, wifi/internet, and laundry services.
