Athol House Hotel - South Shields
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Family-friendly guest house with personalized breakfast and courtyard garden in South Shields
Amenities & Services
Athol House South Shields offers a personalized breakfast service tailored to each guest's preferences, including full English, vegetarian, and halal options served at flexible hours. The beautifully maintained courtyard garden provides a space for relaxation, and the property has step-free access that accommodates mobility needs. Additional services include laundry facilities and an invoice provided for business travelers.
Accommodation
The guest house provides family rooms with separate private bathrooms, soundproofing, and a work desk for extended stays. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and electric kettle, plus the option for unique room upgrades based on guest needs. Athol House's accommodations are designed for comfort, with clean and spacious layouts that suit families and solo travelers alike.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Athol House is a 17-minute walk from Sandhaven Beach and just 1 km from Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, making it a base for historical and seaside exploration. The Stadium of Light is 14 km away, and Newcastle International Airport is 23 km from the property. A bus stop is directly outside, and the metro is 6 minutes on foot, offering connections to Newcastle city center.
Dining & Breakfast
A cooked breakfast is served each morning, with full English, Irish, vegetarian, or halal options chosen by the guest. Breakfast hours are flexible to accommodate early departures or late risers, and custom requests like porridge are possible. The dining room also offers cereals, fruit juice, and toast alongside the hot meal.
Family-Friendly Features
Families at Athol House Hotel South Shields have access to family rooms with private bathrooms and a courtyard garden where children can play. The property provides a cot free of charge upon request and step-free access for strollers or guests with mobility needs. Community interaction opportunities, such as local area advice from the host, help families plan their visits to nearby attractions like the fairground and Marine Park.
- Location: 17-minute walk to Sandhaven Beach, 1 km from Arbeia Roman Fort
- Breakfast: Personalized full English, vegetarian, halal options with flexible hours
- Accessibility: Step-free access for mobility needs
- Upgrade: Room upgrade possibilities based on guest preferences
- Amenities: Courtyard garden for relaxation, laundry service, invoice provided
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cots
Services
- Laundry
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Athol House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 62 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 28.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Newcastle, NCL |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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