How to find us:

South Tyneside is an ideal place to base your stay in Tyne & Wear. We are just a few minutes drive from the A1, A19 and Tyne Tunnel making Durham, Gateshead, Gateshead Metrocentre, Hebburn, Jarrow, Newcastle Airport, Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, North Shields, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland, Tynemouth and Washington all quick and easy to get to.

We are few minutes walk from South Tyneside College and the Marine Safety Training Centre. Tyne Dock / Port of Tyne and South Tyneside Hospital are a few minutes away by car and public transport. We are within close walking distance of the Little Haven Hotel and Best Western Sea Hotel in South Shields.

Our South Shields Guest House is just a short walk from three parks, Sandhaven and Little Haven beaches, Ocean Road, King Street shopping area, dozens of restaurants, take-aways and family-friendly pubs. South Shields Bus Station, South Shields Metro Station and the Shields Ferry are all within ten minutes walk.

Not driving? Not forgetting extensive local bus services, South Shields is part of the rapid and frequent Tyne and Wear Metro (train) system that links us to Gateshead, Hebburn, Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle Airport, North Shields, South Shields, St James' Park, Sunderland and Tynemouth. South Shields to Newcastle upon Tyne Central Station is just 20 minutes by Metro.

Arriving by bike? We are one hundred yards from a National Cycle Route, we are motorcycle and cycle-friendly - free overnight parking available. Free parking for cars, with ample space for vans is available right outside.

Athol House

21 Westoe Rd

South Shields

NE33 4LS

Tel: 0191 421 8383

Email: info@athol-house.com