I was traveling through GB and then onto France. I have a keen eye for quality stays thoughout the world and was hoping for a quaint and welcoming stay in the region. I was pleased to find that and more at this lovely guest house, a few minutes walk to the beach and with views of the sea from two... More

Stayed for one night through a voucher. Room was lovely, everything you could need was provided - from toiletries to mini fridge - lots of thoughtful touches. Had the village view room, sleep was a little disturbed by people/traffic but this was to be expected on a Friday night. Excellent location, few minutes walk to beach/priory & lots of pubs/restaurants... More

Discovered through an offer, this guest house is a gem. All the details have been thought through - DVD player with choice of DVDs to borrow, corkscrew and wine glasses, everything you could possibly need in the bathroom, fairly traded tea/ coffee and fresh milk in a little flask etc. Good location (but you may need to ask for a... More

This was our second stay at The Martineau Guest House and won't be our last. The Big Geordie Vegetarian breakfast is all you could possibly want for a great start to the day, simply superb. The rooms we have stayed in are top quality with excellent attention to detail. Truly a wonderful B&B, thanks Sally for another wonderful weekend. More

Superb comfort and friendliness in a lovely setting -unbeatable bangers for breakfast, bracing walks along the shore and a buzzing flea market at the weekend. Couldn't be bettered, will recommend to all my friends. More

Another excellent visit to Martineau Guest House. Very comfortable beds and delicious fish bought fresh from the fish quay the same morning as well as home baked bread. Thank you Sally. Looking forward to staying with you again. More

I've lived in Tynemouth all my life and have passed the Martineau regularly but have never stayed. We were given the stay as a Christmas gift and I am so pleased we stayed. What a lovely place. The owner is really personable and little things like knowing our names when we came down for breakfast make me smile. The palce... More

This was our second time there and im telling you that everything was fantastic again.... the location, the breakfast, the clean room and ofcourse Sally!!!! We will definetly go back again next winter!!!Can't wait!!! More

Wow. Fab B&B in a beautiful village offering everything you could want from a weekend away. We stayed in the collingwood room, very well decorated with a window seat with probably the nicest views we've ever woken up to before. There are lots of special touches in the rooms making your stay that little bit extra special and more luxurious... More