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21 Westoe Road, South Shields NE33 4LS, England
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Athol House
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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“A little disappointed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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Having read the reviews for this Hotel we were convinced that all would be well, however we were a little disappointed to find that neither of the two rooms we had booked were en suite. It was a shame that we had to share the shower and toilet with other hotel users as the only toilets to be used were down a flight of stairs which were very steep. Due to the position of the hotel I was woken every hour on the hour by church bells so the time morning came I felt very tired. My husband decided to have an early shower and was quite cross to find one of the two showers was out of action and a queue had formed to use this one working shower, I gave up and decided not to bother!
We were looking forward to breakfast because the reviews were positive concerning breakfast however it was quite uncomfortable to have several people smoking outside in a passageway under an open window to the dining area. The dining area was far too small for all who were eating breakfast and it was very off putting to have a TV blaring out with football while trying to have a peaceful meal. I don't think we will return to the hotel and it needs to be clearer that no rooms are en suite! The one thing we did appreciate though was the hospitality of the owners who were very friendly.

Room Tip: The front rooms are noisy due to main road. No parking at this Hotel.
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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, United Kingdom
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“Absolutely Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

Really good, value for money Guest House. Very obliging people, could not have been more help. The rooms were large bright , well furnished. The shower was excellent. I have stayed in Hotels etc all over the world and this was a great find. Everyone was helpful and friendly, give it a go you wont be disappointed.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“BRILLIANT HOTEL”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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We would all like to say Thanks to Duncan for the very homely welcome and stay at your hotel. The rooms were perfect for us, clean neat and tidy, it was like home away from home. Location is brilliant, 5 mins walk to town centre. Would definatly stay there again, highly recommended. Mills and Fletcher family.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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middlesbrough
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“Lovely homely we will be back & tell all our friends”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Lovely warm friendly place to stay, from the minute we arrived we were made to feel welcome. we were attending the Take That concert in Sunderland & the hosts could not have been more helpful with advice on how to get there eg the metro is fantastic quick & really cheap hassle free way to travel. The rooms were very clean warm & comfortable the breakfast was nice really filling & set us up for the day.

Room Tip: front rm ground floor nice room.
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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South Shields, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A very very good experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2011
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Athol house is the best hotel you will ever find in south shields. And if you compare with the price, it is still the best. Great homely atmosphere, warm welcome and the best breakfast ever had.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Athol Hotel South Shields
Address: 21 Westoe Road, South Shields NE33 4LS, England
Price range (per night):* INR2,684 - 4,921

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