Stay at Forest Guest House in South Shields with 4.9 rating, free WiFi, breakfast, and easy access to Littlehaven beach and local attractions like Arbeia Roman Fort.
Recent guests consistently highlight the warm, attentive service and spotless, cozy rooms at this ivy-covered guest house. The freshly cooked breakfasts and knowledgeable hosts contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for exploring nearby attractions.
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Set just a block from South Marine Park and within walking distance of Littlehaven beach, Forest Guest House offers a quiet retreat in a charming ivy-covered building. Its simple rooms come with en suite bathrooms and essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, making it suitable for visitors seeking a comfortable and practical base near the coast. Check-in begins at noon, with checkout by 7 am, catering to early departures.
The guest house is known for its full English breakfast, prepared fresh each morning and praised by previous guests for quality and variety. Though there is no on-site restaurant, the location benefits from proximity to numerous eateries and town center bars just a short stroll away. Facilities include an airport shuttle and kid-friendly accommodations, though there is no parking, pool, air conditioning, pet access, or fitness center available.
Visitors often comment on the warmth and knowledgeability of hosts Janet and Peter, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and provide helpful local advice. Rooms are noted for cleanliness, comfort, and small thoughtful touches like fresh milk and bottled water. Guests should be aware the property is spread across three floors and involves stairs, which might require a degree of agility.
Nearby attractions include the Roman fort at Arbeia, Tynemouth Priory and Castle, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, offering diverse options for sightseeing. The guest house is conveniently accessible from Newcastle International Airport within a 40-minute drive, making it a practical choice for travelers interested in both the coastal town and the surrounding region.
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Stayed here for 2 nights over the weekend. Lovely guest house. Janet and Peter are fabulous friendly hosts. Was made to feel very welcome. They are very knowledgeable with the area and was happy to give advice. The beds are very comfortable rooms are spotless. Breakfast was lovely and cooked fresh to order with plenty of options to choose from. Its a great location with plenty of restaurants in the area and a 5 minute walk to the town centre bars. Stayed in South Shields a few times Forest guest house will be my first choice for future visits. Highly recommend
Fantastic ! What a find . Having decided at the last minute to cancel our pre-existing booked accommodation elsewhere for our trip to Sunderland to see Pink am so glad we did. Peter and Janet are so lovely. Every detail has been carefully thought of and the breakfast .... Wow ! probably one of the best ones we have had. The rooms are lovely , we were in the small double and its not really small at all. Has everything there that you could possibly need . Will definitely be back again and hope that when we do they have vacancies.
Had a lovely 2 day break here, up for a friends birthday. Faultless, room lovely, breakfast delicious, locally sourced and plentiful. Super clean, lovely little touches, fresh milk in fridge in room. Choccies on bed. All in all brilliant hosts, would recommend.
I stayed here for a few days in May and from the moment I checked in to when I left I was greater with five-star service. Janet and Peter are such great hosts and lovely people always willing to help out whatever way they can whether with local transport or attractions/scenery in the area. The room was ideal for me as a solo traveler and came fully stocked with tea, coffee and water. The bathroom was spotless and the shower was a great pressure. Breakfast was a delight, with a variety of options to select from. The presentation was fantastic and the food was delicious. I couldn't recommend here enough to someone looking somewhere comforting to stay while visiting South Shields/Newcastle. Janet and Peter are the perfect hosts and I will be back again.
Had a fantastic 2 night stay with excellent hosts, lovely couple Janet & Peter. Room was good , had everything that you could hope for. Nothing was too much trouble and both very knowledgeable about the area & where to avoid. Breakfast was excellent ***** from today cereals on offer to the full English. Would defo recommend it to anyone to pay them a visit. 1 note this is across 3 floors with quite a few stairs, so would need to be quite agile to get to top floor. Lovely place with lots of great eateries across the road & free parking outside ( 1st come 1st serve ). ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My stay at Forest Guest House was extremely pleasant. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and kind, always ready to help and make the stay comfortable. The rooms are beautifully furnished, clean, and very cozy. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place and would definitely come back again. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable place to stay.
What a lovely guest house with equally warm and friendly owners. I have had cause to stay at the Forest Guest house on at least four occasions whilst visiting the area for work. I cannot fault the rooms, breakfast and the friendliness of the owners. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay, and should I re-visit South Shields I will definitely be booking here.
Fantastic 1st time for me and my husband staying here and we weren't disappointed. Rooms are spotlessly clean,the towels are of very high quality, tea and coffee facilities available in your room. Good size tv as well bed very comfy. Fresh bottle of milk put in the fridge every day for you in a lovely cute glass bottle as well as a fresh bottle of water every day. Janet and Peter are very friendly hosts with great knowledge of the surrounding areas breakfast is amazing cooked fresh in front of you every morning lots to choose from good quality produce as well. Nothing is a bother for Janet and Peter and they make amazing hosts. We would definitely recommend staying here and we would most definitely come back.
A block from 19th-century South Marine Park, this ivy-covered guesthouse is 0.6 miles from sheltered Littlehaven beach with the South Pier and family seaside attractions.
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