Athol House
This homely guest house is situated in the coastal town of South Shields in Tyne and Wear, which boasts 6 miles of coastline and a beautiful pier at the mouth of the Tyne.
Set within a large, double-fronted terraced house with a warm atmosphere, Athol House is just a short walk away from the beach, parks, nightlife and restaurants. Furthermore, it is only a 5-minute walk away from the local metro station, which will take you to Newcastle City Centre, the Metro Centre shopping complex and Newcastle International Airport.
Recently refurbished, this modern guest house provides large and spacious rooms with modern décor. Known as ‘Catherine Cookson Country’, many people come to the area to see where the famous author was born and brought up. The town also has many attractions, including:
- A reconstructed Roman Fort and excavations at Arbeia, which form part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site
- A museum and art gallery, including a permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and times of Catherine Cookson.
- Seafront complete with many arcades and amusements.
- Coastal scenery and beaches.
- Numerous walking and cycle paths.
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