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About this property
Historic Setting: Forest Guest House in South Shields offers a recently renovated 4-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi, complemented by private check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, city views, and modern amenities such as free toiletries, work desks, and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and hypoallergenic options cater to all travellers. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Guests can savour warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits each morning. Convenient Location: Located 24 km from Newcastle International Airport, the guest house is an 8-minute walk from Sandhaven Beach. Nearby attractions include the Stadium of Light and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amanda
United Kingdom
“A really lovely comfortable guest house. Great breakfast if you choose to have it.” - David
Australia
“The property is in a super location and lovely and clean with really comfy beds. Janet was very helpful in swapping room due to mum mobility. Thanks again for a super stay” - Spence
United Kingdom
“I've stayed here many times because I love everything about here. It has and continues to exceed my expectations. The friendly welcome, the exceptional rooms. Everything is just perfect.” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Really clean and tidy house and room. Facilities were great. Very friendly owners who informed me of everything I may need. Lovely little touches and considerations like chocolate on the bed. Information on the walls and in the binder. The...” - Anne
United Kingdom
“Location is great, close to all the things we wanted to do.” - Patricia
United Kingdom
“Beautiful decor in room and spotlessly clean. Large comfortable bed. Thoughtful treats and chocolates in the room, with a good variety of refreshments. Lovely tasty breakfast with lots of menu choices. Welcoming and friendly hosts.” - James
United Kingdom
“Janet and Peter were lovely hosts. Room was very clean, fresh towels every day and plenty tea and coffee, excellent. Will be back.” - Andrea
United Kingdom
“The word Immaculate was invented for this wonderful guest house. The owners are The perfect hosts, breakfast is superb and freshly cooked every morning. Can't wait to stay again.” - Alan
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent, i had a delicous omellete, the owners were very friendly and very welcoming and a good crack, the room was immaculate,very very clean, the coffee area was well stocked every day, and real fresh milk too, which i loved! The...” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“Lovely owners, great recommendations for food which was spot on and the breakfast to follow was great value and cooked to perfection.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note this property does not accept hen, stag, coach parties or single sex groups. Bookings of 6 or more people will also not be accepted.
Please inform Forest Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.