I booked the athol house hotel for a 2 week stay between March and April as I was working in Sunderland and needed somewhere close and reasonably priced. It was exactly what I required and more. The hotel owner, Duncan, is welcoming, friendly and cannot do enough for his guests. The rooms are very spacious, bright and airy with a... More

Me and my mate stayed here and we both highly rate the place and would recommend this place to anyone, the rooms are really big and spacious mine had a 22" flat screen which i enjoyed. The walldrobe and chest of draws were big and spacious, the cooker and fridge was really clean, the matress was nice and soft i... More

This b&b was basic but the owner made it worth the stay... our family room (room 1) was big a spacious with very high ceilings. very bright room.. but it was very basic and plain looking. there was 2 tiny pictures on a massive wall. and a very small mirror in the corner above the sink. apart from that it... More

Had to work in sunderland for a week the owner was friendly and very helpful with directions and information the breakfast was excellent and a great start to the day, the rooms were very clean and spacious the service was second to none would definitely stay again More

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... More

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. More

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. More

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... More

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. More