This B&B is one of the best i have ever stayed in being amerchant seaman and travelled extensively would definetly recomend it to my friends and colleagues very comfortable spotless and great breakfast the owner could not be any more helpfull more

if your looking for good clean accom this is the 1. the best ive been in for the money. staff were helpful friendy and informative. duncans breakfast was ace and would come in early to accomadate the early starter more

I stayed at the Athol guest house for 2 nights in May, the head chef / owener Duncan is the most helpful person you can meet, as soon as we arrived we felt welcomed. He asked us what things we were looking for and he pointed us in the right direction. The rooms are very clean and has digital TV... more

I found the owner,Duncan, hospitable and his guest house inviting and good value for money. more

Stayed at the Athol House 20th to the 24th April.Great Hotel,room was very well proportioned with a great digital television and most importantly an extremely comy bed. The owner/head chef Duncan is an absolute star who truthfully cant do enough for you and his massive breakfast keeps you going all the way to lunchtime.Great value for money and the best... more

Visited South Shields for a concert at customs house, and this guest house is very near the town centre near town hall. The owner Duncan is very attentive and the guest house very well decorated and very clean and tidy. The bedroom well appointed and exceptionally clean. Bedroom had digital tv, very welcome. Breakfast was plentiful and overall I would... more

We travelled up from the North West and after a long drive, the hospitality offered by Duncan was exeptional. As a large family, the two rooms we had were extremly large and everyone fitted comfortably. The facilities in the rooms were all of a great standard and the bedding smelt lovely! Bathoom facilities were shared but not too far from... more

A genuine down to earth guy so friendly with a great sense of humour, the guest house was fairly basic but had everything that you need. There are shared bathrooms but with the best shower found in any guest house or hotel for this price. A good comfortable bed and topped with a fantastic breakfast highly recommended great value for... more

Great, close to town. Duncan is a gent, very welcoming. PLace is spotless. more