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 d?cor.

Hedgefield House Hotel - This stunning mansion set in 4 acres of award-winning gardens is situated on the edge of the Nothumbrian countryside, yet only 5 minutes from the city centre. The hotel is within a 10 minute walk of the historic Ryton with its ancient church and selection of cafes and restaurants. It is only one mile from Hadrian's Wall walk. The house is only a 10 minute journey from Newcastle centre and 5 minutes from the MetroCentre shopping complex. This is a relaxing environment where a warm welcome is guaranteed. Hedgefield House has the interesting distinction of being the 1st private house in England to have a private telephone. Alexander Graham Bell was related, by marriage, to the Simpson family who built the house.

Douglas Vaults Hotel - Overlooking the market square, right in the heart of South Shields' town centre, the Douglas Vaults is a friendly traditional pub offering free Wi-Fi, and comfortable, great-value rooms. The Douglas Vaults is just metres from the town centre's shops, bars and restaurants. South Shields' 24-hour Asda supermarket is just a one-minute walk away and the parks and beaches are about 15 minutes away Clean and modern, the rooms are upstairs, above the pub. All rooms have washbasins, mirrors, tea/coffee, TVs and DVD players. En suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities are available. There is a shared shower room, which has a power shower, a toilet and a washbasin. All guests have 24-hour access to the fully equipped self-catering kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with a choice of cereals, bread, milk, fruit juice, butter, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and condiments. The pub downstairs offers a range of drinks, pub games and regular entertainment.

Marlborough Hotel - Guest House - Overlooking the broad sweep of Whitley Bay's golden sands, this family guest accommodation hotel forms part of an Edwardian terrace. Here, you will find a wide selection of en suite accommodation, with sea front, family and ground floor rooms available. As well as beautiful coastline to explore, Whitley Bay boasts a wide variety of quality restaurants and is only a short drive from the entertainments of Newcastle. Enjoy the warm welcome and personal attention provided by the Marlborough Hotel, but please note that bed and breakfast is on offer only.

Roker Lodge - This traditional-style guest accommodation overlooks the North Sea and Roker Pier, with free parking and access to all the facilities at the Best Western Roker Hotel. As a guest at Roker Lodge you can use the Tavistock Thai China and Tavistock Italia restaurants. There is a bar open till late, as well as the R Bar, where the TV shows sports channels and there is a good range of value bar food and drinks. All rooms have tea/coffee, TV, full room service and free Wi-Fi.

Esplanade Lodge Guest House - We are a popular guest house in the heart of Whitley Bay, close to the sea front and all local amenities. Our family run hotel offers the best in quality affordable accommodation with that personal touch. Located in an ideal position 2 minutes away from Whitley Bay's sea front, and the centre of Whitley Bay. The Esplanade Lodge is also in an ideal position for the large variety of Whitley Bay nightlife and local attractions. All rooms are furnished to the highest standards: En-suite facilities, colour TV in every room and complimentary hospitality trays. Room types available are single, twin/double and family.