Clifton Guest House  

Right in the centre of South Shields, this award-winning family-run bed & breakfast is a short stroll from Herd Sand, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and Arbeia Roman Fort. Quayside and St. James' Park sit about 11 miles away. Pet-friendly and walkable to local sights.

A compact, tastefully decorated guest house with a terrace that serves up city and coastline views. Rooms feature smart TVs, voice-activated assistants, new beds and pressurised hot-water showers. The property lists 26 guestrooms, including 17 en-suite rooms, plus lounge and library areas for guests to unwind.

Enjoy a terrace with views, free Wi‑Fi and wired internet, concierge service, luggage storage and free on-site self-parking. There’s a cosy lounge bar, a library for quiet hangs and an on-site coffee shop and restaurant. Wake up to fresh sea-breeze mornings and stroll straight out to the beach.

A conference/meeting room and a computer station are available for business needs, plus complimentary wired internet and free Wi‑Fi throughout the property.

Breakfast is served in the on-site coffee shop (available for a fee), with lunches and a popular afternoon tea on the menu. In the evenings residents can relax in the lounge bar after a day of exploring.