Near The Customs House
When you stay at Elmswood Guest House in South Shields, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of The Customs House. This guesthouse is 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from St. James' Park and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Quayside.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free parking nearby
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Single Room, Private Bathroom
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 2)
129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details
Double Room, Ensuite (Small ROOM 4)
196 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Double Room, Ensuite (ROOM 3)
248 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Double Room, Ensuite (ROOM 6)
196 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Family Room, Ensuite (ROOM 5)
260 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 136 reviews
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
95.2%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Elmswood Guest House is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
35.5 km / 22 mi
What's nearby
The Customs House
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Angel of the North
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Wet 'n' Wild Water Park
3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Port Of Tyne
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Tynemouth Priory
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
The Marsden Grotto
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Tynemouth Castle
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Souter Point Lighthouse
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Bede's World
5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Boldon Business Park
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Whitburn Sands
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
North East Aircraft Museum
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Stadium of Light
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
St Peter's Church
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Monkwearmouth Station Museum
11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free parking nearby
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free parking nearby
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
No housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive key retrieval information.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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