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title: "Forest Guest House, South Shields | StayVersus"
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Forest Guest House

The Lawe, South Shields, United Kingdom

10.0 ·  Exceptional 7 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 5 in South Shields ·  4.9/5 on Google, 86 reviews ·  8.7 Location score
## About Forest Guest House

Forest Guest House is a guesthouse in The Lawe, South Shields, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of South Shields. The nearest beach is 370 m away. The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 17 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

117 Ocean Road [forestguesthouse.com](http://www.forestguesthouse.com/)

## How Forest Guest House scores

Compared with the average hotel in South Shields.

-   Guest rating **10.0**
-   Location **8.7**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **9.1**
-   Public transport **7.5**

South Shields average

## Rating on Google

4.9/5

86 Google reviews

-   5★89%
-   4★11%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **71**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Herd Sand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">370 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">South Shields Metro station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">600 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle International Airport (NCL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">South Shields</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cohors Quinta Gallorum460 m
-   Quasar Amusements500 m
-   The Ocean Eye510 m
-   Mason Amusements510 m
-   Ocean Beach Pleasure Park510 m
-   South Shields Fair510 m

## Forest Guest House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Forest Guest House. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Forest Guest House with convenient amenities like room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Forest Guest House, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer a hair dryer to enhance your experience. Begin your day carefree at Forest Guest House, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience.

### Compare

## Compare Forest Guest House with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Beechwood Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beechwood-guest-house-south-shields/) Guesthouse ★★★ 40 m away
    
    9.3 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/beechwood-guest-house-south-shields-vs-forest-guest-house-south-shields/)
-   [Clifton Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clifton-guest-house-south-shields/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 60 m away
    
    8.9 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/clifton-guest-house-south-shields-vs-forest-guest-house-south-shields/)
-   [Ocean Road Rooms](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ocean-road-rooms-south-shields/) Guesthouse ★★★ 1.4 km away
    
    6.7 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forest-guest-house-south-shields-vs-ocean-road-rooms-south-shields/)

## Questions about Forest Guest House

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Forest Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Forest Guest House include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Forest Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Forest Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 17 km away in a straight line.

### Is Forest Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 370 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Forest Guest House have?

Forest Guest House has 6 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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