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Este hostal acogedor está situado en la localidad costera de South Shields, en el condado de Tyne and Wear, donde hay 9,6 km de costa y un bonito muelle en la desembocadura del Tyne.

El Athol House está ubicado en una casa grande, situada en hilera y con 2 habitaciones delanteras y un ambiente agradable, a poca distancia a pie de la playa, los parques, la zona de ambiente nocturno y los restaurantes. La estación de metro está a 5 minutos a pie y ofrece conexiones con el centro de Newcastle, el centro comercial Metro Centre y el aeropuerto internacional de Newcastle.

Este hostal moderno, recientemente reformado, dispone de habitaciones amplias, decoradas al estilo moderno. Known as ‘Catherine Cookson Country’, many people come to the area to see where the famous author was born and brought up. The town also has many attractions, including:

- A reconstructed Roman Fort and excavations at Arbeia, which form part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site
- A museum and art gallery, including a permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and times of Catherine Cookson.
- Seafront complete with many arcades and amusements.
- Coastal scenery and beaches.
- Numerous walking and cycle paths.

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