We stayed here on a Bank Holiday Monday night and we are glad we chose the Elmswood. It thoroughly deserves it's excellent rating. From the moment the door was opened to us to the minute we left everything was a joy. Rooms are exceptionally attractive, clean and well set out. Beds are almost too comfortable! The owners, Brian and Nisha,... More

My wife and I were visiting Newcastle and needed somewhere to stay, the Elmswood guest house in nearby South Shields was highly rated by TripAdviser reviewers so we opted to stay there, what a good move, the room is tastefully decorated and the bed must rate amongst the most comfortably that we have ever slept in. The host was very... More

Fantastic welcome and very friendly couple who make you feel so welcome.The Room was Fabulous and 1st class Breakfast.We didn't want to leave and will be back.Thank You Both for the pleasure of staying with you's.

Stayed there 11th May 2013. Very friendly greeting from Landlady. Room 6 on top floor last one available but fine for us as booked last minute. Nice touches to place and all very clean. Breakfast was good. We will use again as great value for money.

Nisha and Bryan are doing a great job.Our rooms were of a high standard,very clean which made us feel very much at ease during our stay. The breakfast had lots of choice and freshly cooked.Nisha and Bryan are a great couple and could not do enough for us to help make our stay one we would like to repeat ........ More

Just returned from a 5 night stay at the Elmswood Guest House. A very friendly and extremely helpful couple run this hotel. Excellent location,comfortable rooms,great food. Will definitely return.Highly recommended!

3 friends in the top floor family room that was very tastefully renovated. Only downside was having to climb the 3 flights of stairs with luggage. Beds were very comfortable, shower pressure was excellent, even though ensuite was compact. Our host, Nisha, was most helpful and friendly. The breakfast was cooked fresh by Stan. It was a great way to... More

We stayed for one night visiting family. Very friendly couple run this charming hotel, and the breakfast was top notch. Location was great, with an easy 8 minute walk to the sea front. We'll definitely stay again in the summer! Highly recommended!

I stayed for 5 weeks while on a course. Everything from the welcome to the breakfasts was excellent. My room was very comfortable with all the facilities you would expect. The owners were helpful and well informed about local facilities, restaurants and attractions. Be aware that Ocean road has many restaurants and can be quite noisy in the evening, that... More