This is the second time we've stayed at this guest house and its so easy to see why. This place is exceptionally clean and seeing Janet clean a room you can see why. Our room was a good size and had all the mod cons, if you get bored you find outside a hugh DVD collection to pass the time.... More

After a 6 hour journey Janet & Peter had the perfect welcome. We stayed in room 1 for 2 nights and as soon as the door was opened we had a smile on our face. Personally decorated and furnished it was refreshing and homely and very spacious and comfortable. as a contractor I travel around the uk regularly and stay... More

We stayed in a large family room for 2 nights. The room was pleasant & clean with a very big bathroom (room1). As vegetarians & vegans, our breakfast needs were taken care of. My children really enjoyed the large DVD selection & enjoyed watching Harry Potter in bed! Its well located & we tried out 2 recommended restaurants-Da Vinci's &... More

stayed two nights from 31 august 01 sept 2012. large bedroom large bathroom both rooms were spotlesly clean. jan and peter were great host and a credit to the forest. great choice for breakfast plus a full english tea and coffee in room with chocalate snacks next time we need a room in south sheilds this is the guest house... More

We stayed for 2 days in August 2012, mainly to visit friends who lived in the area. This was our first visit to South Shields. We knew that people in this area were warm and friendly, and Janet & Peter were no exception. The place was a palace, from the moment we walked through the door we felt at home.... More

I have just got back from a week's holiday at the Forest Guest House and it was EXCELLENT!!!!! My room was great with both bath and shower. I slept very well each night in a great bed and missed breakfast every morning apart from the first. On that first morning I stuffed myself with great food but ate a bit... More

This B&B was fantastic! It was very central - easy walk to town centre, lovely parks and sea front and plenty of parking nearby. We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived by Janet who is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to the history and general knowledge of Shields, both South and North! There was... More

A single traveller i was made to feel very welcome by hosts Jane & Peter, who have an excellent knowledge of local events and places to visit. The guest house was immaculately clean throughout with spacious rooms, and all the facilities anyone could ask. The full English breakfast was superb and left me not wanting anything else to eat until... More

Just got home from a very enjoyable 4 nights staying at the Forest Guest House,We have no complaints at all as everyone has said before,the rooms are very clean and comfortable.We realy enjoyed our breakfasts of Farm fresh eggs and all local produce,The dining room was cosy and looked onto the open planned kitchen which is spic and span we... More