From the efficient booking by phone/email to a warm welcome on arrival, a comfortable double king size bed and all mod cons it was obvious we had found a quality place to stay. A comprehensive breakfast selection set us up for the day and, should the weather not be good (it was fine the whole time for us!) their is... More

We have stayed in room 5 for two nights. The room and ensuite bathroom were spotless and although they call it "small double room" we found it spacious enough for two people. The breakfast was fresh and delicious and is great having the opportunity to talk to Janet and Peter during breakfast. We will definitely stay here again!

Just enjoyed a 2 night stay at Forest Guest House. The room was very spacious and spotlessly clean, and being at the back of the house - lovely and quiet. We were made very welcome and well looked after, and I have no hesitation in recommending this guest house. In fact, we have already booked the same room again for... More

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