The Beach Apartment
Apartment in South Shields
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Offering a garden and sea view, The Beach Apartment is located in South Shields, 17 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 18 km from Sage Gateshead. With free private parking, the property is 2.8 km from Sandhaven Beach and 9.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Map of South Shields
Available Rooms
Apartment
1 Double • 968 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
100% verified reviews
5.0
The location and they staff in the grotto are so helpful kind and approachable.
Nothing
1.0
The apartment smelled strongly of ammonia. We had booked 3 nights but departed after the first night due to the smell - it woke us up in the middle of the night. We talked about the smell to the staff and manager who were present at the Grotto. They came to smell it but either they had long-covid so admitted they couldn't smell anything, or they said it was just humidity bc it's in a cave. I've been in caves many times, it was a hobby growing up. I've never smelled ammonia there. They offered to re-clean the apartment / mopping, but this was only after we waited for a solution >2h and at the point we had packed our bags and were saying goodbye. Also regular cleaning would unlikely solve the smell - it was a small that seemed to us deeper entrenched in the floor or walls.
To make things worse, the booking is handled via Sykes cottages, an intermediate party. We had an initial call with them immediately after we checked out and they said they would get back to us about it, and possible refund for the nights we didn't stay. We never heard back. Subsequently they didn't respond to any messages via booking.com, they're automatic response system was changed so there was no way to speak to anyone anymore, and the only way to get in touch is through their website which is a nightmare and sends a million emails but I never could get my account to work.
We are about a month later now. No response. Taken together, we are not usually critical - we happily stay in any old camper van and understand issues can happen but here we faced intolerable smell + impossible communication - it was just a terrible experience.
4.5
Amazing location, in a cave on the beach
I was staying as attending the great north run and the location was perfect for this
Staff in the restaurant attached were brilliant
No Wi-Fi or signal is annoying for 2 nights - we did know about this but is worrying when you have left your child with friends and family. Pillows could be better
3.5
the interior of the property is fab. a very very lose wonky kitchen tap but apart from that faultless, clean, amazing view.
the porch was full of weeds, a good clean and tidy and some decent patio furniture would be so much better.
5.0
We had a great time and what a wonderful apartment really felt at home , the staff were very kind and welcoming
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4.5
The location was lovely - close to the beach. We enjoyed seeing the amazing colonies of sea birds. The restaurant owned by the same people was really nice and we enjoyed a delicious meal there.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The amenities in the flat were good. We had everything we needed.
The kitchen tap was wobbly.
5.0
The location
Everything was spot on
5.0
The bathroom on this property is beautiful! one side of the walls is raw cave. very clean and relaxed. hardly no service which is great if you’re wanting to escape technology.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in South Shields?
The average price for a rental in South Shields is R 1,401 per night. This rental is R 549 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Beach Apartment. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Beach Apartment pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Beach Apartment?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, tv, and beachfront or waterfront.
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