Abingdon Guest House
Abingdon Guest House descritpion
The 3-star Abingdon Guest House offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation on the north east coast of England. This Sunderland guest house offers en suite rooms, a full English breakfast and free parking and Wi-Fi.
Each guest room features a flat-screen TV, iron, microwave, fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms have either en suite or shared bathroom facilities.
Freshly prepared full English breakfast is served each morning. There are several pubs serving evening meals within a short walk.
Abingdon Guest House enjoys a quiet residential location within 5 minutes’ walk of the beach and Roker Park. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead and Whitley Bay are all around 30 minutes’ drive from this guest house.
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Facilities of Abingdon Guest House
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for Abingdon Guest House
Review 1：room not serviced properly; mug only washed once in five days; hospitality tray only replenished once in five days; bed not remade properly and no bedding change in five days; 3 star guest house shouldn't have the same bedding for more than 4 days
Review 2：I asked for my room to be cleaned because I managed to drop some weetabix on the carpet but when I got back from work the bed was made but the carpet was still dirty. Wasn't too happy! For two days the toilets had no soap, can't imagine how many dirty hands had been used to open the door to get out of there. Horrible thought! If you are on a business trip I don't recommended staying here on a weekend as it gets very loud all night long with people coming back at different hours and on occasion you can hear people in the other room doing things you don't want to hear
Review 3：I loved the location as it was near the sea front! The staff was friendly too.
Review 4：Under the bed sheet we found a pill/medecine box. The cleanliness of the ensuite was below standard.The dining room was in the next house. It seemed to be a problem that we arrived at the guest house 15 minutes early.
Review 5：The two ladies who served breakfast were happy, welcoming and pleasant. Breakfast was nice.
Review 6：No dislikes
Review 7：The room was clean tidy and extremly comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Made very welcome and staff very friendly. Will definitely visit again.
Review 8：The towels in the bathrooms were not clean. Someone with dirty hands had used them before we arrived and left black marks on them. The bathroom floor was also not clean with black marks on them. The bathroom window was very drafty and there was a big gap between the floor and the room's door which made the room very cold and drafty at night when the heater was off. The first night we arrived the weather was extremely bad and it was so windy so there was a strong banging noise in the roof above the room all night and I could not sleep. The room was not cleaned during our stay.
Review 9：The staff was very friendly. The owner of the hotel called us to check our arrival time and to make sure someone would be waiting for us as we were expected to arrive late. We stayed in the hotel for two nights and on both mornings we had to leave very early. When the owner knew that we need to leave early she had kindly put the heater on one hour early in the morning. The room where we stayed was very spacious and newly decorated. There was a single bed and a double bed. The mattress on the double bed was not comfortable but the single bed was very comfortable. The wifi was very fast.
Review 10：Although the bathroom decor and size were nice, the shower was shocking. Very spacious but it was either boiling hot or freezing. Definitely needs and upgrade!
Review 11：The staff and lady who ran the guest house were very pleasant and accommodating. The room was a nice size and included a working mini fridge and microwave which was handy.
Review 12：Room was not very clean. Actually got moved to adjacent building which was fine. The walls around sink were not clean. Breakfast was ok, basic but fine.
Review 13：Reasonable value
Review 14：First room was filthy. Could write your name in the dust on the headboard. Turned back covers and moth flew out. Windows had black mould. Don't stay in room 4.
Review 15：Good breakfast. Kitchen staff were very helpful. Second room was lovely with great view of beach.
Review 16：Nothing much was wrong. The mattress didn't quite suite me (7/10), and the fridge was noisy so I had to unplug it to sleep.
Review 17：The room was well presented and everything well organised. The location is fine with the beach and places to eat nearby. Cooked English breakfast was very good.
Review 18：Be aware that there were 'For Sale' boards up, so things may be different in a while. Located close to the seafront and harbour, about 20 minutes walk to The Stadium Of Light and the station. I had a large triple, bay fronted room with a seaview all to myself so had loads of room. The room was nicely decorated, as was the rest of the property. There was a TV, tea making facilities, a small table and even a small fridge and a microwave oven. The bed was quite comfortable. I had a room with a shared bathroom. The bathroom, and the electric shower were both excellent. Again in excellent decorative order. Breakfast was very nice. Severed downstairs in a smart dining room, there was a choice of cereals and juices and a full English that was delicious and nicely presented. The service was both friendly and efficient. All this at a reasonable rate. I would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.
Review 19：Breakfast could've been better.
Review 20：It's super close to the sea and there's a really nice fish & chips place and a pub 3 minutes from there (and on the beach). Also, there's a bus directly from outside of the house to the bus station.
Review 21：The only tiny thing was the wifi connection was a bit patchy. But there was 4G connection in the area, so it didn't matter too much.
Review 22：The staff were friendly and helpful to a fault. Nothing was too much. I've stayed in most of the guest houses on St George's Terrace and this is definitely the best. The value for money was amazing. My room didn't have an en suite bathroom, but the loo was right next door to the room and the room had a sink in it. The bathroom is shared between two rooms and is massive. Most of all the can-do attitude of the staff was great. As i said, I've stayed in others on this terrace and some can be a bit snooty. But not here. I note the guesthouse is for sale. I hope the new owner continues in the fine tradition of the current owner.
Review 23：The lady who owned the place was cheeky, not pleasant and had a poor attitude towards me and my family.plugs had tape over them so they couldn't be used.
Review 24：Leaving in the morning.
Review 25：Owner begrudgingly allowed extra towels! told me they were the usual amount given at guest houses (I am 30 not 13) we ad 2 bath towels only between two ladies (hair needed washing too!) The bed was tilty and the room very hot.
Review 26：Shower was lovely and spacious. Staff making breakfast were wonderful and helpful! fab. Fantastic to have a fridge (wear ear plugs and you cant hear it!) Quiet guesthouse.
Review 27：So friendly. Everything was just perfect. The bed was so comfy. There was everything I needed. I can highly recommend staying there. I loved every minute of it.
Review 28：no breakfast.....we arrive at night 1:00 clock...we ask them can you provide a breakfast in the morning...they said no....it is to late......
Review 29：staff was good and all facility is there....the room are clean
Review 30：Nice,Clean and tidy,v good location.Comfortable.Best place to live in. Nice view comfortable bed,clean room with all facilities. Will defiantly recommend and will visit again.thank you Karen
Review 31：No complaints at all. Very accomodating owner who was flexible with time of arrival & let us lock up our bikes in the garage behind the guest house. Very friendly, good facilities and only a stones throw from the beach. Would highly recomend!
Review 32：I have to say this is one of the best places i've stayed, as an anxious person the friendly hospitality made me feel comfortable and everything i could possibly need was supplied. I didn't want to leave.
Review 33：It was a lovely place, the room was lovely and had everything you would need. The woman I met who worked there couldnt have been nicer either! seriously couldnt recommend this place enough.
Review 34：Unfortunately the bed was uncomfortable. The fridge made an awful noise every time it came on and off. Sounded like Dr Who's tardis starting up.
Review 35：Room spacious and clean. Good cooked breakfast. I had a view if the sea from my window. Lovely little coffee shop a few doors up.
Review 36：Area isn't the greatest and not much in way of local shops.
Review 37：The inclusive breakfast is fab, the staff are pleasant and couldn't be more helpful. Would definitely use this place again. Highly recommended.
Review 38：TV in both rooms I had didn't work but didn't spoil my stay. just wanted to catch news and weather.
Review 39：Location 10 mins from Metro to Newcastle City
Review 40：Carpet wasn't the cleanest around the edges and the showerhead could do with a clean. Bathroom on the small side
Review 41：Excellent location and decent room with fridge & microwave which would have been good for a longer stay. Free wi-fi was excellent and breakfast, although we didn't have it, smelled fantastic
Review 42：Going next door for breakfast. Too much light streaming through the blinds at night. Not easy to get parked. Cold in the room. Very low beds.
Review 43：Handy fridge/microwave in room as well as table and chairs. Easy to come and go as you like. Clean and nicely decorated.
Review 44：Not a major problem but needed more coffee/sugars than were provided. Could have benefited from being restocked too.
Review 45：Staff couldn't do more for us, granted a special birthday request. Microwave, kettle and fridge in room. En suite shower/wc. Wonderful breakfast. Bus stop nearby takes you to centre. Fair price.
Review 46：The friendly and helpful owner . The bedroom was very comfortable and clean and the house is in a very quiet street overnight only one minute walk from the fabulous sea front and a few minutes taxi or bus ride to the city centre.
Review 47：Went for wedding so had plans. Otherwise not the best for things to do around the place. Would be good in summer as right on beach. Quiet.
Review 48：Value compared to hotels. Comfortable and clean. Nice people. Not much to do but on the coast and good views walks etc. perfect short stay.
Review 49：No issues at all.
Review 50：Friendly greeting on arrival and facilities explained. Outstanding levels of cleanliness in bedroom, bathroom and breakfast room. Great and fast service at breakfast; hot fresh food. Would be more than happy to stay again. Overall a most welcoming and relaxing stay during a busy weekend.
Review 51：Shared bathroom & bathroom window dangerous as you can open window right up. I would not be able to bring my children as they could actually fall out the window in bathroom. Did not have bfast as could not do early enough. Cannot claim my room cost back from my company as they could not provide vat receipt.
Review 52：Friendly greeting on arrival, very clean & tidy. Good location.
Review 53：Everything! Spotless rooms, superb location on the coast yet just a minutes taxi-ride from the city centre. For the price, an absolute bargain - highly recommended and would most definitely return when we next visit the north-east. 10 out of 10!
Review 54：Karen could have been a bit more hospitable and the banging window upstairs in another empty room kept me awake...further down the line the establishment should consider more eco friendly lighting as there was definitely some profligate use of energy with lights left on
Review 55：very clean
Review 56：Not much. My only grumble was the freeview reception was poor for some stations. Hardly a major criticism.
Review 57：The best features of Abingdon for me is the free wi fi and the in room microwave and fridge. The establishment is located close to varied places to eat. All in all a great place to stay.
Review 58：nothing all good
Review 59：Nice sized comfortable Room . Good wifi . Enjoyed full Breakfast. On arrival due to a mix up our en-suite room had been allocated inadvertently to another guest leaving only a room with sgared facilities available. Thankfully Karen was able to sort things out and things were resolved quickly. Morning staff were very friendly and helpful.
Review 60：Excellent location. Owner Karen does everything to make from booking to leaving, an easy , organised process and enjoyable stay. Rooms clean and great value for money. Always approachable and friendly if you need any help for whatever reason.
Review 61：I think the heating should be on for a longer time at night, 12pm is a little early to go off. My partner got very cold. And i felt the bed could do with an update as it was very soft so overall was not the best sleep we had.
Review 62：The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome. The breakfast was also very nice.
Review 63：having to go into the house next door for breakfast. It was a very cold morning
Review 64：We were given a very warm welcome. The food was delicious and cooked and served by two pleasant and helpful staff. It was nice to be greeted with a smile in the morning
Review 65：Kettle has to be on the floor. The bedroom could do with a table fixed to the wall to accommodate the kettle. Fridge was also noisy throughout the night.
Review 66：Clean and good sized bedroom, easy access wifi and nice breakfast
Review 67：My only gripe was they could do with larger quilts on the bed I lost mine a couple of time through the night
Review 68：The staff where welcoming from the start arrived 2 hours early no problem, The room was small but clean and tidy and the breakfast was 1st class.
Review 69：The lady who runs the house is well organised and gets in touch by email, organises times to meet and greet, is very efficient and helpful. The place itself is clean and beautiful, on the seashore. Near by, a 5 minutes drive away, there is A fantastic place where to eat freshly coat and cooked fish and shellfish - and if you bring a cooling bach with you you can fill it with omega 3 incredibly fresh products to take back home. Definitely will come back. Exceptional value for money, too! Gabriella
Review 70：There was nothing I could fault.
Review 71：Excellent value. Really clean and fresh. Lovely friendly staff. Really good quality breakfast. Filter coffee, fresh juice, beautiful bacon and eggs etc. Wi fi excellent. Parking excellent even though Sunderland illuminations were on. Fridge and microwave in the room. Gorgeous bathroom with hairdryer and iron. Sink in room and all for £28 for a single room.
Review 72：Nothing at all
Review 73：Early check in Staff were very friendly Room was immaculate Much needed breakfast was perfect! Hot and real quality All in all this was perfect for my son and I and certainly contributed to thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Even better that Arsenal won but guess the staff didn't arrange that for us! Sure they would have if they could! Thanks for the stay and see you next year. Neil & Declan
Review 74：nothing really.
Review 75：Very good location, just up from seafront, easy parking on road outside. Clean and spacious room. Very good (free) Wi-fi signal. Friendly staff and great breakfast for only £3!
Review 76：Everything about this place was perfect. Nice polite text asking my eta, lovely welcome, beautiful room with sea view, two lovely ladies seving a tasty breakfast. Excellent in every way. This is how all guest houses should be.
Review 77：The house got very warm in the afternoon, but as we had access to the radiators this was not an issue
Review 78：The rooms - spacious and comfy The breakfast (full English)
Review 79：A friendly, comfortable guest house where the staff went out of their way to ensure you had a good stay. The room was lovely, far better than I had expected for such a reasonable cost. Plus I could see the sea from my bedroom!
Review 80：Very very noisy...the doors on guests hotel rooms didn't shut properly....the automatic door closers didn't work on our own bedroom door and neither did they work on adjoining rooms.....making the doors slam loudly.I would have gladly stayed there again if it wasn't for the lack of sleep due to the noisy doors
Review 81：Warm welcome,friendly hostess.good food and close to the seafront.
Review 82：No complaints from me!
Review 83：Well located, with the beach a minute's walk away and Roker Park two minutes away. Decent pubs in the vicinity (I particularly liked the Harbour View). On a quiet road, so no problems with noise or parking. I had a shared bathroom, but this was a lot roomier (and with a more powerful shower) than your standard en-suite. Cooked breakfasts were good and the staff were friendly. Definitely a value for money place to stay.
Review 84：would be good if breakfast hours could be extended a little.
Review 85：Spacious,spotless room. Great location a one minute from the sea; and bus stop right outside the door. Microwave and fridge in room-a real bonus! Also table and chairs-so self-catering a real option.
Review 86：There was a very limited breakfast choice, only two choices for cereal. No good for a wheat free diet. Had to bring my own. The room was quite compact, not much room with two people.
Review 87：It was very clean and warm, this made it very comfortable.
Review 88：i was disappointed with the decor in my hotel , i was booked in the 1 next door where i had breakfast , but when i arrived i was shown my room at the top of the poorly decorated 2nd guest house next door! , with no explanation as to why ? like i said the decor in 2nd guest house reminded me of a DHSS hotel not a bed and breakfast guest house .
Review 89：the bed , was comfy , bathroom lovely clean and fresh , with lovely fresh towels .
Review 90：I travelled on business with my fellow musician Abingdon staff could not have been more helpful . Plenty of free tea,coffee etc Excellent breakfast and service .Near to sea for walks .Knowlegable re area .Friendly and yet unobtrusive so privacy respected .
Review 91：Could hardly sleep, really noisy room. Floor wasn't level and was noisy. Amenities in the room are fine but not great.
Review 92：Decent location, not far from the beach if that is what you are looking for. Staff are friendly enough. There was a microwave and a fridge in the room and the TV was modern.
Review 93：Nothing!
Review 94：The room was comfortable, clean and very close to everywhere I wanted to go. The owner was extremely kind and went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of.
Review 95：Communal toilet with a door which wouldn't close and no wash basin so clearly germs on handles, door knobs etc. no space to unpack bags and put things away. Compared to place I usually stay for same price this was very poor
Review 96：Good location close to seafront and beach
Review 97：on suit small and hard to sit on toilet because of glass shelf and door didn't shut and no bolt
Review 98：close to bus stops nice pubs to go to very close to sea all round value for money
Review 99：No 'down' points at all !
Review 100：Great B & B, we had lovely rooms which were clean and comfortable, and the staff really made us feel welcome. We would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Review 101：I was contacted before I arrived for an eta. When I got there I was warmly greeted by Karen and shown to my room which was clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was freshly cooked. What more can you ask for??
Review 102：Everything was great, we visit the area at least once a year to visit family so we will definitely use Abingdon guesthouse again. Plus at the end of the road is one of the greatest coastlines in Britain if you have never been before make time for marston rock and grotto. And seaburn beach is great.
Review 103：There was nothing I did not like about it.
Review 104：Great staff lovely rooms breakfast was nice well cooked and as I was going for the air show was in the right location right near where the airshow takes place will definitely be going back.
Review 105：Bed needed attention everytime you turn it creaks so not a good night sleep full english average but no mushrooms and fresh tomatoes would look better than tinned
Review 106：Lovely large room spotless
Review 107：Only tea making facilities provided, which were good, but some plates and cutlery would have been good to use with the microwave? Just a thought. Could not see the tv from the table.
Review 108：Staff very friendly, made very welcome. Was useful having a fridge and microwave in the room. Being on my own did not want to go into anywhere to eat so bought something and heated it up in the room. Good location for the sea, had a pleasant walk down.
Review 109：Would suggest having darker curtains in the room (1 St Georges) to keep the early morning light out.
Review 110：Great location near the coast, room was lovely and spacious with good facilities. Microwave & fridge although we didn't need to use them. Delicious cooked breakfast too served by lovely staff. Many thanks Karen & team.
Review 111：No tea or coffee items in room, had to ask for these to be replaced. 2 light fittings didn't work in bathroom, may have only needed bulbs, but the only light in shower area to shave with was no use at all.
Review 112：It was a nice place and the breakfast staff were very fast and nice.
Review 113：It was quite a drive to the city but not impossible.
Review 114：The guesthouse was clean and comfortable, with more facilities than usual guest houses ie. microwave and fridge in the room. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. It was a lovely, comfortable place to stay.
Review 115：Had a beautiful stay at the Abington. The welcome was warm and made us feel at home. Would sure recommed this property.
Review 116：Friendly staff and Karen was just super nice about directions on how to get around the city.
Review 117：Abingdon will be my first choice for all my forthcoming trips.
Review 118：People out there are courteous and awesome. Felt like home.
Review 119：Great location warm rooms. Wifi is great and fast. It's a quite place.
Review 120：Friendly local Mackem hospitality
Review 121：Rooms clean and spacious. WiFi good.
Review 122：Comfortable lovely breakfast friendly staff
Review 123：Nothing at the moment
Review 124：Very warm
Review 125：Value for money
The Fine Print
Please inform Abingdon Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.