Luxury Spacious Apartment, Sleeps 4

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and, ENG

St. James' Park4 min drive
Quayside6 min drive
Utilita Arena Newcastle6 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

THIS sumptuous 2-bed duplex apartment offers a stunning living space 2 miles from the city centre. Lovingly-restored century-old Tyneside flat with double attic bedroom, large attic lounge (with kitchenette), shower room and downstairs twin bedroom. Old meets new in this Victorian terraced building - the heritage of this century-old Tyneside flat has been lovingly recreated, but with a modern twist. You are spoilt for choice for public transport - 10 minutes into the city, the MetroCentre, and a short walk from Gateshead itself.
Our apartment, named Docker's Digs, has been designed and decorated to reflect the industrial heritage of the North East. We have completed a sympathetic restoration of this Victorian building, with revitalised heritage furniture coupled with unique hand-made pieces, and pieces of modern artwork from the nearby Baltic Arts centre. We provide luxury mattresses and towels and Egyptian cotton white bed linen. We want every minute of your stay to be in a memorable and comfortable apartment. You will be provided with fresh towels, two pillows for each bed (firm and soft), while there is a private sink and mirror in both bedrooms. Hairdryer, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are provided,

Property manager

Dylan Younger

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smokers must smoke outside only please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gateshead

Located in Gateshead, this apartment is in the city centre. St. James' Park and Beamish Open Air Museum are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Life Science Centre and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and, ENG

What's nearby

Sage Gateshead - 3 min drive
St. James' Park - 4 min drive
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - 5 min drive
Quayside - 6 min drive
Utilita Arena Newcastle - 6 min drive

Getting around

St James Station - 4 min drive
Manors Station - 5 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Library Cafe - 10 min walk
Saltwell Towers - 17 min walk
Ping on Chop Suey House - 6 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 12 min walk
Subway - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Spacious Apartment, Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Spacious Apartment, Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Spacious Apartment, Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Spacious Apartment, Sleeps 4 located?

Located in the heart of Gateshead, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltwell Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St. James' Park. Tyne Bridge and Sage Gateshead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Paul M., Liverpool

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newcastle stay

Perfect for a long weekend in Newcastle. Not to far from the centre £6-9 taxi. Stayed with two friends can’t argue for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabyth H.

19 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to settle after a day out

Loved that we were a short walk from the bus that took us to all the sites: Downtown Newcastle, The Baltic and Sage Gateshead, etc. Surprise discovery in nearby Saltwell Park with its bird-topped lake, cafe, ice cream truck, rose garden, loads of lawns and walkways. The "Tyneside Flat" was perfect for us two and would have housed a couple friends too! The kitchenette was perfect for our week stay and we enjoyed coffee and sunrise. Liked the little fireplace-style heater in the living space and the TV worked easily and clear. Dylan's communication was exceptional throughout. He was patient with us as we had to adjust our stay and was quick to respond when we had questions. Very kind and professional. Would certainly recommend this spot and hope to return ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good communication with the owner, this enhanced our experience

The children loved the living space set up which was very comfortable. Thank you for the welcome

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

24 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat, helpful host

Property well situated for local amenities. Flat is well laid out. Host was easy to contact if needed. Nicely furnished. Very comfortable shed and brilliant shower.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

1 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateshead Docker's Cottage near abundance of parks and North East transport networks

My son (8) and I enjoyed our time in the Docker's cottage. We were impressed by the record player, Netflix availability and what we could do on the small tabletop hob. We enjoyed the art around the house and the clock shaped like a ship wheel. We found a number of local parks and enjoyed these and wrote to the council praising the equipment and upkeep. We also enjoyed a visit to the swimming baths that was only about 10 minutes walk away. Local amenities - shops and bus routes - were excellent. We walked the streets and felt safe and found our way easily. North East transport links were impressive and we travelled on bus, metro and ferry on a day ticket which was very reasonable. The beds were comfortable and the cottage was exactly the right size for us. We visited South Shields, Whitley Bay, Newcastle and Gateshead for the cinema. We enjoyed South Shields fun fair and pier, ice cream and sand in Whitley Bay, the Vue the cinema in Gateshead was brand new and only £5 per head. The sound system in there was excellent. We couldn't cool the apartment below 24C and I struggled to sleep on the top floor due to the heat. We have similar issues with our attic at home (but then my son just sleeps on a floor lower). This was not possible here. I had trouble shutting the bathroom window but managed to shift it when the rain was torrential one night. Was very stiff though. Overall a lovely base and place to explore from. Thanks very much for your hospitality.

About the host

Hosted by Dylan Younger

I am your joint host at Docker’s Digs, along with my partner, Karen Bell. We are self-employed landlords and do-er up-ers. I am a former sports journalist - Karen is still a brilliant yoga teacher. We are in our mid-40s and now have two grown-up children. We are passionate about Newcastle and the North East, and corny as it sounds, passionate about property too. We have put our heart and soul into providing a lovely home-from-home at our two apartments - Coalminer's Cottage and Docker's Digs. We've stayed there ourselves and love it. We hope you do too - it's a convenient and comfortable base to explore and get the most out of this fantastic part of the world. We will leave you in peace to enjoy your stay - but help and advice is always on hand if you need it.

Why they chose this property

There is a large but cozy double attic bedroom with leather double bed on the top floor, a spacious twin room on the floor below, a gorgeous large attic living room with dormer window and a fully-tiled bathroom with walk-in shower cubicle. There is a small kitchenette area at one end of the open-plan living room. Here you will find sink, fridge, microwave (with integral grill), oven and kettle. Please note, however, that it is not a full working kitchen and there is no hob or oven.
You are renting the entire apartment, and your privacy will be respected at all times. Full instructions on everything will be provided, but the owner is only a phone call away if needed.

What makes this property unique

FAST cable wifi is free of charge and our LG Smart TV provides instant access to all catch-up services. There is a electric fire, USB sockets in the kitchen area, for hipsters a 50s-style radio/CD/record player (with a few bits of vinyl to listen to) and (if you're more 21st Century) a docking/charging station for your iphone or ipod. All bills are covered and there is instant hot water provided by a condensing combi boiler.
We have spent a lot of time time and care providing a comfortable home-from-home, close to all the amenities that Tyneside has to offer. Please respect this, and respect other homeowners in what is a residential area. This is not the apartment for you if you want to have loud parties late into the night.