Double room-Premier-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View-Room 10 - Base Rate
Room 10 is finished with classic French style furniture a double bed, bedside tables and dressing tables. Built into the oldest part of the ...
Room 10 is finished with classic French style furniture a double bed, bedside tables and dressing tables. Built into the oldest part of the original caves this is a truly unique room which mixes the history of this famous building with all the comforts of the mod cons. Flat Screen Freeview Tv and En-suite shower room. No dogs allowed in this room. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Emergency card / instructions
Double room-Luxury-Ensuite with Bath-Sea View
- Bathtub
A double room with centrepiece open roll top bath and separate en-suite shower room. The room has a large King Size bed, flat screen TV wit ...
A double room with centrepiece open roll top bath and separate en-suite shower room. The room has a large King Size bed, flat screen TV with freeview, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The room also features a stunning balcony over looking the bay, Marsden Rock and the North Sea. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Twin room-Standard-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View
A Twin room with two single beds with en-suite showers. Each room has a flat screen TV with Freeview, ironing facilities and tea and coffee ...
A Twin room with two single beds with en-suite showers. Each room has a flat screen TV with Freeview, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The room features direct views over Marsden bay and looks directly over the North Sea. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
King-Ensuite with Bath-Cave Room
- Bathtub
An extremely unique room situated in one of the original caves blasted out in 1782 by Jack The Blaster Continental breakfast included. This ...
An extremely unique room situated in one of the original caves blasted out in 1782 by Jack The Blaster Continental breakfast included. This is an En-suite room with roll top bath as a focal point in room, with luxurious king size sleigh bed. unlike all our other rooms The Cave Room does not feature sea views but does offer a truly unique experience.
Facilities
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- No windows
Double room-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View-Family Room - Base Rate
A Family room with a Double and a single bed with en-suite shower Room. The room has a flat screen TV with Freeview, ironing facilities and ...
A Family room with a Double and a single bed with en-suite shower Room. The room has a flat screen TV with Freeview, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The room features stunning views over Marsden bay and looks directly over the North Sea. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Double room-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View-Room 9 - Base Rate
Double Room overlooking Marsden Bay and the North Sea. The room has an en-suite Shower room and Toilet. Available in the room is a 32inch fl ...
Double Room overlooking Marsden Bay and the North Sea. The room has an en-suite Shower room and Toilet. Available in the room is a 32inch flat screen Tv with Freeview, Dressing table and hairdryer with a wardrobe for hanging space. The room is built into one of the oldest parts of this historic building dating back to 1762. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
King-Premier-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View
Room 6 is a large spacious King Size room with stunning views right over Marsden bay and Rock. There is a 32' free view TV, Tea and coffee m ...
Room 6 is a large spacious King Size room with stunning views right over Marsden bay and Rock. There is a 32' free view TV, Tea and coffee making facilities and a Hairdryer. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Iron
- Non-smoking
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Twin room-Standard-Wet room-Sea View
A Twin room designed for disabled users with accessible wet room, continental breakfast included. Please note that due to the age, location ...
A Twin room designed for disabled users with accessible wet room, continental breakfast included. Please note that due to the age, location, original design and layout of the grotto the disabled room is located on the first floor and any disabled users MUST be able to use a spiral flight of stairs in the event of an emergency
Facilities
- Desk
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Double room-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View-Compact Double - Base Rate
This is a cosy double room with ensuite shower. Although the room is quite small tin size it is still equipped with all the amenities of our ...
This is a cosy double room with ensuite shower. Although the room is quite small tin size it is still equipped with all the amenities of our larger rooms including ensuite shower room, 32inch Tv, dressing table, hairdryer, wardrobe and complete with a stunning view across Marsden bay and out onto the North Sea. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
King-Standard-Ensuite with Shower-Sea View
Room 5 is a king bedded room with flat screen freeview TV, tea and coffee making facilities, dressing table with hairdryer. The room has stu ...
Room 5 is a king bedded room with flat screen freeview TV, tea and coffee making facilities, dressing table with hairdryer. The room has stunning views of Marsden bay and Rock. Continental breakfast included.
Facilities
- Iron
- Hairdryer
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Reviews
The Grotto
(170 Guest Reviews) 90% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 4.3
The Grotto Information
Description
The Grotto is a truly stunning and unique beach Location. Originally Blasted out of the caves of Marsden bay using dynamite in 1782 by local legend “Jack the Blaster”. We have recently adapted the cave structure into 10 Boutique Hotel Rooms looking out directly over Marsden bay, Marsden Rock and the North Sea. We are directly accessible by lift from our car park straight down to our ground floor Bar & Restaurant at beach Level. The Rooms are situated directly above on the second floor and all enjoy the stunning view across the bay and out into the depths of the north sea. Unfortunately due to the age, location and and the design of the building our rooms which are all situated on the first floor, are not suitable for wheel chair bound customers. Individuals MUST be able to manage a spiral stair case in case of emergency. Our building is accessed via out door stairs or a lift, in the event of lift failure customers can only access the building via the outdoor stairs. Lift times are strictly 8am-10pm. For any further information please ring us directly before booking through a third party. parking upstairs at entrance. £5.00 (coins)
In 1782 Jack Bates (aka Jack the Blaster) and his wife Jessie used dynamite from a local quarry to blast a large cave into the the side of this coastal cliff at Marsden Bay in South Shields creating themselves a rent-free home on the beach. Before long Jack became involved with smuggling activities, allowing smugglers to hide contraband cargo from abroad in the coastal caves. The Grotto exchanged hands many times and was gradually developed into an Inn with several rooms through the 19th Century. Its notorious and often criminal history forms the basis of several popular legends and ghost stories including that of Jack the Jibber, a smuggler who was reputedly murdered by his fellow criminals after selling information to HM Customs. It is said that he was hung in a barrel in a cave close to the present lift shaft and left to starve. The Grotto is the subject of the 2008 book The House That Jack Built: The True Story Behind the Marsden Grotto and the Search for Roman Treasure
Facilities
- Bar
- Elevator
- Weddings & private parties
Parking
- On-site parking
Children's Facilities
- Children's menu
- Highchairs
Dining
- Continental breakfast
Activities and Experiences
- Bird watching
- Fine dining
Policies
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Check in14:00 21:00
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Check out10:30
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Child PolicyChildren welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsNo pets
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Accessibility
Unfortunately due to the age, location and and the design of the building our rooms which are all situated on the first floor, are not suitable for wheel chair bound customers. Individuals MUST be able to manage a spiral stair case in case of emergency. Our building is accessed via out door stairs or a lift, in the event of lift failure customers can only access the building via the outdoor stairs. Lift times are strictly 8am-10pm. For any further information please ring us directly before booking through a third party.
Directions
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Road from South Sheilds (3.1 miles)Head south-west on Dale St towards Woodbine St 128 ft Turn right onto Woodbine St 115 ft Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Ocean Rd/A183 Continue to follow A183 Go through 1 roundabout 0.3 mi At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Beach Rd 0.4 mi Turn right onto Bents Park Rd 0.4 mi At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Coast Rd/A183 Destination will be on the left