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Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel, hotel in Alston

Situated in Alston, 42 km from Askham Hall, Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Lovely surroundings. Gorgeous views from rooms. Large comfortable rooms with everything you need. Very clean. Good breakfast in closed and lovely menus for lunch and dinner. Very friendly staff accommodating in every way.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
83 reviews
Price fromRSD 10,373.28per night
Cumberland Inn, hotel in Alston

This family-run, 5-bedroom traditional pub overlooks the River South Tyne. It has traditional cider and cask ales, homemade bar meals and welcoming, friendly staff.

Private carpark off the road for motorbikes and the fact that the windows were new and opened beautifully wide so we got loads of fresh Alston air into the room. The breakfast was cooked fresh and served with big smiles. The beers are too notch too. I like this place!!!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
278 reviews
Price fromRSD 14,536.24per night
Lowbyer Manor Country House, hotel in Alston

Lowbyer Manor Country House is a 4-star guesthouse, offering accommodation of exceptional value. In the heart of the Northern Pennines, it is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.

Super helpful and friendly staff, last minute reservation saved us from getting stuck in the snow.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
212 reviews
Price fromRSD 18,835.69per night
Victoria Inn, hotel in Alston

The Victoria Inn is a traditional town centre hostelry. Comprising of 8 rooms, offering a range of clean, comfortable, affordable bed and breakfast accommodation, from single to family rooms Situated...

10/10 grilled full English.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
302 reviews
Price fromRSD 9,827.31per night
Eastview Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Alston

Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Eastview Bed and Breakfast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Garrigill, 40 km from Askham Hall.

Excellent location for the Pennine Way, comfy room, staff were exceptional
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
135 reviews
Price fromRSD 12,966.60per night
Cranmore House - a walkers' and cyclists' dream, hotel in Alston

Situated in Nenthead in the Cumbria region, Cranmore House - a walkers' and cyclists' dream has a garden. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge.

The house was immaculate and the beds were so comfortable!!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
6 reviews
Price fromRSD 49,409.55per night
Centre Of Britain Hotel, hotel in Alston

Set in Haltwhistle, 7.5 km from Thirlwall Castle, Centre Of Britain Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Everything was excellent apart from the very hard sofa - a shock when you sit down on it!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
337 reviews
Price fromRSD 15,013.95per night
The Blacksmiths Arms, hotel in Alston

The Cumbrian bed and breakfast The Blacksmiths Arms enjoys a pretty village location, less than 25 minutes’ drive from Carlisle.

Good atmosphere, clean good food good value
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
144 reviews
Price fromRSD 15,696.41per night
The Greenhead Hotel, hotel in Alston

The Greenhead Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Greenhead. This 3-star hotel offers a business centre and free WiFi.

Lovely friendly staff , rooms were great and the food was fab ! Great value for money I will definitely be back
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
333 reviews
Price fromRSD 23,476.36per night
Langley Castle Hotel, hotel in Alston

This magnificent 14th-century castle is set in a 12-acre woodland estate.

The authenticity & beautiful upkeep of the property.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
909 reviews
Price fromRSD 17,764.24per night
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What guests said about Alston:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    A beautiful and tranquil small town with awesome countryside...

    A beautiful and tranquil small town with awesome countryside and beautiful walks. Unfortunately, many local businesses have closed but there is a great take-away shop (Jack's) and a fantastic pub (The Cumberland Inn). The locals are fighting back and I wish them well with their Enterprise Town. If you are looking to get away and experience some beautiful solitude this is a great place to visit - just be careful and don't choose the accommodation I did (see my review). There are lots of hills, even in the town, and the pavements can be tricky. It's a long way from Melbourne, Australia but I hope to be back one day. I hear that there's a steam train that runs in the summer and I would love to experience it.
    Kris the Bard
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    When 2 grandparents are travelling with a teenage grandson,...

    When 2 grandparents are travelling with a teenage grandson, it’s not easy to find a place that it warm and inviting and meets all our needs. Lovelady Shield House Hotel was perfect! The online ratings for this property were out of date - it was perfect in every way. The rooms were lavish and beautifully presented with the best quality fittings and fixtures. This property has been recently upgraded and restored sympathetically with its history.The staff were so warm and friendly and made us feel at home. The breakfast was amazing and although they are not currently serving dinner the pub just a mile down the road was brilliant. Located near the geographic centre of the UK there is so much to see nearby with Hadrians Wall Romans Forts and much more. We loved this property and cannot praise it highly enough 10/10.
    Victoria
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A beautiful town with some lovely pubs and restaurants.

    A beautiful town with some lovely pubs and restaurants. Cumberland arms was our favourite with nice food and amazing views on the beer garden /large balcony outside. Very quiet, chatty, friendly staff at the pubs but not a lively late night nightlife. We went for peace and quiet which is exactly what we got. Some. Beautiful walks with Ashgill waterfall a few minutes drive. Most impressive waterfall in seen in the UK! We got to stand behind it and touch it which I've only done at niagara! Will definitely be returning here
    Lindsey
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We visited on a mon/Tue , a lot of the shops closed on them...

    We visited on a mon/Tue , a lot of the shops closed on them days ,, the coop was nicely stocked, the little pub was fantastic everyone very friendly, and big open fire on , plenty of walks, river walk was great dogs loved it, ,, lovely little village,,
    Julie
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    9 out of 10 from me! The location is perfect in my eyes.

    9 out of 10 from me! The location is perfect in my eyes. Set in beautiful scenery, it's quiet yet the walk to Alston town centre is only 5-10 minutes. The guest house itself is beautiful. There is a lovely lounge, a quaint and vintage hallway, a lovely area for eating and of course the lovely bedrooms that are on offer. Everything has character and I even got to play on the piano they have in the hallway! The food, absolutely stunning 10 out of 10. Breakfast is what me and mum had, so generous in terms of quality and qunatity. You also get to choose what you want and what you don't want. It was one of the best breakfasts I've had. Bedroom. We had the twin bed bedroom, Room 1. Absolutely love the layout, the quaint feeling inside and the bathroom and showed worked absolutely fine with minimal issues (slightly stiff to get going but fine once going!) My only negative...and it is a minor thing... It could have been a tad warmer, but then we went at a very cold spell and we were the only ones in the manor house at the time. There was heating, and a generous amount coming out from the radiator at the cold times of day. My advice to others would be to bring some extra layers in patticularly cold seasons when its below freezing!
    Douglas
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful little village with such charming shops and houses...

    Beautiful little village with such charming shops and houses. A very close knit community and also friendly. The houses/dwellings are full of history and are kept so clean. They have local pubs The Turks Head, which we visited, they have a gorgeous cider called Friels, refreshing on a hot day. They were so kind, as they provided a bowl of water for our 2 little dogs! A local co-op, post office, chippy and kebab house Tonys, we had food from there last night, the pizza and Donner kebab was to die for! Definitely 5 star! The church in the town is the main feature and soaked in history. You can walk to any of these facilities. We found a river side walk out dogs loved it, we spotted a beautiful Shire horse and Shetland pony just grazing in a huge field, the weather was perfect, it has been a delightful break away from busy Blackpool.
    Davies
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Alston

  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Very lovely cottage on a farm. Excellent accommodations for our family with 3 comfy bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! Modern kitchen and comfy living room with wood stove. Wonderful place to come back to after day of exploring N. Pennines or Hadrians Wall. 1 mile from small village of Alston with gas station and pubs. The Cumberland is a wonderful local pub. The Cottage is the best place we’ve stayed on our 2 week UK tour!
    Landon
    United States
  • From RSD 14,195.01 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 83 reviews
    What a wonderfully secluded retreat. Coming down from the road, we were in awe of the beautiful surrounding landscape. We had a very friendly welcome and throughout our visit, staff could not have been more helpful. The location of the hotel is in fantastic countryside next to a small stream. All you hear on the grounds is the stream and the little lambs and sheep in the fields. A true country house.
    Wilfried
    Netherlands
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 28 reviews
    This was our second visit to Sowerberry apartment. Really lovely place to stay, friendly hosts, warm, comfy beds and with everything we needed. Alston is a nice place to be. Less walking this time but nice cafes and pubs nearby to walk to. 30 mins from Hadrian’s wall and easily doable to Carlisle and Newcastle which was fab. Thanks Sonia and Peter
    julie
    United Kingdom
  • From RSD 14,536.24 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 279 reviews
    I stayed in Alston as a base to walk Hadrian’s Wall with my dog. The pub was dog friendly and was also able to take my dog in for food and drink. The staff were excellent throughout my stay and the food was superb, both breakfast and evening meals. Even late September the pub was busy especially for food. An excellent stay.
    Michelle
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    Alston is a lovely town with great walks either along pretty rivers, or up into the Pennines (Epiacum Roman Fort was a highlight). The cottage has loads of character, with everything a couple might need. The heater floor kitchen is very welcoming. Also had a nice dinner at the Cumberland Inn.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 60 reviews
    This studio apartment had everything we required for our short break. It was very clean and well appointed in a lovely central location in the town. On street parking was readily available nearby. Local convenience store was nearby and pub / restuarant a short walk away
    Mactier
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 53 reviews
    Jane was a responsive and helpful host; good communication. Requested yogurt for breakfast, and she provided it. Large space with sofa and table. Good bathroom. Excellent location for those walking the Pennine Way. Alston is a lovely village, too.
    Dawn
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,515 reviews
    The location was near to family, which is why we booked the hotel. the grounds were lovely, bed was comfortable and the cleanliness of the room was fine. The breakfast on the first morning was very nice, food was hot and prompt service
    Nicalicious
    United Kingdom
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 302 reviews
    Friendly host and interesting location. Breakfast was hot and nicely cooked. Despite appearances the bed was very comfortable and clean. Alston is a very interesting town to visit with friendly locals and great countryside.
    Robin Gratton
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 60 reviews
    A great apartment right in the center of the nice town of Alston. Breakfast facilities available and a supermarket as close neighbors. Nice walk in town and surroundings. The walk at Ashgill Force is a must.
    Bob
    Netherlands
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews
    Nice central location near to shops, pubs etc. Nice and clean and stocked with everything you need. Good heating system and log fire if you need it. Bed was comfortable and hot water bottles a nice touch.
    M
    Martin
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    No Breakfast. Location was rural and centrally located for the area around Hadrian's Wall, Lake District, etc. that we wanted to tour. Two adequate grocery stores and several restaurants nearby.
    Edward J
    United States
  • From RSD 18,835.69 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 212 reviews
    The hotel is on the edge of a gorgeous little village with access to the Pennine way footpath close by. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was spectacular!
    Chris
    Canada
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews
    Alston town centre is within walking distance although the range of shops etc is limited. Plenty places to visit if you're happy to drive and some nice local walks.
    Elaine
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Clean, comfortable property. The associated hotel offers guests the option of breakfast which is well worth booking. Staff very helpful and welcoming.
    Heather
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews
    Great central location but also very quiet. Well equipped, clean and tidy property. Ideal bolt hole whilst visiting Alston and the surrounding area.
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • From RSD 14,195.01 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 83 reviews
    The hotel was very comfortable and clean In a beautiful setting. The breakfast staff were so welcoming and food was delicious. Loved our stay.
    Sandra
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,515 reviews
    Good dinner and breakfast. The hotel was beautifully furnished with blue and white china, antique furniture. And the location was very attractive.
    merritt
    United States
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 154 reviews
    The peace. Well placed in Alston for shops, food etc and for surrounding areas(with a car).
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • From RSD 14,536.24 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 279 reviews
    The location is good as it is near shops.
    Michael
    United Kingdom