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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.

Breakfast was fantastic, best bacon I’ve had in a long time. Room spotlessly clean, beautiful quiet location. My first room Tv didn’t work, staff tried to fix it but were unable to, so upgraded me to a larger double room.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
85 reviews
Price from£76per 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
279 reviews
Price from£106.50per 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 from£138per night
West Nattrass Guest House, hotel in Alston

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, West Nattrass Guest House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Alston, 40 km from Askham Hall.

The owners were magnificent. Would do anything to make your stay as pleasant as possible Thanks again
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
15 reviews
Price from£125per night
'Stokoe Cottage', hotel in Alston

'Stokoe Cottage' is set in Alston. Complimentary WiFi is available. The property consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom and a living room.

Its a lovely cottage that is a little quirky right in the town centre. Co op right next door so really easy to get food. The kitchen is big and has a huge range to cook and large table. Bedroom was cosy and comfortable and shower very good with plenty of hot water. It was all really clean.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
54 reviews
Price from£130per night
Alston House Hotel, hotel in Alston

This family-run hotel in tranquil Alston is on the Pennine Way and offers local home-cooked food in an area of outstanding natural beauty that is a paradise for walkers and cyclists.

Staff were excellent and the food top notch!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
142 reviews
Price from£149.40per 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
303 reviews
Price from£72per 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
134 reviews
Price from£95per 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 from£362per 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.

Great location and staff
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
336 reviews
Price from£110per 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

  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews
    Perfect apartment with everything we could need in the very best possible location in Alston. Huge room with lovely kitchen and very comfortable (big) bed. The town is lovely with a supermarket literally on the doorstep and the friendliest pub you could ever hope for right next door. And all around superb walks - some from the apartment but with a host of others within a short drive. This really is the most wonderful hideaway nest from which to explore this amazing part of England.
    Neil
    United Kingdom
  • 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 £97 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 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
     · 63 reviews
    We wanted somewhere to relax for a couple of days after walking the Hadrian's Wall Path. The Hideaway was ideal. It is a good size for a couple, centrally located in Alston, near restaurants and pubs. The flat was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. Communication with Ron and Vera was clear and all the arrangements were straightforward.
    Brian
    United Kingdom
  • 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
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    Location was perfect for exploring Cumbria and the Pennines. Picturesque town. Quaint cottage in a traditional style. Fully equipped. Washing machine and dryer perfect for a longer stay. Supermarket 2 minutes away. Comfortable. Most household supplies provided. Attention to detail appreciated.
    Zina
    Sweden
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 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
     · 52 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
  • From £106.50 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 279 reviews
    We were booked in at short notice so we probably had the last room. The food was lovely both in the evening and at breakfast. The inn had its own parking as well. We would be very happy to stay here again should we stop over in Alston
    richard
    United Kingdom
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 303 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews
    central location in Alston. well stocked kitchen regarding utensils a kind welcome pack beautiful views the owners were extremely helpful, allowing early check in and offering to post an item left by me at the cottage.
    Vivienne
    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
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,515 reviews
    staff were very friendly and helpful. we have paid a lot more for a lot less! the bed was the comfiest I’ve slept in at a hotel, the food was amazing and the menu was diverse A****
    Jack
    United Kingdom
  • From £138 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 210 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
  • From £138 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 210 reviews
    The hotel was in an excellent location, and the owners and staff were very welcoming. A good breakfast was provided, with ample choices, including gluten free bread
    Anne
    United Kingdom
  • 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
  • From £97 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews
    Hotel recently re-opened and room was very nice with a great view. All the staff were great and genuinely friendly and welcoming.
    Robertson
    United Kingdom
  • From £80.10 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Friendly staff, good location. Alston house restaurant is nearby and was delicious.
    Jennifer
    United States
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,515 reviews
    Location great and breakfast good.Hotel does need updating its looking tired
    Southall
    United Kingdom
  • From £106.50 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