Wonderful service and good food

Stayed in May 2024

The room needed some TLC as there was visible cracks in wall and fixes that needed touching up. The pillows need replacing as became flat quickly. The bathroom was useable but needed renovating and the shower could have been better. Towels were clean but the bathmat had visible marks

The food was exceptional both tea and pre-booked breakfast. Staff were lovely and couldn't ask for nicer people. The layout of the building was unique and made a difference from traditional pubs. Rooms were small and quaint but had everything you need, kettle with a selection of tea and coffee (bonus for hot chocolate and biscuits) hair dryer and a comfy mattress.

Stayed in May 2024

Ideal cheap half way hotel on our C2C. Pub meal and local pints were spot on with a nice lively atmosphere at the weekend. The room was fine clean and comfortable. Full veggie English breakfast set us up for a 2nd day of cycling.

Stayed in March 2024

Maybe a bit more water pressure in the shower

Excellent food, the room was clean, the bed comfortable and the shower was hot.

Stayed in April 2024

Room was a little noisy with noise from kitchen

Excellent breakfast, great location, clean room, great bar and restaurant

Stayed in April 2024

Shower wasn't the best but it got us clean. And the room was clean but worn. The bathroom was absolutely tiny with the sink touching your knees on the loo! I also struggled with the feather duvets as I find them really itchy and scratchy.

The staff were brilliant, providing secure storage for our bikes and very welcoming. Lovely atmosphere in the Inn and very good breakfast. Best on our trip cycling C2C. Great they had a triple room as we were cycling with our 13yo son.

Stayed in April 2024

Alston is struggling economically like much of the UK, with dead shop frontage and three of the six pubs shut. That's not the fault of the Cumberland Inn though. On a Monday night the Cumberland Inn is the only place that sells hot food for miles around.

Very friendly pub and staff. Outstanding breakfast cooked to order. Alston is surrounded by high fells and the roads are empty, unlike the Lake District.

Stayed in March 2024

We stopped over for a night cycling the C2C route. Staff were very friendly and accommodating of us, our bikes and need to have our bags and collected before and after our stay. Great breakkie and evening meal, plus nice selection of beer and whisky. Room was clean and functional, with comfy beds, new TV and clean bathroom with functional shower.

Stayed in April 2024

On the single bed I would’ve liked a larger duvet, but it wasn’t a big problem at all

Cosy pub, with clean rooms and a lovely breakfast. Also great that we could bring our dog. Food in the pub was nice, great bath and gorgeous location.

Stayed in April 2024

WiFi a bit slow in the bedroom

Great food, friendly staff

Stayed in March 2024

Noisy room above the kitchen.

Nice food

Stayed in February 2024

Room was a bit shabby but, to be fair, everything worked ok and the room was warm and clean.

Breakfast was good, The view from the room was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The TV in the room was a smart TV and there was free WiFi.

Stayed in December 2023

a little tired in places but that adds to the charm

Very Welcoming, felt at hole immediately. great range of beers and all good value

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Nice old hotel with very friendly staff. Lovely village.

Stayed in November 2023

Nice view. Food good. Plenty of parking.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Superb breakfast and friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed in October 2023

Shower could have a been a little better but at least the water was hot.

Good location. Excellent parking for motorcycles. Food and beer were good quality and not outrageously expensive. Staff were exceptionally friendly.

Stayed in October 2023

Shower temperature went between hot and cold but thats it.

Good cooked food, Im a simple person so it was great.

Stayed in October 2023

The hotel in general needs a little TLC.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was also excellent and good value. They do excellent scrambled eggs!

Stayed in September 2023

Nice traditional inn used as midway point for our coast to coast bike ride. Friendly staff, decent food and charming atmosphere.

Stayed in September 2023

Breakfast was excellent and breakfast room was well laid for us on arrival as we picked breakfast selection night before.

Stayed in September 2023

Excellent dinner and breakfast. Very lovely and welcoming staff despite being extremely busy. Great atmosphere in the pub in the evening.

Stayed in September 2023

The room looked a bit tired (missing the flush button on the loo, extension lead in the corner of the room) but we would stay there again

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

Stayed in August 2023

could have done with a little warmth from radiators/towel rails (admittedly to dry out cycle clothing that had been bucketed on most of the day), and a fire in the bar would have been very welcome but totally understand that heating costs have soared of late so perhaps that is me being unreasonable

superb breakfast, i have cycle toured and stayed at Cumberland Inn now at least 4-5 times and it has never failed me dried out our sodden cycle clothing for us in the tumble drier which was really appreciated

Stayed in August 2023