Situated in Alston, 42 km from Askham Hall, Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Karren
Australia
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.
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.
Stuart
United Kingdom
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!!!
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.
Eleanor
United Kingdom
Super helpful and friendly staff, last minute reservation saved us from getting stuck in the snow.
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.
Christopher
United Kingdom
The owners were magnificent. Would do anything to make your stay as pleasant as possible
Thanks again
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.
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...
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.
M
United Kingdom
Excellent location for the Pennine Way, comfy room, staff were exceptional
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.
Angie
United Kingdom
The house was immaculate and the beds were so comfortable!!
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.
This is a really lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the North Pennines. It's spotless, very comfortable and has great views from the main bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped for self catering. If you can't be bothered cooking there's a great cafe 2 mins away for breakfast and several places in Alston for dinner. We stayed during unseasonably hot weather in September so didn't get to enjoy the wood burning stove - we'll save that for next time! This truly is a little gem.
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!
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.
Oh this is a jewel in a tiny town! Clean is an understatement! Absolutely everything under one roof. The decor is second to none! A little difficult to find, but with helpful residents of Alston, we managed. The lovely Claire (caretaker) looked after any of our needs. Thank you! Relaxing accommodation, you bet.. Sylvia and Peter you should be proud?!!
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
Everything! The apartment was beautiful, the location was great for visiting the amazing Roman sites nearby and the local pub( the Turks head)/ people there were just lovely. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you everyone in Alston, we had a fabulous time 😊
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Great location and the clue is in the name. Rod and Vera really helpful and the cottage a great base to explore Alston and area. Everything we needed- even a bit of evening sun to sit in
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
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.
Great hotel team, made us very welcome, sorted parking for us, and helped with my wife dietary restrictions. Handled COVID rules for guests really professionally
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