Alston Art Apartments, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Alston, 25 km from Thirlwall Castle, 33 km from Housesteads Roman Fort, as well as 34 km from Brougham Castle. Offering free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 38 km from Askham Hall. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Featuring a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hair dryer, units at the holiday home also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the holiday home, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Skiing and hiking are possible within the area, and the holiday home offers a ski pass sales point. Whinfell Forest is 36 km from Alston Art Apartments. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Alston
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really did have everything there. Espresso machine, Lovely local produce and very welcoming.
  • Donna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location near the centre of the village. Within easy walking distance of the river, waterfall and railway attraction.
  • Mmcx
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts are very helpful and friendly, and the cottage is beautifully decorated. Clearly a lot of thought and creativity went into finding furniture, furnishings, decorations, building materials and paint. Alston is a great little town full of tiny...

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Imaginatively designed self-catering accommodation, skilfully combining contemporary and traditional styles. Ideally located in a secluded corner of Alston, in the heart of the North Pennines, with shops and pubs within 5 minutes' walk, but close to open countryside. These 'apartment'-style 2-storey houses have open-plan and split-level living areas. The bedrooms are more traditionally furnished, all featuring crisp Egyptian cotton bedlinen. With views towards the churchyard and the nearby hills beyond, two houses have balconies perfect for enjoying a glass of wine in the fresh air, while Millstream features the relaxing sound of the old mill stream running through the patio. Sowerberry is equipped to enable group bookings taking all 3 houses to eat and relax together. It is the place to come if you are looking for somewhere stylish to relax with the family. Millstream, with its super-king bed is the ideal setting for a romantic getaway, but if you want to bring your dog, Naworth has a cosy cottage feel and is where we welcome pets.
At the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Alston is an excellent base to explore this relatively undiscovered and unspoilt area, with its natural landscapes, tumbling waterfalls, and a wealth of wildlife. Alston is a market town steeped in history with a good range of individual shops, tearooms, local crafts, and character inns serving traditional ales and good food. You can forget your car and enjoy many good local walks right on the doorstep, from gentle riverside rambles to challenging hikes across the fells. Local attractions include the South Tynedale Railway, the Hub Museum and Nenthead Mines, all run by volunteers, and Killhope lead-mining museum where you can learn more about the area’s fascinating industrial and social history. There is also Epiacum, a Roman fort just a few miles from Alston, and a waterfall you can walk behind. At the hub of five routes, it is also an ideal centre for exploring Hadrian’s Wall and Northumberland National Park to the North, Durham City (world heritage site) to the east, beautiful Upper Teesdale to the south-east, the Yorkshire Dales to the south, and the Lake District to the west all within an hour’s drive
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Alston Art Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Alston Art Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa Cash Alston Art Apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Alston Art Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Alston Art Apartments

  • Alston Art Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Alston Art Apartments on this page.

  • Alston Art Apartments is 200 yards from the centre of Alston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Alston Art Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Alston Art Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Alston Art Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Alston Art Apartments is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Alston Art Apartments (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.