Gilmore House, a property with a garden, 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 3-star holiday home is 38 km from Askham Hall. The holiday home has private entrance. Featuring free WiFi, the units have a washing machine and a TV with satellite channels. There is also a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At the holiday home, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Whinfell Forest is 36 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 69 km from Gilmore House.

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Hotel chain/brand

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 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
High score for Alston
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a beautiful old building, perfectly located for all the towns amenities too. Nice and warm, comfortable bedding, quality towels and the best shower ever. A great place to stay.
  • Marianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in centre of Alston. Spotlessly clean. Lovely period features set in historic landscape.
  • Smills0707
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great, spacious , complimentary milk and preserves an added bonus. Parking was not a problem. Quirky property

Managed by Cottages-com

Company review score: 9.2Based on 37,436 reviews from 14735 properties
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Company information

Cottages-com is the UK’s leading provider of holiday cottages and luxury homes and offers more than 22,000 places to stay in the UK. From coastal retreats to country castles, the brand is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, verified by our experts, and helps over 1.45 million guests and more than 163,000 pets find their perfect break every year. Cottages-com is part of the Awaze group – Europe’s leading managed vacation rentals and holiday resorts business

Property information

Garden shared with neighbours. There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. This cosy property offers the perfect base from which to explore all the quaint market towns Cumbria and the Lake District has to offer.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Sky, DVD Player, Open Fire Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer Living room 2: Sitting Room First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: (1 Step), Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; public car park, 200 yards away, free of charge. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden, which is accessed via a shared courtyard.. Comfortable and with touches of authentic character, Gilmore House sits just a stone’s throw from the centre of the traditional market town of Alston. Small but full of character with cobbled streets and fabulous views, Alston sits as the highest town in England. This appealing terraced house offers guests the benefit of a living room with an open fire and an additional sitting room. Shuttered windows add to the charm and character of this traditional Victorian property. With the benefit of outdoor seating to enjoy a morning coffee or perhaps a chilled wine after a day’s exploring, guests will find the garden area (not enclosed), a relaxing spot. Keen cyclists will be well aware that Alston sits on the coast to coast route, and for cyclists of all abilities the local area is a great source of opportunities, offering breath taking views and hills of varying challenges. Walkers will have every opportunity to take in the country walks with routes straight from the door. Heading further afield, local villages offer traditional pubs and tea rooms for ...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gilmore House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

Gilmore House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:59

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

Check-out

From 00:01 to 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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Please note: Up to 2 pets are allowed upon request.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

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

FAQs about Gilmore House

  • Gilmore House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Gilmore House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

    • Gilmore House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, Gilmore House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Gilmore House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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