Front Street, Alston, CA9 3SE, United Kingdom
#5 of 5 B&Bs and Inns in Alston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 280 hotel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
6.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 June 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing
The staff the location and good value for money
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Ian
United KingdomFor the price, absolutely nothing was not to my liking, I really enjoyed my stay.
Lovely lady that runs the hotel, very friendly. The hotel is perhaps, a bit dated for some but I really enjoyed my stay. Very clean room, shower excellent, really quiet and breakfast was spot on. If anybody complains about this place they really should think about what they are getting for the price, do not expect luxurious surroundings and posh facilities, you get what you pay for. Everywhere else In Alston was 3 or 4 times the price of the Victoria Inn, I was super happy with my stay there Oh and another thing, secure storage for bicycles wad a Godsend on my C2C ride, I am so glad I booked there.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Frank
United KingdomEvening meal availability.
10/10 grilled full English.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Griselda
United KingdomI was not travelling by car, but if you were, you would use the free public parking opposite. Public transport is limited.
Excellent and generous English breakfast, cooked just right, and served quickly. Proprietor friendly and helpful. Heating and hot water effective. Located centrally in a charming small town surrounded by outstanding countryside.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Mike
United KingdomIt's a bit dated, but at the price it's just fine
Excellent value. Clean, cosy and helpful staff. I booked very late and I was made welcome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Aleksandra
United KingdomAll good. Great value for money. comfy beds, nice breakfast, friendly and helpful stuff. thans
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Mak
ItalyIf you're after a freshly renovated, moderm and fancy environment, look somewhere else, this is simply functional and good value. The room was cold on arrival, took forever to warm up. Coming from abroad I found not nice to have carpet in the toilet but at least it looked new so it was smell-free. Cleanliness -ish but just ok.
Good value for money. The single room was small but cosy, the breakfast is a real cooked breakfast. Close to shops and food, I really liked the village in the middle of a wild countryside. The lady at reception was nice and happy to help. Bear in mind this is an old inn run on the cheap and you won't get disappounted, everything works well and it served me well for my purpose.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe fact that everything is getting more expensive these days, but that's not the fault of the hotel!
Breakfast was good, landlady was friendly and told us where we could get an evening meal just down the hill. Slightly past its prime and at the value family run end of things, but the view from the top floor double was stunning and the bed was comfy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Ronnie
United KingdomThe breakfast was very good, the Lady in charge was lovely, the bed was very comfortable, i have arthritus so the stairs were a bit awkward ,but saying that the stay was lovely.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Keith
United KingdomI’m sure there is plenty of opportunity for some to say what is not to like. Understand the back story, look at the history, feel the homeliness. For those who just want old fashioned, cheap and cheerful, look no further. The pub is fine, the prices are cheap, there is pool or darts to keep you entertained. We as a group had the pub to ourselves mid week, watched the football along with the landlady, had lots of great conversation and banter. If you want to impress your partner then look somewhere else and pay at least 3x the price.
Let’s set the scene first. A group of blokes doing a tour of nice driving/challenging roads in cheapo runabout cars, just for the fun of doing it. We wanted a cheap, one night stay. Alston is a perfect base but unfortunately it has certainly suffered from trade/investment over the years. Nevertheless, the Victoria Inn was absolutely fine for our needs. Yes it’s dated, yes it needs investment (As does much of Alston) but if you are not fussy, want a cheap stay, great breakfast and an absolutely gem of a landlady this is for you. The honesty, dedication, friendship of this lovely lady is remarkable. We were so pleased to have been a small part of her life.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Bliscoe1
United Kingdomgood breakfast and lovely person
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Danny
United KingdomYes the rooms are far from modern but this reflected in the price. Also we stayed on a Saturday evening, and it is a pub so be aware you can hear the noise from down stairs. Mainly at closing time.
Good location, powerful shower really good breakfast. Land lady was an amazing host, couldn’t do enough for us and let us store our bikes in the “garage”
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Nick
United KingdomVery dated. Bed too soft. Room cold due to single glazed windows.
Breakfast excellent. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Andrew
United KingdomExcellent Value for money 😊 Breakfast - To be honest, not expecting a Full English, delicious
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Timothy
United KingdomA bit noisy. Too hot in bedroom.
Breakfast good. Location excellent. Host brilliant !
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Colin
United KingdomThe property is old and may not suit everyone's taste but that is reflected in the price
Good basic accommodation ideal for cyclists or other explorers on a budget. Comfortable bed and excellent breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Nusrat
United KingdomNoise as its a pub
Welcoming host
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Paul
United KingdomAbsolute bargain for a one night stay. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast and a very good hostess.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Victoria
United KingdomVery kind hostess and nice breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Anne
United KingdomN/A
The host was incredibly welcoming and made a great vegan breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Wim
NetherlandsInternet connection is problematic but that has more to do with the geography of Alston. Shower is not at the 2023 standard one would expect, but fair.
Very friendly and helpfull staff, helped us with getting a late dinner and went to great length to contact us when they found out we had left behind a bag at the inn. there's a small pub directly beneath the rooms but it closes around midnight, so no problem there. Rooms are spaceous.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomLocation perfect, host very accommodating and helpful and friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomSome facilities a bit basic and some areas of the building in need of some work, but this didn't affect our stay.
Excellent hospitality from the staff. Breakfast was excellent. Bedrooms clean and comfortable although other areas pretty basic and a bit run down (reflected in price). We were on a cycling tour - safe space to store bikes was provided which was great. Bar area with pool table was a bonus. Really good value stay in a lovely village.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
P
United KingdomSuper comfy spacious room with seating area as well. Lovely landlady. So friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
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