Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel

Rating (AA)

Cancellation policies apply

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Property Details

Lovelady Lane
Alston CA9 3LX CUMBRIA

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This luxury family hotel, in 3 acres of secluded gardens beside the River Nent, in the picturesque Eden District of Cumbria, has been awarded 2 rosettes for food by the AA.
An elegant Georgian Country House Hotel standing on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor on the Pennine Way between the Lakes and Newcastle.
Situated 2½ miles from Alston in Cumbria the location makes it an ideal centre from which to visit the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall, the North Pennines, Durham Cathedral and the Yorkshire Dales.

The bedrooms are individually styled and furnished in keeping with the ambience of the hotel, offering traditional design along with a full range of modern amenities all guests would expect from a hotel of this calibre. Bedrooms are equipped with full en-suite facilities, widescreen televisions, DVD players and a luxurious range of furnishings.

The hotel restaurant provides elegant surroundings in which to enjoy the AA 2 rosette award winning cuisine prepared by resident Master Chef. Menus are imaginative and varied using mostly local produce. They have been described as being "British with continental excursions". The wine list offers over 100 wines and has been short listed for the 'Wine List of the Year', and have previously been awarded North-West Wine List of the Year by Les Routiers. There is also an intimate cocktail bar along with a library and lounge with log fires.

Lovelady Shield specialises in hosting house parties, whether for private celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, retirements or for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Hotel also makes an idyllic spot for small conferences, seminars and management meetings. Unlike so many larger venues the hotel is ideally suited for those wanting a venue for private dining and small intimate meetings.

Bar / Lounge
Café
Conference/Meeting facilities
Dry cleaning / laundry service
Luggage storage
Non-smoking property

On-site parking
Pets allowed
Porter/Bell service
Restaurant/s
Room service - limited service
Wifi access

Classic Double/Twin

Bedrooms are individually styled and furnished in keeping with the ambience of the hotel, offering traditional design along with a full range of modern amenities all guests would expect from a hotel of this calibre.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:

1 double

Cancellation Policy:

Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)

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Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

Alarm clock
Bathrobes
Broadband
Desk
DVD player
Hairdryer
In-room heater

Non-smoking only
Opening windows
Radio
Shower over bath
Tea/Coffee Making
TV
Wireless / WiFi

Check In	1500hrs
Check In Instructions	ID and credit card required at check-in.
Check Out	1100hrs
Getting There	FROM THE M6: Take junction 40 on the M6 and follow the A686 to Alston. Turn right on the B6277 signposted to Barnard Castle and then take the first left, the A689 to Nenthead, Stanhope and Durham. The entrance to the hotel is 2½ miles along this road on the left at the junction with the B6294.
Parking	Ample onsite parking available.
Things To Do	Alston is a small market town with cobbled streets in the Eden District, on the borders of Cumbria, Northumbria and County Durham. The beautiful countryside has been designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' making the hotel an ideal centre from which to visit three of Britain's most popular national Parks - the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the Northumberland National Park. Close by is the World Heritage site of Hadrian's Wall and the beautiful cathedral city of Durham. Due to its location the Lovelady Shield offers a perfect stopover point for those travelling to and from Scotland.