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A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed.

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alston
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Alston

At this cottage, you'll be 9.6 km (5.9 mi) from Nenthead Mines and 13 km (8.1 mi) from North Pennines. .Accommodation features a washing machine and free WiFi.

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vindolanda - 29 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 30 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Ullswater - 46 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Barnard Castle - 52 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 28 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kirkstyle Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angel Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Takeaway - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed.

A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed. Great walking to be enjoyed with the Pennine Way on the doorstep.. Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge

First Floor:

Bedroom: Galleried, Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Patio with garden furniture. No smoking.. All properties: Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. External utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer (shared). Barbecue available on request (shared). Hot tub (shared with other properties on-site on a rota basis). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. . These three, 18th century barn conversions, (refs 80043, 28645, 28646) are located just 1 mile from the market town of Alston, one of the highest towns in the country and a charming backdrop to many a period film and TV series. Situated behind the owner’s home, these holiday cottages offer comfortable accommodation with their own sitting-out areas.

Guests have shared use of the hot tub where views can be enjoyed towards Mount Hooley and over the South Tyne Valley. The changing landscape throughout the seasons makes for picturesque views all year round. After a day out exploring this delightful area, what better way to soak those tired limbs and relax.

This is a good base for exploring Tynedale and the North Pennines by foot, bicycle or car, with many places of interest to visit, including Alston’s narrow gauge railway, Pennine Pottery and local crafts. The Pennine Way runs past the door, with walks in all directions. Alston, with its quaint cobbled main street, has a range of individual shops, character inns, restaurants and tea rooms. Within the area is an historical Roman fort and tourists will enjoy the museums, exhibitions and sites along Hadrian’s Wall. The Lake District, Beamish Museum, Newcastle, the Metro Centre, Carlisle and the Scottish Borders are all within driving distance. Ideal for families or friends to get together, these properties (red 80043, 28645 and 28646) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Free WiFi



Only dogs allowed at the property.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Alston Alston
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Alston Private vacation home
1 Bedroom Accommodation in Alston Private vacation home Alston
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Frequently asked questions

Does A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed.?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed.?

No, A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

My Stay Alston

Property was lovely the owners John & Sue are lovely people went there as couple my girlfriend was on crutches and John helped so much to get her in hot tub was very nice of them . Place has everything you need all kitchen items and very clean tidy would definitely recommend and will be revisiting in near future and surrounding area are fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Excellent cottage very cozy and clean just how you like it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022