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Dog-friendly cottage with walks from the doorstep
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 7
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Explore the area
ALSTON, Cumbria
- Nenthead Mines8 min walk
- North Pennines21 min drive
- Hadrian's Wall37 min drive
- Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bunny Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Honeybee Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
River Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Dog-friendly cottage with walks from the doorstep
Set in 2/3rds of an acre, conveniently located on the Coast to Coast Route, nestled in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England's highest village, this 3 bedroom stone cottage with beams and 3 fireplaces will charm you and is the perfect base for a walking, cycling or family holiday with your children and pets. Step into the living room with its charming beams and fireplace, walk through to the massive kitchen and dining room with a fully working Aga Rayburn wood stove, dining room table perfect for entertaining and a modern well equipped kitchen with entertaining and cooking in mind. We provide a Tassimo coffee machine, blender, standalone cake mixer, microwave and other kitchen necessities that make your stay a home away from home. Walk through the snug with its charming log burner and look at the horses in the stables at the back. Both snug and living room have flat screen TVs with streaming services such as Netflix, Prime, Disney +. The living room has an XBOX one with games and Xbox Pass available. Plenty of offline board games like Scrabble, Monopoly, puzzles etc for family fun are provided as well. Upstairs the bedrooms are spacious and have pretty views over the surrounding countryside. We have a large family bathroom with claw foot bath and power shower as well as an en suite bathroom. Watch the bunnies play outside, if you are lucky you may spot our red squirrels. Listen to the sound of the owls in the evening as you enjoy the warm evenings in our lovely garden fitted with table and benches, sun loungers, firepit and rattan sofa set. We are in a dark sky area so when the sun sets the stars come out, we have provided a firepit for your use if you want to watch the stars. We also provide a top of the range gas BBQ for your enjoyment. We are close to the Lake District and Northumberland with the famous Hadrian’s wall. Waterfalls abound in our area as does natural beauty.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 6 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
About the area
Alston
Located in Alston, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course and De Vere Slaley Hall Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Acorn Bank and Eggleston Hall.
ALSTON, Cumbria
What's nearby
- Nenthead Mines - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Weardale Museum - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
- North Pennines - 21 min drive - 23.8 km
- Vindolanda - 32 min drive - 42.0 km
- Hadrian's Wall - 37 min drive - 41.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Miners Arms - 4 min walk
- Hartside Top - 9 min drive
- George And Dragon - 4 min drive
- Cumberland Hotel - 6 min drive
- The Turks Head Inn - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mich

I am a teacher, mother of 3, with a deep seated love for Cumbria and the North Pennines. Having lived & worked in Cumbria in my early 20s, I always promised I would come back.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with this property because of the magical location, the beautiful views and the peacefulness and chance to immerse myself into nature!
What makes this property unique
I love this cottage, I love the fact you can have a go at living off the grid with our wood burning Aga-Rayburn stove, but switch to modern appliances anytime you want. I love the fact you can curl up in front of our open fire or log burner and watch the wildlife play in the back garden. I love the fact that this cottage is 400 years old yet equipped with modern comforts like Google Home Speakers, infrared heaters and Xbox. Most of all, I love the comfort of this home away from home, and I hope my guests fall in love with it too.
Languages:
French
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