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Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria

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A stone building with a patio, white outdoor furniture, and a view of green fields.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator is visible in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with a view.
A bird in flight with outstretched wings.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Countryside backdrop
    Guests love the peaceful countryside views at this property.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Pennines

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Alston, ENG
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vindolanda
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alston

Alston is home to this cottage. Nenthead Mines and Weardale Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and Northumberland National Park. Weardale Railway and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Map
Alston, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vindolanda - 43 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 46 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 50 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Talkin Tarn Country Park - 59 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Nook Farm Shop Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hartside Top - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elks Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria on 2 March 2027 start from NZ$609, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watergreens Farm, CA9 3LD Self-Catering holiday Accommodation in Cumbria located?

Situated in Alston, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 miles (20 km) of The Blacksmith's Shop and Weardale Museum. North Pennines is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery, cozy facility

My wife & I spent three nights here during our UK vacation. Very well maintained and equipped property, beautiful scenery, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very spacious, warm, quiet, comfortable and well-equipped. Welcoming and helpful host ready to provide any help or advice we might need. Lovely view across valley. An abundance of maps, guides and books on the history and wildlife of the area, and the many delightful walks nearby. Even binoculars for watching wildlife through the cottage window. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It was a pleasure to host you & Rosey and thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We couldn’t have had a better time. Amanda was fantastic at communicating with us and we felt very looked after. Can highly recommend this property and the lovely hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb property, glorious views

The property is very high quality and well equipped. The host met us on arrival and made us feel welcome. Great location for Pennines and Eastern Lakes. Don't be put off by proximity of road, the views and local wildlife and walks are amazing. One of the best properties we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Relaxing, peaceful time. Just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply amazing, perfect property and location

Amazing property, beautiful inside and out. Warm, great facilities and spotlessly clean. Lovely welcome and great advice about the area. Location is perfect, close enough to near by villages for walking to (or quick drive): for great food but far enough that you feel out in the county. And the views from the house are amazing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic property in a great location

It is a great property in a lovely rural location, yet only a mile or so from Alston. Furnished to a high standard the cottage had all you could need for a comfortable stay (even though we picked a very wet 2-3 days). We enjoyed our all-to-brief stay, and look forward to returning, hopefully when the weather is better and we can enjoy the outside patio area with it's wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage

What an amazing place it have everything u need down to the salt and pepper.Finish to a very high speck and the whirlpool bath is an added bonus. Nothing to much trouble amazing hosts just send a message and they will help
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish cottage with stunning vista

The cottage is appointed to a very high standard and well equipped for all your needs. It is situated just a few miles from the lovely market town of Alston and has stunning views across the valley. This was our first visit to the North Pennines area and we loved it. The area is much less busy than the Lakes but is just as pretty with lots of good walks around. Many thanks to Gareth and Amanda for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
Thank you and so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, cosy, well equipped cottage, beautiful area

We spend a short week at the Watergreens Farm Cottage. A compact, but cosy cottage. Great views, and with everything you need for a nice comfortable stay. The area is beautiful. We made a couple of car trips and walks around. A lot of information and tips where to go to available. The hosts were good in quick response for check in and out, and in between, when needed. Coming from abroad we experience different recycling systems in every area in the UK and completely different from where we come from…..not easy to get the hang of that….. We choose this location travelling from Scotland to the ferry in Newcastle, it was a beautiful spot to spend time to experience the area. For walkers it is a nice area, lots of opportunities. We will certainly come back to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!!

There should really be a bonus star that we can award! We enjoyed our stay so, so much. From the moment we arrived, with such a warm welcome, to the moment we left, with heavy hearts and a tear in the eye. Amanda & Gareth were the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much for them, but they allowed us plenty of privacy too. We enjoyed their company immensely though, so were happy to have long chats. The fact they shared their beautiful dogs with us only increased our enjoyment. We'll miss them all. The barn is a delight - well presented and with everything you could need - very comfortable. The location is amazing - far reaching, magnificent, pastoral views. It's a beautiful area with lovely towns and lots of historical interest. You could not do better than choose Owl Retreat for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. Many, many thanks to Amanda, Gareth, Pip and Lottie for a wonderful week. Paul & Martin.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2023
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful review. We loved having you to stay and i'm so grateful for your interior decor tips too - what a difference! Safe trip back to Canada - we shall all miss you both.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay

Very comfortable accommodation, well equipped with everything we needed for self catering. Fantastic views from the patio, great place to sit with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Excellent walking nearby. Can thoroughly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, cozy cottage

Amanda was so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area - brilliant host! Cottage was set in a beautiful location, with far reaching views of countryside. Comfortable cottage with all you could need. Thank you!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Couldn't fault it

We had a great stay. The cleanliness and quality of furnishings are second to none. We were so comfortable. The location is also perfect , so peaceful , it was just what we needed . Can't wait to come back , see you soon. Pete and Deb's.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Anniversary getaway

A lovely place to unwind and relax, location is beautiful. The cottage was too. Very cozy, had everything we needed. The night sky when clear is spectacular. Would recommend this place. Owners are lovely too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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A perfect cottage

Everything about the accommodation was perfect. Friendly & helpful owners.
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10/10 Excellent

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An outstanding stay

We had an outstanding stay in Owl Retreat, Watergreens Farm. the cottage has been very tastefully done, is well equipped and was spotlessly clean. It was beautifully quiet and peaceful, facing the hills. The views were wonderful and in the very good weather we were even able to have a drink outside before dinner on a couple of evenings, which we don't expect to do in September! Amanda the owner was extremely helpful and very prompt in all her responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Owl retreat aug 2021

Lovely stay ,accommodation has everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Holiday cottage

Great location ,excellent views and only 5 minutes drive from the nearest town. Spacious cottage with every thing you might need. Only one thing to improve and that is a bigger tv.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed holiday accommodation with great views

Amanda met us and showed us around the property and gave great suggestions for local walks, restaurants etc. Owl Retreat is spacious and has all you need for a comfortable stay with well appointed kitchen and bathroom, comfortable furniture and bed and great views as shown in the pictures. We greatly enjoyed our week there and would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant

Absolutely lovely stay, gorgeous property on gorgeous surroundings. The standard of the property is extremely high and luxurious and perfect for a couple's getaway. The hosts Amanda and Gareth are really nice and so helpful and welcoming! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Amazing views with everything you could need for your stay. Amanda gave a very good introduction to the property. Would highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect mini break

The cottage was perfect for our 4 night stay. It is easy to find and a very short drive from Alston, surrounded by stunning scenery and was a great base for exploring both Northumbria and Cumbria. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, well equipped, very cosy and comfortable and we could not fault it in any way. We were reassured by the measures taken re covid and communication with Amanda was excellent. We came away feeling really refreshed after such a lovely break and would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful welcoming cottage

On arrival at this accommodation we were wowed with the thoughtfulness of the hosts with all the personal touches including a chilled bottle of wine. The accommodation was exceptionally clean and the views from the door were stunning. Amanda and Gareth had great local knowledge and really helped us plan some beautiful walks. We could have easily stayed longer - highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful place to relax and admire the view

The accommodation was first class with a first class view. I wish we had longer to experience all that the area had to offer with walking and the market town of Alston, which was a few minutes drive away.
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