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Lovelady Shield Cottages

4.0 star property
4-star accommodation with kitchen in Alston

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Basic Cottage | Garden view
Basic Cottage | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Economy Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Family Cottage | View from room
Comfort Bungalow | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
  • Nenthead Mines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Pennines
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Hadrian's Wall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Cottage | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Cottage

  • 635 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Economy Cottage | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Cottage

  • 732 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cottage | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Cottage

  • 1464 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Cottage | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Cottage

  • 1367 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Comfort Bungalow | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Bungalow

  • 1658 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Alston

Alston retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Nenthead Mines and 12 miles (20 km) of Weardale Museum. North Pennines is within 12 miles (20 km) and Long Meg and Her Daughters is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • North Pennines - 22 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Vindolanda - 30 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 35 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 33 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hartside Top - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The George & Dragon Inn - ‬7 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.

Lovelady Shield Cottages

4-star accommodation with kitchen in Alston
Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Alston cottage is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1994
  • No smoking on site
Lovelady Shield Cottages offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Alston cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 25 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 units
  • Built in 1994
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 11
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 11 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lovelady Shield Cottages to the airport?

Lovelady Shield Cottages is 27.2 mi (60-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lovelady Shield Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lovelady Shield Cottages.

Does Lovelady Shield Cottages offer free breakfast?

Lovelady Shield Cottages does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lovelady Shield Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Lovelady Shield Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 11 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Lovelady Shield Cottages?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Lovelady Shield Cottages have a pool?

Lovelady Shield Cottages does not have a pool.

Does Lovelady Shield Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Lovelady Shield Cottages to downtown Alston?

Lovelady Shield Cottages is 2.3 mi away from Alston.

Lovelady Shield Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
amazing place and lovely area. been twice now and love it. will defiantly be backp
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Johannes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely place- some issues during our stay

Sadly there was a flash flood when we stayed which impacted the toilet being able to flush, the shower not working and electricity. A couple of other fixable problems which I let management know about. Other than that it was a great place to stay and I'd be happy to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely place; terrible customer service

Lovely, comfortable, dog-friendly apartments in a beautiful and secluded rural location. We had a great time. Unfortunately the check-in experience was atrocious - it took over half an hour to get our keys as we stood around while the receptionist communicated with "the office" by text. Apparently the office were supposed to have emailed me a payment link before I arrived (even though I'd already paid them through Hotels.com but for some reason they also needed to take a deposit), but they hadn't sent it and were very unresponsive. Communication was terrible; no-one seemed to know what they were doing and we kept being asked us the same questions over and over. What's the point in even having a reception desk if the receptionist isn't authorised to actually do anything? And what's the point in having a card machine at reception if I have to pay for everything on my phone using your barely-functional web form? We were desperate for our room after spending the entire day driving and this terrible check-in experience is enough to make me not recommend this hotel. Getting the deposit back was also a nightmare that took at least five phone calls. Once again, all blame was placed on the mysterious "office", never the person I was actually talking to. I'm sad to leave a negative review because the actual apartment was really lovely so it's a shame that the customer service was so poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shruthi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent property. We, in fact, decided to extend our stay having been so impressed with the cottage. It was clean, comfortable, surprisingly big(the pictures do not do justice). The staff have been very courteous and helpful. The only word of caution is for one to plan their meals well in advance as the area has little to offer in terms of dining. The local co op and Spar are well stocked though (open from 6am until 10pm everyday).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fantastic accommodation in amazing location

Amazing location, beautiful property with everything you need for a relaxing stay, plenty of Amazing walks. Ideal for a family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Waheed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely stay , peaceful, out the way. Ideal.for peacful and realxijg weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

janice, Newcastle

Nice Countryside Hotel

Nice greeting. Room 8 dated but comfortable. Poor water pressure for shower and it would take an age to run a bath. Lovely surroundings. The room was situated on the 2nd floor and on inspection we found the fire escape stairs, were worn concrete and were hazardous covered in moss and slippy. My husband fell down the stairs hurting his hip we mentioned it to reception staff who didn't even ask if he was ok. In light of recent tragic events you would have thought fire escapes and route would be of the utmost importance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Alan, yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for walkers and visiting the lakes.

Everything was fine ,but found the bistro menu very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very faded glory

Dreadful hotel which needs a complete makeover. The website photos are years out of date
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Les, Hull

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the middle of nowhere

Lovely hotel a bit far out from the main areas of the lakes. Not what I class as a dog friendly hotel. Dogs only allowed in the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017