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Kings Cottage

Alston, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 3604)

4.9★

Lakelovers rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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96 Customer Review(s)

  • Andy

    “The perfect home from home, warm, very comfortable (lovely large sleigh bed) with everything you need for time away.”

    The instructions to access the cottage and set the heating were spot on and much appreciated, parking available right outside the door, 100m to the centre of this lovely little town, will definately look to return.

    The instructions to access the cottage and set the heating were spot on and much appreciated, parking available right outside the door, 100m to the centre of this lovely little town, will definately look to return.

    - Andy, March 2025
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Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Sitting room with fold-away table (occasional use), exposed beams & inglenook fireplace with woodburner-effect gas fire.
  • Gas central heating with gas fire in sitting room
  • Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WIFI, Fuel & power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking
  • Lawned garden to rear of property (not enclosed)
  • One well-behaved dog welcome at £10
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops & pubs 3 mins walk
  • Note : Short breaks preferred during winter
  • Please note that the Gas fire is not in use for bookings during June, July and August

The property

A charming and comfortably-furnished 400-year old terraced stone cottage, just a short walk from the centre of Alston, the highest market town in England, and the centre of five historic Pennine routes.

The cottage is traditional and welcoming, with exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a warming woodburner-effect gas stove, and is ideal for a romantic break.

Alston retains its traditional character, including a selection of pubs with open fires and real ales just a short walk from the cottage.

There are walks onto the moors from the cottage, and the Pennine Way passes through the town, which is also on the C2C Cycle Route.

With plenty of places to visit within an hour by car, including Hadrian's Wall, Beamish Open Air Museum, Durham Cathedral and the Lake District, this is a superb Alston cottage for a relaxing break.

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About the location

ALSTON

Melmerby 8 miles; Penrith 18 miles; Stanhope 20 miles; Hexham 23 miles; Carlisle 29 miles; Barnard Castle 30 miles.

Alston is set in the North Pennines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls, and is England's highest market town. This intriguing town, with its cobbled streets and fascinating nooks and crannies, was the location for ITV's productions of Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist. Alston and the North Pennines have long inspired artists and writers; the poet and writer W H Auden loved the area and today Alston is an inspiration to the craftspeople who live and work there. There is a host of unusual shops in the town including quality crafts and galleries. Take a ride on one of the lovingly-restored steam and diesel engines through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley on the South Tynedale Railway which runs from Alston through to Slaggyford. The River Tyne is also noted as one of the finest salmon rivers in England and day-ticket fishing is available locally. The North Pennines used to be one of the wealthiest lead mining centres in Europe, and the Killhope Lead Mining Museum offers a great family day out with interactive exhibitions. With the drive along the A686 recognised by the AA as one of the world's best drives, and northern Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland, all within easy reach, this makes a superb base.

Please note that the Gas fire is not in use for bookings during June, July and August.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas