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Kings Cottage

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

Customer rating

4.9★

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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100 Customer Review(s)

  • Cheryl

    “Good communication from Val.”

    She messaged me with the key code and things to do and go to the night before, so no stress when we got there. We actually met Val when we arrived which was nice. Cottage was clean, comfortable and well proportioned for 2 adults and a dog. Cottage is right in the middle of Alston and situated on a lovely lane which we walked every day with our dog. If you go down the lane to the bridge there is a little waterfall and you may even see 2 pigs in the field. We tried Jack’s the takeaway man in the ...

    She messaged me with the key code and things to do and go to the night before, so no stress when we got there. We actually met Val when we arrived which was nice. Cottage was clean, comfortable and well proportioned for 2 adults and a dog. Cottage is right in the middle of Alston and situated on a lovely lane which we walked every day with our dog. If you go down the lane to the bridge there is a little waterfall and you may even see 2 pigs in the field. We tried Jack’s the takeaway man in the square and it was delicious. He is only open from Wednesday. The Turks head is around the corner and has a friendly atmosphere and dogs are welcome. We did use the kitchen which is fully fitted with all the tools you need. Even though people have mentioned on there reviews about the back garden being not secure, our dog was fine, he’s a big dog but as long as you have them on a lead can’t see were the issue is. Please take towels with you, but Val will tell you this on your message We found everyone very friendly and we would recommend you visit Kings cottage

    - Cheryl, September 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.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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