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Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield

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Overview

  • Perched in Alston, Cumbria in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the North Pennines, Lovelady Shield Cottages are in the vicinity of Killhope Lead Mining Museum and within the region of Allendale Forge Studios and Heritage Centre. While enjoying your staycation in Lovelady Shield Cottages, you’ll have peace and comfort in a quiet cottage and a great location with a greenery view of the surrounding area. 
  • The Pennine Way runs through the town as does the “C2C” (Coast to coast) cycle route. The road links are good being in the centre of the north and you can be in most major towns and cities to the East and West in around an hour. Meanwhile, you can take a visit to Carlisle via A6 in less than an hour in the West of Lovelady Shield Cottages, and it takes an hour and 10 minutes to reach Durham in the East of the cottage.
  • The property's location is perfect for outdoor activities like cycling, walking, hiking, and bird watching, with the North Pennines' natural beauty and wildlife on its doorstep. A short journey to the Lake District offers even more scenic outdoor opportunities. Guests can choose Lovelady Shield cottages for a peaceful stay or an adventurous exploration in rural Cumbria.
  • This property welcomes pets. A maximum of two pets are allowed with an applicable charge of £25 per pet, per stay. Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in public areas and cleaned up after

Check in: 16:00 (4:00pm) - 22:00 (10:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 07:00 (7:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)



Food & beverage

While in Alston, you may want to check out the restaurants conveniently nestled nearby. It usually takes 6 minutes to reach Saddlers Bakery Bistro, The Top Café, and The High Plaice, from Lovelady Shield Cottages.  
Generally, the town offers full amenities, including an array of shops, schools, a doctor’s surgery, two petrol stations, and a post office.

Grounds & Gardens

Lovelady Shield Cottages is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Alston, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. These Cottages are within 32 kilometres of Long Meg and Her Daughters, Northumberland National Park, and The Garden Station. High Force and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are also within 32 kilometres. Other landmarks you do not want to miss while you are staying in Alston are:
•    Northumberland National Park - 28.2 km
•    Lake District National Park - 40 km
•    Hadrian's Wall - 34.4 km
•    Long Meg and Her Daughters - 27.6 km
•    The Garden Station - 28 km
•    Talkin Tarn Country Park - 33.6 km
 

Other facilities

 

  • The rooms of the elegant and modern Lovelady Shield Cottages have an array of amenities, including coffee makers, private bathrooms, a washing machine, and ironing facilities (upon request). Guests can expect to find smart televisions providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and they can go online with free internet access
  • Private Hot Tub: Indulge in ultimate relaxation in your private hot tub, where warm, bubbling waters soothe tired muscles under the open sky.
  • If you are driving to Lovelady Shield Cottages, free parking is available.
  • Also, the kitchen is equipped with an aga, wonderful for cooking and keeping the property warm and cosy, but there is currently no conventional gas/electric hob.
  • The Cottages boast a detached four-bedroom bungalow called Colleton Cottage and a solid-stone barn converted into two-holiday cottages called Clifton cottage and Shieling Cottage. The cottages at Lovelady Shield Cottages offer accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms and living rooms with fireplaces. 
  • Colleton Cottage is a well-presented stone-built four-bedroom bungalow in immaculate order throughout, which has been recently refurbished to a high standard. The property is situated on the private grounds of Lovelady Shield Cottages, offering exclusive accommodation for management and staff. Colleton benefits from its own private patio area and veranda overlooking the stunning, extensive gardens of Lovelady Shield.
  •  Firewood bundles are available upon request for an applicable charge.

Facilities & information

Summary

Parking (free)

No smoking

Dog/Pet friendly

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Bathroom & Laundry

Television

Whirlpool Spa Baths, Hot Tubs

Linen included

Towels included

Sitting room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Central heating

Food

AGA (or equivalent)

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Recreations

Gardens

Arrival information & directions

Address: Lovelady Lane, Alston, The United Kingdom, AlstonCA9 3LX, United Kingdom

Lovelady Shield Cottages is ideally located 35 minutes from Stanhope Station (Train Station), and the nearest airport to Lovelady Shield Cottages is Newcastle International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes away, perfect for business travellers with any intentions coming to stay in Alston. Carlisle Lake District Airport is a 50-minute drive from Lovelady Shield Cottages, and South Tynedale Railway can be easily accessed by car.

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