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Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston

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Property grounds
entrance to cottage
farmhouse range cooker
kitchen/diner
Interior
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Alston, England
  • Popular LocationNenthead Mines8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Pennines14 min drive
  • Popular LocationHadrian's Wall27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1

1 bathroom

1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston

'Stokoe Cottage', is a period cottage set over 3 floors, with lots of history & character, sympathetically restored, tucked away from the main market square along a cobbled lane. Ideal for walkers and cyclists doing the Coast to Coast route. Quite village away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Great pubs and eating places near by.
1 bedroom, with king sized bed, lounge, with comfortable chesterfield sofa, TV with Freeview, large wood./coal burner stove and free wifi. Beautiful wooden shutters to Georgian windows. Bathroom has corner shower, toilet & sink, with exposed wall, very quirky...recently renovated. Beautiful farmhouse kitchen with all essentials and large range cooker, with fridge and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a utility room, where there is a small freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer for use, and ample storage for bikes.

Property manager

Sheila & Colin Barlow

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Remote but only 1 1/4 miles from Alston
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Alston

This vacation home is located in Alston. Hadrian's Wall and Nenthead Mines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and Northumberland National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eden Rock or Brunton Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking, and cycling.
Map
Alston, England

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 8 min drive
  • North Pennines - 14 min drive
  • Vindolanda - 23 min drive
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 25 min drive
  • Hadrian's Wall - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 18 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kirkstyle Inn - 9 min drive
  • Nent Hall Country House Hotel - 4 min drive
  • Hive at Nenthead - 7 min drive
  • Hartside Top - 4 min drive
  • The George & Dragon Inn - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable
I only stopped for a night. As I was going from London to Skye's. Co-op right out front is definitely a plus. And no problem with communication with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky cottage, ideal for a getaway
The cottage had so much charm and personality. A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Winter Stay
We stayed at the cottage in Alston for one night in December, it was ideally located near all the village amenities including several pubs and a cafe that we visited for breakfast. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a good meal for the night and set the fire going for a cosy night in. The cottage was nice and peaceful with some lovely countryside around it for a walk around the village and the South Tyne river. Great communication from Colin and Sheila to let us know everything we need to ahead of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, had fun decor, was comfortable and have everything we needed. We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H., Luton, Beds

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quirky little cottage
We had a lovely time in this cottage. It is well equipped and comfortable, with everything we needed. The location was perfect, with some great walks, but also easy to drive to places of interest. I'd recommend Sadler's bistro for cakes, and The Nook for breakfast - sadly several of the other places in Alston appear to have closed recently, but the quality of these means that we did not miss anything needed. Being behind the Co-op meant that even when we did run out of something it was really easy to get hold of it. Our only problem was that the holiday wasn't long enough - we would have love to have stayed much longer! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sheila & Colin Barlow

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Colin & I have owned this property since 2018, as a self catering holiday cottage set in an amazing little town in Alston, a unique & quirky cottage for a quiet get away...

Languages:

English
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