Lovelady Shield Cottages in Alston

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 great location with all the greenery view of the surrounding area. 

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 being 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.

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 town 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.

Lovelady Shield Cottages in More Detail

The rooms of the elegant and modern Lovelady Shield Cottages have an array of amenities, including coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and they can go online with free internet access. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, separate bathtubs, and free complimentary toiletries.

If you are driving to Lovelady Shield Cottages, free parking is available. Please also note that pets are allowed in this hotel.

Relax in the Amazing Colleton, Clifton, and Shieling Cottages

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.

Shieling Cottage is a stunning ground floor two bedroom studio which has been recently converted to a high standard. The property has been previously used and ran as a successful holiday cottage. Shieling Cottage benefits from two double bedrooms, double glazing and LPG gas central heating.

Clifton is a spectacular three double bedroom stone-built barn conversation which has been recently renovated to a high standard retaining characteristic features of openly exposed beams and arched stone entrance. Clifton has been previously run as a successful and popular holiday cottage retreat.

Local Facilities and Attractions Near Lovelady Shield Cottages

Lovelady Shield Cottages is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Alston, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. This 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.

St Augustine's Church is 1.5 kilometres away and located nearby, makes Lovelady Shield Cottages a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Alston landmark. In addition, the nearby market town of Alston claims to be the highest market town in England.

If you ever wish to explore while staying at Lovelady Shield Cottages, you can look no further than Hub Heritage & Transport Museum, which is a popular Alston history museum – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the cottages.

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
• High Force - 29.2 km
• Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 29.3 km
• Roman Army Museum - 30.3 km
• Low Force - 31.1 km
• Talkin Tarn Country Park - 33.6 km

What Are the Best Nearby Restaurants?

 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, doctor’s surgery, two petrol stations, and a post office.