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Lovelady Shield Cottages

Cottage in Alston with free parking

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Basic Cottage | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Bungalow | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Economy Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview
Prices
Location
Amenities
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Comfort Cottage

Highlights

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

LCD TV

59 sq m
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Economy Cottage

Highlights

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

LCD TV

68 sq m
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Cottage

Highlights

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

LCD TV

136 sq m
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Cottage

Highlights

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

LCD TV

127 sq m
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds

Comfort Bungalow

Highlights

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Private outdoor hot tub

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Dining table

154 sq m
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 8
3 King Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX

What's nearby

Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
North Pennines - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
Vindolanda - 30 min drive - 39.0 km
Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 42.8 km
Hadrian's Wall - 35 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

Langwathby Station - 33 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Turks Head - ‬5 min drive
‪Hartside Top - ‬8 min drive
‪Miners Arms - ‬4 min drive
‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬13 min walk
‪The George & Dragon Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovelady Shield Cottages

Cottage in Alston with free parking

This smoke-free cottage features free self parking. All 3 accommodations feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Free WiFi and dining areas are standard, as are LCD TVs with cable channels. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Lovelady Shield Cottages offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Alston cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Kitchen

Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Window screens

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Yard

Laundry

Laundry detergent

Work spaces

Laptop workspace

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Fee: GBP 25 per accommodation per stay
Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

No elevator
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (weekly)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher

General

3 units
Built in 1994
Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 11

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 11 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lovelady Shield Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lovelady Shield Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovelady Shield Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 11 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lovelady Shield Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Lovelady Shield Cottages located?

Situated in Alston, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 mi (20 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Saint Nicholas are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Lovelady Shield Cottages Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

amazing place and lovely area. been twice now and love it. will defiantly be backp

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

It is an excellent property. We, in fact, decided to extend our stay having been so impressed with the cottage. It was clean, comfortable, surprisingly big(the pictures do not do justice). The staff have been very courteous and helpful. The only word of caution is for one to plan their meals well in advance as the area has little to offer in terms of dining. The local co op and Spar are well stocked though (open from 6am until 10pm everyday).

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Sadly there was a flash flood when we stayed which impacted the toilet being able to flush, the shower not working and electricity. A couple of other fixable problems which I let management know about. Other than that it was a great place to stay and I'd be happy to go back.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

Lovely, comfortable, dog-friendly apartments in a beautiful and secluded rural location. We had a great time. Unfortunately the check-in experience was atrocious - it took over half an hour to get our keys as we stood around while the receptionist communicated with "the office" by text. Apparently the office were supposed to have emailed me a payment link before I arrived (even though I'd already paid them through Hotels.com but for some reason they also needed to take a deposit), but they hadn't sent it and were very unresponsive. Communication was terrible; no-one seemed to know what they were doing and we kept being asked us the same questions over and over. What's the point in even having a reception desk if the receptionist isn't authorised to actually do anything? And what's the point in having a card machine at reception if I have to pay for everything on my phone using your barely-functional web form? We were desperate for our room after spending the entire day driving and this terrible check-in experience is enough to make me not recommend this hotel. Getting the deposit back was also a nightmare that took at least five phone calls. Once again, all blame was placed on the mysterious "office", never the person I was actually talking to. I'm sad to leave a negative review because the actual apartment was really lovely so it's a shame that the customer service was so poor.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Amazing location, beautiful property with everything you need for a relaxing stay, plenty of Amazing walks. Ideal for a family getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022