Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Peter
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield
Property class: 3
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Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
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About this property
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield
- Property highlights
- Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
- You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Free self parking
- Room features
- All guestrooms at Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield have comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
- More amenities include:
- 2 bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
- 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
- Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens
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- Kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
About the neighborhood
Alston is home to this cottage. The Blacksmith's Shop and Weardale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nenthead Mines and Thirlwall Castle. Weardale Railway and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. Visit our Alston travel guide
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Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
What's nearby
North Pennines1 min walk - 0.0 km
Vindolanda46 min drive - 43.8 km
Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall50 min drive - 48.0 km
Hadrian's Wall54 min drive - 49.4 km
Hexham Abbey55 min drive - 53.0 km
Getting around
- Langwathby Station32 min drive
- Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)72 min drive
Restaurants
- The Turks Head Inn5 min drive
- George And Dragon7 min drive
- Walter's Cafe & Bar4 min drive
- Saddlers Bakery Bistro4 min drive
- Elks Head13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).
Where is Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield located?
Situated in Alston, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Blacksmith's Shop and Weardale Museum. North Pennines is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
10
Property conditions & facilities
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Helen
30 May 2025
Spacious cottage, gorgeous quaint garden areas to explore and enjoy with outdoor furniture
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alison
24 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Colleton house
Due to a issue with Poppythorn cottage we were moved to Colleton we were advised of this prior to our visit via text.
Very good communication throughout our stay. Staff were so helpful and quick in responding to our queries.
Stunning location, we stayed for 2 nights, wish we had booked for longer!
Cottage was extremely clean inside, a few weeds outside but not a big issue. Perfect and secure for my Dog. 5 minute drive to Alston where there were a couple of the pubs open and nice gift shops. The nearby waterfall is worth a visit. I would definatly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
iain
31 October 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Cottage in need of a complete overhaul. The carpet in the living room has a huge burn in it from the log burner. Surely this should have been replaced rather than a rug thrown on it hoping people wouldn’t see it. Holes in the bed linen, a smoke alarm hanging of the ceiling with electrical tape on it holding it on. En-suite in bedroom smelt of sewage when we arrived. The garden area is overgrown with an old gas bottle thrown in the undergrowth and the hot tub water looked cloudy and needed changing. Bins were overflowing on arrival so had to leave rubbish by side of bin. Come on guys you need to spend some money on this cottage as it could be beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Grace
18 June 2025
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gary
22 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
23 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024