Kings Cottage

Alston, Cumbria

Sleeps 1 - 2 | 1 Bedrooms | 4 Star Rated | Reviews

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Price range
from 372 to 998 GBP per week Quality Rated: star

1 Bedroom cottage
1 Bathroom

Accommodation Summary: cottage sleeps 2 The Lake District and Cumbria.

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August 2025

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Availability information last updated on 23/08/2025

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4 star cottage in The Lake District and Cumbria.

Key Holiday Home Information:

Family-Friendly.

Nearest Airport and Railway Station: .
Nearest city or town: Penrith, Cumbria, approximately 18 miles away.
Type of self-catering break: .
Short Breaks and weekend breaks: All year round

About this cottage for up to 2 guests in Cumbria

This charming 400-year-old stone cottage is a true gem, strategically located a short walk from the centre of Alston, known as England's highest market town and a hub for five historic Pennine routes. Featuring traditional and welcoming decor, the cottage boasts exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace, and a cosy woodburner-effect gas stove, making it perfect for a romantic getaway. Please note that the gas stove is not operational for bookings during June, July, and August. The cottage is equipped with a double bedroom, a bathroom with a bath and shower, a fitted kitchen, and a sitting room with exposed beams and a fold-away table for occasional use.

Alston retains its traditional charm with cobbled streets and a range of quaint pubs offering open fires and real ales, all within a short stroll from the cottage. This picturesque setting is complemented by many walking trails leading onto the moors, with the Pennine Way running through the town. Cyclists will appreciate the town's position on the C2C Cycle Route. The idyllic surroundings make this cottage an ideal base for an Alston cottage holiday.

Alston offers a perfect mix of historic attractions and natural beauty. Hadrian's Wall, Beamish Open Air Museum, and Durham Cathedral are all within an hour's drive. Moreover, the captivating landscapes of the Lake District are also easily accessible, making it a superb choice for a relaxing break in an Alston holiday cottage.

Set in the North Pennines, Alston's captivating landscape includes moorlands, hills, rivers, and waterfalls. It has charming cobbled streets famous as filming locations for ITV's Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist. Long admired by poets, writers, and artists, it continues to inspire local craftspeople. The town features a variety of unique, independent shops and galleries showcasing quality crafts. Visitors can enjoy scenic rides on restored steam and diesel engines through the South Tyne valley, and the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre offers a fun, interactive family day out.

Facts about this holiday accommodation in Alston.

Lounge with: , Free Internet Access
Kitchen with: Fridge/Freezer
1 bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements: 1 double bed(s)
1 Bathrooms
Central Heating

Layout of Bedrooms

Ground Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double bed(s)

Recommended Attractions near Alston: North Pennines National Landscape, Killhope Lead Mining Museum, North Pennines National Landscape, Roman Army Museum, North Pennines National Landscape, Hadrian's Wall Path, Cawfields Roman Wall, Birdoswald Roman Fort, High Force Waterfall, Hadrian's Wall Path, Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall, Brougham Castle, Vindolanda, Chesters Roman Fort.

More about the Location:
Pub Nearby, within 1 mile.

Top towns to visit in England's Lake DistrictConsett: 28 miles away,
Stanley: 36 miles away

Short Breaks: Yes

The owner or agency for this cottage has advertised with CountryCottagesOnline.Net since 2010.

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Period Name:
First Night - Last Night: 23/08/2025 - 29/08/2025

Weekly Rate: £0.00

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