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Lovelady Shield Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Alston hotel

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Exterior
Front of property
Superior Room, Garden View | Garden view
Standard Single Room | Bathroom
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
  • Nenthead Mines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Pennines
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Hadrian's Wall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium Room, Garden View

Premium Room, Garden View

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View

Deluxe Room, River View

  • 10 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | Bathroom

Standard Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, River View

Standard Triple Room, River View

  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Alston

In Alston .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Nenthead Mines and 12 miles (20 km) of Weardale Museum. North Pennines is within 12 miles (20 km) and Long Meg and Her Daughters is within 20 miles (32 km).

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 - 32 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

Lovelady Shield Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Alston hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Alston hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lovelady Shield Hotel offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Alston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 11.95 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 11.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel
Lovelady Shield Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel by Paymán Club

Lovelady Shield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fanatstic

Fantastic place with great service and exceptional food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROWENA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a delightful surprise. The staff were very friendly and informative. The room was big with a 2 seater couch. Sitting rooms were charming. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

CHARMIAN

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dry hotel

Restaurant shut after being told it was open This is also a dry hotel which was not made apparent when booking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Very clean room. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly quiet characterful place.

Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable large room. Attractive grounds. Beautifully quiet. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were impressed by everything about the hotel ... Superb location, excellent meals, very kind and friendly staff. We were especially pleased with Dan and his welcome and kind service throughout our stay. It was a little strange that ownership was off shore but the existing staff work very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Attractive setting. Helpful staff in hotel but non on site after 9pm. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

romany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super excellent superlative and wonderful!

As soon as I walked in, I was impressed. Beautiful Naomi at reception had already upgraded my room. Which was warm, fluffy towels, luxury tea tray. The cafe has great coffee served by super friendly Anna. I travel a lot and often skip a hotel b'fast due to the poor quality, but this one was delicious and made from scratch. Yum! Naomi made up the real fire for me so that I could do some work in the lounge before I left. Excellent and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

lovely place and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to locate property. Access drive full of very large potholes. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022