In Alston .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this cottage, you'll find Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Northumberland National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 27 min drive - 36.5 km
Hadrian's Wall - 31 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Langwathby Station - 32 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 57 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.
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield
3-star accommodation with kitchen in Alston
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Alston cottage is smoke free.
1 guestroom or unit
No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with microwaves.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Hair dryer
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
GBP 25 per accommodation per stay
2 total pets
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevators
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
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.
Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.
Property is also known as
Poppythorn At Lovelady Shield
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Alston
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews
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