Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Alston, England

Nenthead Mines
‪8 min drive‬
North Pennines
‪14 min drive‬
Hadrian's Wall
‪27 min drive‬
Carlisle (CAX)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

'Stokoe Cottage', is a period cottage set over 3 floors, with lots of history & character, sympathetically restored, tucked away from the main market square along a cobbled lane. Ideal for walkers and cyclists doing the Coast to Coast route. Quite village away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Great pubs and eating places near by.
1 bedroom, with king sized bed, lounge, with comfortable chesterfield sofa, TV with Freeview, large wood./coal burner stove and free wifi. Beautiful wooden shutters to Georgian windows. Bathroom has corner shower, toilet & sink, with exposed wall, very quirky...recently renovated. Beautiful farmhouse kitchen with all essentials and large range cooker, with fridge and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a utility room, where there is a small freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer for use, and ample storage for bikes.

Property manager

Sheila & Colin Barlow

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Alston

Alston is home to this holiday home. Nenthead Mines and Weardale Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and Northumberland National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eden Rock or Brunton Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, mountain biking and cycling.

Alston, England

What's nearby

Nenthead Mines - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
North Pennines - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
Vindolanda - 23 min drive - 30.0 km
Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 25 min drive - 33.4 km
Hadrian's Wall - 27 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 18 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Turks Head - ‬1 min walk
‪Hartside Top - ‬4 min drive
‪Miners Arms - ‬7 min drive
‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬4 min drive
‪The George & Dragon Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston located?

Situated in Alston, this holiday home is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 miles (20 km) of North Pennines and Weardale Museum. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Northumberland National Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellon W.

14 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky cottage, ideal for a getaway

The cottage had so much charm and personality. A great place to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

william p.

14 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and comfortable

I only stopped for a night. As I was going from London to Skye's. Co-op right out front is definitely a plus. And no problem with communication with the owner.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

14 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Winter Stay

We stayed at the cottage in Alston for one night in December, it was ideally located near all the village amenities including several pubs and a cafe that we visited for breakfast. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a good meal for the night and set the fire going for a cosy night in. The cottage was nice and peaceful with some lovely countryside around it for a walk around the village and the South Tyne river. Great communication from Colin and Sheila to let us know everything we need to ahead of our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

12 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, had fun decor, was comfortable and have everything we needed. We would love to come back someday.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H., Luton, Beds

6 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quirky little cottage

We had a lovely time in this cottage. It is well equipped and comfortable, with everything we needed. The location was perfect, with some great walks, but also easy to drive to places of interest. I'd recommend Sadler's bistro for cakes, and The Nook for breakfast - sadly several of the other places in Alston appear to have closed recently, but the quality of these means that we did not miss anything needed. Being behind the Co-op meant that even when we did run out of something it was really easy to get hold of it. Our only problem was that the holiday wasn't long enough - we would have love to have stayed much longer! Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

Beautiful location & stunning accommodation. Everything you could wish for from a property, a true home from home. Would love to stay here again. Thank you both for such a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T., Uk

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage was beautiful, quirky but really comfortable and with everything we needed.

Booking was straightforward. Communication from host was excellent. Location was great. We loved it and hope to come back.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

24 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful 5 day break

Stokoe Cottage is a well appointed 'home from home' It is a really interesting Cottage with quirky 'nooks and crannies' The host's communication was excellent prior to our visit. There is a Coop around the corner and eateries to accommodate most tastes. There are a plethora of paths if you enjoy walking.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

20 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden gem

The Cottage is nice and roomy for a one bed and has everything you need for a wonderful stay. It is well located close to shops cafes takeaways and pubs with parking right outside the door. There are plenty of beautiful walks nearby. Alston is really is a hidden gem !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Karen A.

26 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stop

Ideal location - quirky layout

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

14 December 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, lovely town

Excellent communication, perfect little cottage. Warm as toast with everything you need. Great fire. Lovely pubs and shops a stone's throw from the door, great walking and friendly local atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Meg F.

14 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Beautiful comfortable cottage. Very nice bed and warm lounge. Well fitted out kitchen. The only small thing would be to have a bigger saucepan for cooking meals

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

20 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stoke Cottage

Really sweet property just as advertised. Relaxing and enjoyable stay. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Katrina W.

7 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Wonderful little cottage, quiet, convenient, and charming. Only complaint was the mattress was too soft and sagged a bit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Hugh s.

22 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem of a cottage in the heart of an old interesting and quiet town.town

Good. Don't like to criticise, but helpful maybe to say that the mattress is very "imprinted" on the window side, and also a teapot would be a fine addition.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dr David O., KNARESBOROUGH

9 June 2019

Comfortable and quirky

An unusual, one off property that is comfortable, clean and has all the facilities you need for self-catering. Dog friendly. Alston is a yesteryear gem. Look forward to re-visiting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sheila & Colin Barlow

Colin & I have owned this property since 2018, as a self catering holiday cottage set in an amazing little town in Alston, a unique & quirky cottage for a quiet get away...

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