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Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield

3.0 star property
3-star accommodation with kitchen in Alston

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Basic Cottage | Living area
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A garden with stone steps leading to a wooden deck, surrounded by various plants and trees.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the area

Alston

In Alston .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this cottage, you'll find Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Mr. George's Museum of Time are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vindolanda - 50 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 53 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 55 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Housesteads Roman Fort - 59 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 32 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Nook Farm Shop Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Top Cafe - ‬4 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
Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Alston cottage.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 2 levels
  • Smoking in designated areas
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

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)

General

  • 2 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 within 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 pet, 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield to the airport?

This cottage is 27.2 mi (57-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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 costs GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield to downtown Alston?

This cottage is 2.3 mi away from Alston.

Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceptional value for money. Property had absolutely everything we needed for a fun filled and relaxing family break.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024