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Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield

3.0 star property
3-star accommodation with outdoor private hot tub in Alston

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bathroomsSleeps 7135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Cottage

  • 135 sq m
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7

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) - 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 outdoor private hot tub in Alston
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub and laundry facilities. 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
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer outdoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private outdoor hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

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

  • No elevator
  • 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: 10:00 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

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.

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

Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Spacious cottage, gorgeous quaint garden areas to explore and enjoy with outdoor furniture
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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