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Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield

3.0 star property
Cottage in Alston with free parking

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Exterior
Basic Cottage | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with cable channels
Basic Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Basic Cottage | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

Sleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield

Cottage in Alston with free parking
This smoke-free cottage features free self parking. The cottage provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with cable channels, and added amenities include free WiFi and a hair dryer.
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Alston cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board on request

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)

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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
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston
Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage
Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Alston

About the neighborhood

Map
Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • North Pennines - 22 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Vindolanda - 30 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 35 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hartside Top - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield located?

Situated in Alston, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 mi (20 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Saint Nicholas are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely location and superb cottsge lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property had lots of equiptment for cooking. The maintenance man and cleaner were extremely friendly and helpful. The outside could do with some care and attention to update . We had a lovley break here and would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great little escape

Property was larger than expected. It was clean and well furnished and provided a lovely break. Its in a very remote location, which is what we were looking for. Very dog friendly. some noise from the property upstairs but wasn't too intrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication
The cottage was overall comfortable and fine. The outside area wasn't in a good state. Dead rabbit parts in multiple places. Hotel reception had the worst of it removed when requested. Outside bench wasn't very sturdy. Facilities inside were better, good TV, comfy bed, good water pressure, well stocked kitchen and appliances. Bathroom lacked cleanliness with a few mouldy areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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