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Lovelady Shield Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel in Alston with free parking

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Lovelady Shield Hotel offers a quiet rural escape where travelers can enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi while recharging in the countryside. The smoke-free property provides free self-parking, making it easy for guests to venture out and explore the beautiful area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Garden View

Premium Room, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, River View

Standard Twin Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, River View

Standard Triple Room, River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • North Pennines - 24 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Vindolanda - 35 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 37 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 38 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 32 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lovelady Shield Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Lovelady Shield Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lovelady Shield Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

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
Pets cannot be left unattended

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel
Lovelady Shield Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel by Paymán Club

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovelady Shield Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Lovelady Shield Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel 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 Northumberland National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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