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Lowbyer Manor Country House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Alston with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Travelers find tranquility at Lowbyer Manor Country House, where the peaceful countryside complements comfortable accommodations. Enjoy delicious breakfasts, a sunny terrace, a library for quiet reading, free WiFi, and helpful concierge services for a relaxing country experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room (Four Poster) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (2)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (3)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (4)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room (11)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room (12)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Hexham Road, Alston, England, CA9 3JX

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • North Pennines - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Vindolanda - 26 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Whinfell Forest - 32 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 27 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lowbyer Manor Country House

Guesthouse in a rural location
You can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Lowbyer Manor Country House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lowbyer Manor Country House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lowbyer Manor Country House Hotel Alston
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Lowbyer Manor Country House Alston Cumbria
Lowbyer Manor Country Alston
Lowbyer Manor Country
Lowbyer Manor Country House Guesthouse Alston
Lowbyer Manor Country House Guesthouse
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Lowbyer Manor Country House Guesthouse
Lowbyer Manor Country House Guesthouse Alston

Frequently asked questions

Is Lowbyer Manor Country House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lowbyer Manor Country House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lowbyer Manor Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lowbyer Manor Country House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lowbyer Manor Country House located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 mi (20 km) of North Pennines and Weardale Museum. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Saint Nicholas are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Lowbyer Manor Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place in Northern England!!

This comfortable, historic house is an amazing find! Great hosts, great rooms and great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet area very clean safe parking lots of walks close by and a great tree in the garden 170 years old
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely characterful Manor House

Lovely characterful building right near the Teasdale Steam Railway Museum. Very nice room with comfortable bed and good shower. The restaurant was closed when we arrived but we were recommended a couple of places that we could get a meal in the Town within walking distance so this was not a problem. Breakfast was possibly the best ever tasted all served by a very friendly, smiling lady.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely manor house B&B with friendly and welcoming staff. Very short walk into the village. Food was wholesome and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was an absolute delight. Really accommodating at short notice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round excellent. Friendly, lovely room and guest lounge is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating with the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The people who run the Manor were extremely welcoming and considerate. The lounge is really nice and comfortable, the room and en-suite were clean and breakfast was excellent. We’d travelled through appalling heavy rain and I was pleasantly surprised that the central heating came on in early September although Alston is at pretty high altitude and so it may be necessary. We had to go out for an evening meal because no food is available on a Sunday but I think it s on other nights. We went out at just after 6 PM and got a table at the Alston House but someone who arrived afterwards was turned away and had been turned away at the Cumberland Arms because they’d also stopped serving. It appears that you need to eat fairly early in Alston on a Sunday night or book beforehand. This isn’t really part of the review but may be worth bearing in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
James and Janice looked after us really well. This is a grand old characterful 16th century building ; wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming place in the nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fint overnatningssted og sød og hjælpsom værtinde. Men der er hverken restaurant eller bar på stedet som der står på Hotels.? Lowbyer Manor Country House 3.0-stjernet overnatningssted 3-stjernet gæstehus i Alston med restaurant og bar/lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly.

Friendly with tasty breakfast. Huge bed. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best on C2C. EXCELLENT

We stayed here half way through our C2C cycling trip and loved it. We will definitely be booking to stay again. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and the bedroom was very comfortable. We loved the bar and the upstairs residents lounge was excellent. Breakfast was by far the best of the trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great .
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of character and charm, but tired beds. Very pleasant owners
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and very friendly, they couldn't do enough for you, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts! Very responsive to any request! We are looking forward to our next stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
If you like quirky old houses you'll love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lowbyer Manor

Good breakfast and service. Room was clean and comfortable but shower needs sorting out, water far too hot and a huge step up into and down out of the shower cubicle. You have to indicate that you want your room cleaned i.e. Bed to be made, which we did not know about so came back to unmade bed and tea/coffee not replenished. Hotel is central for hiking/walking and cycling the superb countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean, very friendly owners, warm and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay.

Great welcome. Very comfortable room with excellent breakfast. Worth another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Friendly owners. Bar and restaurant NOT open so had to go out for dinner. A mattress topper, some padding on top of the mattress so I couldn’t feel the coils in the mattress would be good. Not really value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely hotel, owners are lovely. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service

Lovely B&B with very genial hosts.

The hosts are very welcoming and engageing people. The building is lovely and well positioned. The facilities in the village are within walking distance even for someone with difficulty walking. The rooms are warm and reasonably comfortable although the matress was on the very firm side.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Simon, Rufford Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop for cyclists & walkers

A quintessential old coaching inn with a Scottish host & English chef, this is a homely guest house which provides a quiet stopover on the C2C or walking in the surrounding beautiful countryside. The welcome was effusive and the room pleasantly spacious. Our beds were comfortable with crisp white sheets. The dining room reminded my son of Fawlty Towers but it couldn’t have been further from satire with excellent food and drinks served by the jolly staff. Breakfast was just as good; we opted for porridge, the proper stuff with big soft oats, then I had a full English, every ingredient being excellent, whilst my son had bacon with homemade American style pancakes & maple syrup. We were set up for the day! There’s also a lovely large guest lounge with very comfortable sofas, books galore and a relaxing atmosphere. We sat in there for an hour or two, me reading, him on his laptop making use of the fast WiFi. The bar has a good selection of Gin, beers and other drinks with an extremely reasonable & well selected wine list too. There were only two quibbles in the whole experience: our en-suite shower was more a drizzle and the remote for the TV in our room was dead. That only stopped me from watching the News in the morning which I might actually regard as a good thing! Would we return? Absolutely!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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