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Historic mountain view cottage in Alston

Historic Setting: Stokoe Cottage in Alston, Cumbria, is housed in a historic building. The property offers spacious accommodation with mountain views and a quiet street setting. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free parking. Additional facilities include a hairdresser/beautician, bicycle parking, and free toiletries. Comfortable Living: The holiday home features one bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. The living room includes a fireplace, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Located 69 km from Newcastle International Airport, Stokoe Cottage is near Askham Hall (38 km), Thirlwall Castle (25 km), and Housesteads Roman Fort (33 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and other activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE parking!


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Guests who stayed here loved

Jude
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully presented and extremely comfortable in great location
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property has loads of character but is packed with modern amenities.
Sheryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We chose this cottage as it was in the centre of Alston very near to relatives we were visiting
Glen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
With in the village Clean and tidy and cosy All the facilities you need
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location Spotlessly clean Highly recommend
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Happy to self cater in large kitchen. Utility room was an advantage.
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I was messaged with the code the day prior to our stay and it was very straightforward
Isabelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Delightful cottage, quirky, comfortable, warm, which was much appreciated at this time of year. All rooms were pleasant with great attention to detail to make a very old house inviting and up to date Spacious and attractive kitchen with underfloor...
Taylor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a great place to stay, very comfortable in a beautiful area. I would highly recommend staying here. We will definitely be back in the future.
Kiwi
New Zealand New Zealand
Very quirky old cottage which gives an insight of these amazing buildings that have stood the test of time. Nicely presented. Full kitchen.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sheila & Colin Barlow

9.4
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Sheila & Colin Barlow
'Stokoe Cottage' is a one bedroom Period Cottage, cosy & quirky set in the heart of Alston Town in the North Pennines The cottage dates back to 1611, tucked away from the main market square along a cobbled lane. The town offers full amenities, including an array of shops, pubs and eateries. Tourist attractions include South Tyne Railway, Lead Mining Museums, Art and Crafts galleries, and the Pennine Way runs through the town, ideal for walkers and Coast to Coast cycle route. The cottage is set over 3 floors, one bottom floor, fully fitted farmhouse kitchen with large range cooker, fridge, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, and all other essentials a home from home kitchen would . Utility room to side of kitchen has small freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer for your use "2nd floor is lounge with large TV on wall, lovely georgian windows with wooden shutter and large coal/wood burning stove, many of the original features of the cottage are still in place, on 3rd floor there is a double bedroom with comfy king size bed, and separate shower room with large corner shower , all you need for a comfy stay in Alston, All bed linen and towels supplied. Dog towels provided.
Language spoken: English

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From 14:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.