Garden cottage near Thirlwall Castle

Comfortable Accommodation: Widows Cottage in Alston offers a 3-star holiday home with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property features a private entrance and a fully equipped kitchen. Essential Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and free WiFi. The cottage includes a washing machine, fireplace, barbecue, shower, and TV. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Newcastle International Airport is 70 km away. Nearby attractions include Askham Hall (36 km), Thirlwall Castle (26 km), Brougham Castle (32 km), Housesteads Roman Fort (34 km), and Whinfell Forest (34 km).

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Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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There is access to a laundry room with drying facilities. Suitable for up to 2 pets An eco-friendly 18th-century stone cottage in a secluded wooded valley with paths adjoining the Pennine Way.. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner, Sofa Bed (Double) Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Washing Machine Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Electric storage heaters, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Towel hire. Cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This 18th-century stone cottage is hidden away up a steep gravel track overlooking the wooded Tyne Valley and the North Pennine Fells. It is a secluded location adjacent to the owner’s house, and benefits from solar powered hot water. There is footpath access to the Pennine Way and local tracks with a variety of local attractions including the South Tynedale Steam Railway, lead mining heritage centres, a transport museum, hand made candle factory, and the historic charm of Alston one mile away, with its steep cobbled streets and good pubs. The area is ideal for walking and mountain biking. Both Hadrian’s Wall and the Lake District are within half an hour’s drive. Shops and pubs 1 mile. Free WiFi

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.

No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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Please note: Up to 2 pets are allowed upon request.

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