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Historic 1621 Cottage with Modern Comforts

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A kitchen with a modern faucet, a potted plant, and a view of a building through a window.
A living room with a fireplace, a green sofa, a wooden table, and a TV.
A stone building with a red door, a sign reading 'Gilmore Close,' and a window with a grid pattern.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A staircase leading to a bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alston, England
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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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.

Historic 1621 Cottage with Modern Comforts

Our 17th-century cottage (built in 1621) offers a comfortable base right in the centre of Alston, England’s highest market town. Set along quiet cobbled streets and surrounded by sweeping Cumbrian fells. this characterful hideaway offers an authentic taste of old-world England.

Our cottage has been highly rated by guests across multiple booking platforms, with an average rating of 4.93/5 from 14 reviews and multiple 10/10 reviews, reflecting our commitment to providing a comfortable, memorable stay. Perfect for couples, solo travellers, or small families, the cottage features one bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room, sleeping up to three.

The cottage offers 1 double bedroom, utility area including washing machine and drying rail.

Living/Dining room with pull out sofa bed, rustic fire place and tv with streaming services available.

Brand new kitchen and bathroom with high end appliances providing a comfortable stay.

Alston is England’s highest market town, nestled in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills, scenic walking trails and breathtaking countryside, it offers a perfect base for exploring Cumbria, Northumberland and Hadrian’s Wall. The town is known for its historic cobbled streets, independent shops, welcoming pubs and rich mining heritage.
At this cottage, you'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Ullswater and 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park
This cottage offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Alston cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 45 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Historic 1621 Cottage with Modern Comforts Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, recently modernised property. Everything we needed, including tea and coffee capsules for nespresso machine! Very close to town centre and shops although its in a quiet location. Good walks down by the river which is nearby. Host easily contactable. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property which resulted in a perfect stay. Loved everything about it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Much appreciated the early check in too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026