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Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield

Cottage in Alston with kitchen and balcony
This cottage features free self parking. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Nenthead Mines. You'll find features like free self parking. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • 5 minutes by car from Nenthead Mines and 14 minutes from Weardale Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Alston cottage.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/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
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
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.

Property is also known as

Poppythorn At Lovelady Shield
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Alston

Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Colleton house

Due to a issue with Poppythorn cottage we were moved to Colleton we were advised of this prior to our visit via text. Very good communication throughout our stay. Staff were so helpful and quick in responding to our queries. Stunning location, we stayed for 2 nights, wish we had booked for longer! Cottage was extremely clean inside, a few weeds outside but not a big issue. Perfect and secure for my Dog. 5 minute drive to Alston where there were a couple of the pubs open and nice gift shops. The nearby waterfall is worth a visit. I would definatly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Spacious cottage, gorgeous quaint garden areas to explore and enjoy with outdoor furniture
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional value for money. Property had absolutely everything we needed for a fun filled and relaxing family break.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024