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Hotels in Alston, Cumbria

Including 2 Historic Hotels

Alston Heritage Snapshot
Alston is thought to be the highest market town in England, at over 1000 feet above sea level. The Victorian era Police Station used to house the Alston Magistrates Court, which locals jested was therefore the 'highest court in the land.'

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1 Cumberland Hotel    HISTORIC PROPERTY
Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3HX

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

The Cumberland Hotel offers facilities to suit you, whatever your reason for visiting Alston Moor. All of our bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and our five bedrooms can accommodate up to fourteen guests at a time, making us ideal for families and group bookingsWe also pride ourselves on the quality of … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £60.00
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2 Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel    HISTORIC PROPERTY
Nenthead Road, Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3LF

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?
Heritage Tags: Georgian (Time Period) - 13th century (Time Period)

This elegant Georgian Country House Hotel stands on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent. Situated 2? miles from Alston - an ideal spot to visit the Lakes District. more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £100.00
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Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3HX

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The Cumberland Inn is a splendid family-run nineteenth century hotel overlooking the South Tyne River in the picturesque market town of Alston, Cumbria. 18 miles from the M6 and the Lake District, it is a more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £30.00
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Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3RN

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The hotel is independently owned and family run. We take great pride in serving our delicious food and giving our guests a warm welcome. We make all the dishes, cakes and sweets ourselves, none of the ready meals here. Our portions are large and very satisfying especially after a day … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 4 star rating

Stay at this Restaurant with Rooms from: £50.00
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Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3LQ

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Nent Hall is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers the perfect location for a romantic getaway or as a base for exploring this beautiful area of Cumbria. Facilities include free WI-FI, Free DVD hire, local and national telephone calls, Restaurant and Bar. All rooms are en-suite … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 4 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £59.00
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NEAREST ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION

Name Location Accommodation From (£) Heritage Distance
Yew Tree Chapel Brampton, Cumbria Castle 4 star rating 70.00 1 Heritage Rating 5.4 miles
Edenhall Country Hotel Penrith, Cumbria Hotel 2 star rating 60.00 1 Heritage Rating 12.5 miles
Temple Sowerby House Hotel Culgaith, Cumbria Hotel 3 star rating 90.00 1 Heritage Rating 12.9 miles
Langley Castle Hotel Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Castle 4 star rating 155.00 5 Heritage Rating 13 miles
Temple Sowerby House Hotel & Restaurant Penrith, Cumbria Hotel 3 star rating 100.00 1 Heritage Rating 13.2 miles
Roundthorn Country House Penrith, Cumbria Hotel 5 star rating 77.50 3 Heritage Rating 14.6 miles
Appleby Manor Country House Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria Hotel 3 star rating 63.00 3 Heritage Rating 15.3 miles
Tufton Arms Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria Hotel 3 star rating 72.00 4 Heritage Rating 15.4 miles
Bank House Bed and Breakfast Penrith, Cumbria Hotel 4 star rating 72.00 3 Heritage Rating 15.5 miles
Crosby Bed and Breakfast Penrith, Cumbria Hotel 4 star rating 55.00 1 Heritage Rating 15.6 miles
Name Location Accommodation From (£) Heritage Distance



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This Day in British History

12 February, 1554

Lady Jane Grey executed

Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland

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This pious king was married to Eleanor of Provence



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Nearest attractions

Little Meg Cairn
10.2 miles - (Prehistoric Site)

Long Meg and Her Daughters
10.6 miles - (Prehistoric Site)

Bellister Castle
11.2 miles - (Castle)

Acorn Bank
12.4 miles - (Garden)

Blenkinsop Castle
12.6 miles - (Castle)

Vindolanda Roman Fort
13.4 miles - (Roman Site)

Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall)
13.4 miles - (Roman Site)


Tourism - Towns & Villages

Kirkoswald (10.6 miles)

Great Salkeld (11.7 miles)

Edenhall (12.3 miles)

Haltwhistle (12.7 miles)

Haydon Bridge (14 miles)

Blanchland (15.4 miles)

Appleby (15.8 miles)