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Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield

3.0 star property

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Games room
Basic Cottage | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Basic Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bathroomsSleeps 7135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
  • Nenthead Mines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Pennines
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Hadrian's Wall
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Cottage

  • 135 sq m
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7

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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.

Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield

Cottage in Alston with private hot tub and kitchen
Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage boasts an outdoor private hot tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers outdoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include Access to hot tub.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Nenthead Mines. Free self-parking, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and outdoor hot tubs.
  • The cottage offers an outdoor hot tub, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Nenthead Mines and 14 minutes from Weardale Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Poppythorn Cottage at Lovelady Shield offers its guests a hot tub and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Alston cottage is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private outdoor hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

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

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 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

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.

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 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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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