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Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Alston, England
  • Nenthead Mines
    8 min drive
  • North Pennines
    14 min drive
  • Hadrian's Wall
    27 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Alston

Located in Alston, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Nenthead Mines and North Pennines. .This vacation home is 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 25.5 mi (41 km) from Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • North Pennines - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Vindolanda - 23 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 27 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 36 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 18 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hartside Top - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The George & Dragon Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston

'Stokoe Cottage', is a period cottage set over 3 floors, with lots of history & character, sympathetically restored, tucked away from the main market square along a cobbled lane. Ideal for walkers and cyclists doing the Coast to Coast route. Quite village away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Great pubs and eating places near by.
1 bedroom, with king sized bed, lounge, with comfortable chesterfield sofa, TV with Freeview, large wood./coal burner stove and free wifi. Beautiful wooden shutters to Georgian windows. Bathroom has corner shower, toilet & sink, with exposed wall, very quirky...recently renovated. Beautiful farmhouse kitchen with all essentials and large range cooker, with fridge and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a utility room, where there is a small freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer for use, and ample storage for bikes.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sheila & Colin Barlow

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
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

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Cosy & quirky cottage in the centre of Alston Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfortable
I only stopped for a night. As I was going from London to Skye's. Co-op right out front is definitely a plus. And no problem with communication with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky cottage, ideal for a getaway
The cottage had so much charm and personality. A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Winter Stay
We stayed at the cottage in Alston for one night in December, it was ideally located near all the village amenities including several pubs and a cafe that we visited for breakfast. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a good meal for the night and set the fire going for a cosy night in. The cottage was nice and peaceful with some lovely countryside around it for a walk around the village and the South Tyne river. Great communication from Colin and Sheila to let us know everything we need to ahead of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, had fun decor, was comfortable and have everything we needed. We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H., Luton, Beds

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quirky little cottage
We had a lovely time in this cottage. It is well equipped and comfortable, with everything we needed. The location was perfect, with some great walks, but also easy to drive to places of interest. I'd recommend Sadler's bistro for cakes, and The Nook for breakfast - sadly several of the other places in Alston appear to have closed recently, but the quality of these means that we did not miss anything needed. Being behind the Co-op meant that even when we did run out of something it was really easy to get hold of it. Our only problem was that the holiday wasn't long enough - we would have love to have stayed much longer! Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
Beautiful location & stunning accommodation. Everything you could wish for from a property, a true home from home. Would love to stay here again. Thank you both for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was beautiful, quirky but really comfortable and with everything we needed.
Booking was straightforward. Communication from host was excellent. Location was great. We loved it and hope to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful 5 day break
Stokoe Cottage is a well appointed 'home from home' It is a really interesting Cottage with quirky 'nooks and crannies' The host's communication was excellent prior to our visit. There is a Coop around the corner and eateries to accommodate most tastes. There are a plethora of paths if you enjoy walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden gem
The Cottage is nice and roomy for a one bed and has everything you need for a wonderful stay. It is well located close to shops cafes takeaways and pubs with parking right outside the door. There are plenty of beautiful walks nearby. Alston is really is a hidden gem !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stop
Ideal location - quirky layout
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, lovely town
Excellent communication, perfect little cottage. Warm as toast with everything you need. Great fire. Lovely pubs and shops a stone's throw from the door, great walking and friendly local atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Meg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful comfortable cottage. Very nice bed and warm lounge. Well fitted out kitchen. The only small thing would be to have a bigger saucepan for cooking meals

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stoke Cottage
Really sweet property just as advertised. Relaxing and enjoyable stay. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Katrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Wonderful little cottage, quiet, convenient, and charming. Only complaint was the mattress was too soft and sagged a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Hugh s.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem of a cottage in the heart of an old interesting and quiet town.town
Good. Don't like to criticise, but helpful maybe to say that the mattress is very "imprinted" on the window side, and also a teapot would be a fine addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dr David O., KNARESBOROUGH

Comfortable and quirky
An unusual, one off property that is comfortable, clean and has all the facilities you need for self-catering. Dog friendly. Alston is a yesteryear gem. Look forward to re-visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019