About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel in Alston offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, hairdryers, free toiletries, showers, carpeted floors, TVs, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include baths, garden and river views, walk-in showers, and a TV. Convenient Location: Located 72 km from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Askham Hall (42 km), Thirlwall Castle (29 km), Housesteads Roman Fort (36 km), Brougham Castle (38 km), and Whinfell Forest (40 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    At this time of year it was a continental breakfast which suited us.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, very clean and efficient. Lovely location
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning grounds and very friendly staff, not far from ashgill force waterfall.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is superb, stunning. The hotel is beautiful and the welcome could not be better. Staff were attentive and the rooms were spotless. This was our second visit and we will be sure to return.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice Country House Hotel, understandably out of town, in pretty location by a river. All the staff were incredibly nice and helpful. Nice food in restaurant and for breakfast. Safe motorcycle parking.
  • Kellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was tranquil and we had a lovely room with a balcony was really peaceful and that’s why we came away just for some peace away from our city life
  • Noreen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant stay in beautiful location and lovely breakfast
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were super friendly, and the setting is tranquil and sereen. The attention to detail was welcoming. For instance, I brought my Cocker Spaniel, and the hotel provides a soft dog mat, dog treats, and poo bags. Although the infrastructure...
  • Eric
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast superb. Staff friendly and had time for conversation.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and clean….lovely grounds… delicious food….. friendly staff

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Loud noise is not permitted on hotel premises. Please be considerate of other guests.

All rooms are pet-friendly. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed per room with an additional fee of 25 GBP per pet, per stay. Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in public areas and cleaned up after.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.