About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Calf Shed in Alston offers a 3-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property features a private entrance and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the private garden or enjoy the hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during the stay. Convenient Amenities: The holiday home includes a washing machine, shower, and TV. Free on-site private parking is provided for guests’ convenience. Local Attractions: Newcastle International Airport is 70 km away. Nearby attractions include Thirlwall Castle (23 km), Housesteads Roman Fort (32 km), and Whinfell Forest (37 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a cozy peaceful place ! Very clean and homely! The owners were very friendly
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location excellent with very friendly owners in a comfortable cottage. Hot tub was an added bonus.
  • Edmondson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a cosy place which was well equipped and extremely clean. The linen was pristine.

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Property information

Only dogs allowed at the property. A cosy retreat for couples, and includes a four poster bed. Great walking to be enjoyed with the Pennine Way on the doorstep.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge First Floor: Bedroom: Galleried, Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Patio with garden furniture. No smoking.. All properties: Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. External utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer (shared). Barbecue available on request (shared). Hot tub (shared with other properties on-site on a rota basis). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. . These three, 18th century barn conversions, (refs 80043, 28645, 28646) are located just 1 mile from the market town of Alston, one of the highest towns in the country and a charming backdrop to many a period film and TV series. Situated behind the owner’s home, these holiday cottages offer comfortable accommodation with their own sitting-out areas. Guests have shared use of the hot tub where views can be enjoyed towards Mount Hooley and over the South Tyne Valley. The changing landscape throughout the seasons makes for picturesque views all year round. After a day out exploring this delightful area, what better way to soak those tired limbs and relax. This is a good base for exploring Tynedale and the North Pennines by foot, bicycle or car, with many places of interest to visit, including Alston’s narrow gauge railway, Pennine Pottery and local crafts. The Pennine Way runs past the door, with walks in all directions. Alston, with its quaint cobbled main street, has a range of individual shops, character inns, restaurants and tea rooms. Within the area is an historical Roman fort and tourists will enjoy the museums, exhibitions and sites along Hadrian’s Wall. The Lake District, Beamish M...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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From 15:00
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Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Up to 1 pet allowed upon request.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

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