About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Cumberland Inn in Alston offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The traditional, family-friendly restaurant serves British and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian selections. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. The inn provides free on-site parking, an outdoor seating area, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 69 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near Askham Hall (38 km), Thirlwall Castle (24 km), and Housesteads Roman Fort (33 km). Highly rated for its breakfast and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Siobhan
United Kingdom“Very warm welcome. Lovely atmosphere in pub and excellent beer. Good food, especially breakfast.” - Anthony
Canada“Nice staff. Dry place to store our bicycles. Very central. Fantastic evening meal.” - Terry United Kingdom“The room was spacious and clean with a lovely view over the moors. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. Excellent food in the bar. It was good value for money.”
Andrew
New Zealand“Great spot for our Alston reunion. Food and beer at dinner were delicious.”- David United Kingdom“Lost door key.It caused problems Guy the manager of hotel would not let me pay for replacement.”
Alex United Kingdom“Staff very friendly and helpful good food bed comfortable”- Keith United Kingdom“Another lovely stay at The Cumberland. Thanks again to Guy and the gang for their hospitality. Already looking forward to next year's visit xx”
- Harald United Kingdom“The breakfast was very good with quality ingredients. The room was comfortable and clean with a decent ensuite bathroom. A table was reserved for me at dinner and although the bar was very busy I had prompt service. As I was cycling I was happy...”
- Martin United Kingdom“A lovely old Inn! Superb beer and great food. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and there was secure bike storage. A very tasty breakfast!!”
- Lorraine United Kingdom“The Cumberland inn is in a village setting,very nice. The food and the room were lovely. Dog friendly. Friendly staff. Would stay again.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
