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Alston House

Townfoot, Alston CA9 3RN, England
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Alston House
Ranked #2 of 12 Alston B&B and Inns
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Solihull, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We were staying at a large hotel in Alston and the receptionist recommended Alston House for an evening meal. We booked our table but arrived earlier than expected. Carol welcomed us in the fabulously decorated bar and we sat on one of the many comfy sofas eating olives and sipping our drinks. She then brought out a warm freshly baked... More

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Godalming, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Continuing our Pennine Way walk we were lucky to be recommended this accommodation by a previous B n B we had stayed at en route. Unfortunately the weather was not good but on arrival we were made welcome by the staff and two roaring log fires, where, in one, we had a welcome morning coffee. The young female staff could... More

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Howden, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

A wonderful hotel with wonderful, friendly staff. Lovely big rooms with quality furnishings, but best of all.....the food. We didn't eat anywhere else in Alston, there was no need to try because you couldn't have bettered what we had. Even your normal every day Sunday Lunch was special. Good selection of wines and beers in a really relaxing atmosphere, in... More

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Cambridge
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This was my first experience of staying at Alston House, I was there with a group of friends for a long overdue reunion. From first stepping inside the hotel my wife and I were made welcome, it had a feeling from home to home, nothing was to much trouble for the staff,from afternoon tea to a champagne reception before our... More

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newcastle England
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Stopped at this hotel end of march and had a really good time here ...! The rooms were very I and nice , bathrooms with showers very clean , ideal for walkers and bikers ready for a stop over ! Plenty of parking opposite and outside of hotel . This is a family run hotel and the owners could not... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

My first experience of Alston House was a few years ago when we used it as an overnight stop on the Coast to Coast cycle route. Two saturated, bedraggled, dirty and tired cyclists were made incredibly welcome and were revived with a superb meal and excellent beer. And the bikes were accommodated securely. Since then, domestic circumstances have meant that... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I stayed for two nights whilst my son was on a residential activity centre course at Robinwood. The Hotel is in the picturesque village of Alston. The Hotel itself is small and friendly and the staff couldn't have been more helpful or accomodating. The bedrooms are clean and spacious with ensuite bathrooms. You can have a cooked breakfast and sample... More

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Lancashire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Stayed here again in January. Hotel is in a beautiful location with superb views. Great for walks along the Tyne and Pennine way. We stayed in room 3 which is modern, clean and spacious with a lovely bathroom. Staff very friendly, food amazing ( I recommend the chocolate brownie) Definitely recommend this hotel, and will be going back again. Its... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

We stayed for one night as part of a little road trip. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, the room was large, clean and nicely furnished. Aside from the stunning countryside and quaint village, the best thing was the food. We ate lunch, dinner and breakfast and all three were high quality, tasty meals. All for a very reasonable... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

We spent a couple of nights there with our little one, who is nearly two. The staff at the hotel couldn't have been kinder. They got him just the food he wanted when he wanted it, and they were really friendly with him. There was room to toddle about, and there were toys to play with in both the café... More

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Additional Information about Alston House

Also Known As:
Alston House Hotel Alston
Alston House Hotel
Alston House UK - Cumbria
Address: Townfoot, Alston CA9 3RN, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Alston
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Alston
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Outstanding food at this family run hotel. There is a cafe, restaurant and bar and seven ensuite rooms. The cafe serves homemade cakes and scones with lattes, chill out and meet your friends. The popular evening restaurant has extensive menu catering for all. Most of the rooms are spacious with lovely fell views with comfortable beds. The service is friendly, efficient and unobtrusive. Situated in Alstonwith all its facitities and within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ... more   less 
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