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Robson Cottage is found in the heart of Alston, the highest market town in England,.
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9.6 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Alston
- Nenthead Mines7 min drive
- North Pennines13 min drive
- Hadrian's Wall26 min drive
- Carlisle (CAX)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Robson Cottage is found in the heart of Alston, the highest market town in England,.
Robson Cottage is found in the heart of Alston, the highest market town in England,. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Coffee Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed, (Accessed Via Bedroom 1)
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot and highchair. . Bike store available on request. On road parking; unloading at the door. 1 small dog welcome. No smoking.. This charming 18th Century mid-terrace cottage offers an open plan living space on the ground floor with a cosy wood burner, and two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. It is set in Alston, the highest market town in England, situated in Cumbria on the borders of Durham and Northumberland, and near to the border of North Yorkshire and the Dales and the Scottish Borders. It also boasts to being the gateway to The Lake District, making it a perfect base to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. The town has a steeply rising cobbled high street and a very distinctive market cross, which has a small fruit and vegetable stall four mornings a week. Alston has many independent shops, eateries, cafes and public houses, including a bakery which makes fresh bread and baked goods from scratch. There are plenty of pubs that serve delicious homemade cooked meals, and also specialise in real ales and always has guest ales available to taste. Other attractions are local workshops which sell award winning jams and chutneys and the artisan food shops where you can find a wide range of produce and an excellent range of cheeses, a lot are locally sourced, and accommodate dietary requirements and sell our local specialist Cumberland Mustard, made here in Alston. There is an outdoor shop where you can stock up on any outdoor clothing and equipment you require, Alston has a thriving arts and crafts community and have two excellent gallery shops. Alston also has two convenience stores, the Co-op and the Spar, the Spar incorporates an excellent butchers shop which has a variety of fresh and cooked meats along with a petrol station. On the main cobbled street can be found a fish and chip shop, a takeaway and a Post Office.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling, the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast route both run right through Alston. The rolling countryside with unspoilt panoramic views of the moorland has diverse flora and forna. The high Pennine countryside provides an abundance of wild and rare animals and is home to the endangered red squirrel and many types of birds of prey. It also has and some amazing natural beauties including Ashgill waterfall which falls 50ft to sparking pools below, High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England and Low Force. Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a fascinating insight into the industrialised history of the area, South Tyne Railway, England’s highest narrow gauge railway in Alston is a perfect way to enjoy the rolling countryside on a journey that follows the South Tyne Valley and Hartside Pass on the A686 (voted one of the best drives in the world) which provide panoramic views over the Eden Valley across to the iconic Lake District, north over to Carlisle and the Solway Firth and Scotland, to name just a few. Shop and pub ½ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Coffee Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed, (Accessed Via Bedroom 1)
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot and highchair. . Bike store available on request. On road parking; unloading at the door. 1 small dog welcome. No smoking.. This charming 18th Century mid-terrace cottage offers an open plan living space on the ground floor with a cosy wood burner, and two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. It is set in Alston, the highest market town in England, situated in Cumbria on the borders of Durham and Northumberland, and near to the border of North Yorkshire and the Dales and the Scottish Borders. It also boasts to being the gateway to The Lake District, making it a perfect base to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. The town has a steeply rising cobbled high street and a very distinctive market cross, which has a small fruit and vegetable stall four mornings a week. Alston has many independent shops, eateries, cafes and public houses, including a bakery which makes fresh bread and baked goods from scratch. There are plenty of pubs that serve delicious homemade cooked meals, and also specialise in real ales and always has guest ales available to taste. Other attractions are local workshops which sell award winning jams and chutneys and the artisan food shops where you can find a wide range of produce and an excellent range of cheeses, a lot are locally sourced, and accommodate dietary requirements and sell our local specialist Cumberland Mustard, made here in Alston. There is an outdoor shop where you can stock up on any outdoor clothing and equipment you require, Alston has a thriving arts and crafts community and have two excellent gallery shops. Alston also has two convenience stores, the Co-op and the Spar, the Spar incorporates an excellent butchers shop which has a variety of fresh and cooked meats along with a petrol station. On the main cobbled street can be found a fish and chip shop, a takeaway and a Post Office.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling, the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast route both run right through Alston. The rolling countryside with unspoilt panoramic views of the moorland has diverse flora and forna. The high Pennine countryside provides an abundance of wild and rare animals and is home to the endangered red squirrel and many types of birds of prey. It also has and some amazing natural beauties including Ashgill waterfall which falls 50ft to sparking pools below, High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England and Low Force. Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a fascinating insight into the industrialised history of the area, South Tyne Railway, England’s highest narrow gauge railway in Alston is a perfect way to enjoy the rolling countryside on a journey that follows the South Tyne Valley and Hartside Pass on the A686 (voted one of the best drives in the world) which provide panoramic views over the Eden Valley across to the iconic Lake District, north over to Carlisle and the Solway Firth and Scotland, to name just a few. Shop and pub ½ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
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Pool
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Alston
Located in Alston, this cottage is in a rural area. Nenthead Mines and Weardale Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Mills Trout Fishing Park and Appleby Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eden Rock or Brunton Park.

Alston
What's nearby
- Nenthead Mines - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
- North Pennines - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
- Vindolanda - 22 min drive - 29.6 km
- Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 25 min drive - 33.0 km
- Hadrian's Wall - 26 min drive - 29.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Turks Head - 3 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
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