About this property

Historic Setting: Stokoe Cottage in Alston offers a spacious holiday home within a historic building. The property features a private entrance and mountain views, providing a unique and charming setting. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living room with a fireplace. Additional facilities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and a dining area. Comfortable Accommodations: The cottage features one bedroom and a bathroom with free toiletries. The bathroom is highly rated for comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: Located 24 mi from Askham Hall, 16 mi from Thirlwall Castle, and 21 mi from Housesteads Roman Fort, Stokoe Cottage offers easy access to local landmarks. Newcastle International Airport is 43 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


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Barry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful and well appointed cottage over three floors, right in the village centre. The owners have done everything possible to maintain and enhance the character of the cottage. We really enjoyed our stay.
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful, spacious, truly unique with lots of interesting features and character. It’s three storeys with a really big utility/drying room and a huge kitchen that is warm and the sort of room you want to live in. Everything felt clean, fresh and...
Stacey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just gorgeous cute place very cosy and warm underfloor heating in kitchen was a treat
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We were excavating at Vindolanda so fantastic to have a brilliant washing machine and dryer. Also brilliant the cupboard stores: sugar, tea, coffee and milk. Loved the decor - the little chess corner and the old grandfather clock. Great comms....
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Centre of village and cool inside when weather hot.
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Warm and comfortable cottage in the heart of the village, nice to have tea, coffee and sugar to help yourselves too, also a lovely bottle of wine, lovely large walk in shower, large kitchen and great sitting area
Jude
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully presented and extremely comfortable in great location
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property has loads of character but is packed with modern amenities.
Sheryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We chose this cottage as it was in the centre of Alston very near to relatives we were visiting
Glen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
With in the village Clean and tidy and cosy All the facilities you need

Hosted by Sheila & Colin Barlow

9.4
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Sheila & Colin Barlow
'Stokoe Cottage' is a one bedroom Period Cottage, cosy & quirky set in the heart of Alston Town in the North Pennines The cottage dates back to 1611, tucked away from the main market square along a cobbled lane. The town offers full amenities, including an array of shops, pubs and eateries. Tourist attractions include South Tyne Railway, Lead Mining Museums, Art and Crafts galleries, and the Pennine Way runs through the town, ideal for walkers and Coast to Coast cycle route. The cottage is set over 3 floors, one bottom floor, fully fitted farmhouse kitchen with large range cooker, fridge, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, and all other essentials a home from home kitchen would . Utility room to side of kitchen has small freezer, washing machine & tumble dryer for your use "2nd floor is lounge with large TV on wall, lovely georgian windows with wooden shutter and large coal/wood burning stove, many of the original features of the cottage are still in place, on 3rd floor there is a double bedroom with comfy king size bed, and separate shower room with large corner shower , all you need for a comfy stay in Alston, All bed linen and towels supplied. Dog towels provided.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of 'Stokoe Cottage'

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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