Cumberland Inn

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Free Wifi

10

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 43 mi from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near Askham Hall (24 mi), Thirlwall Castle (15 mi), and Housesteads Roman Fort (21 mi). Highly rated for its breakfast and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Kirstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Booked at short notice and no problem accessing the room and staff friendly and accommodating”
Bradford
United States United States
“Excellent food, the room was clean, the bed comfortable and the shower was hot.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly pub and staff. Outstanding breakfast cooked to order. Alston is surrounded by high fells and the roads are empty, unlike the Lake District.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent and the room was clean and spacious, great opportunity to eat in the restaurant which was very convenient”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Cumberland is well-located for those hiking the Pennine Way. Its evening meal offering is good as is the breakfast.”
Harry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in the centre of Alston. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good home cooked food.”
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable and clean room in central location. Lovely and warm. Staff incredibly friendly with excellent diner and breakfast.”
Michael
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely”
Joy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly, relaxed vibe. Lovely view from the room. Nice food in the pub itself in the evening with a fire. It is an Ideal location for Alston. Breakfast was lovely - plenty of choice. A friendly lady member of staff enthusiastically helped us find...”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The team here are fabulous. Greatbpub, fab beers (got yo Top12 in Camra this year), wonderful home cooking. Log fire was super good.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Cumberland Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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