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The National Heritage Open Day Festival takes place from Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th September when heritage attractions across the country from mills to mines, lighthouses to cathedrals and much more, are providing free admission and a chance to visit places not normally accessible, for instance not far from Alston, the tower of Carlisle Cathedral and Durham…

We still have some availability this weekend so why not stay with us and enjoy the last day of the Alston Live festival on Saturday and take a ride on the train on Sunday where Steam Live will follow on with wandering minstrels on the platform and the trains. See our special offers now. It…

June is a very special time in the #NorthPennines when a wealth of wild flowers are to be seen everywhere and birds are nesting and rearing their young up here on the#RoofofEngland. Had a lovely peaceful walk on the Bank Holiday away from all the crowds along the banks of the East Allen, now blooming…

This bank holiday, escape the crowds and head for the hills – there’s plenty of space on the Roof of England – in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and we still have availability in two of our cottages – see our Special Offers.

This bank holiday visit Alston and explore our very special shops – where else could you find a patchwork elephant and less than 20 minutes walk away you could be looking at a waterfall? We still have one cottage available for a 2 night break from today – call 01434 382975 after 9am.

With less than 3 weeks to Easter weekend, there’s still time to book your Easter break.  We still have some availability so check out our special offers The daffodils are in bud now so should be in full bloom for Easter.

Why not take a romantic break for two in one of our cottages on Valentine weekend, with Prosecco, flowers and chocolates all in the price? Arrive Friday or Saturday, take advantage of our earlier check-in any time after 2pm, and take time to explore the local area by car or on foot.   There are plenty of…