Autumn breaks

Now is the time to book your Autumn break. If you’re not tied to the school holidays, why not make the most of the last of the summer sun (if you’re lucky!) and take advantage of our September offers? ….. or looking further ahead we are now extending our short break availability from the beginning of September…

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Alston Live this weekend

family fun at Alston Live

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…

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Celebrate National Meadows Day

On Saturday, July 2nd the North Pennines AONB Partnership are holding a blooming wonderful event at Bowlees Visitor Centre in Upper Teesdale in celebration of National Meadows Day. Marvellous Meadows is a free event that includes family-friendly activities from 1-1.30, a guided wildflower and bumblebee walk from the centre to Wynch Bridge End between 1.30-3.30 and…

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Summer on the Roof of England

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…

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Half term late availability

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.

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Mayday instant break

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.

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Less than 3 weeks to Easter!

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.

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Online bookings

We had an initial problem with the online form, but this has now been resolved and so you can book your holiday direct with us on our website by going to our Availability & Prices page

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Valentine Breaks

Valentine flowers

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…

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Proper Winter weather

What a change after all the dreary wet weather we’ve had recently!  Today there are patches of blue sky, the sun has been trying to break through the clouds, and the hill tops are still covered in snow, but yesterday was a perfect winter’s day: cold,crisp and frosty with bright sunshine and blue sky all day.

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