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Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel in Alston offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, hairdryers, free toiletries, showers, carpeted floors, TVs, electric kettles, and wardrobes. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include baths, garden and river views, walk-in showers, and a TV. Convenient Location: Located 45 mi from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Askham Hall (26 mi), Thirlwall Castle (18 mi), Housesteads Roman Fort (22 mi), Brougham Castle (24 mi), and Whinfell Forest (25 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Samia
United Kingdom
“Great beautiful location and very friendly staff. Lovely room” - David
United Kingdom
“The room, the breakfast, the staff, the ambience - all v good.” - Cheryl
United States
“The setting was amazing! It was far off the beaten path but that is part of it’s charm. The azaleas and the garden were so beautiful. There was only one person working at the desk, checking people in and serving the food but he was efficient and...” - Wilfried
Netherlands
“What a wonderfully secluded retreat. Coming down from the road, we were in awe of the beautiful surrounding landscape. We had a very friendly welcome and throughout our visit, staff could not have been more helpful. The location of the hotel is...” - Anna
United Kingdom
“Beautiful surroundings and property. The room was gorgeous with lovely sash windows. The bubbling river outside gives a calming backdrop on arrival and it smelled of a welcoming fire as we entered.” - Margaret
United Kingdom
“At this time of year it was a continental breakfast which suited us.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff, very clean and efficient. Lovely location” - Darren
United Kingdom
“Stunning grounds and very friendly staff, not far from ashgill force waterfall.” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“The location is superb, stunning. The hotel is beautiful and the welcome could not be better. Staff were attentive and the rooms were spotless. This was our second visit and we will be sure to return.” - Kevin
United Kingdom
“Nice Country House Hotel, understandably out of town, in pretty location by a river. All the staff were incredibly nice and helpful. Nice food in restaurant and for breakfast. Safe motorcycle parking.”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.





The fine print
Loud noise is not permitted on hotel premises. Please be considerate of other guests.
All rooms are pet-friendly. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed per room with an additional fee of 25 GBP per pet, per stay. Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in public areas and cleaned up after.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.