The Cumberland is a splendid family-run nineteenth century hotel overlooking the South Tyne River in the picturesque market town of Alston, Cumbria. The five bedroom hotel is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Situated on the A686 in the heart of the North Pennines and 18 miles from the M6 and the Lake District, it is a welcome stopping off point on the C2C cycle route and Pennine Way. It is a hospitable base to view the local shops, galleries and inns around the cobbled front street, the South Tynedale Railway, or nine hole golf course.

The Cumberland Hotel offers a public bar with traditional cask ales, a restaurant, residents’ lounge, meeting room, beer garden and bar meals. There is secured housing for cycles and dogs, drying rooms and an ample adjacent carpark.

The Cumberland Hotel provides ideal bed and breakfast accommodation for weekend breaks or longer holidays in Cumbria and the Lake District.

The Cumberland Hotel offers facilities to suit you, whatever your reason for visiting Alston Moor. All of our bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and our five bedrooms can accommodate up to fourteen guests at a time, making us ideal for families and group bookingsWe also pride ourselves on the quality of our food. Our fully equipped kitchen enables us to produces fresh and attractive meals made from fresh ingredients. Meals are served in our restaurant, or the lounge bar. Parties can be catered for with advanced notice, with a full meal for up to 30 people, or a Buffet for up to 80, Ideal for parties or special occasions. We are happy to accommodate special dietsThe Cumberland Hotel a licensed bar, serving the full range of drinks. 4 Cask conditioned ales are always available, and a wide variety of wine are also on offer.The Hotel also has a patio area for unwinding on those long summer evenings as the sun sets over the valley.We have car parking facilities, and can also securely store cycles overnight. We have arrangements for the drying of wet clothing, but most of all we offer a warm welcome a the end of a busy dayPets are welcome.

Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel has been described as England's best kept secret. This elegant Georgian country house hotel stands on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, nestling in the foothills of Alston Moor.

The hotel is situated 2½ miles from Alston in Cumbria and is easily accessible from all parts of the UK. Our location makes it an ideal centre from which to visit the Lakes District, Hadrian's Wall, the North Pennines, Durham Cathedral and the Yorkshire Dales.

The hotel retains the ambience of a private residence and guests are warmly welcomed by the owners Peter & Marie Haynes. There are 3 acres of secluded gardens in which to sit and relax whilst enjoying views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside. For our guests who like walking, there are many walks and public footpaths on the doorstep.

We have consistently received rosette awards from the AA for the high standard of our food. Please note, our prices are inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast.

2 rosette restaurant (please book a table in advance for your 1st night stay), comfort, peace and quiet, great serviceLovelady Shield Country House Hotel has been described as England's best kept secret by our guests.This elegant Georgian Country House Hotel stands on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor.There are 3 acres of secluded gardens in which to sit and relax whilst enjoying the unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside.

Please note that Nent Hall will not be offering lunch or dinner until 15th March due to refurbishment of the kitchen. Bed & breakfast bookings will be completely unaffected by this ongoing work. We will be happy to organise alternative dining arrangements for all guests. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and dating back to 1738 Nent Hall Country House has recently undergone an extensive million pound refurbishment to bring the Hotel up to four star standard. Nent Hall offers the ideal place to stay for a romantic getaway or as a base for exploring this beautiful area of Cumbria within easy driving distance of the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and the hisoric market town of Hexham. Our Head Chef produces fine cuisine from seasonal and local produce designed to impress even the most experienced culinary expert. The menu is available in both our restaurant and Coach House Inn, offering guests the option of an informal or formal dining venue but with the same excellent quality food.

IN THE HEART OF THE NORTH OF ENGLAND you will find The Miners Arms set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. Easy reach of Carlisle, Durham, Hexham & Newcastle, the Lake District, North Pennines and Hadrians Wall. At 1500ft above sea level in a designated area of natural beauty, The Miners Arms can lay claim to be the highest village pub in England. If you like excellent food, great beer the warm feel of wood burning fires and friendly family hospitality or you just like drinking at altitude - you must try The Miners Arms. THE MINERS ARMS is a traditional 1700's pub, built of sandstone and was the old village inn until about 1823 when it was bought by the London Lead Company. It is recorded that the rent was reduced on several occasions as trade was diminishing ~ the miners preferring ‘books to drinks’. In 1988 the Clark family brought the pub and renovated the bar area, converted the garages into a bunkhouse and in 2003 added the lovely conservatory restaurant. TODAY it has a well established reputation for its culinary delights, real ales, friendly hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Alison has been running the pub for over 17 years and in that time her food has won many national competitions. We pride ourselves with our home made dishes which are made from fresh and locally bought produce. Our customers can choose from a very varied menu with some local recipes, as well as a good selection of world and vegetarian dishes. A visit to this wonderful part of Britain, and in particular The Miners Arms will never be a disappointment.