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"Lovely comfy cottage, ideal base for touring the area with plenty of walks from the village."
Cake and milk welcome on arrival and good information from owner before arrival. Compact well equipped kitchen.
Reviewed by Claire4.4★Oct 2024
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"A lovely, cosy cottage, very clean and comfortable."
Comfy sofas and bed.
Compact and pleasant kitchen and lovely bathroom. The cottage is full of character and in a central location yet quietly tucked away in a conservation area.
Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Aug 2024
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"Lovely little cottage ideal for a couple."
Very comfortable and well equipped. Decor very tasteful. Clean and well maintained. A welcoming bottle of milk and pack of cakes much appreciated. Was able to park under window at front with care but a larger car might struggle. The streets leading to the house are very narrow but passable. You can park in the town centre a few minutes away. A good place to use as a base. Recomend the steam train ride. We went to Slaggyford then walked back 5 miles on an easy dry path. Also recommend a ride to Vindolanda Roman fort very interesting spent the whole day there. Well worth the admission. Have no hesitation in recommending King's Cottage.
Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Aug 2024
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"Welcoming, comfy property centrally located in Alston and the beautiful surrounding countryside."
Property owner was helpful and friendly. The cottage had everything needed for a holiday stay and was clean. Would recommend staying here and would happily stay here again given the chance.
Reviewed by Sally4.1★Jul 2024
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"We had a lovely break at kings cottage ."
The cottage was cosy,clean,well equipped & in a lovely area . Lovely walks locally , people very friendly. It's a shame the garden isn't enclosed so our dog could wander freely though. The owner Val was very helpful. Great relaxing break.
Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jun 2024
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"Excellent cottage: cared-for, cosy, clean, and really well provisioned - perfect for exploring the local area."
Reviewed by James5.0★May 2024
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"It was a lovely cottage and clean with a cozy atmosphere and very relaxing."
I would definitelygo back again and also recommend to family and friends.
Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Mar 2024
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"Had a lovely stay at Kings Cottage."
Very comfortable and quiet !
Cottage is well equipped with everything you could possibly want.
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2023
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"Fantastic find, lovely cosy cottage with everything you need."
A very nice area ,with plenty of lovely walks and a steam train , dog friendly a great visit for a lovely relaxing break.
Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Sep 2023
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"Val is a great host."
The cottage is in a great location and was very comfortable. We had a lovely week.
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Aug 2023
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"Cottage was excellent, the owner Val was extremely friendly and helpful."
Would highly recommend Kings Cottage
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Aug 2023
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"Exactly what we needed"
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jul 2023
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"This is a lovely cottage to stay in!"
There's a back garden area to enjoy the sunshine also. The location is brilliant if you like walking, the North Pennines AONB is outstandingly beautiful and full of amazing birds and other creatures.
Reviewed by Judith5.0★Jun 2023
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"We had a splendid relaxing week , beautifully furnished with a homely cosy feel , superb drive to Alston ."
Would stay again . Very happy .
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★May 2023
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"A quaint 1 bedroom cottage in a good location for the main street in Alston."
We found the cottage to be very clean and comfortably furnished in a homely style. The kitchen was well equipped.
Reviewed by Jan5.0★Dec 2022
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"Loved our weeks stay, everything was perfect!"
Will definitely return!!!!
Reviewed by Dave5.0★Oct 2022
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"What a lovely little cottage and a very nice Landlady as well, the place was spotless when we got there, there are plenty of walks near by and it is within walking distance for lovely takeaway food at the Chippy or Jacks pizza/english or Chinese menu and coop, post office and walking goods, a gift shop and you cant forget the Railway Cafe in Alston all the people we met were very polite and talkative and so helpful."
What a lovely town thank you for your hospitality every one had a few words with our dog Berto
Reviewed by Terry5.0★Oct 2022
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"We really enjoyed our stay at King's Cottage."
Ideally located for walks straight from the doorstep. The cottage had everything we needed & was lovely & cosy to return to after a day's walking. Val was so helpful & gave us useful tips about the local pubs & shops. We will certainly stay at Kings Cottage again ~ thank you, Val.
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2022
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"Lovely and cozy."
A nice place to relax after a long day out.
Reviewed by Dominic5.0★Sep 2022
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"Everything you need, home from home."
A great base for some great days out!
Handy hint: if you want either of the takeaways, order before hand.
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Aug 2022
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"The cottage was perfect for the Mrs , me ,and the dog, the location couldn’t ..."
The cottage was perfect for the Mrs , me ,and the dog, the location couldn’t have been better, out the front door turn left 150 yards pub and co,op, turn right 50 yards and your on a beautiful river and moorland walk, it’s a brilliant base too, with lots of places to visit for a short drive, we will be back, thanks Val (owner) one of the best properties we’ve been to
Reviewed by Andrew4.1★Aug 2022
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"The cottage was excellent, really clean and comfortable."
Owner was really helpful, making sure the heating was on before our arrival also offering a later departure as the cottage was free for that day.
A very nice gesture that we really appreciated.
We highly recommend this cottage and definitely love to go back.
10 out of 10
Reviewed by Roger5.0★May 2022
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"The cottage was absolutely perfect for us."
It is stylish, comfy and cosy. It was the first time we have stayed in Alston and we loved it. We'll located to go off on a walk along the Riverside and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather.
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Apr 2022
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"We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful cottage."
It was cosy and had everything we needed for a lovely stay. Val was great and ensured we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. Its close to a quiet local village with lots of friendly pubs, shops and lovely walks. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2022
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"Lovely, cosy, clean and comfortable cottage."
Very comfy sofas and bed and a well equipped kitchen.
Everything on your doorstep. A good little co-op and great fish & chips, who even provided gluten-free fish.
Fabulous scenery and walks from the front door. We'll definitely return
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Apr 2022
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"Great cottage in a fantastic location."
Can do walks from your front door and you are within a couple of minutes from the centre for pubs, cafes and shops. Very quiet and peaceful. Cottage lovely and cosy, tastefully decorated, didnt want for anything. A perfect weekend retreat. Highly recommend Alston, very historical and surrounding views are stunning. We will definitely be returning to this idyllic spot.
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Mar 2022
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"A real gem of a holiday house - we loved everything about it ."
Full of character, tastefully decorated/furnished , very cosy , well equipped and spotless, . Owner extremely helpful and responsive- she even set the heating remotely for us arriving as well as leaving milk and delicious cakes .
Location super .
Reviewed by Gail5.0★Feb 2022
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"Ohh apart from the Storm that left the north with NO ELECTRICS
The cottage was Fab
The Locals were the BEST- so much love from the whole Town!"
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Reviewed by Shep4.1★Nov 2021
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"Very nice cottage, owner very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2021
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"Would have preferred not to have had a shared garden with 3 occupied cottages."
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Reviewed by Michele4.7★Sep 2021
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"A fabulous cottage and lovely owner, we only spoke on the phone due to restrictions but was brilliant."
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2021
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"Lovely cottage, lovely setting, lovely town."
Even fresh egg, early morning from across the lane.
Reviewed by Clive5.0★Jun 2021
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"The cottage was just lovely."
Very comfortable stay in a home from home. Furnished and appointed to a high standard. It had all you need for a weeks stay away. There was nothing more you could want for! Just fabulous. The location of the cottage was minutes away from a most friendly old small town with all the amenities you would need i.e local shop, variety of places to eat and amazing pubs! There are also numerous stunning walks right on the doorstep, no need for a vehicle unless you wish to see further afield. All in all wonderful relaxed holiday. Thank you to the owner Val too, who was most friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★May 2021
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Great for an adult escape. We'll situated for great country walks. Being able to take our dog was really important to us so the cottage was ideal.
Reviewed by Ian4.4★May 2021
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"Overall the cottage was like a home from home, it was very cosy and characterful and would hopefully book again in the future."
Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2021
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"The cottage is ideally situated."
A stone’s throw from the Market Place in Alston with shops and amenities yet tucked away, characterful and quiet. Excellent base for wonderful walking country. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. Thoroughly recommended.
Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Apr 2021
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"Lovely cosy cottage in an excellent location, excellent communication with Val the host,a nice welcome to
find milk and a lovely cake in the fridge."
We had a very enjoyable stay, had some lovely meals at the Cumberland Inn
Reviewed by Pat4.7★Aug 2019
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"This was a walking holiday, doing walks in the local area."
Alston is also central for further afield, Hadrian's Wall, Durham City, Teesdale, Lake District.
The town has all of the amenities required for a successful holiday.
The town & the surrounding countryside are very hilly & may not be suitable for people with mobility problems
The cottage is in a quiet & historic part of the town two minutes walk from the town centre.
The only difficulty would be parking a large car outside of the property, but their are plenty of alternative parking in the town.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2019
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"Lovely location in a very friendly village."
Good walks nearby. The owner,Val, was delightfully helpful and friendly.
Reviewed by Luke5.0★Nov 2018
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"Nice location."
Quiet place with lots of good walks. A couple of good pubs and one great one. Interesting history. Cottage was clean and well presented, but comfortable. Was made to feel really welcome, although never actually met land lady, only spoke on phone.
Reviewed by Gerald3.8★Aug 2018
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"Kings cottage is a lovely cosy well equipped holiday home would be good all year round."
very handy for shops pubs and walks
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2018
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"A very good cottage for two people, we were very satisfied."
. the day we arrived we were surprised to see a coffee cake on the table, how thoughtful.
Reviewed by Reginald5.0★Jul 2018
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"Fabulous week at Kings Cottage."
Lovely compact cottage in wonderful location. On arrival the owner (Val) had very kindly left us cake, milk, tea bags and doggie treats!! The cottage is very clean and well equipped. Alston is an excellent base to explore the Lakes. We had the added bonus of perfect weather. We will definitely be back
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jun 2018
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"We enjoyed our stay at King's Cottage, the cottage was clean and comfortable especially the bed."
We spoke to the owner before arriving and she was very welcoming and provided lots of information about the village. We appreciated the milk and cake that was left for us.We were able to park directly outside the cottage without any issues. The village was quiet and relaxing with some interesting shops and a visit to the South Tynedale Railway is a must, especially as they are very dog friendly.
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2018
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"Had a great holiday cottage was great really comfy and cosy, owner couldn't have ..."
Had a great holiday cottage was great really comfy and cosy, owner couldn't have been nicer and the location was lovely well worth a visit to Alston
Reviewed by Alan4.7★Apr 2018
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"Kings Cottage was brilliant."
The owner had thought of everything, the little touches were great...i.e. she had left, a cake, milk, dog biscuits and a birthday card for my husband. It is tastefully furnished, cosy and relaxing. The sleigh bed was soooooo comfy. I would recommend this cottage to anyone. Alston it's self has very friendly natives. The shops are two minutes walk away.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2018
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"Liked the cottage - cosy and clean- and the location."
In the middle of a pretty little village, with a coop store and three pubs within three seconds walking distance. Two beautiful river walks , also three seconds away, suited our dog very much. Lots of things to do and see nearby, such as Adrian's wall, Ullswater with steamers and beautiful walks, and a few pretty towns with little shops. Cumbria landscapes while driving around are impressive.
Reviewed by Elena4.4★Mar 2018
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"Cosy welcoming cottage."
Home from home. Lovely walks nearby but near enough to village shops. Alston is a very dog friendly place. The South Tynedale Railway is in easy walking distance. Had a nice relaxing break.
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Oct 2017
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"Great holiday!"
Cottage was perfect! Great location - close to everything in the town - so convenient. Cottage was perfect - very clean and the bed was so comfortable! Very spacious as well. Would love to go back! Lovely town and area is beautiful.
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jul 2017
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"Cottage location was within close location of restaurant shops pubs and walks perfect for beginners"
Reviewed by Ray5.0★Jun 2017
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"Fantastic cottage although the instructions on how to find it weren't very easy to follow."
The cottage itself was beautifully furnished and really comfortable. Easy access to the town and also to open countryside. The owner was really friendly and helpful when I called to ask about key collection, recommending local places to walk and eat and she'd even left a cake which I thought was a lovely touch. Alston is peaceful and the locals were very friendly. Very dog friendly too! Lots of walks close by and the pubs are all dog friendly which was great. Only issue was parking. If you have a larger car don't attempt to drive down to the cottage as there are very few places to turn round again! Other than that a perfect spot. Thank you!
Reviewed by Becky5.0★Mar 2017
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"Holiday cottage was comfy warm ,clean and very welcoming."
Would stay again in a heartbeat. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the owners. Could not have asked for anything more. Nice pubs to have meals in a 5 minutes walking distance . Good parking and although we went to relax and do as little as possible felt like we had missed out on seeing what was on our doorstep. People from all nation's raving about the area. We have stayed in another two properties in Alston one was an apartment and one a hotel. Kings cottage far surpasses them both .
Reviewed by Shelagh5.0★Dec 2016
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"Val the owner went above and beyond ."
... Leaving a lovely home made cake and supplying a slow cooker , etc
The cottage is in a beautiful town and the people are so very friendly
Beautiful walks for our dog just out the door
Will definitely recommend and be back
Wonderful holiday
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Sep 2016
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