 Lovelady Lane, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3LX
The elegant Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel is standing on the former site of a 13th century convent about 2.5 miles from Alston in Cumbria. It is situated on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor on the Pennine Way between the Lakes and Newcastle. Its location makes it an ideal place from which you can visit the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall, the North Pennines, Durham Cathedral and the Yorkshire Dales.
Business facilities Audio/Visual Equipment Internet Fax service Flipchart Meeting Rooms PC for Guests Photocopying
Children facilities Children's menu Cot on request High Chairs
Disabled facilities Limited accessibility
Hotel facilities Room Service Express check-out Free (non-secure) parking Luggage room Porter Postal and fax service Reception desk Free internet in the lobby
Leisure facilities DVD library
Room facilities Radio Bathrobe Complimentary mineral water Complimentary toiletries Daily housekeeping En-Suite Bathroom Free Internet access free parking Coffee/tea facilities Telephone Television Wake-up calls High speed internet connection Work Desk Work desk with lamp Hairdryer Heating Late check-out Iron (on request) Kettle Wifi in the lobby
Restaurant Restaurant: Provides elegant surroundings in which to enjoy the AA 2 rosette award winning cuisine prepared by resident Master Chef. Menus are imaginative and varied using mostly local produce. They have been described as being 'British with continental excursions'. Its wine list offers over 100 wines. There is also an intimate cocktail bar along with a library and lounge with log fires.
Children policy Children welcome
Pets policy Pets welcome (extra charge)
Smoking policy Smoking not permitted
Check-in time: 15:00 Check-out time: 11:00
Local Attractions High Force: 40.0 Kilometre Hadrians Wall: 30.0 Kilometre Lake District: 40.0 Kilometre Bowes Museum: 40.0 Kilometre
Location Nearest airport: Newcastle Nearest train station: Penrith - 30km Nearest bus station: Penrith - 30km Nearest other: Hendersons Garage (Must pre arrange) (01434) 381204 Directions: From the M6: take junction 40 on the M6 and follow the A686 to Alston. Turn right on the B6277 signposted to Barnard Castle and then take the first left, the A689 to Nenthead, Stanhope and Durham. The entrance to the hotel is about 2.5 miles along this road on the left at the junction with the B6294.
Credit cards accepted by hotel American Express JCB Maestro Mastercard Solo Switch Visa Visa Electron
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