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Cosy woodburner in the living room | Robsons Cottage, Alston
Cosy woodburner in the living room | Robsons Cottage, Alston
Open plan living space | Robsons Cottage, Alston
Open plan living space | Robsons Cottage, Alston

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

2 bedroom accommodation in Alston

Robson Cottage is found in the heart of Alston, the highest market town in England,. 6 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Coffee Machine

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed, (Accessed Via Bedroom 1)

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot and highchair. . Bike store available on request. On road parking; unloading at the door. 1 small dog welcome. No smoking.. This charming 18th Century mid-terrace cottage offers an open plan living space on the ground floor with a cosy wood burner, and two bedrooms and a shower room on the first floor. It is set in Alston, the highest market town in England, situated in Cumbria on the borders of Durham and Northumberland, and near to the border of North Yorkshire and the Dales and the Scottish Borders. It also boasts to being the gateway to The Lake District, making it a perfect base to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. The town has a steeply rising cobbled high street and a very distinctive market cross, which has a small fruit and vegetable stall four mornings a week. Alston has many independent shops, eateries, cafes and public houses, including a bakery which makes fresh bread and baked goods from scratch. There are plenty of pubs that serve delicious homemade cooked meals, and also specialise in real ales and always has guest ales available to taste. Other attractions are local workshops which sell award winning jams and chutneys and the artisan food shops where you can find a wide range of produce and an excellent range of cheeses, a lot are locally sourced, and accommodate dietary requirements and sell our local specialist Cumberland Mustard, made here in Alston. There is an outdoor shop where you can stock up on any outdoor clothing and equipment you require, Alston has a thriving arts and crafts community and have two excellent gallery shops. Alston also has two convenience stores, the Co-op and the Spar, the Spar incorporates an excellent butchers shop which has a variety of fresh and cooked meats along with a petrol station. On the main cobbled street can be found a fish and chip shop, a takeaway and a Post Office.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling, the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast route both run right through Alston. The rolling countryside with unspoilt panoramic views of the moorland has diverse flora and forna. The high Pennine countryside provides an abundance of wild and rare animals and is home to the endangered red squirrel and many types of birds of prey. It also has and some amazing natural beauties including Ashgill waterfall which falls 50ft to sparking pools below, High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England and Low Force. Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a fascinating insight into the industrialised history of the area, South Tyne Railway, England’s highest narrow gauge railway in Alston is a perfect way to enjoy the rolling countryside on a journey that follows the South Tyne Valley and Hartside Pass on the A686 (voted one of the best drives in the world) which provide panoramic views over the Eden Valley across to the iconic Lake District, north over to Carlisle and the Solway Firth and Scotland, to name just a few. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Free WiFi



There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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About the area

Alston

Located in Alston, this cottage is in a rural area. Nenthead Mines and Weardale Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Mills Trout Fishing Park and De Vere Slaley Hall Spa. Acorn Bank and Weardale Railway are also worth visiting.
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Alston

What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vindolanda - 40 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 43 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 48 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 61 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Haydon Bridge Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Takeaway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Angel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kirkstyle Inn - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable clean cosy.Had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil Maxwell

What a lovely cosy and well located cottage.

What a lovely cosy and well located cottage. We loved it and it is so well stocked with everything you would need ! We would return in a minute if we had the time off and can thoroughly recommend this cottage after our hugely enjoyable experience , if you want R & R then this cottage / town delivers in abundance. Great view from the back window of the playing field and across the valley....... full marks all round
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mary Bacon

Lovely quirky cottage with a very tiny bathroom! Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Lovely quirky cottage with a very tiny bathroom! Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Good location. Wonderful open sports field behind the cottage which our little dog enjoyed. Very helpful owner.
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8/10 Good

Martin Dobbing

Excellent cottage.

Excellent cottage. Be a brilliant one if they could sort out the outside seating area which is there but not available. But great location and comfortable place...especially being able to watch sheepdog trials from the window😁
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10/10 Excellent

Mark Moran

Cottage is well equipped and comfortable.

Cottage is well equipped and comfortable. Good location, on street parking and close to the tourist information office. Alston is a quaint village served by a Coop, Spar and a health food store. It still has a Post office and a number of cafes, gift, charity and antique shops. Well maintained and the people are very friendly
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8/10 Good

Sara McAllister

Lovely wee cottage in a lovely location.

Lovely wee cottage in a lovely location. Cottage had everything we could have needed and it felt like we were staying in a piece of history. It has been done beautifully and is a pleasure to stay in.My car got keyed sitting outside which is a shame and in no way the owners’s fault. Just put a bit of a dampener on what was a lovely weekend :(
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10/10 Excellent

Alison Sandgrove

Lovely cottage, with absolutely everything you could need.

Lovely cottage, with absolutely everything you could need. Has been decorated with Christmas tree and lights round the fireplace.Very clean and tidy. Lots of Dvd's to watch but no player in the lounge? Lovely walk along the river in hope of some red squirrels but unlucky. Walked alongside the old railway line just a pity train wasn't running until the 7th Dec. Village very quiet but guess its that time of year
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