The Nookery - Cosy Cottage in the Heart of Town

Sleeps 4 - 2 bedrooms - 1 bathrooms - Log Burning Stove - Central Location - FROM as little as £18 Per Person Per Night

The Nookery can be found in the small town of Alston in the North Pennines. This beautiful cottage has been lovingly furnished with a large living room featuring a multi-fuel stove and separate spacious kitchen.

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Step into the kitchen which is well equipped with everything you need to be able to cook meals. Tea, coffee, sugar and basic condiments are supplied. The dining table seats 6 comfortably so plenty of space for eating, relaxing and conversation.

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The warm and comfortable living room hos an original stone fireplace which contains a small but powerful multi-fuel stove. This tastefully decorated room is perfect for relaxation with a Smart TV (freesat, Netflix etc.) and a selection of board games to keep you entertained for your cosy night in after a full day exploring the surrounding spectacular countryside. 

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Upstairs consists of a family bathroom with shower and 2 large bedrooms. Both can be made up as either a super king or a twin bedroom (please indicate on booking which you would prefer). The family bathroom consists of enclosed shower, small basin and toilet.

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There is parking for 1-2 cars (subject to availability) in the owners carpark. Additional parking can be found in the town.

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Pets are accepted with prior arrangement (fee applies. £25 for 1 dog, £40 for 2 dogs - 2 dogs maximum) Please note, dogs must not be left unattended in the cottage at any time.

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Pay less when you book direct with Pennine Ways Holiday Cottages

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Local Information 

Cumbria is often said to be the most beautiful county in England. Historically part of Cumberland, Alston being about 1000 feet above sea level is the highest market town in England and lies within the North Pennines, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by stunning views of the surrounding fells and the South Tyne Valley. The surrounding moorland has diverse flora and fauna and provides an abundance of wild and rare animals and is home to the endangered red squirrel and many types of birds of prey.

Alston was once described as being in the middle of nowhere and the middle of everywhere. It is only 18 miles to Penrith, 20 miles to Ullswater in the Lake District, 23 miles to Hexham and 25 miles to Hadrian's Wall. Newcastle is only 45 miles away.

Alston has access to two ski slopes at Yad Moss and Allenheads, both with tows. The road linking Alston with Penrith and the Lakes is Hartside and is one of the top 10 best roads for biking, sidecar and kit cars. The Lake District National Park, considered one of England's most outstanding areas of natural beauty, serving as inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians, is only 20 miles to the west.

Home to the South Tynedale Railway, the highest narrow-gauge railway in Britain and The Hub motor museum both served by a tearoom on the station platform offering delicious freshly prepared food. Alston has great selection of Inns, Shops, Cafes, Restaurants and Scenic Walks over Fells, Riverside, hidden Waterfalls and historical industrial sites and museums from the lead mining era. Alston town was also used in the making of Jane Ayre and Oliver Twist with its pretty original buildings and cobbled streets.

The town has a steeply rising cobbled high street and a distinctive market cross, which has a small fruit and vegetable stall four mornings a week. Other attractions are local craft shops 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 in the market square, on the main street, two gift shops, a takeaway, Bistro, and bakery towards the top of the street. You will also find antique shops, a beautician, charity shop, library, hairdressers, doctors’ surgery and a Chemist. There is also a Co-op and the Spar, the Spar incorporates an excellent butcher’s shop which has a variety of fresh and cooked meats along with a petrol station.

For the keen walker, Alston is situated on the Pennine Way, South Tyne Trail, and Isaacs Tea Trail.

Between Alston and Melmerby, the road climbs the Hartside Pass to a height of 1904 ft, from where there are magnificent views across the Solway Firth to Scotland. This long and steep climb also forms part of the Coast-to-Coast Cycle Route.

If you fall in love with the local area why not visit the local estate agents Pennine Ways to see what properties, they have to offer