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Bank Cottage, Alston

Bank Cottage is a lovely mid-terrace cottage situated in the market town of Alston just twenty miles from Penrith in the North Pennines. The cottage can sleep four people in one king-size double and one twin bedroom with family shower room. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with wood burning stove and balcony. Outside there is roadside parking and a balcony with furniture to enjoy. Bank Cottage is a lovely cottage to use as a base for exploring this lovely part of the country.

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with wood burning stove and balcony. Separate snug.

This delightful mid-terrace cottage is situated in the market town of Alston in Cumbria. This cottage is situated in an excellent area for exploring a beautiful part of the country. Lovingly refurbished Bank Cottage provides a sumptuous, luxury retreat for that well-earned countryside break. From the front door you step into a well-equipped kitchen with dining area then on to a bright and airy sitting room, a cosy snug and a sleek shower room. A French door from the sitting area leads to a balcony with table and chairs and lovely views of the surrounding area. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a twin and a king-size double. There is also a highchair and stairgate available for those travelling with little ones. Alston is a traditional country town with an array of pubs and shops. With lots to see and do within an hour's drive, including Hadrian's Wall, Beamish open air living museum, Durham Cathedral and the Lake District, this is a the perfect location for a countryside break at any time of the year.

Alston is set in the North Pennines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls, and is England's highest market town. This intriguing town, with its cobbled streets and fascinating nooks and crannies, was the location for ITV's productions of Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist. Alston and the North Pennines have long inspired artists and writers; the poet and writer W H Auden loved the area and today Alston is an inspiration to the craftspeople who live and work there.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating with wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Now TV with Sky Movies, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and Starter Pack for Woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate - fixed at the bottom of the stairs. Balcony with furniture. Roadside parking. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk

Location Details

Alston is set in the North Pennines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls, and is England's highest market town. This intriguing town, with its cobbled streets and fascinating nooks and crannies, was the location for ITV's productions of Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist. Alston and the North Pennines have long inspired artists and writers; the poet and writer W H Auden loved the area and today Alston is an inspiration to the craftspeople who live and work there.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Alston is detailed below.

Mon 25th Light rain 8°C 4°C 30mph 3.0mm 991mb
Tue 26th Light rain 5°C 1°C 16mph 0.4mm 1,011mb
Wed 27th Snow 3°C 0°C 9mph 1.8mm 1,017mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 4°C 0°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 4°C 0°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,024mb
Sat 30th Overcast clouds 5°C 1°C 9mph 0.0mm 1,022mb
Sun 1st Broken clouds 4°C 1°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,018mb

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