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The Hayloft, Alston

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Rating
4.6
out of 5
Northumberland » Alston
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

The Hayloft is a first-floor terraced barn conversion in the stunning Cumbrian countryside, just one mile from Alston. This beautifully restored property sits behind the owners' home and B&B, offering spectacular views across the surrounding landscape. Perfect for couples or friends seeking a peaceful escape where the night sky puts on a better show than your ex trying to win you back.

Set in rural Cumbria, The Hayloft gives you immediate access to fantastic walking and cycling routes. The Pennine Way passes through nearby Alston, a traditional country town with welcoming pubs serving real ale and proper food.

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About The Hayloft

The Hayloft is a first-floor terraced barn conversion in the stunning Cumbrian countryside, just one mile from Alston. This beautifully restored property sits behind the owners' home and B&B, offering spectacular views across the surrounding landscape. Perfect for couples or friends seeking a peaceful escape where the night sky puts on a better show than your ex trying to win you back.

Set in rural Cumbria, The Hayloft gives you immediate access to fantastic walking and cycling routes. The Pennine Way passes through nearby Alston, a traditional country town with welcoming pubs serving real ale and proper food. Stargazers will be in heaven – on clear nights, the display of stars is absolutely breathtaking, especially when viewed from the bubbling hot tub with a glass of something cold.

The accommodation features two double bedrooms – one with a super king-size zip/link bed that can be converted to twins on request. The cleverly designed open-plan living area upstairs includes a kitchen, dining space and sitting area with an open fire for cozy evenings. The bathroom with walk-in shower is conveniently located on the ground floor.

Explore Hadrian's Wall, visit Beamish open-air museum, or take day trips to Durham Cathedral and the Lake District – all within an hour's drive. Dog owners will love the pet-friendly policy and countryside walks straight from the door. After a day of adventure, sink into the shared hot tub and let your muscles thank you while you take in those magnificent views.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Hayloft

Peaceful Location

Guests love the quiet rural setting with stunning countryside views – perfect for stargazing on clear nights.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The shared hot tub is a hit after long walks, with many guests mentioning how relaxing it was to soak while enjoying the scenery.

Cozy Open Fire

The open fire in the living area creates a warm, homely atmosphere that guests repeatedly mention as a highlight of their stay.

Friendly Owners

Many reviews praise the welcoming, helpful owners who strike the perfect balance between being available and respecting privacy.

Spacious Living Area

The open-plan living space upstairs gets frequent mentions for being comfortable, well-equipped and perfect for relaxing.

Walking Opportunities

Walkers love the direct access to footpaths and the Pennine Way, with beautiful routes starting right from the doorstep.

Getting To The Hayloft

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Hayloft by car, follow the A686 toward Alston. The property is located about 1 mile outside Alston town. Look for the owners' B&B, as The Hayloft sits behind this property. Off-road parking for two cars is available upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest mainline train station is Penrith, approximately 20 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi or bus to Alston. The South Tynedale Railway in Alston offers heritage train rides but doesn't connect to the main rail network.

Off-road parking for two cars
Penrith station (20 miles)
Accessible from the A686

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Hadrian's Wall
Distance: 25 miles
CA8 7DD
South Tynedale Railway
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA9 3JB
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Distance: 8 miles
DL13 1AR
Pennine Way
Distance: 0.5 miles
CA9 3HG
Isaac's Tea Trail
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3HU
South Tyne Trail
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA9 3JB
Alston Local Shops
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3QN
Penrith Town Centre
Distance: 20 miles
CA11 7PE
Hexham Market Town
Distance: 18 miles
NE46 3NB
Alston Bus Service
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3QN
Taxi Services in Alston
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3QN
Cycle Hire in Alston
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA9 3HU
Hadrian's Wall
Distance: 25 miles
CA8 7DD
South Tynedale Railway
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA9 3JB
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Distance: 8 miles
DL13 1AR
Pennine Way
Distance: 0.5 miles
CA9 3HG
Isaac's Tea Trail
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3HU
South Tyne Trail
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA9 3JB
Alston Local Shops
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3QN
Penrith Town Centre
Distance: 20 miles
CA11 7PE
Hexham Market Town
Distance: 18 miles
NE46 3NB
Alston Bus Service
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3QN
Taxi Services in Alston
Distance: 1 mile
CA9 3QN
Cycle Hire in Alston
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA9 3HU

Is The Hayloft Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will enjoy exploring the countryside around The Hayloft. The South Tynedale Railway in Alston (1.2 miles) offers heritage train rides perfect for young railway fans. Killhope Lead Mining Museum (8 miles) has hands-on activities and a water wheel. The hot tub provides evening entertainment, while the selection of books and games keeps everyone occupied indoors.
For Couples
The Hayloft offers couples a peaceful retreat with stunning countryside views. The open fire creates a cozy atmosphere for romantic evenings in. Share a bottle of wine in the hot tub under starry skies – the area's low light pollution makes for spectacular night views. The super king-size bed ensures comfortable nights, while nearby Alston provides intimate dining options.
Pet Friendly
The Hayloft welcomes one well-behaved dog, making it perfect for pet owners. Direct access to countryside walks means your four-legged friend can stretch their legs without long car journeys. The Pennine Way is accessible nearby, offering miles of walking routes. Alston has dog-friendly pubs where your pet can join you after a day of exploration.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Hayloft

The Nook

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA9 3SW

The Angel Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA9 3RF

Cumberland Inn

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA9 3HU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Hayloft

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Hayloft features a shared hot tub that guests can use. Many visitors mention how relaxing it is to soak while enjoying the stunning countryside views.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Hayloft welcomes one well-behaved dog. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep for you and your four-legged companion.
What's the layout of the property?
The Hayloft is mainly on the first floor with the bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor features an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining space, sitting area with open fire and two bedrooms.
What amenities are provided?
The cottage includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD/radio, WiFi and a selection of books and games. Bed linen and towels are also provided.
How far is it to local amenities?
The nearest shop and pub are both approximately 1 mile away in Alston. The town offers a selection of welcoming pubs serving real ale and good food.
Is there parking available?
Yes, The Hayloft has off-road parking available for two cars. This makes it convenient for guests arriving by car and for those planning to explore the wider area during their stay.
What attractions are nearby?
Within an hour's drive you can visit Hadrian's Wall, Beamish open air museum, Durham Cathedral and parts of the Lake District. The Pennine Way and C2C Cycle Route also pass through nearby Alston.
Is the cottage suitable for people with mobility issues?
The cottage may not be ideal for those with mobility issues as it's mainly situated on the first floor with the bathroom on the ground floor. The layout involves stairs to access most of the living accommodation.

The Hayloft Reviews

Claire
Perfect short break for us, very comfortable. I slept through the night for the first time in ages! Hot tub was nice addition too. Thanks for having us!
We had a fantastic break at The Hayloft. The apartment is big and spacious and we felt at home here. The views are stunning. We would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break. We loved the countryside drives and our favourite place to stop for a meal was The Nook We will be back soon
Lovely property perfect to come back to after a day of hiking. Located a short distance from Hadrians Wall and other attractions.
A very beautiful cottage , very nicely maintained, location is great . Thank you Mr and Mrs Younger for making us welcome . My kids had a wanderful time .
Great break away, fabulous hosts. Beautiful views. Need to stay for longer to find your way around. Maps of walking areas would be good idea. Beehive in Penrith was outstanding food and cleanliness. The Hayloft was absolutely perfect vey clean and very well stocked on self catering equipment. The shared hot tub was lovely for us as not very busy. Weather didnt stop us enjoying the beautiful views. Thank you for a lovely break away.
Charlotte
Great place, cosy & warm. Clean throughout & a lovely warm welcome from the owners. Who also gave us info on the village events for Halloween & Bonfire night. Hot hot tub which we loved with stunning views through the day & star gazing when it got dark! Would definitely visit again!
Had a lovely week away, the views are stunning , the hot tub was lovely and relaxing, the rooms lovely, clean and spacious! Had everything you needed but the bed could do with fixing properly as the bit of wood nailed on in middle kept on coming off
The Hayloft was even nicer than expected, spacious, comfy and well equipped.
I have never had such a relaxing holiday! The cottage was perfect in every way, the location was idyllic with plenty of opportunity for walking and our hosts were so friendly and welcoming. This is definitely somewhere I would recommend and hopefully return to.
Catherine
Really pleasant space and clean environment in such a pretty part of the UK.
Rayanne
Property was lovely and clean in the most beautiful location I would recommend going to see the area. The main reason for this booking was the hot tub. We were very disappointed to see how dirty it was. Didn't look well maintained. The filter was disgusting
Alexis
It was a beautiful place! Lovely views and a great get away! Our dog had such a good time and the hot tub was a great relaxing treat!
Gillian
When we stayed here there was a ladie underneath us, and omg did she have problems! All she done was bang the doors all night long and we never got any sleep. We had enough so we left early and as we was packing our cars she thrown a pair of her knickers at us, and omg we was shocked. We did not feel it was safe as she clearly had issues. Tony and Susan offered another week end stay for free as a gesture of goodwill, which was so lovely of them. We have just came back from staying there again and had a peaceful chilled stay. Massive thank you to them. We loved it there and we will be going again well long as that unhindge women is not there again haaaa. Sorry I no she won't be lol but we will be. If you want to go anywhere with beautiful views walks and amazing I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you again xx
A very pleasant stay. Ideal for enjoying the local walks.
Beautiful place , couldn't ask for anything more Thank you
Angela
Lovely cosy cottage. Would recommend to others . Lovely views ! Enjoyed the hot tub . All in all a lovely little break away and I would return .
Lovely family owned property who were super friendly and keen to help. Dog friendly, although not enclosed which wasnt a problem. No issues with the shared hot tub. Was a very pleasant and chilled stay. Everyone we met in the village was lovely too.
Michael
Perfect choice for a break. The whole area around Alston is beautiful and the Hayloft is an ideal base from which to enjoy it
Lots to like about the Hayloft, great rural location, easy to get to lots of places with a car, Penrith, Hexham, Carlisle, northern Lakes, Pennine way and South Tyndale railway to walkrun from the doorstep. Friendly & helpful owners. Comfortable beds and great open plan living space. Generally clean although laminate floors could do with a wash. I wiped down the fronts of all the kitchen units before we left too which made a big difference in the sunlight. Very dated bathroom which could do with an upgrade, loose shower fitting over the bath with plastic curtain. We didnt use the hot tub because we have one at home but it looked great.
Hayley
The bathroom is very tired and old and needs updating with a decent shower
We enjoyed the break away from home, but just a few drawbacks. Bathroom is the only room downstairs , with all other accommodation located up a steep flight of stairs. Location may only be 1mile from Alston, but you can only walk there if you cross the fields, high grassas the road has very fast vehicles and no pavements, just very high grass again. The outdoor area for The Hayloft is very small and backs onto a field. Surrounding area for the hot tub was not cleaned, not that we used it as it was terrible weather.
Katarina
It was lovely place we stayed, we enjoyed apartment too much. Very cozy clean and comfy. Only one little disappointed was that there wasn't bbq open fair facilities
Daniel
The Hayloft was great accommodation for us. Beds were comfortable. Owners were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The Hot Tub was just 'what the Doctor ordered' after a day travelling around the area. The only minor detail was the heating, the radiators didn't appear to respond to the hall room thermostat, so I had to turn each radiator stat down when we left each day, no point them being on when when you're not there. Lastly, the front door lock is showing signs of wear and proving difficult to lock.
The owner, Tom, was very welcoming and helpful. The hot tub was superb after a ride out on the motorcycles. The roads around the property are superb for bikes. Alston was less than half an hour walk away but a longer stagger back
The cottage was beautiful, classically furnished and immaculately clean. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. There was even coffee, tea, sugar, milk and biccies left out on our arrival. The lights surrounding the cabin where you could dress and dry with heating made the hot tub experience pretty and added romance. We were sad to leave and we will be returning at some point. Highly recommend.
Had some trouble completing this survey for some reason it was not accepting the numbers I was clicking on. Had a lovely few days at the cottage which was well equipped and very cozy. The open fire was lovely and warm. Our only problem was finding 3 rather large pieces of glass in the hottub. Totally not the owners fault & I believe some previous guests had smashed a glass. Perhaps a supply of plastic wine glasses would prevent this from happening in future. But we did enjoy our stay thanks
Robert
Fabulous cottages , owners could not be more helpful, 5 days was not enough to do everything , but we packed as much as we could in. I'm sure we will visit again in the future!!
Great cottage and area. Issue heating first night .resolved on 2nd night.
Beautiful accommodation in a fantastic location. Very quiet with lively walks from the doorstep. Would definitely return. Bottle of wine, chocolate biscuits were a lovely welcome as was the Christmas tree and decorations.
Leslie
Fantastic cottage we had a great holiday. owners could not be more helpful Thanks Les and Leatha.
Allison
Lovely owners, nothing too much trouble, always around to help.
Location is amazing. Owners are really really nice. Its a nice location tucked away in the hillsides
Freddie
Nice location for walking, also exploring the area.
Rebecca
Beautiful cottage, very comfortable, all amenities were in the cottage, only downside for us was everything was upstairs and we had taken our 12 year old dog who struggled to get up the stairs. But other than that a very pleasant stay.
Lovely cottage very clean amazing area to stay in lots of lovely walks to enjoy ... Lovely cottage very clean amazing area to stay in lots of lovely walks to enjoy and hot tub for when youd walked your socks off great way to end the day easing those aching muscles all very clean and well kept
Judith
This is a lovely place to escape to for a quiet break. The apartment had everything you might need and was very comfortable and clean. The hosts were really friendly and helpful and very dog friendly. The best part was sitting in the hot tub surrounded by lovely countryside. There are also resident barn owls living next door! It is about a 2025 minute walk into Alston using the Pennine Way which was very muddy in places but lovely nonetheless. Some great walking in the area and can highly recommend The Nook about 2 miles on towards Brampton for breakfast
Lovely place for walking and chilling will be back
Nicole
The cottage was very cosy, clean and warm, the hot tub was lovely for us. Only thing I would say is you need bigger towels for showers, we took our own but not enough for hot tub and showers for 4 nights. Other than that it was such an amazing weekend away.
Although the cottage is listed as having WiFi its only in 1 very small corner of the living room and its drops out every 2 minutes making you reconnect my partner had to work for two days while we were away and we had to go and pay for a hotel for 2 nights in order to have a stable connection. Other than that it was lovely comfortable cottage and very clean , easy parking , beautiful views. Although a washing machine is present theres no way of drying clothes as no clothes horse provided.
The owners were so friendly and took great care to make sure the hayloft and the other properties were safe and clean lovley holiday .
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