A Townfoot hotel in Alston, Cumbria, well placed for exploring the North Pennines and Hadrian's Wall on foot or by bike.
About Alston House Hotel
Alston sits among the hills of the North Pennines, with walking and cycling routes fanning out into the surrounding countryside and Hadrian's Wall within reach for a day out. Alston House Hotel occupies a spot at Townfoot in the town, with free on-site parking making it an easy base whether you're arriving by car for a weekend or breaking up a longer tour of the area.
Rooms are comfortable and well kept, with en-suite bathrooms, family rooms available, and drinks provided in the room; one point to note is that the shower can be slow to heat up. The restaurant serves a varied menu, and there's a bar for evening drinks, along with breakfast, room service and packed lunches for early starts. Outdoor seating, a garden and a picnic area give guests space to sit outside, and the hotel welcomes dogs, so pets are no trouble.
Staff are described as friendly and accommodating, and the hotel offers free WiFi, luggage storage, 24-hour reception and meeting rooms for those combining business with the surrounding scenery. Pubs, restaurants and a golf course lie nearby, and the walking and cycling country around Alston makes this a practical spot for exploring the North Pennines at any time of year.
What guests say
A very nice friendly hotel with excellent food and service. The bar area along with the dining room was both modern and stylish. As we were lucky with the weather we also had some time in the lovely garden area after our early afternoon check in. The only minor issue was the slightly dated room, but it was very clean and comfortable and when you consider the very competitive price it was still an excellent value for money visit. We would be more than happy to stay there again if we were in the area.
2 months ago · via Google
This hotel was wonderful! We stayed here with a group while riding the C2C. The rooms were spacious and very clean. The hosts were kind and accommodating. We ate dinner in their dining room which was delicious! I would stay again for sure.
2 months ago · via Google
Nice Sunday lunch in an attractive restaurant. We were horribly let down by service, which made us feel as if we didn't matter. People at the bar being served by 3 or 4 staff, and it wasn't that busy, whilst we were just ignored.... In the end we had to ask for our table to be cleared and order desserts. Has a lot of potential, but please look after all your customers, not just some.
2 months ago · via Google
This is a firm favourite for a Sunday dinner and dessert, I’ve been here so many times and I will always come back! The food is just delicious I’ve never had a bad meal and the service is always very welcoming and warm, plus it’s dog friendly!☺️ please head along here you won’t regret it, the prices are fab too☺️
4 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers comfortable, spotless, and well-furnished rooms, along with delicious food and a wide variety of menu options. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming, and accommodating staff, as well as the excellent value and dog-friendly atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the shower heating can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Alston, CA9 3RN Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Townfoot, Alston
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Alston