Title: Lovelady Shield House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120655749&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lovelady Shield House ## Photo gallery for Lovelady Shield House ![House, Pets Allowed, Garden View - Lovelady Shield House (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/3b0770bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lovelady Shield House (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/aa8af1e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lovelady Shield House (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/w2698h1523x0y1-27264f79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Lovelady Shield House (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/w1041h1382x3y0-801a7159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Lovelady Shield House (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/468984dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lovelady Shield House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home Sleeps 207750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lovelady Shield House This vacation home features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking (max 10 spaces per unit) ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 32-inch smart TV with digital channels - Streaming services ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 5 pets total (up to 33 lbs per pet) - Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of GBP 500 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Alston is home to this vacation home. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Long Meg and Her Daughters and Thirlwall Castle. [Visit our Alston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alston.dx182433) [View more Vacation homes in Alston](https://www.expedia.ca/Alston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d182433-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.81123%2C-2.38012&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KY5n4OINdzc2V_jIy8-hXnye9Ok=) Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX ### What's nearby - ![A woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655548/cf8dcb66-4453-42e4-8081-0dd828736be5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Pennines 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088301/d904fae8-2be2-4703-acbd-6be065f4d5d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vindolanda 32 min drive \- 39.0 km - ![The famous tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634739940138/ec959917-954b-4748-ae16-4be1e3c0904d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hadrian's Wall 38 min drive \- 38.3 km - ![Beautiful Autumn afternoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11377/3623ba95-4478-4938-a9b5-99f254e16749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ullswater 49 min drive \- 53.4 km - Barnard Castle 52 min drive \- 61.8 km ### Getting around - Langwathby Station 32 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - The Turks Head Inn 5 min drive - George And Dragon 7 min drive - Miners Arms 4 min drive - Jack's Takeaway 5 min drive - Cumberland Hotel 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lovelady Shield House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Lovelady Shield House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lovelady Shield House? ### What time is check-out at Lovelady Shield House? ### Where is Lovelady Shield House located? ## Have a question? 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