[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy Cottage in Alston with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/9dde087c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/d4b89fa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/a3ca0d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/ec371a34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/29eb9495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1453 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Perched in Alston, Cumbria in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the North Pennines. • Great location with all the views of the green surrounding area. • Features a two-storey layout • Accommodates up to 5 guests with 2 king beds and 1 single sofa bed. • Private Kitchen: It boasts a large fully equipped kitchen, ideal for group get-togethers. • Bedrooms: Two double bedrooms with king beds, one on the ground floor, the other on the first floor. • Private Bathrooms: The master bedroom boasts a large en suite with a shower and the main bathroom with a bath. • Lounge & Game Room: The lounge has a log burner, and an open galleried landing providing an ideal reading corner. The games room also features a football table for your entertainment. • Garden & Hot tub: The large semi-private garden boasts a hot tub with views of the open countryside, a fish pond with cascading water, and an outdoor seating area, all providing an ideal backdrop for entertaining or just relaxing. • Pet-Friendly: Poppythorn Cottage welcomes your furry friends. (up to two pets, charges apply) • Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in public areas and cleaned up after. • Free Wi-Fi & smart TV are available. • Free parking space is avaibale. • Carlisle Lake District Airport is a 50-minute drive. • 35 minutes from Stanhope Train Station. • Newcastle International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes away. • Firewood bundles are available upon request for an applicable charge. • The Smart TV only supports streaming services like Netflix, and guests need to use their own accounts to log in and watch. • Some convenient household amenities are available upon request. An Iron, an ironing board, and a travel cot are available for your use upon request. (The travel cot is convenient for young children, not infants) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,453 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83250000/83249400/83249329/bf363561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Superior and stunning stylish pine lodge. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 512887\_S-1010512887u9426bphr11339lyi ## About the area Alston is home to this cottage. De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course and De Vere Slaley Hall Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Pennines and Northumberland National Park. Weardale Railway and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. [Visit our Alston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alston.dx182433) [View more Cottages in Alston](https://www.expedia.ca/Alston-Cottages.d182433-aaCottages.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%7C54.81137%2C-2.38012&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VmhZzBg0TtUxMnn95wBxaoTLGFg=) Alston, Cumbria ### What's nearby - Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive - 5.1 km - North Pennines - 22 min drive - 21.9 km - Vindolanda - 30 min drive - 39.0 km - Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 42.8 km - Hadrian's Wall - 35 min drive - 38.3 km ### Getting around - Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 23 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 68 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hartside Top - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Hot Tub • Nature Retreat • Cosy located? > Situated in Alston, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 mi (20 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Saint Nicholas are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question