Title: Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [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 • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room Cottage in Alston with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room ![Property grounds - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/9dde087c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/ec371a34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/d4b89fa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/29eb9495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/a3ca0d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1453 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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 • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room • 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. • 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) • Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises, except in the designated outdoor smoking area. Any evidence of smoking outside this area will result in financial charges. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. ### 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 ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75710000/75707100/75707089/30f177ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host & Stay | The Gathering Prudhoe - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=75707089&PinnedHotelID=75707089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100706400/100706315/d5c52460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Large 2 Bed entire apartment Newcastle upon Tyne - 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The lead guest must be 18 years or older. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Note from host: The pet fee is £25 per pet per stay. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 ![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 - North Pennines \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Hadrian's Wall \- 38 min drive \- 38.3 km - Ullswater \- 49 min drive \- 53.7 km - Barnard Castle \- 52 min drive \- 61.8 km - Chipchase Castle \- 60 min drive \- 67.4 km #### Getting around - Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 23 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hartside Top - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room? ### What time is check-out at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room? ### Where is Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful