Title: Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112251480&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen ## Photo gallery for Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen ![Exterior - Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251480/e095a68b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels - Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251480/9590cb9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251480/0e1f5588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251480/7a7282c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251480/57533487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom635 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available ## 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. ### Shieling Cottage at Lovelady Shield • Alston • Free Wi-Fi • 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen • Perched in Alston, Cumbria in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the North Pennines. • Great location with all the greenery views of the surrounding area. • Accommodates 4 guests with 2 king beds • Features a fully equipped kitchen and a full private bathroom, ensuring convenience and comfort for all guests. • 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. • Perfect for business travellers with intentions to stay in Alston. • Free Wi-Fi • Pets are allowed. (Up to 2 pets with applicable charges) • Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in public areas and cleaned up after. • Please note this property is equipped with laundry service. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 635 square feet ## Similar properties ![Family Cottage | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/fc95a84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=107745841&PinnedHotelID=107745841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092400/114092354/2fdb3e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Middlefell View Cottage Alston - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=114092354&PinnedHotelID=114092354&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092400/114092355/3bc12766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wellhope View Cottage Alston - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=114092355&PinnedHotelID=114092355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36365800/36365762/6ae50635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outstanding four bedroomed, dog friendly cottage packed with character features Castle Carrock. 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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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 512801\_S-1010512801u9425pwzr11335gsg ## About the area Alston is home to this cottage. 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. 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