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The Manor House - Alston

Alston, Cumbria
Sleeps 21
Bedrooms 11
Bathrooms 11
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Grand 18th-century manor house with its own traditional pub
  • Huge commercial-style kitchen and magnificent formal dining room for celebratory suppers
  • Complimentary use of gym and golf club in the village for the duration of your stay
Property code: OC-91217

Let Rover join in the fun when you book this sizeable group retreat in the North Pennines. Sleeping 22 guests, the 11-bedroom former manor house is situated at Alston, 20 miles from Penrith. Perfect for a special occasion with your extended family or friends, the four-storey abode shares a large, wooded garden with ample outdoor space for Rover to enjoy between his long walks in picturesque Cumbria.

Wander inside to find fabulous spaces where Rover will also feel right at home. Take him with you down into the bar at the lower-ground-floor level, where he can keep you company as you play games, watch TV and have a pint. Dish up his dinner in the huge kitchen on the ground floor, where you can also take turns at catering for your enormous party before calling everyone to the table in the great dining room. There are also WCs at this level. The main lounge, which is on the first floor, is another superb room for everyone to relax in. Let Rover toast his paws beside the open fire while you find a film on the TV in here. In total, you have two super-king-size bedrooms (which can be made up as twins if discussed at booking), plus three king-size bedrooms (one with an additional day bed), four doubles and two singles. The bedrooms are spread across the upper floors of the house and all have en-suite shower rooms or bathrooms. Have picnic lunches together out in the garden. Play fetch with Rover out here and see if you can spot wildlife.

Organise group walks from the property. Head 2.5 miles to Epiacum Roman Fort, where Rover can accompany you as you explore. Visit scenic Ashgill Force, 5 miles away, and take him on a stroll through the woods while you are there.

  • 11 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size zip-and-links (can be made up as twins on request), 1 family room with 1 king-size and 1 day bed, 2 king-size, 4 doubles, 2 singles
  • 11 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 8 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with handheld shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Commercial kitchen with gas range oven, 2 dishwashers, 2 fridges, 2 freezers and 1 microwave
  • Open fire in lounge (logs provided)
  • SkyTV
  • Traditional bar
  • Shared garden (shared with neighbouring cottage), with charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 9 cars
  • Storage for bikes available
  • Pubs, shops and restaurants 500 meters
  • Complimentary use of the local gym and golf club for the duration of your stay
  • Low, sloping ceilings on the second floor
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Stephen Banks

This property is personally managed by Stephen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan 12th December 2025

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A wonderful place to stay. Excellent house, excellent location, excellent hosting!

Reviewed by Paul 27th November 2025

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a great time was had by all The hotel is in need of serious TLC.

Reviewed by Karen 6th November 2025

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Had an amazing stay in the Manor House and Coach House. Unfortunately, we didnt meet Jim and Janice but was in touch with them before and over the weekend. Any problems they were quick to answer and solved any issues which were minor. The house was perfect for a group stay of family and friends. Great to have a bar, a very comfortable lounge, and rRead moreeally well equipped kitchen. All bedrooms were a good size and Alston is a lovely place to visit. I would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Alison 2nd May 2025

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A fantastic weekend with the whole family. The accommodation was perfect for young and old and had plenty of space to find your own chill out area, if needed. The bar area was super as we could all sit in it( held our own pub quiz) without worrying about drinks getting knocked over and ruining carpets and furnishings. All bedrooms had en-suites, beRead moreds were comfortable and well presented. We had taken our dogs and there was outside area for the dogs to roam about. Everyone had a great time. Hide

Reviewed by Sylvia 28th March 2025

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Reviewed by David 20th December 2024

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Location

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The Coach House - Alston

The Coach House - Alston

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To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

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