High Windy Cottage
Alston, North West England
High Windy Cottage sits near Alston in Cumbria, a peaceful base for up to five surrounded by North Pennines scenery. It's a proper getaway, with Langwathby station 12 miles away should you want a day out further afield.
Mining history is the big draw here, with Nenthead Mines just 2.4 miles away, The Hub a little further on, and Killhope Lead Mining Museum within easy driving distance too. It's a fitting spot for anyone keen to explore this area's industrial past at a gentle pace.
Mining history is the big draw here, with Nenthead Mines just 2.4 miles away, The Hub a little further on, and Killhope Lead Mining Museum within easy driving distance too. It's a fitting spot for anyone keen to explore this area's industrial past at a gentle pace.
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.4 mi
Nenthead Mines
Nenthead Mines is a historic mining site in a remote Pennine valley near Alston, run by an all-volun...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.9 mi
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope Lead Mining Museum, in Stanhope, County Durham, tells the story of the region's internation...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.4 mi
Museum of Classic Sci-Fi
The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi is a meticulously curated, small museum in Allendale, Northumberland, b...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.6 mi
Acorn Bank
Acorn Bank is a National Trust garden and estate near Temple Sowerby, best known for its walled herb...
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Places to visit
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Howgill Castle
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Acorn Bank
Castle & Heritage · 12.9 mi
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