Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel
Alston
📍 Lovelady Lane, Alston, CA9 3LX
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.5 mi
Photo: Chris Heaton (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic Georgian country house restored along the River Nent
- Rooms with views of gardens, hills or the River Nent
- Premium room has a private balcony with bistro table and chairs
- Alcohol-free establishment focused on sustainable, eco-friendly practices
- Run by husband and wife team Na'im and Sara
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel is a historic Georgian property set along the River Nent in the North Pennines, near Alston, Northumberland. Lovingly restored, it offers a range of rooms from cosy singles to family rooms sleeping up to four, many with views over the gardens, hills or river, and one with its own private balcony. The hotel is run by husband and wife team Na'im and Sara, who focus on sustainable, locally-sourced hospitality, and it operates as an alcohol-free establishment while welcoming guests to bring their own drinks. The surrounding area offers plenty to explore, with Nenthead Mines and The Hub both around 2.5 miles away, and Killhope Lead Mining Museum a little further at 4.8 miles.
How far to…
- Nenthead Mines
- 2.5 miles away
- The Hub
- 2.5 miles away
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- 4.8 miles away
- Station
- 11.3 miles away
Practical details
- Pets
- Alcohol not served, but guests may bring their own drinks
- Families
- Family rooms sleep up to four with space for a cot
Accommodation on site
- Standard Single Rooms
- Comfort King Room
- Premium King Room
- Super Premium Room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 18 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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