Name: Lowbyer Manor Country House
Address: Hexham Road, Alston, CA9 3JX, United Kingdom, Hexham Road, Cumbria, CA9 3JX, UK
Rating: 8.4

Lowbyer Manor Country House

–Excellent location - show map

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Street parking

Views

View, Garden view, Mountain view, Inner courtyard view

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

About this property

Historic Setting: Lowbyer Manor Country House in Alston, Cumbria, is housed in a historic building. The property offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities feature bathrobes, walk-in showers, and garden or mountain views. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy yoga classes, skiing, pub crawls, hiking, and cycling. Live music and karaoke are available. Convenient Location: Newcastle International Airport is 68 km away. Nearby attractions include Askham Hall (38 km), Thirlwall Castle (25 km), and Housesteads Roman Fort (32 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Single Room 1 single bed
Double Room 1 double bed
Twin Room 2 single beds
Double Room with Four Poster Bed 1 large double bed
King Double Room 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Comfort Double Room 1 double bed
Basic Double Room 1 double bed
Basic Double Room 1 double bed
Single Room with Garden View 1 single bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Family Room with Bathroom 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher

United Kingdom

“Good sized rooms. And friendly welcoming staff. Breakfast was a good size and plenty of “more toast” and “more coffee”. Small bar, which is also open to the locals and a small lounge that you can take yourself off in and relax. We had a slight...”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Breakfast excellent. lovely lounge. Room 12 very comfortable, recently refurbished”

Sanushka

United Kingdom

“I really enjoyed my stay at Lowbyer Manor. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming, which made me feel right at home. My room was clean, comfortable, and full of character, and the breakfast was absolutely amazing — one of the best I’ve had while...”

Louise

United Kingdom

“Beautiful room. Lovely staff and gorgeous breakfast.”

Paula

United Kingdom

“Friendly staff, breakfast lovely. Easy location for a break while completing the Pennine Way.”

Gareth

Spain

“A warm welcome, fantastic dinner and hearty breakfast, lovely large communal drawing room in which to relax.”

Bernie

United Kingdom

“Really good location in Alston on the C2C. Friendly, helpful hosts. Secure overnight storage for our e-bikes. Lovely comfortable room with a great en-suite. Nice relaxing sitting room. Lovely view of the gardens. Excellent breakfast which...”

Chris

United Kingdom

“Warm welcome and friendly owner . Traditional country house ambiance in a remote location. Comfortable shared TV living room. Well cooked and presented full english breakfast.”

Janet

United Kingdom

“A lovely place to stay in Alston. The owners were very welcoming and cheery. An excellent dinner was available at the weekend. Parking was available on site.”

Graham

United Kingdom

“Friendly owner and staff. Good breakfast. Lovely location. Olde worlde charm.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 142 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

Lowbyer Manor Country House Hotel, offering accommodation of exceptional value. In the heart of the Northern Pennines, it is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District. The Manor was built in the late 18th century and is a grade II listed property. The Scottish borders, Carlisle, and Hadrian's Wall are all close by. Guests can also enjoy a drink from our cosy bar with inglenook fireplace with Sky Sports live. Dinner is available for guests, but you do need to book in advance. Packed lunches can be ordered from reception. There are 11 en suite letting rooms, each with tea/coffee making facilities and colour TVs. Each room has free Wi-Fi in the guest lounge.

Neighbourhood information

Alston is situated in the North Pennines; which is England’s second largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB). The North Pennines ANOB has more ‘Open Access Land’ than any other protected landscape in the country, allowing you to explore this exciting countryside ‘off the beaten track’. It is home to some of Britain’s most charismatic wildlife, including otters and red squirrels.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

Lowbyer Manor Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Extra bed upon request

£20 per child, per night

Cot upon request

£10 per child, per night

2 - 15 years

Extra bed upon request

£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lowbyer Manor Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.