Lovelady Shield-The Country House Hotel

Lovelady Lane, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3LXThe elegant Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel is standing on the former site of a 13th century convent about 2.5 miles from Alston in Cumbria. It is situated on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor on the Pennine Way between the Lakes and Newcastle. Its location makes it an ideal place from which you can visit the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall, the North Pennines, Durham Cathedral and the Yorkshire Dales.Business facilitiesAudio/Visual Equipment InternetFax serviceFlipchartMeeting RoomsPC for GuestsPhotocopyingChildren facilitiesChildren's menuCot on requestHigh ChairsDisabled facilitiesLimited accessibilityHotel facilitiesRoom ServiceExpress check-outFree (non-secure) parkingLuggage roomPorterPostal and fax serviceReception deskFree internet in the lobbyLeisure facilitiesDVD libraryRoom facilitiesRadioBathrobeComplimentary mineral waterComplimentary toiletriesDaily housekeepingEn-Suite BathroomFree Internet accessfree parkingCoffee/tea facilitiesTelephoneTelevisionWake-up callsHigh speed internet connection Work DeskWork desk with lamp HairdryerHeatingLate check-outIron (on request)KettleWifi in the lobbyRestaurantRestaurant: Provides elegant surroundings in which to enjoy the AA 2 rosette award winning cuisine prepared by resident Master Chef. Menus are imaginative and varied using mostly local produce. They have been described as being 'British with continental excursions'. Its wine list offers over 100 wines. There is also an intimate cocktail bar along with a library and lounge with log fires.Children policyChildren welcomePets policyPets welcome (extra charge)Smoking policySmoking not permittedCheck-in time: 15:00 Check-out time: 11:00Local AttractionsHigh Force: 40.0 KilometreHadrians Wall: 30.0 KilometreLake District: 40.0 KilometreBowes Museum: 40.0 KilometreLocationNearest airport: NewcastleNearest train station: Penrith - 30kmNearest bus station: Penrith - 30kmNearest other: Hendersons Garage (Must pre arrange) (01434) 381204Directions: From the M6: take junction 40 on the M6 and follow the A686 to Alston. Turn right on the B6277 signposted to Barnard Castle and then take the first left, the A689 to Nenthead, Stanhope and Durham. The entrance to the hotel is about 2.5 miles along this road on the left at the junction with the B6294.Credit cards accepted by hotelAmerican ExpressJCBMaestroMastercardSoloSwitchVisaVisa Electron

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