Title: Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=182433&destination=Alston%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=90723549&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield ## Photo gallery for Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield ![Dining - Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90723600/90723549/w4000h2697x0y0-b4178ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90723600/90723549/77987e42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90723600/90723549/072ada42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Cottage | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels - Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90723600/90723549/36981ade.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Cottage | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90723600/90723549/07a2dcde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire home 2 bathroomsSleeps 71658 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield This cottage features a garden, charcoal grills and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage features a kitchen with a microwave and a dishwasher, plus a washer/dryer and a Smart TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a dining area, and other amenities include a patio and a sitting area. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Mini-fridge - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total - Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board on request ### Safety features - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 30 ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Colleton At Lovelady Shield Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Alston ## About the area Alston is home to this cottage. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Long Meg and Her Daughters and Vindolanda. [Visit our Alston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston.dx182433) [View more Cottages in Alston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston-Cottages.d182433-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.81123%2C-2.38012&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KY5n4OINdzc2V_jIy8-hXnye9Ok=) Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX ### What's nearby - ![A woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000655548/cf8dcb66-4453-42e4-8081-0dd828736be5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Pennines 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Vindolanda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088301/d904fae8-2be2-4703-acbd-6be065f4d5d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vindolanda 32 min drive \- 24.2 miles - ![Hadrian's Wall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634739940138/ec959917-954b-4748-ae16-4be1e3c0904d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hadrian's Wall 38 min drive \- 23.8 miles - ![Ullswater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11377/3623ba95-4478-4938-a9b5-99f254e16749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ullswater 49 min drive \- 33.2 miles - Barnard Castle 52 min drive \- 38.4 miles ### Getting around - Langwathby Station 32 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - The Turks Head Inn 5 min drive - George And Dragon 7 min drive - Miners Arms 4 min drive - Jack's Takeaway 5 min drive - Cumberland Hotel 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield? ### What time is check-in at Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield? ### What time is check-out at Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield? ### Where is Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Colleton Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Great little family break Lovely 3 night break with 3 kids, loads of room, lovely brunch in the hotel, the only downfall was the hot tub wasnt great, it was good but the jets didnt seem to be working properly and the lights didnt work. Apart from that, everything we could have hoped for, would defo recommend 👌 ##### Dean Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun 22 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Awesome place to chill and do absolutely nothing. The wife and kids loved it and if we can get some spare time later in the year we would 100% book it again. ##### Shaun Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ajay 28 May 2023 ##### Ajay Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > - [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > - [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > - [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > - [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > - [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > - [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > - [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > - [Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Derby-Hotels-Kings-Highway.h31887923.Hotel-Information) > - [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > - [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > - [White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-White-Hart.h11899395.Hotel-Information) > - [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > - [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > - [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > - [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > - [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > - [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > - [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > - [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > - [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > - [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) > - [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > - [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) ---