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Lovelady Shield Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Coffee shop
Premium Room, Garden View | Garden view
Exterior detail
Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lovelady Shield Hotel offers a quiet rural escape where travelers can enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi while recharging in the countryside. The smoke-free property provides free self-parking, making it easy for guests to venture out and explore the beautiful area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £67
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, River View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, River View

Standard Triple Room, River View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 205 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • North Pennines - 22 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Vindolanda - 30 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 35 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 32 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hartside Top - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Saddlers Bakery Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lovelady Shield Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Lovelady Shield Hotel provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Lovelady Shield Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Victoria Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

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
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel
Lovelady Shield Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel by Paymán Club

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovelady Shield Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovelady Shield Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from £66.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Lovelady Shield Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Nenthead Mines and within 12 miles (20 km) of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. Long Meg and Her Daughters and Saint Nicholas are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Lovelady Shield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fanatstic

Fantastic place with great service and exceptional food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROWENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a delightful surprise. The staff were very friendly and informative. The room was big with a 2 seater couch. Sitting rooms were charming. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

lovely place and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Very clean room. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

CHARMIAN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dry hotel

Restaurant shut after being told it was open This is also a dry hotel which was not made apparent when booking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly quiet characterful place.

Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable large room. Attractive grounds. Beautifully quiet. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were impressed by everything about the hotel ... Superb location, excellent meals, very kind and friendly staff. We were especially pleased with Dan and his welcome and kind service throughout our stay. It was a little strange that ownership was off shore but the existing staff work very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Attractive setting. Helpful staff in hotel but non on site after 9pm. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to locate property. Access drive full of very large potholes. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

romany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super excellent superlative and wonderful!

As soon as I walked in, I was impressed. Beautiful Naomi at reception had already upgraded my room. Which was warm, fluffy towels, luxury tea tray. The cafe has great coffee served by super friendly Anna. I travel a lot and often skip a hotel b'fast due to the poor quality, but this one was delicious and made from scratch. Yum! Naomi made up the real fire for me so that I could do some work in the lounge before I left. Excellent and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023