Title: Lovelady Shield House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lovelady Shield House Holiday home in Alston with kitchen ![House, Pets allowed, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/3b0770bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/f7eca4ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/9a36a4f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lovelady Shield House provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 14 bathroomsSleeps 277750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £900 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lovelady Shield House Holiday home in Alston with kitchen This holiday home features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 14 bathrooms and a dining area. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site parking (max 10 spaces per unit) ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 14 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 15 kg per pet - Fee: GBP 25 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Family Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/5fae872d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Microwave £612 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=107745841&PinnedHotelID=107745841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71420000/71417600/71417596/32ca8c85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tree Tops Alston - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included £429 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=71417596&PinnedHotelID=71417596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: GBP 50 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 50 ### 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 an access code; your host will greet you 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 ### Access methods Access code, host will greet you ### 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 5 total (up to 15 kg per pet) 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 ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of GBP 500 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (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 ## About the area Alston is home to this holiday home. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nenthead Mines and Long Meg and Her Daughters. Weardale Railway and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. [Visit our Alston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston.dx182433) [View more Holiday homes in Alston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston-Private-Holiday-Homes.d182433-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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 - 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) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Miners Arms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hartside Top - ‬8 min drive - ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lovelady Shield House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet. 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 House? > As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovelady Shield House on 9 Oct 2025 start from £900.0, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston-Hotels-Lovelady-Shield-House.h120655749.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Lovelady Shield House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lovelady Shield House? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 50 (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Lovelady Shield House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 50 (subject to availability). ### Where is Lovelady Shield House located? > Situated in Alston, this holiday home 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 8.4 ### Very good