Title: Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112251474&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room Cottage in Alston with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room ![Property grounds - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/9dde087c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/d4b89fa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/1e6840c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/29eb9495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112251500/112251474/a3ca0d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room, you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1453 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room • Perched in Alston, Cumbria in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the North Pennines. • Great location with all the views of the green surrounding area. • Features a two-storey layout • Accommodates up to 5 guests with 2 king beds and 1 single sofa bed. • Private Kitchen: It boasts a large fully equipped kitchen, ideal for group get-togethers. • Bedrooms: Two double bedrooms with king beds, one on the ground floor, the other on the first floor. • Private Bathrooms: The master bedroom boasts a large en suite with a shower and the main bathroom with a bath. • Lounge & Game Room: The lounge has a log burner, and an open galleried landing providing an ideal reading corner. The games room also features a football table for your entertainment. • Pet-Friendly: Poppythorn Cottage welcomes your furry friends. (up to two pets, charges apply) • Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in public areas and cleaned up after. • Free Wi-Fi & smart TV are available. • Free parking space is avaibale. • Carlisle Lake District Airport is a 50-minute drive. • 35 minutes from Stanhope Train Station. • Newcastle International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes away. • Firewood bundles are available upon request for an applicable charge. • The Smart TV only supports streaming services like Netflix, and guests need to use their own accounts to log in and watch. • Some convenient household amenities are available upon request. An Iron, an ironing board, and a travel cot are available for your use upon request. (The travel cot is convenient for young children, not infants) • Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises, except in the designated outdoor smoking area. Any evidence of smoking outside this area will result in financial charges. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,453 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75710000/75707100/75707089/bf9a5929.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host & Stay | The Gathering Prudhoe - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=75707089&PinnedHotelID=75707089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100706400/100706315/d5c52460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Large 2 Bed entire apartment Newcastle upon Tyne - 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The lead guest must be 18 years or older. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: The pet fee is £25 per pet per stay. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. ## Important information ### 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, debit card or cash deposit 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 512887\_S-1010512887u9426bphr11339lyi ## About the area Alston is home to this cottage. Weardale Museum and Mr. George's Museum of Time are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at De Vere Slaley Hall Spa and New Mills Trout Fishing Park. Weardale Railway and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. [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%7C54.81137%2C-2.38012&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VmhZzBg0TtUxMnn95wBxaoTLGFg=) Alston, Cumbria ### 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 - ![The famous tree](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 - ![Beautiful Autumn afternoon](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 - ![Carlisle Castle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6561/ba83a921-bb36-4f3f-a250-87f513a4ee00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carlisle Castle 51 min drive \- 35.9 miles - Barnard Castle 52 min drive \- 38.4 miles ### Getting around - Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station 23 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - The Turks Head Inn 5 min drive - George And Dragon 7 min drive - Miners Arms 5 min drive - Jack's Takeaway 5 min drive - Angel Inn 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room? ### What time is check-in at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room? ### What time is check-out at Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room? ### Where is Poppythorn Cottage • Duplex • Free Wi-Fi • Nature Retreat • Cosy • Game Room located? ## Have a question? 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