Title: Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107745841&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage in Alston with kitchen and washing machine and dryer ## Photo gallery for Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield ![Family Cottage | Living area | Smart TV - Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/fc95a84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/65e3c5bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/842929b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/4ff5a25f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Cottage | 5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield (Alston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/c2203135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 5 bedroomsSleeps 203100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage in Alston with kitchen and washing machine and dryer This cottage features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining table. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions come with digital channels. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with digital channels ### 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 - 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 ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114110000/114104900/114104860/fca2d650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nenthead House Alston - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £996 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=114104860&PinnedHotelID=114104860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467246/cbde6b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stepping Stones House Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £1,043 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=89467246&PinnedHotelID=89467246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26996200/26996142/8c4b68ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Braeside Coniston - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £773 includes taxes & fees 9 Feb - 10 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=26996142&PinnedHotelID=26996142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96980000/96974900/96974823/da7061ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4br-sleeps14-parking-lakedistrict Egremont - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=96974823&PinnedHotelID=96974823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, 4 Bedrooms (Newtown House) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44120000/44119900/44119848/c2f857a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muncaster Cottages Ravenglass - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=44119848&PinnedHotelID=44119848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76160400/76160312/16f24cf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beckside Farm Millom - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £563 includes taxes & fees 9 Feb - 10 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=76160312&PinnedHotelID=76160312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96100000/96097700/96097613/2a0eb846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fern Lee Carlisle - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1 review £1,981 includes taxes & fees 9 Feb - 10 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=96097613&PinnedHotelID=96097613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114110000/114104500/114104405/4b44cd09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beechgrove Manor Workington - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=114104405&PinnedHotelID=114104405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106880000/106873300/106873201/8676c4c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weirside Bunkhouse is situated in the beautiful Langdale valley at Chapel Stile. 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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, 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 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 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 Ridgeway At Lovelady Shield Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Alston Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage Alston ## About the area Alston is home to this cottage. Weardale Museum and Long Meg and Her Daughters are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Pennines and Northumberland National Park. Weardale Railway and Eden Valley Railway 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%7C54.81125%2C-2.37984&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KJ4_FFekP8PcxK5HLPcuukiS4Os=) 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 - ![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) 56 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 Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? ### What time is check-in at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? ### What time is check-out at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? ### Where is Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield located? ## Have a question? 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