Title: Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield 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 # Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield Cottage in Alston with kitchen and washing machine and dryer ![Family Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/5fae872d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/37ae9e14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/842929b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/174cc9cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Cottage | Living area | Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/fc95a84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 5 bedroomsSleeps 243100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Free WiFi £547 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov ## 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 ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57380000/57378100/57378043/55569e84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manor House Inn Haltwhistle - 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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, 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 ![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 - 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 - Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 23 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪George And Dragon - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hartside Top - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield pet-friendly? > Yes, this property 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 Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? > As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield on 23 Nov 2025 start from £546.84, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alston-Hotels-Ridgeway-Cottage-At-Lovelady-Shield.h107745841.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? > Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability). ### Where is Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield located? > Situated in Alston, this cottage 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. 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