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 ![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/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/174cc9cc.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) ![Family Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/fc95a84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745900/107745841/37ae9e14.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 193100.0 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Free WiFi £665 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept ## 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 This cottage features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Added amenities include a flat-screen TV. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### 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 ### 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) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: GBP 30 Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 30 ### 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 lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance 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 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 This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### 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 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19 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 - ‪Hartside Top - ‬9 min drive - ‪Saddlers Bakery Bistro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬9 min walk - ‪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 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeway Cottage at Lovelady Shield on 22 Sept 2025 start from £665.0, 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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 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 10:00 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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