The Milking Parlour, Alston

SLEEPS TWO - Double bedroom - Enclosed garden - Hot tub - Pets Welcome

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Set just outside of Alston town, this beautiful stone cottage has been given a fresh and modern look while the exposed beams and the cottages setting maintains that country feel.

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The cottage has a small entrance hallway which leads into all room in the property. 

The living room has a beautiful sofa and chair, a log burning stove for the colder days and both Freeview TV and a radio for entertaining there is also a dining table and chairs where you can enjoy your meals with a view. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven with hob, microwave, kettle, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. Coffee pods are included along with some other treats to welcome you to the cottage. Once you have cooked up a storm you can take your meal into the living room which has a small dining table. 

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There is double bedroom which overlooks the garden and has plenty of storage space for your belongings and a newly fitted shower room next door which has been beautifully decorated. 

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The garden is fully enclosed. It leads from the living room via French doors out onto a patio area with a table and chairs as well as a hot tub which overlooks the open countryside. There is off road parking available at the property. 

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Dogs are welcome with prior notification - additional charge of £20.00 per dog per stay

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Local Information

Alston is the highest market town in England and boast good local amenities. It has many independent shops, eateries, cafes and pubs, including Saddlers Baker which makes fresh bread and baked goods from scratch, Alston House which serves delicious home cooked meals made using locally sourced produce and the Cane workshop which sells award winning Jams and Chutneys. From the outdoor clothing shop, where you can stock up on supplies to the fish and chip shop where you can grab a tasty treat, there is plenty to do in Alston. 

The area is close to the borders of Durham, Northumberland and is a gateway into the Lake District making this an ideal base to get out and explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Killhope Lead Mining Museum, the South Tyne Railway and Yad Moss Ski Slope are some amazing local attraction to name just a few. For those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling, the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast Route runs right through Alston. The rolling countryside with unspoiled panoramic views of moorland is home to an abundance of wildlife and some amazing natural beauties including Ashgill waterfall.