About this property
Salvin Cottage is a charming three-storey cottage resting in Alston, Cumbria. Offering a welcoming retreat for families or friends looking to explore this scenic part of the North Pennines, boasting proximity to the River South Tyne, Lake District National Park and local amenities. When you arrive in the centre of Alston and find a place to park near Salvin Cottage, the character of the traditional stone building draws you in straight away. The cottage sits in a prime position within the town, placing you just moments from the shop, the local pub and the river that winds gently through the landscape. Approaching the entrance, you step into a small porch that offers a convenient place to leave coats and boots before you continue inside. From here you enter the sitting room, a welcoming space featuring sofas, an armchair and a mounted TV which sets the scene for evenings spent unwinding after exploring the surrounding fells. The room encourages relaxed gatherings where you can enjoy films, play games or simply take a moment with a book from the cottage’s selection. A few steps lead you up to the kitchen and dining area where the aroma of dinner soon fills the room as you prepare meals using the thoughtful appliances. You might brew a pot of tea while the oven warms a hearty dish, or gather ingredients for breakfast while planning the day’s itinerary. The dining table invites everyone to sit together and enjoy meals that stretch into conversation, creating a pleasant rhythm to each day of your stay. Head up the carpeted stairs to the first floor where you reach a landing with a sitting area that offers a quiet nook for reading or pausing with a morning coffee. From here you enter the first double bedroom which features a TV, carpeting underfoot and an armchair that creates an inviting corner for unwinding before bed. The en suite walk in shower room provides a refreshing start to your mornings with its thoughtful layout and heated towel rail. Also on this floor is the main bathroom, offering the choice of a long soak in the bath or a shower over, perfect for relaxing after time spent outdoors.
Continue to the second floor to discover the charming single bedroom tucked beneath the eaves, ideal for guests who enjoy a tucked away space with a characterful, traditional feel. Along the landing is the spacious double bedroom which offers an appealing retreat at the top of the house, giving guests a sense of privacy and comfort after days spent exploring. Step back outside and you are just a short stroll from Alston’s amenities, with the shop close by for essentials, the welcoming pub serving hearty meals and the river offering a refreshing waterside walk. The surrounding region is rich with opportunities for memorable days out. Enjoy a journey on the South Tynedale Railway, where heritage carriages travel through open valley scenery, red squirrels can be spotted darting along the route, and small rural stations invite gentle wanders before you rejoin the train. Discover the wider Lake District where scenic trails guide you through valleys shaped by ancient glacial landscapes, serene lakes invite gentle shoreline strolls, and towering viewpoints reward every step with sweeping panoramas across the fells. Explore the Killhope Lead Mining Museum, where the underground mine tells the story of those who once worked beneath the hills, the giant waterwheel turns with steady strength, and hands-on mineral panning offers a moment of discovery for all ages. Salvin Cottage is a delightful base in a lovely Cumbrian town, promising memorable days out and a relaxing place to return to.
Alston is set in the North Pennines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls, and is England's highest market town. This intriguing town, with its cobbled streets and fascinating nooks and crannies, was the location for ITV's productions of Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist. Alston and the North Pennines have long inspired artists and writers; the poet and writer W H Auden loved the area and today Alston is an inspiration to the craftspeople who live and work there. There is a host of unusual shops in the town including quality crafts and galleries. Take a ride on one of the lovingly-restored steam and diesel engines through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley on the South Tynedale Railway which runs from Alston through to Slaggyford. The River Tyne is also noted as one of the finest salmon rivers in England and day-ticket fishing is available locally. The North Pennines used to be one of the wealthiest lead mining centres in Europe, and the Killhope Lead Mining Museum offers a great family day out with interactive exhibitions. With the drive along the A686 recognised by the AA as one of the world's best drives, and northern Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland, all within easy reach, this makes a superb base.
EPC Rating: Band FAccommodation
Over three floors: 1 x double with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, kettle.
2 x Smart TVs, selection of books and games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking area.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: There are steep stairs, please take care.
Note: Please mind your head on the second floor