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Lovelady Shield Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Exterior
Front of property
Standard Single Room
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

Map
Lovelady Lane, Alston, England, CA9 3LX
  • Nenthead Mines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Pennines
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Hadrian's Wall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Garden View

Premium Room, Garden View

Premium Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, River View

Standard Twin Room, River View

Standard Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, River View

Standard Triple Room, River View

Standard Triple Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Alston

At Lovelady Shield Hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Nenthead Mines and 16.2 km (10.1 mi) from Weardale Museum. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Alston hotel include North Pennines and Long Meg and Her Daughters.

What's nearby

  • Nenthead Mines - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • North Pennines - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Vindolanda - 30 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 32 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 35 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 32 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hartside Top - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The George & Dragon Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lovelady Shield Hotel

Georgian hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Georgian Alston hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lovelady Shield Hotel offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Alston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 11.95 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel
Lovelady Shield Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel Hotel Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel by Paymán Club

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Lovelady Shield Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovelady Shield Hotel on 2 Jul 2025 start from NZ$199.78, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Yep, Lovelady Shield Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Lovelady Shield Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

No, Lovelady Shield Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lovelady Shield Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lovelady Shield Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Lovelady Shield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

CHARMIAN

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dry hotel

Restaurant shut after being told it was open This is also a dry hotel which was not made apparent when booking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Very clean room. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly quiet characterful place.

Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable large room. Attractive grounds. Beautifully quiet. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were impressed by everything about the hotel ... Superb location, excellent meals, very kind and friendly staff. We were especially pleased with Dan and his welcome and kind service throughout our stay. It was a little strange that ownership was off shore but the existing staff work very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Attractive setting. Helpful staff in hotel but non on site after 9pm. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

romany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super excellent superlative and wonderful!

As soon as I walked in, I was impressed. Beautiful Naomi at reception had already upgraded my room. Which was warm, fluffy towels, luxury tea tray. The cafe has great coffee served by super friendly Anna. I travel a lot and often skip a hotel b'fast due to the poor quality, but this one was delicious and made from scratch. Yum! Naomi made up the real fire for me so that I could do some work in the lounge before I left. Excellent and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place

lovely place and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to locate property. Access drive full of very large potholes. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022