Field Barn, Alston

Cumbria. Sleeps up to 2

Settled down a single track road, with just a nearby farm its only company, this quaint cottage lies in a secluded spot outside of Alston in the North Pennines AONB. Field Barn is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic break with your loved one, letting you take in the delights of the surrounding area with walks and cycles, before returning each day to your snug dwelling. Step into the hall and be welcomed to find the spacious bedroom on the ground floor, place your things in here and unpack your clothes in the ample wardrobe storage, stepping across the tiled floor to the glass patio doors leading outside, offering a lovely spot to get some fresh air first thing. The neat shower room across the way provides a bright and gleaming spot to freshen up, with a heated rail to keep your towel toasty. Travel up the lovely wooden staircase with its rustic rope rail and enter the open-plan living space where you can relax and wind down, beneath rustic dark wooden beams in the ceiling and spotlights lighting up the place. Settle on the large sofa or armchair and watch some TV, before you decide on what to rustle up in the well-equipped kitchen, home to an electric oven and hob and a fridge/freezer. Dine together at the dining table amidst this homely environment, in warm summer months opening up the Juliet balcony to let in the fresh country breeze. Head into the centre of the town of Alston, set 1,000 feet above sea level, it's the highest market town in England, home to a distinctive market cross and cobbled streets, with its local pub, The Angel Inn, dating from 1611, amongst many other buildings from the 17th century. Find all the shops and amenities you need here, as well as lovely tea rooms and pubs which make the perfect pit stops after an invigorating walk. Visit the Killhope Mining Museum in the nearby area, have a tour of the old mine with exhibits and displays on the local mining history, as well as wildlife hides to observe the rich activity here. Practice your swing at Alston Moor Golf Club, with 18 holes set across beautiful grounds. For some outdoor adventures travel around 25 miles to Talkin Tarn Country Park, where Talkin Adventures can offer exciting activities like canoeing, kayaking, raft building, as well as orienteering and axe throwing! Also within reach further north is the famous Hadrian's Wall, an ancient Roman defensive wall remnants, offering an amazing way to explore the area. Being right in the heart of the Pennines means you can take on the challenges of the incredible peaks and mountains all around, including Pike Rigg, Burnhope Seat, Black Fell, and Great Blacklaw Hill to name a few, experience astounding views or the landscape from these heights. Spend quality time with your significant other at Field Barn in the heart of the North Pennines.

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