Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and amenities.
8.6115Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.7 out of 10, at Townfoot.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Tranquil Family-Run Hotel on the Pennine Way Located in the serene Alston, Alston House is a charming family-run hotel nestled on the Pennine Way.
Local Home-Cooked Food and AA Dinner Award Indulge in delicious local home-cooked meals at the AA 4-star restaurant with rooms. The hotel proudly holds an AA Dinner Award, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
Pub Restaurant with Well-Selected Wine List Savor hearty British cuisine at the hotel's cozy pub restaurant, complemented by a carefully curated wine list. Whether it's Real Ales or traditional beers, enjoy your drink by the warm log fire during the winter months.
Ready to experience a tranquil stay surrounded by natural beauty? Book your stay at Alston House now.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Garden
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 115 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.2
- Service9.7
- Location9.7
- Rooms8.6
- Amenities8.7
- Value7.6
- Food & drink8.2
Guests mention
Friendly staffGood locationSpacious room
davidUnited KingdomStayed for one enjoyable night
Good location, big clean room nicely decorated
Good restaurant and garden
No breakfast included in the price, alswe found the mattress rather soft
RuthUnited KingdomGreat all rounder
Lovely food, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful garden. Spacious room with rolltop bath.
Nothing
OliverUnited KingdomVery enjoyable stay
Friendly and helpful staff. Dinner and breakfast were both very excellent.
Nothing
JennyUnited StatesLoved this place !
Lovely place - comfortable spacious room. Great food at dinner and breakfast- highly recommend! Bike storage appreciated!
Everything was great
AlisonUnited KingdomFabulous stay
Nothing
RichardUnited KingdomGood location. Characterful property.
Very comfortable bed and bedding. Really lovely breakfast. Well located for the Pennine Way.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Townfoot, Alston, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that Alston House is a popular venue for functions and it may be advisable to check directly with the hotel whether a function is being held that night because some guests maybe disturbed by the noise. This is only on a Saturday evening. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Alston House Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Alston House Hotel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Alston House Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Alston House Hotel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Alston House Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Alston House Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Alston House Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Alston House Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Alston House Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Alston House Hotel?
Townfoot, Alston.
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