Cumberland Inn

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Cumberland Inn in Alston offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The traditional, family-friendly restaurant serves British and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian selections. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. The inn provides free on-site parking, an outdoor seating area, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 69 km from Newcastle International Airport, the inn is near Askham Hall (38 km), Thirlwall Castle (24 km), and Housesteads Roman Fort (33 km). Highly rated for its breakfast and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The team here are fabulous. Greatbpub, fab beers (got yo Top12 in Camra this year), wonderful home cooking. Log fire was super good.”
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bedroom comfortable and clean but needs updating . Busy bar and food was good and well cooked , popular with locals and tourists”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location for touring , comfortable and excellent evening menu , good breakfast , friendly owners”
Siobhan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very warm welcome. Lovely atmosphere in pub and excellent beer. Good food, especially breakfast.”
Anthony
Canada Canada
“Nice staff. Dry place to store our bicycles. Very central. Fantastic evening meal.”
Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and clean with a lovely view over the moors. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. Excellent food in the bar. It was good value for money.”
Andrew
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great spot for our Alston reunion. Food and beer at dinner were delicious.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lost door key.It caused problems Guy the manager of hotel would not let me pay for replacement.”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly and helpful good food bed comfortable”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Another lovely stay at The Cumberland. Thanks again to Guy and the gang for their hospitality. Already looking forward to next year's visit xx”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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