Lowbyer Manor Country House is a 4-star guest house, offering accommodations of exceptional value. In the heart of the Northern Pennines, it is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The Manor was built in the late 18th century and is a grade II listed property. The Scottish borders, Carlisle, and Hadrian's Wall are all close by. Lowbyer has won an AA Breakfast Award for its fantastic, locally sourced food. Guests can enjoy cereals, yogurts, fruit juice and a full cooked breakfast, served in an elegant eating area. Packed lunches can be ordered from reception. There are 12 en suite letting rooms, each with tea/coffee making facilities and color TVs.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chris
    Canada Canada
    The hotel is on the edge of a gorgeous little village with access to the Pennine way footpath close by. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was spectacular!
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff. Owner very friendly and helpful. Exceptionally good breakfast. Superb location
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super helpful and friendly staff, last minute reservation saved us from getting stuck in the snow.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 210 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Lowbyer Manor Country House Hotel, offering accommodation of exceptional value. In the heart of the Northern Pennines, it is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District. The Manor was built in the late 18th century and is a grade II listed property. The Scottish borders, Carlisle, and Hadrian's Wall are all close by. Guests can also enjoy a drink from our cosy bar with inglenook fireplace with Sky Sports live. Dinner is available for guests, but you do need to book in advance. Packed lunches can be ordered from reception. There are 11 en suite letting rooms, each with tea/coffee making facilities and colour TVs. Each room has free Wi-Fi in the guest lounge.

Neighborhood info

Alston is situated in the North Pennines; which is England’s second largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB). The North Pennines ANOB has more ‘Open Access Land’ than any other protected landscape in the country, allowing you to explore this exciting countryside ‘off the beaten track’. It is home to some of Britain’s most charismatic wildlife, including otters and red squirrels.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Lowbyer Manor Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Lowbyer Manor Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Lowbyer Manor Country House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lowbyer Manor Country House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Lowbyer Manor Country House

  • Lowbyer Manor Country House is 1,300 feet from the center of Alston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lowbyer Manor Country House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Lowbyer Manor Country House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Lowbyer Manor Country House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Themed dinners
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls

  • Guests staying at Lowbyer Manor Country House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Lowbyer Manor Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Lowbyer Manor Country House include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Family