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  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Gilmore House enjoys a location in Alston, 16 miles from Thirlwall Castle and 20 miles from Housesteads Roman Fort. Offering free private parking, the 3-star vacation home is 24 miles from Askham Hall. Guests can access the vacation home via private entrance. Featuring free Wifi, the units have a washing machine and a TV with satellite channels. There's also a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. At the vacation home, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Brougham Castle is 21 miles from the vacation home, while Whinfell Forest is 22 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 43 miles from Gilmore House.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2

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  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location but also very quiet. Well equipped, clean and tidy property. Ideal bolt hole whilst visiting Alston and the surrounding area.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, this property was a home away from home. I felt that I could have just moved in. Everything I needed was there waiting for me. I am a single mum with three teenagers and a puppino, they all loved the cottage and area. I was informed of...

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Cottages-com is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, curated by our cottage experts. Each collection within the family offers something different, so that all holidaymakers can find the perfect break, wherever it may be and whatever they are looking for. As our name suggests, we love everything about cottages and cottage holidays. We’re here to help you choose from over 23,000 independently vetted holiday properties, not just in the UK, but across France, Ireland and Italy, too.

Property info

Garden shared with neighbours. There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. This cosy property offers the perfect base from which to explore all the quaint market towns Cumbria and the Lake District has to offer.. Ground Floor: Step to entrance. Living room: With open fire, Satellite TV, DVD player and beams. Sitting room. Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Narrow stairs to.... First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Step to... Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet. . Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; public car park, 200 yards away, free of charge. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden, which is accessed via a shared courtyard.. Comfortable and with touches of authentic character, Gilmore House sits just a stone’s throw from the centre of the traditional market town of Alston. Small but full of character with cobbled streets and fabulous views, Alston sits as the highest town in England. This appealing terraced house offers guests the benefit of a living room with an open fire and an additional sitting room. Shuttered windows add to the charm and character of this traditional Victorian property. With the benefit of outdoor seating to enjoy a morning coffee or perhaps a chilled wine after a day’s exploring, guests will find the garden area a relaxing spot. Keen cyclists will be well aware that Alston sits on the coast to coast route, and for cyclists of all abilities the local area is a great source of opportunities, offering breath taking views and hills of varying challenges. Walkers will have every opportunity to take in the country walks with routes straight from the door. Heading further afield, local villages offer traditional ...

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Gilmore House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

Gilmore House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Please note: Up to 2 pets are allowed upon request.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Gilmore House

  • Gilmore House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gilmore House is 650 feet from the center of Alston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gilmore House can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Gilmore House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Gilmore House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

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