Lowbyer Manor Country House is a 4-star guesthouse, offering accommodation 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, yoghurts, 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 colour TVs.

Couples particularly 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 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double 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:

  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super helpful and friendly staff, last minute reservation saved us from getting stuck in the snow.
  • Delwynne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    17th Century Manor house in a lovely little village. Landlord was there to greet us and couldn’t be nicer. The room was huge and spacious; big thick towels and lovely bathroom. Breakfast in the morning was first rate - the fruit was fresh...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location , excellent hosts James and Jan made to feel very welcome , breakfast was good.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 209 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

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

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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 be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Lowbyer Manor Country House

  • Guests staying at Lowbyer Manor Country House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Lowbyer Manor Country House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Lowbyer Manor Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Lowbyer Manor Country House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at Lowbyer Manor Country House include:

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

  • Lowbyer Manor Country House is 450 yards from the centre of Alston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls