Guests say
Wellhope View Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, stunning location, and cosy comfort. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome hamper, friendly hosts, and the property's provision of amenities. Despite some comments on the firmness of beds and seating, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and very clean, indicating a high standard maintained by the hosts.
The property's location is celebrated for its picturesque views and tranquillity, with easy access to local walks and attractions. Some guests note the remoteness and recommend a 4x4 for winter visits.
The majority of guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, especially noting the wood-burning stove. However, a few guests mention firm mattresses and seating, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with special mentions of the welcome hamper and well-equipped kitchen. Some guests suggest improvements in bathroom accessibility and electric vehicle charging options.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted through mentions of the welcome hamper filled with homemade goods. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A sympathetically restored barn conversion with cleverly designed living accommodation and a bedroom on each floor, along with a ground floor family bathroom and a first floor en-suite shower room. The airy open plan living area has a compact kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with toasty woodburning stove to nestle beside, whilst on warm occasions, guests can open the French doors onto the patio where views stretch over the Nent Valley. Note: This property is connected to Ref. 918695, together they sleep 10.
Alston is set in the North Pennines in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills, rivers and waterfalls, and is England's highest market town. There's a host of unusual shops in the town including quality crafts and galleries. Take a ride on one of the lovingly-restored steam and diesel engines through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley on the South Tynedale Railway.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x downstairs twin.
Downstairs bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Fuel and power included included in rent, starter pack provided for the woodburing stove (which should last up to 3 nights), additional logs and kindling can be purchased from the owner directly.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub are 2 miles away.
Note: Check-in time 5pm.
Please note: There is a £20 supplement to charge an electric vehicle from the domestic power supply at the property.
The nearest public charge point is 2 miles away in Alston
Reviews (58)
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Jeff
. hosts were really friendly and made you feel comfortable definitely recommend this place as its 5 stars all round .. I shall be definitely going back
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Kim
The host greeted us and gave us a tour with some fresh farmhouse bread she had baked and a slab of freshly baked cake. The property was spotlessly clean and had all the facilities you would need. Cooker, Fridge, Washing Machine, Microwave oven and dishwasher. Green all around through every window. Telly and WIFI were great and I was able to get iPlayer, Netflix, Prime, ITVX etc.. to keep up with the football and Tennis whilst relaxing. We had booked to take family with us who couldn't come due to ill health and the downstairs was for them because of mobility issues. We did not realise that there were 2 steps from the lounge to the downstairs bedroom and toilet which may have been a bit of a problem for the family guests but, in their absence, we only used the downstairs area for our stay except for showering in the upstairs shower room. The bed was very comfortable and fresh, water was very hot and the shower was great. The bathroom downstairs had a toilet and bath with overhead shower. Being a chilly June, we lit the fire a few times which had plenty of wood for the wood burner. We wanted for nothing and had a very pleasant and relaxing break. Thank you for a wonderful break!!
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Vee
The Owners showed us everything we needed to know and made us a wonderful welcome pack including homemade bread and a glorious lemon drizzle cake. We had a lovely time there, visited lots of places and our dog had a great time in the garden.