Mark Close Milking Parlour Alston

Mark Close Milking Parlour is in Alston, Cumbria. It’s a conversion of the old milking parlour on the farm, so it’s all on one level. It sleeps two, one bedroom and one bathroom. It’s got a 4 Star rating.

The place faces south and looks out over fields. You get an enclosed garden. There’s a hot tub out there, and we provide robes and slippers for it.

A few things to note plainly. It’s on a working farm, so you’ll see and hear the usual things. The alpacas in the next paddock are friendly and like to come over. There are steps down from the parking spot to the cottage entrance.

Alston town centre is about a fifteen, twenty minute walk. It’s up a steady hill on the way back. The town has pubs, cafes, a co-op, and a good butcher and baker. It’s the highest market town in England.

You’re right in the North Pennines here. It’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Good walking from the door, including Isaac’s Tea Trail and the Pennine Way. Alston has a narrow-gauge railway you can take a ride on.

For a day out, you can drive to lots of places. Hadrian’s Wall is about half an hour. The northern Lakes like Ullswater are within forty minutes. Northumberland’s coast, like Hexham for the abbey or Corbridge for the Roman town, is also within reach. Keilder Water is about forty minutes away.

Inside, there’s a wood burning stove, a TV, WiFi, a washing machine, and a walk-in shower with a seat and grab rails. Parking is on site. Bedding and towels are included. You can bring up to two dogs.

Useful links if you’re planning: North Pennines AONB, National Trust Lake District, and English Heritage Hadrian’s Wall.