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Sleeps
9-20
Bedrooms
9
Dining
20
  • Weekly price
    from £ 1900
  • 2 night weekend
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  • 3 night weekend
    from £ 1380
  • Midweek per night
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Joined us:

2016
Property Type: 
Houses
Comfortable holiday farmhouse sleeping 20 in the heart of the North Pennines for family special occasions

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends.
Mark Close Farmhouse, Alston, Cumbria, North Pennines, sleeps 9-20 in 9 bedrooms.

Mark Close Farmhouse which accommodates 20 is within a 15 minute walk from beautiful Alston, with its great pubs, cafes and shops. The town is central in the North Pennines and lies on the borders of Northumberland, Durham and Cumbria, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, referred to as 'England's last wilderness', and is also said to be the Highest Market Town in England. The house occupies a fantastic position, central to the Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall, the Scottish borders and Northumberland's coast and castles.

The property is set in a large garden bordered by mature trees with panoramic views over green fields and wild fells. In the paddock next door to the Farmhouse, we have five very friendly Alpacas. The area remains unspoiled by large traffic queues or intrusive tourism. The town has a beautiful cobbled street with public houses, mini markets, petrol stations, butchers and bakers.

There is additional accommodation for 2 adjacent to the Farmhouse - a small fully equipped one bedroom cottage called Mark Close Milking Parlour. Ideal for a couple who would prefer peace and quiet, the Milking Parlour also has a small hot tub suitable for 4 people at once.

Go for a ride on Alston's narrow-gauge railway, follow Isaac's Tea Trail, browse in the excellent gift shops. There's fishing, riding and golf nearby, as well as Killhope and Nenthead Mining Centres. Follow some of the local ramblers on the Pennine Way. Walk over Crossfell (the highest point in the Pennines) or search for the sources of the four great rivers to which the North Pennines gives rise, the Tyne, the Wear, the Tees and the Eden.

The glorious coast and countryside of Northumberland are within travelling distance as are the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish Borders. There are water sports at Talkin and Keilder Water. Or perhaps some retail therapy in the Metro Centre Gateshead which is only an hour away, one of Europe's largest shopping centres with restaurants, multi-screen cinemas, playland and bowling alley. Alternatively, just stay at home and relax in front of the fire and eat together with family or friends in the farmhouse kitchen.

Facilities

Fully equipped kitchen. Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and wood burner. Separate well equipped utility room.
Dining tables seating 20 are in the kitchen.
Two sitting rooms, one with wood burner, smart freeview television, DVD player & smart speaker. The other has a smart freeview television & DVD player
Two smart freeview televisions, two DVD players and a DAB smart speaker.
WiFi available.
There is no games room.
Two wood burners and electric radiator heaters.
Farmhouse: 5 double bedrooms, two of which are family rooms and include a single bed, one is en-suite. 4 twin rooms.
All bed linen and towels are included in price.
Two bathrooms with shower over tub, three shower rooms, one separate toilet.
Assisted wheelchair user can be accommodated on the ground floor. A bedrail, shower stool and toilet frame are available on request.
Two high chairs, garden basket swing, various games.
Large enclosed garden with mature trees. Garden basket swing. Charcoal barbecue. Garden benches and chairs. With a neighbouring 1 acre Alpaca field.
There is no pool.
Parking for approx 9 medium sized vehicles.
No smoking within the property itself. Outdoor smoking area with ashtrays.
Up to 4 dogs (under strict control please, surrounded by working farmland). A charge of £20 per dog will apply.

Location

The Farmhouse is situated on the A689 Brampton Road, 19 miles from the M6 at Penrith, 27 miles from Carlisle, 45 miles from Newcastle and the A1 at Scotch Corner. In the heart of the North Pennines.
Approximately 1/2 mile to the centre of Alston.
Spar - 1/2 mile.
A selection of 6 pubs/bars situated in Alston which is approximately 1/2 mile.

Booking Information

Please enquire for specific rates. Arrival days are Friday & Monday. Departure time: 10 a.m. Arrival after 4 p.m. A security deposit of £100 is payable on arrival. There is an additional charge of £20 per dog (Max 4). £100 deposit to secure the booking and balance payable 8 weeks before arrival.

Self Catering
Yes
Outside Caterers
Yes
Breakfast
No
Other Meals
No
Full Board Only
No
Wi-fi
Yes
Games Room
No
Hot Tub
No
Swimming Pool
No
Tennis Court
No
Pets
Yes
Open Fire
Yes
Disabled Access
Yes

Getting here

Alston
Cumbria
United Kingdom
20 miles to Penrith train station.
Outside Alston House - 1/2 mile.
24 miles to Carlisle North Lakes Airport. 45 miles to Newcastle Airport.

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Emily & Alun Jones

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