Alston holiday cottage rental with balcony/terrace, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Suitable for children age 5+
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Set in a quiet corner of the medieval cobbled area of Alston, this architect designed cottage has been imaginatively developed by the architect owner on the site of former C17 buildings. Sowerberry has been awarded four stars from Visit Britain and the Enjoy England Gold Award for outstanding quality, and was also part of a winning scheme in the Eden District Council 2009 Design Awards. It is owner managed and has its own individual charm and character, incorporating a wealth of attractive features including solid oak floors, exposed beams and many other interesting little details. Sowerberry has its own external patio area, and the first floor living room opens out onto a delightful private balcony. It is tastefully furnished with a blend of contemporary and country style furnishings to a very high standard, including paintings and prints by artists from our local region, creating the perfect ambience for a relaxing holiday at any time. Designed to cater in particular for guests with a creative or activity interest, offering the possibility of longer stays in order to develop creative work or to pursue a particular interest.

Further details indoors

Sowerberry has 1 king size bedroom and one family room containing 1 double bed and 1 single bed. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen with separate fridge and freezer, washer/dryer and a dishwasher. If you have friends or family staying in our other cottages, Sowerberry can act as the centre where all members of your group can get together with plenty of space, and with dining seating for 10 people.

Further details outdoors

Private decked patio area is available to the rear of the property.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Double Beds
  • 1 Single Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Suitable for children over 5
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Central heating
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Sonia K.
Calendar updated:
27 Dec 2023

Years listed:
12

Languages spoken: English, French
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Mar 2012. Located in Cumbria, it has 9 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £745 to £911.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 27 Dec 2023.
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Reviews

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PrimalSteve
Alston, United Kingdom

Lovely Retreat in Alston
Dec 2018

Beautiful upside down house in Alston, very well designed and built, very clean and spacious. The balcony is lovely and it was a joy to sit out there even at Christmas! The place was very clean and t… More 

Reviewed 10 Jan 2019

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Julie F
Suffolk

First Class
Mar 2018

The local area is beautiful a lovely town with shops and cafes. Sowerberry was beautiful. Clean, cosy and warm (we had Snow during our stay). The cottage had everything you could possibly need and as … More 

Reviewed 17 Apr 2018

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cstaley2015
west midlands

Lovely accommodation in Alston.
Oct 2016

Great place for walks to see some wonderful countryside. Lots of helpful information about walks in the local area and local eateries and shops. a handful of pubs. Lake District not far to drive to.

Reviewed 8 Jan 2017

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Karenwu1971
Taoyuan, Taiwan

Wonderful owner and beautiful house
Aug 2014

Very nice and lovely small town The owner just lives by next door and they were very warm and helpful during our staying. Thanks for the wonderful experience.

Reviewed 2 Jun 2015

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Simon M

Easy, comfortable, beautiful surroundings, close to the Northern Lakes
Apr 2015

My wife and I stayed over the Easter weekend with three children under 10 - we wanted somewhere where they could all sleep in the one room (our twins shared the double bed). The apartment was clean an… More 

Reviewed 9 Apr 2015

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Review 1-5 of 9

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Sonia (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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What if I have questions before I book?

Send Sonia (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Sonia (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Sonia the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Sonia (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Sonia (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Sonia (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sonia (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Sonia (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Sonia (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sonia (the owner) a message.

If Sonia (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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