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Victoria Inn
Front Street (Alston) CA9 3SE

The Victoria Inn is a traditional town centre hostelry. Comprising of 8 rooms, offering a range of clean, comfortable, affordable bed and breakfast accommodation, from single to family rooms.

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, directly on the Pennine Way walk, close to 'C2C' cycle route, the inn includes a bar and games area. There is also a restaurant offering a range of home cooked meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Both a full English or continental breakfast are offered each morning. Special dietary needs are catered for upon request. For those wishing to leave early a packed meal is available at no extra cost.

With laundry facilities and a secure bicycle lock-up, the Victoria Inn is an ideal base for both walkers and cyclists, as well as bikers, tourists, contractors.

Score from 104 reviews
Excellent

7.9/10

Rooms: 8

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Address: Front Street, Alston CA9 3SE map

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the staff are great, its very homely, and the rooms are lovely and clean. allVery pleasant. in centre of village friendly staff nice area would go back. The staff very friendly rooms really clean and plenty of hot water. The staff where excellent. Friendly lady who wasrunning it by herself. size of room. Basic but fine for the price.
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Victoria Inn Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Double Room with Shared Bathroom [Room Information]	2	from GBP 50.00	Search
2nd floor room with panoramic countryside views, wash basin and shaving points. Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Radio, Heating, Fan, Bathroom Amenities
Family Room with Shared Bathroom [Room Information]	4	from GBP 80.00	Search
Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Radio, Heating, Fan, Bathroom Amenities
Triple Room [Room Information]	3	from GBP 75.00	Search
Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Radio, Heating, Fan, Bathroom Amenities
Single Room [Room Information]	1	from GBP 35.00	Search
Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Radio, Heating, Fan, Bathroom Amenities
Double Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 50.00	Search
This room is comfortable and very spacious, featuring a 3-piece suite and coffee table. Centrally heated by winter and fan cooled during the summer. Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Radio, Heating, Fan, Bathroom Amenities
Single Room with Shared Bathroom [Room Information]	1	from GBP 30.00	Search
Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shared Toilet, Shared Bathroom, Radio, Heating, Fan, Bathroom Amenities

Amenities at Victoria Inn

Transportation

Street parking

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Pet bowls, Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, Family Rooms, Designated Smoking Area, CCTV in common areas, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

General

WiFi everywhere

Front-desk/reception area services

Luggage Storage

Food & Drink

Special Diet Menus (on request), Restaurant, Packed Lunches, Breakfast details, Bar

Common areas

Library, Games Room

Cleaning services

Trouser Press, Laundry, Ironing Service, Daily maid service

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Movie nights, Horse Riding, Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Darts, Cycling, Bowling, Bingo , Billiards

Food & Drink

There is also an authentic Bangladesh and Indian restaurant on site. This restaurant is open in the evening from Tuesday to Sunday.

Information about the area

Alston is reputed to be the highest Market town in the UK and is noted on the route of one of the 10 best scenic drives (the A686).

The Victoria Inn is situated right in the centre of Alston town offering an ideal overnight stay for all. The 'C2C' cycle routes and the Pennine Way walk are right on the doorstep of Alston. Picturesque, varied and unspoilt countryside surrounds.

Nearby attractions include:

Seven Sisters Waterfall (500 metres) - picturesque natural water feature.

South Tynedale Railway (500 metres) - this narrow-gauge steam railway offers a ride through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley.

Nenthead (7 km / 4.5 miles) - this 18th century purpose built industrial village was one of the earliest of its kind in Britain. Famous for its mining heritage, many miles of mines are still accessible today.

Room information details

All rooms are of a reasonable size, in relation to their type of occupancy. All rooms are centrally heated and include adequate storage for clothes and luggage by means of wardrobes and chest of drawers.

All rooms are either fully en suite or, alternatively, have a hand basin with hot and cold running water, with mirrors and shaving points. Other facilities within the rooms include fan, bedside light and chair.

Travelling information

Alston town is situated right on the cross roads of the A686, A689 and B6277 roads. The Victoria Inn is easily located right in the very centre of the main Front Street (opposite the Post Office) on the B6277.

By Car:
From Newcastle City (A1) / Newcastle Airport:
- Take the A69 west past Corbridge and Hexham.
- Approximately 9.5 km (6 miles) past Hexham, take the A686 exit sign posted for Langley Castle and Alston.
- Pass through Whitfield and continue on to Alston.
- Upon entering Alston you pass a petrol station on your right. Take the next turn left into Alston town centre (B6277).
- Traveling up the hill on to a cobbled street, bearing right, the Victoria Inn is located 50 metres on your right.

From Penrith (Junction 40, M6):
- From the M6 motorway island head east onto the A66 to the 1st island.
- Take the 2nd exit and you are now on the A686 Penrith to Alston road.
- Passing through Langwathby and Melmerby, proceed over Hartside top.
- You will enter Alston over a stone bridge, passing a petrol station on your left and the Blue Bell pub on your right. Take the next right hand turn into Alston town centre (B6277).
- Travelling up the hill onto a cobbled street, bearing right, the Victoria Inn is located 50 metres on your right.

From the East A1 / M1 Scotch Corner:
- From the A1 Scotch Corner exit, head east on the A66 towards Brough and Penrith.
- Approximately 19 km (12 miles) further on, turn right onto the B6277 sign posted for Bernard Castle.
- Continue on pass Bernard Castle, through Middleton-in-Teesdale over the moors and onto Alston.
- Upon entering Alston down a hill you will past the Primary school on your left and shortly afterward a right hand turn towards Nenthead.
- Proceeding down the hill passing the fire station on your right, The Victoria Inn is located 50 metres on your left hand side.

Victoria Inn Policies

Check-in

18:00 - 23:00

Check-out

07:00 - 10:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PIN, Maestro, Solo, Maestro (Switch), Bankcard, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the first night will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 22 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.