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The Cumberland Inn

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ensuite ((2 Adults & 1 Child) )
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Townfoot, Alston, England, CA9 3HX
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlisle Castle
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room

Suite, Ensuite ( (2 Adults & 2 Children))

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Ensuite ((2 Adults & 1 Child) )

Suite, Ensuite ((2 Adults & 1 Child) )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alston

The Cumberland Inn places you within a 15-minute drive of Nenthead Mines and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. This 5-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nenthead Mines - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 43 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 48 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Penrith Castle - 55 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Haydon Bridge Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Takeaway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kirkstyle Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angel Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Cumberland Inn

The Cumberland Inn offers free WiFi in public areas and a meeting room. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Cumberland Inn Alston
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Cumberland Alston
Inn The Cumberland Inn Alston
Alston The Cumberland Inn Inn
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Inn The Cumberland Inn
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Cumberland
The Cumberland Inn Inn
The Cumberland Inn Alston
The Cumberland Inn Inn Alston

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Cumberland Inn?

This inn is located in Alston, close to Nenthead Mines.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cumberland Inn?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cumberland Inn on Jul 1, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Cumberland Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Cumberland Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, The Cumberland Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cumberland Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Cumberland Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Cumberland Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Cumberland Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Cumberland Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Cumberland Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Cumberland Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Cumberland Inn?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Cumberland Inn?

The closest major airport to The Cumberland Inn is Carlisle (CAX), which is 23.9 mi away (50 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cumberland Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Cumberland Inn that offer a balcony.

The Cumberland Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Working locally. Excellent food, comfortable beds and a great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth the trip! Knockout pub / hotel

Very welcoming. Friendly staff. Comfortable and well appointed room. Good service, brilliant breakfast, will stay again AND recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized, clean room with comfortable beds. We slept well and used the bar downstairs (good beer on tap). Food menu also available and short walk to alternative options for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot

Excellent bar and restaurant. Seems this is the place for an evening meal in town (provided you book). Good breakfast too. Room clean and good sized. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple and friendly with good food.

Quaintly old fashioned, which we like, with very friendly cheerful staff. The amenities were simple but perfectly adequate. The breakfast was delicious. We also ate an evening meal in their restaurant which was simple but very tasty. We felt welcome and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint pub with good food and comfortable rooms

What a lovely old school pub and hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was great (a lot of locals seemed to be eating here too). Room was simple but comfortable and very clean. There are a few areas that are a little tired and worn, but not to the level of impacting guests. I would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service

Review

The hotel was very tired and stuffy. The bar, food and friendless of the staff were second to none. Our bedroom was directly above the kitchen and the noise was out of this world!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here whilst doing the C2C. Its perfectly located for this and the staff were really accommodating and even put my bike in the basement so it was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cycle tour

Great food and really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

BUDGET AND PET FRIENDLY

Stayed overnight with my dog. Spacious and comfortable room, with en-suite. Very clean, though not the most modern furnishings. Could have done with a shaving mirror above the bathroom basin. Evening meal was Ok - typical pub grub with large portions. Service was very friendly and helpful, and the beer was good. Had to park 10mm away in public car park. Good for travellers on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

C2C stop over

The hosts at the Cumberland Inn were friendly and helped with securely storing our bikes, as part of our C2C trip. Both rooms were clean, but were showing damp & water damage in the bedrooms & bathrooms and so could do with some TLC. Toiletries were provided which is always handy on a trip like this when you need to keep weight down. I didnt have any of the beer, but it was a popular choice with the other guests with lots of local options. There is a nice terrace to sit out on with views across the fields. Alston itself is nice wirh a cafe and Co-op if you require supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food and service. Unfortunately the property could do with modernising which lets it down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Cumberland was very friendly and the off road parking very useful in Alston - it is quite a small town and other accommodation in the town lack the option of parking. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff decent beer..

Friendly staff.. Big room.. Unfortunately it was extremely dated and in major need of updating.. But you know its not intended on been the ritz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

S L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth the effort to get too.

Lovely staff and locals. Good food and reasonably priced beer for an independent free house. Lovely location and lovely view out of the rear bay window in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

steve

Liked: Room comfort
Good stop off if doing the C2C but Alston seems a little tired but very accomodating. Could be something special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clementine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021