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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.
Directions.
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.
8 rooms
Single Room (en suite)
This room is comfortable and spacious, centrally heated by winter and fan cooled during the summer. Number or beds: N/A
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Single Room
Rooms are comfortable with plenty of storage space for clothes and luggage. Centrally heated by winter and fan cooled during the summer. Although the rooms are not en suite, a wash basin, mirror (with light) and shaving point are fitted in the rooms. Shower and toilets are within reasonable distance of the rooms. Number or beds: N/A
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Double Room (en suite)
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. Number or beds: N/A
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Double Room
This comfortable, spacious room is situated on the 2nd floor of the hotel and offers panoramic views of both the town and picturesque countryside. Centrally heated by winter and fan cooled during the summer. Although this room is not en suite, a wash hand basin, mirror and shaving points are fitted in the room. Number or beds: N/A
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Triple Room (en suite)
This room provides comfortable accommodation with 3 single beds. Central heated in winter, fan cooled during summer. In addition, a separate wash basin, mirror and shaving point is situated in the main room. Number or beds: N/A
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Family Room
This large family room consisting of a double bed and 2 single beds is both comfortable and spacious. Centrally heated by summer and fan cooled by winter. Although this room is not en suite, a wash basin, mirror and shaving point are fitted within the room. Shower and toilets are situated adjacent to the room. Number or beds: N/A
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Alternative Accommodation- Alston House Hotel, Cumbria (less than 1 mile away)
- Cumberland Hotel, Alston (less than 1 mile away)
- Lowbyer Manor Country House, Cumbria (less than 1 mile away)
- Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel, Alston (6 miles away)
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