Sleeps 2 - 1 bedrooms - 1 bathrooms - same level accommodation

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6 Globe House is situated through an archway just off the Alston Market Square to the right of the Wholefood shop. Alston has all the local amenities guests need right on its doorstep from grocery and gift shops to cafes and a fish and chip shop and we encourage guests to shop local in the amazing independent shops. 6 Globe House is set over one floor (ground floor), the decor has been finished to a high standard and can accommodate breaks of 2 days or more.

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Step from the courtyard into the open plan kitchen, living and dining room. This room is perfect for entertaining in small groups. The modern kitchen is well equipped to cook meals should you wish to eat in, equipped with a fridge, microwave, oven, hob, toaster and kettle. The small extending dining table provides you with a place to eat, while the cosy living area has a sofa, TV and electric fire.

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A corridor with beautiful a tiled floor leads from the open plan living area to the bathroom on the left which has a bath and shower above and straight ahead is the double bedroom.

The cottage has an outside seating area in the quiet courtyard for evening drinks and ample parking in the market place.

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Pets welcome with prior notification - dog bed, food/water bowls are provided, please request on booking

High chair and travel cot available - please request on booking

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Alston Front Street

Work to reinstate the cobbles (setts) to a 30-metre section of Front Street in Alston (opposite the Market Cross) will commence from Monday 2 August.

The work will require a full road closure with traffic needing to be diverted via the B6294 'Blagill Loop' road.

There is still parking available above the CO-OP (above the road closure) as well as on street parking below the road closure. Otherwise you will find parking at Fair Hill Park. (see map in the pictures for more information.

The works are expected to be completed by the end of November 2021.

Local Information

Alston is the highest market town in England and boast good local amenities. It has many independent shops, eateries, cafes and pubs, including Saddlers Baker which makes fresh bread and baked goods from scratch, Alston House which serves delicious home cooked meals made using locally sourced produce and the Cane workshop which sells award winning Jams and Chutneys. From the outdoor clothing shop, where you can stock up on supplies to the fish and chip shop where you can grab a tasty treat, there is plenty to do in Alston.

The area is close to the borders of Durham, Northumberland and is a gateway into the Lake District making this an ideal base to get out and explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Killhope Lead Mining Museum, the South Tyne Railway and Yad Moss Ski Slope are some amazing local attraction to name just a few. For those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling, the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast Route runs right through Alston. The rolling countryside with unspoiled panoramic views of moorland is home to an abundance of wildlife and some amazing natural beauties including Ashgill waterfall.