Lowbyer Manor Country House

Breakfast didn't start until 8 and service was slow. We were told by the company organising our trip that packed lunches were available from the hotel, but when we enquired, we were told we would need to go into the town - about a mile round trip! The next result was that we did not have time for this before our prebooked taxi turned up. We also had to walk into town each evening for a meal, although we were told that evening meals might be available. After a long tiring walk from Dufton it would have been great to have been able to eat at Lowbyer Manor.

Very friendly and helpful. Quality breakfast and rooms. Great location for walks, cycling, motorcycling, site seeing. Great lounge with internet connected TV. Be sure to check about evening meals as the dining room may not be open. Local pub food available.

Just had a wonderful nights stay here, Jim and Janice were brilliant hosts who went above and beyond....not only for us but other guests too that I observed. Highly recommended bedroom 8, it was very peaceful.

I arrived after a long day from Dufton on the Pennine Way, my spirit a little broken after a late start that was beyond my control (and influence); hence I arrived late on a Sunday (7pm+) knowing that food was likely not on my menu for the night (if I didn't walk back to the service station). I was greeted extremely warmly. I asked if they might still be serving food, and the kind answer back from the kitchen was "yes". I was asked if 40 minutes was enough to get rested and ready. Of course it was. (I had a booking for a bed but not for food.) Another hiker arrived even later than I and the answer from the kitchen was the same kind "yes". (Worth noting that some other places on the Pennine Way were not so accommodating, as they seemed unprepared and overwhelmed by post-Lockdown numbers while down on staff numbers; best make a booking, and arrive on time.) Room was lovely with a nice aspect over the garden. Food was excellent (for dinner and breakfast), and the licensed bar was a super nice surprise. Lovely staff, and really recommend this place. C2C cyclists seemed also to be very happy with their stay. Deserve all the custom they can get.

Thank you. This is the most delightful country house hotel. We received a warm welcome and excellent service throughout our stay. Our Chocolate Lab was welcomed and allowed to stay in the room and remain with us all around the hotel. There are a number walks in the area and the village very quaint. Jim and Janice are the perfect hosts and we will Certainly visit again.

Nowhere is very busy in rural parts of Northern England in January, but the Lowbyer hotel in Alston was even quite by those standards. Sadly, no dinner. So very much bed & breakfast and no bar. All a little sad.