Lord Mayor's barn is a solid, warm, welcoming barn in a beautiful area. The hosts genuinely cared about us having a good time and were on hand to deal with any requests or issues. The barn is beautifully converted and was spotlessly clean on arrival. It was good to sit and have coffee in the morning looking out of the large arched window towards the hills and lovely to snuggle up at night on the sofa in front of the large wood-burning stove. Both bedrooms have ensuite toilets and sinks and the bathroom downstairs has a large bath which was good for a soak after a walk in the surrounding area. There are loads of possible day trips from the barn...to the lakes, the rest of Cumbria and the dales, Hadrian's wall and Northumberland. From Haltwhistle, you can get a train to the centre of Newcastle or Carlisle...loads of possibilities. We chose to spend our time doing some of the wonderful short walks in the area and then relaxing in the comfort of the barn. The local town of Alston is an easy walk away, just under a mile, and there are good pubs for food and decent cafes and some independent shops as well as a co-op. If you are looking for somewhere welcoming, comfortable and quiet in a beautiful area, I really wouldn't heistate to book Lord Mayor's Barn. Don't be put off that the owner's cottage is on the same "plot", the owners are delightful and want you to have a good time and you will not be in the slightest bit disturbed by them. Once in the barn, you will not even know there is another house anywhere near you! The barn is fully detached with very solid, thick walls and very quiet and peaceful. We visited in September but managed to have a little sit outside one evening to have some cheese and wine. I recommend this cottage without reservation. We came away relaxed and happy and would definitely return.
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