Cumberland Inn
Cumberland Inn descritpion
This family-run, 5-bedroom traditional pub overlooks the River South Tyne. It has traditional cider and cask ales, homemade bar meals and welcoming, friendly staff.
Alston is the highest market town in England and is 18 miles from the M6 and the Lake District. The Cumberland Hotel is an ideal stopping-off point on the C2C cycle route and Pennine Way.
Some bedrooms have beautiful views with a backdrop of the North Pennines.
There is secure storage for bicycles and dogs, as well as a beer garden and a patio. There are opportunities to walk, hike, cycle and play golf in the local area. The South Tynedale Railway is not far.
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Facilities of Cumberland Inn
Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace
Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Hiking | Cycling | Library
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar
Internet ：Free!Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Room Service | Packed Lunches | Baggage Storage | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating
Reviews for Cumberland Inn
Review 1：Our twin room badly needed refurbishing. No sound insulation between the shower rooms.
Review 2：Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was very good
Review 3：Room, en suite and accommodation was tired looking and in need of refurbishment
Review 4：Friend very helpful staff Good food Warm popular CAMRA award winning bar with good beers and unbelievable stock of whiskeys
Review 5：We were made to feel so welcome at the Cumberland Arms. The food was delicious, the beer excellent, the beds comfy and the fire a welcome warmth at the end of a long day. Highly recommended.
Review 6：Booking . Com call it Cumberland inn when it is actually called Cumberland hotel?
Review 7：Room was great and the food at dinner and breakfast was excellent, the staff made me feel welcome. I will stay again when I visit again. A great selection of real ale and for me the malt of the moment was a great idea. If you forget your glasses they will lend you a pair, what fantastic service.
Review 8：NOTHING!
Review 9：1.Exceptionally friendly and efficient staff 2.Very good evening meal menu 3. Excellent breakfast! 4. Ideal touring location for the area. 5. Immediate area perfect for exercising the dog.
Review 10：It was a good centre to radiate from ie down to The Wall or to Penrith or to Carlisle or lastly down to Teesdale. Food was excellent apart from no oatmeal in the haggis..
Review 11：We love this pub. Great staff (special mention to Deborah who is professional, friendly and polite). Very dog friendly. Fabulous "proper" food, great location for walks from the door. Can't fault it, we will return.
Review 12：Stayed here after cycling through wind, rain and hail as part of the coast to coast. What I needed was a hot shower, comfy bed and good food which is exactly what I got. Couldn't fault it x
Review 13：Alston is a lovely part of the world, and a great place to stop off for the night. The staff at The Cumberland Inn were so friendly, and couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable. Gorgeous views, and a delicious breakfast that really set us up for the day.
Review 14：We understand the owner is considering a refurbishment which would be a great step forward. We were not that lucky with the weather and double glazing would have made a huge difference.
Review 15：Upon arrival we coincided with a Leek show, what fun and everyone was so friendly. The staff were always so helpful and welcoming, we ate in twice and the food was hearty and served quickly. Would recommend anyone to stay there.
Review 16：Found the décor a bit drab
Review 17：Geographically it was very well positioned for my requirements.Kirkhaugh Farm for a family party and the lake district for a visit to Keswick.Staff were most helpful and pleasant and food at breakfast was good.We dined out for other meals,
Review 18：Room was quite cool due to drafty windows although heating was also off. Was quite a cold night so would have been nice to have the option.
Review 19：Lots of amenities in the room..tea coffee etc. Breakfast was tasty. Varied choice of options etc. Enjoyed a lovely tea that night. Good portion sizes. .generally good pub food!
Review 20：What can i say about this little country side gem. Once you have recovered from the Majestic views from the bar window your left woundering could it get any better, then your food arrives and the answer is yes! Sublime menu only bettered by the taste of every morsal of food you eat.I should be giving this place bad reviews then i could keep this bolt hole all to myself. Mr Michellin Star must of forgotten to rate this place, I havent top marks for location,accommodation and god must of blessed all that work in her.
Review 21：A very small negative from my wife was the bar which has the best view was full of happy beer drinkers.
Review 22：Wholesome food, well kept beer and friendly staff. We would certainly come again.
Review 23：Friendly staff, good facilities and services which were explained in a welcome pack in our room. Lovely meals which catered for all of our dietry requirements. Very welcoming and relaxed-ideal after a day of bike riding.
Review 24：A lovely warm welcome.A great stay at this country pub in a bedroom with wonderful views.Comfy beds & lovely soft pillows.Good food & a great range of real ales.A warm family feel to the place.
Review 25：Nothing!
Review 26：Very friendly. Very comfortable. Nothing fancy, just good food, drink and a very comfortable nights sleep. Excellent breakfast to set you up for the next days walking!
Review 27：Musty/Damp Smelling Room Staff too busy to give attention when we arrived in the early evening Premises badly needs updating and decorating
Review 28：Comfortable Bed Tasty Breakfast Able to provide an evening meal Free Parking and WIFI
Review 29：Shower not very good.
Review 30：Very friendly helpful staff,nice evening meal and breakfast.
Review 31：Good location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good food in the pub in the evening.
Review 32：in need of a lick of paint, some TLC
Review 33：Real fires, real ale
Review 34：Extremely friendly staff. Great location
Review 35：needed more pillows.tv needs to be bigger as its a long way from the bed
Review 36：staff were very nice and helpful.breakfast was very good
Review 37：Knowlegeable, helpful, friendly staff.
Review 38：Very friendly and helpful staff, good food and comfortable room.
Review 39：nothing wrong with the accommodation or meal
Review 40：location in town. Sensible price
Review 41：friendly hard working staff, nice atmosphere in the bar serving great beer Comfortable bed and super breakfast
Review 42：nothing
Review 43：Warm bar and bedroom, good bar food and real ale.
Review 44：Warm welcome, real ales & good food.
Review 45：I can't think of anything that I disliked about the inn.
Review 46：Comfortable room. Very good food, both in the evening and for breakfast. Friendly staff.
Review 47：The location of the hotel and the view was excellent.
Review 48：Comfy, easy place to relax after cycling from Whitehaven.. Great breakfast. Comfort food in pub and good beds for great sleep
Review 49：Nothing
Review 50：The scenery
Review 51：Friendly staff. Excellent food
Review 52：Could do with a bit of money spending on it, but in these economic times understand why not.
Review 53：Staff really friendly. Food very good.
Review 54：Leaving.
Review 55：Friendly warm welcome, excellent service and great food.
Review 56：Food was lovely, home cooked and flexible to families needs. Great bar with open fire. Staff did everything they could to help
Review 57：everything
Review 58：Nothing.
Review 59：Great food (locally sourced), friendly helpful staff, friendly locals, fabulous scenery, very dog friendly. Great room too.
Review 60：Good food, No Problems.
Review 61：The bed wax too soft and so were the pillows!
Review 62：The food served at the Cumberland inn was excellent and good value for money!
Review 63：Nothing, good value overall
Review 64：Friendly atmosphere
Review 65：Staff were all fantastic & couldn't do enough to help. Large choice of food in bar/restaurant, good value & very enjoyable meals.
Review 66：Staff very friendly and helpfull. Excellent food, good menu. Real ale pub serving good beer and cider. Ignore first impressions on arrival.
Review 67：Rooms were on the front so quite a lot of traffic noise and no view.
Review 68：Enjoyed our stay, quite basic with good breakfast and pub meals. Dog friendly.
Review 69：Nothing was too much trouble. Great stay.
Review 70：Lovely genteel bar. Great food.
Review 71：Needs some repairs generally and badly worn stairway and landing areas made it look a bit grubby
Review 72：Position. Room ok. Good position for C2C
Review 73：Could do with a bit of updating
Review 74：Good food nice and relaxed clean and friendly staff
Review 75：More of a personal preference than a dislike, and the reason for the "good" for comfort - found the mattress was too soft
Review 76：Staff were very welcoming. Breakfast was excellent. Overall a pleasant stay.
Review 77：Noisy neighbours in adjoining rooms. Bathroom was clean but required quite a bit of maintenence, looked like an unfinished project.
Review 78：Liked the friendly nature of the staff, great food and real ale. Large room with wonderful views. Would definitely go back
Review 79：A great place to stay,with excellent facilities.Dont be put off by the outside exterior.The inside is very nice and we had a great view from our back bedroom window over the countryside We will return.
Review 80：The view.
Review 81：Nothing major
Review 82：No airs or graces and yes I would go back. Enjoyed both the evening meal and breakfast. The beer wasn't bad either...!!
Review 83：Slightly overpriced for B&B
Review 84：Friendly staff,nice atmosphere/food in pub area
Review 85：Extremely good evening meals and an excellent selection of real ales. Lovely warm open fire.
Review 86：Room initally cold and took several hours to warm up
Review 87：Local knowledge of staff Friendliness of all the staff Open fire
Review 88：friendly pub, good real ales, breakfast very good, nice view.
Review 89：Good and friendly staff The Real Ales
Review 90：Excellent beer, very helpful friendly staff, beautiful location, great breakfast.
Review 91：lovely staff
Review 92：Friendly staff and good food. Overall very good value for money
Review 93：Staff very friendly and helpful. Good menu and food well prepared. Good choice of real ales. Nice atmosphere.
Review 94：Ideal location for the Northern Penines staff go that extra mileecellent beer good food