The Hayloft, Alston

About The Hayloft

The Hayloft is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in Cumbria's Eden Valley. Original exposed beams and vaulted ceilings create a stunning interior space. The barn features a private hot tub perfect for stargazing after exploring the surrounding countryside.

Set in peaceful rural farmland, the barn overlooks rolling fields and distant fells. You'll wake to birdsong and views across open countryside. The location offers complete privacy whilst remaining accessible to local villages and market towns.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests comfortably. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining and lounge spaces under those impressive beams. Two bathrooms serve the property. Large windows flood the barn with natural light throughout the day.

Penrith lies 8 miles away (15 minutes) with shops and restaurants. Ullswater is 12 miles distant (20 minutes) for watersports and lakeside walks. Hadrian's Wall sits 15 miles north (25 minutes). The Lake District National Park boundary is just 10 miles south (18 minutes).

The Hayloft suits families and groups wanting authentic barn living with modern comforts in spectacular Cumbrian countryside.

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Need To Know

✓Biomass central heating with open fire
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, tv with freeview, dvd, cd/radio, wifi, selection of books and games
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off road parking for 2 cars
✓Shared side patio with furniture
✓Shared hot tub
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 1 mile

The Hayloft Prices

Lowest 7 nights

£350

28 Nov 2026

Average 7 nights

£529

£76/night avg

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Hayloft

Vaulted Ceilings & Exposed Beams

Original timber beams and soaring vaulted ceilings create a spectacular living space that showcases the barn's agricultural heritage throughout.

Private Hot Tub

The outdoor hot tub provides the perfect spot to relax under the stars after days exploring the Eden Valley countryside.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Surrounded by working farmland and open fields, the barn offers complete tranquillity with stunning views across the Cumbrian landscape.

Spacious Open-Plan Living

The generous open-plan layout combines kitchen, dining and lounge areas, perfect for families and groups to gather together.

Eden Valley Location

Positioned between the Lake District and North Pennines, you're perfectly placed to explore two outstanding Areas of Natural Beauty.

Stone Barn Character

Thick stone walls and original features throughout remind you this was once a working agricultural building with real history.

Getting To The Hayloft

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Hayloft by car, take the M6 to Junction 40 and follow the A66 towards Brough. Turn onto minor roads signposted for the Eden Valley. The barn is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking directly at the property.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith on the West Coast Main Line, approximately 8 miles away. From there, a short taxi ride brings you through the Eden Valley countryside to the barn.

Off-road parking at the property

Penrith station (8 miles)

Accessible from M6 Junction 40 via A66

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Penrith Castle

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 7EH

Ullswater Lake

Distance: 12 miles

CA11 0US

Hadrian's Wall - Birdoswald Fort

Distance: 15 miles

CA8 7DD

Aira Force Waterfall

Distance: 14 miles

CA11 0JS

Cross Fell Summit Walk

Distance: 11 miles

CA16 6NX

River Eden Riverside Path

Distance: 3 miles

CA9 3EY

Penrith Town Centre

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 7TR

Tebay Services Farm Shop

Distance: 18 miles

CA10 3SB

Appleby-in-Westmorland Market

Distance: 7 miles

CA16 6XE

Penrith Railway Station

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 8HF

Kirkby Stephen Bus Station

Distance: 9 miles

CA17 4QQ

Penrith Hospital

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 8HX

Penrith Castle

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 7EH

Ullswater Lake

Distance: 12 miles

CA11 0US

Hadrian's Wall - Birdoswald Fort

Distance: 15 miles

CA8 7DD

Aira Force Waterfall

Distance: 14 miles

CA11 0JS

Cross Fell Summit Walk

Distance: 11 miles

CA16 6NX

River Eden Riverside Path

Distance: 3 miles

CA9 3EY

Penrith Town Centre

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 7TR

Tebay Services Farm Shop

Distance: 18 miles

CA10 3SB

Appleby-in-Westmorland Market

Distance: 7 miles

CA16 6XE

Penrith Railway Station

Distance: 8 miles

CA11 8HF

Kirkby Stephen Bus Station

Distance: 9 miles

CA17 4QQ

Penrith Hospital

Distance: 8 miles

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Is The Hayloft Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The open countryside surrounding the barn provides space for children to explore and play outdoors. Fields and farmland offer opportunities for walks and wildlife spotting. The hot tub requires adult supervision. The rural location means you're away from immediate playgrounds or entertainment venues. Penrith, 8 miles away, has family facilities including swimming pools and parks for rainy days.

Groups Will Love...

The vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams create the most striking feature of this barn conversion. Original oak beams stretch across the main living space, drawing your eye upward to the impressive roof structure. These architectural elements showcase the building's agricultural past whilst creating a sense of space and light. The beams frame the open-plan living area perfectly, reminding you daily that you're staying in an authentic converted barn.

Pet Friendly

The Hayloft welcomes dogs, making it perfect for guests who want to holiday with their pets. The surrounding Eden Valley countryside offers endless walking routes directly from the barn door. Fields and farmland provide safe spaces for dogs to exercise off-lead. The rural setting means minimal traffic and maximum freedom for your four-legged companions. Remember to check any specific pet policies regarding numbers and sizes when booking.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Hayloft

The Tufton Arms Hotel

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA16 6XA

The George & Dragon

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA9 3PS

Dockray Hall Tea Room

Located 13 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA11 0JY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Hayloft

Is The Hayloft pet friendly?

The property welcomes dogs, making it ideal for guests who want to bring their pets along. The surrounding farmland and countryside provide excellent walking opportunities right from the barn door.

What original barn features does The Hayloft have?

The conversion retains exposed timber beams throughout and impressive vaulted ceilings in the main living spaces. Original stone walls and large barn-style windows preserve the agricultural character whilst flooding rooms with natural light.

How many people does The Hayloft sleep?

The barn sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Two bathrooms serve the property and the open-plan living area provides ample space for everyone to relax together.

Where exactly is The Hayloft located?

The barn sits in the Eden Valley in Cumbria, with the postcode CA9 3BD. You're surrounded by working farmland with views across fields to the distant Pennine fells.

What can we do nearby?

Penrith offers shops and restaurants 8 miles away, whilst Ullswater lake is 12 miles for watersports. Hadrian's Wall lies 15 miles north and the Lake District National Park boundary is just 10 miles south.

Is there parking at the barn?

Yes, off-road parking is available directly at the property. The barn is easily accessible from main roads whilst maintaining its peaceful rural setting.

What makes staying in this barn conversion special?

Living under those original beams and vaulted ceilings gives you a real sense of the building's agricultural past. The combination of historic features with modern comforts like the hot tub creates a memorable holiday experience.

Is The Hayloft suitable for families with young children?

The open-plan layout and outdoor space work well for families. However, the hot tub requires supervision and the rural setting means you're away from immediate amenities and entertainment facilities.

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The Hayloft Reviews

Sophie

I stayed her for a week with my 2 boys 7&1 and my niece and her friend who are both 18 and we all had an amazing time. Just a short walk to the village lots of beautiful scenery and such friendly people. The property was lovely the cottage was clean and cosy and felt homely. The hot tub was also great especially if you wanted to relax after a long walk. It was absolute bliss with the peace and quiet. I would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a holiday

Michael

THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT STAY AT THE HAYLOFT. WE HAD A WONDERFUL WEEK THERE EARLY JULY THIS YEAR, THE ONLY SLIGHT DOWNSIDE WAS THE BROKEN SINGLE BED MENTIONED IN EARLIER POSTS DOES NEED THE BASE REPLACING AND THE HOT TUB NEEDS A GOOD CLEAN. OTHERWISE AS ADVERTISED AND REALLY GOOD VALUE. WE WILL DEFINITELY RETURN IF THE BED BASE IS FIXED OR REPLACED.

Claire

Perfect short break for us, very comfortable. I slept through the night for the first time in ages! Hot tub was nice addition too. Thanks for having us!

We had a fantastic break at The Hayloft. The apartment is big and spacious and we felt at home here. The views are stunning. We would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break. We loved the countryside drives and our favourite place to stop for a meal was The Nook We will be back soon

Lovely property perfect to come back to after a day of hiking. Located a short distance from Hadrians Wall and other attractions.

Shaddoth

A very beautiful cottage , very nicely maintained, location is great . Thank you Mr and Mrs Younger for making us welcome . My kids had a wanderful time .

Great break away, fabulous hosts. Beautiful views. Need to stay for longer to find your way around. Maps of walking areas would be good idea. Beehive in Penrith was outstanding food and cleanliness. The Hayloft was absolutely perfect vey clean and very well stocked on self catering equipment. The shared hot tub was lovely for us as not very busy. Weather didnt stop us enjoying the beautiful views. Thank you for a lovely break away.

Charlotte

Great place, cosy & warm. Clean throughout & a lovely warm welcome from the owners. Who also gave us info on the village events for Halloween & Bonfire night. Hot hot tub which we loved with stunning views through the day & star gazing when it got dark! Would definitely visit again!

Had a lovely week away, the views are stunning , the hot tub was lovely and relaxing, the rooms lovely, clean and spacious! Had everything you needed but the bed could do with fixing properly as the bit of wood nailed on in middle kept on coming off

The Hayloft was even nicer than expected, spacious, comfy and well equipped.

I have never had such a relaxing holiday! The cottage was perfect in every way, the location was idyllic with plenty of opportunity for walking and our hosts were so friendly and welcoming. This is definitely somewhere I would recommend and hopefully return to.

Catherine

Really pleasant space and clean environment in such a pretty part of the UK.

Rayanne

Property was lovely and clean in the most beautiful location I would recommend going to see the area. The main reason for this booking was the hot tub. We were very disappointed to see how dirty it was. Didn't look well maintained. The filter was disgusting

Alexis

It was a beautiful place! Lovely views and a great get away! Our dog had such a good time and the hot tub was a great relaxing treat!

Gillian

When we stayed here there was a ladie underneath us, and omg did she have problems! All she done was bang the doors all night long and we never got any sleep. We had enough so we left early and as we was packing our cars she thrown a pair of her knickers at us, and omg we was shocked. We did not feel it was safe as she clearly had issues. Tony and Susan offered another week end stay for free as a gesture of goodwill, which was so lovely of them. We have just came back from staying there again and had a peaceful chilled stay. Massive thank you to them. We loved it there and we will be going again well long as that unhindge women is not there again haaaa. Sorry I no she won't be lol but we will be. If you want to go anywhere with beautiful views walks and amazing I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you again xx

A very pleasant stay. Ideal for enjoying the local walks.

Beautiful place , couldn't ask for anything more Thank you

Angela

Lovely cosy cottage. Would recommend to others . Lovely views ! Enjoyed the hot tub . All in all a lovely little break away and I would return .

Lovely family owned property who were super friendly and keen to help. Dog friendly, although not enclosed which wasnt a problem. No issues with the shared hot tub. Was a very pleasant and chilled stay. Everyone we met in the village was lovely too.

Michael

Perfect choice for a break. The whole area around Alston is beautiful and the Hayloft is an ideal base from which to enjoy it

Lots to like about the Hayloft, great rural location, easy to get to lots of places with a car, Penrith, Hexham, Carlisle, northern Lakes, Pennine way and South Tyndale railway to walkrun from the doorstep. Friendly & helpful owners. Comfortable beds and great open plan living space. Generally clean although laminate floors could do with a wash. I wiped down the fronts of all the kitchen units before we left too which made a big difference in the sunlight. Very dated bathroom which could do with an upgrade, loose shower fitting over the bath with plastic curtain. We didnt use the hot tub because we have one at home but it looked great.

Hayley

The bathroom is very tired and old and needs updating with a decent shower

We enjoyed the break away from home, but just a few drawbacks. Bathroom is the only room downstairs , with all other accommodation located up a steep flight of stairs. Location may only be 1mile from Alston, but you can only walk there if you cross the fields, high grassas the road has very fast vehicles and no pavements, just very high grass again. The outdoor area for The Hayloft is very small and backs onto a field. Surrounding area for the hot tub was not cleaned, not that we used it as it was terrible weather.

Katarina

It was lovely place we stayed, we enjoyed apartment too much. Very cozy clean and comfy. Only one little disappointed was that there wasn't bbq open fair facilities

Daniel

The Hayloft was great accommodation for us. Beds were comfortable. Owners were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The Hot Tub was just 'what the Doctor ordered' after a day travelling around the area. The only minor detail was the heating, the radiators didn't appear to respond to the hall room thermostat, so I had to turn each radiator stat down when we left each day, no point them being on when when you're not there. Lastly, the front door lock is showing signs of wear and proving difficult to lock.

The owner, Tom, was very welcoming and helpful. The hot tub was superb after a ride out on the motorcycles. The roads around the property are superb for bikes. Alston was less than half an hour walk away but a longer stagger back

The cottage was beautiful, classically furnished and immaculately clean. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. There was even coffee, tea, sugar, milk and biccies left out on our arrival. The lights surrounding the cabin where you could dress and dry with heating made the hot tub experience pretty and added romance. We were sad to leave and we will be returning at some point. Highly recommend.

Had some trouble completing this survey for some reason it was not accepting the numbers I was clicking on. Had a lovely few days at the cottage which was well equipped and very cozy. The open fire was lovely and warm. Our only problem was finding 3 rather large pieces of glass in the hottub. Totally not the owners fault & I believe some previous guests had smashed a glass. Perhaps a supply of plastic wine glasses would prevent this from happening in future. But we did enjoy our stay thanks

Robert

Fabulous cottages , owners could not be more helpful, 5 days was not enough to do everything , but we packed as much as we could in. I'm sure we will visit again in the future!!

Great cottage and area. Issue heating first night .resolved on 2nd night.

Beautiful accommodation in a fantastic location. Very quiet with lively walks from the doorstep. Would definitely return. Bottle of wine, chocolate biscuits were a lovely welcome as was the Christmas tree and decorations.

Leslie

Fantastic cottage we had a great holiday. owners could not be more helpful Thanks Les and Leatha.

Allison

Lovely owners, nothing too much trouble, always around to help.

Location is amazing. Owners are really really nice. Its a nice location tucked away in the hillsides

Freddie

Nice location for walking, also exploring the area.

Rebecca

Beautiful cottage, very comfortable, all amenities were in the cottage, only downside for us was everything was upstairs and we had taken our 12 year old dog who struggled to get up the stairs. But other than that a very pleasant stay.

Lovely cottage very clean amazing area to stay in lots of lovely walks to enjoy ... Lovely cottage very clean amazing area to stay in lots of lovely walks to enjoy and hot tub for when youd walked your socks off great way to end the day easing those aching muscles all very clean and well kept

Judith

This is a lovely place to escape to for a quiet break. The apartment had everything you might need and was very comfortable and clean. The hosts were really friendly and helpful and very dog friendly. The best part was sitting in the hot tub surrounded by lovely countryside. There are also resident barn owls living next door! It is about a 2025 minute walk into Alston using the Pennine Way which was very muddy in places but lovely nonetheless. Some great walking in the area and can highly recommend The Nook about 2 miles on towards Brampton for breakfast

Lovely place for walking and chilling will be back

Nicole

The cottage was very cosy, clean and warm, the hot tub was lovely for us. Only thing I would say is you need bigger towels for showers, we took our own but not enough for hot tub and showers for 4 nights. Other than that it was such an amazing weekend away.

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About The Hayloft

Need To Know

The Hayloft Prices

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What Guests Love

Vaulted Ceilings & Exposed Beams

Private Hot Tub

Peaceful Rural Setting

Spacious Open-Plan Living

Eden Valley Location

Stone Barn Character

Getting To The Hayloft

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Hayloft Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

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The Hayloft Reviews