1 / 12The Old Dairy - Alston
Leadgate, Cumbria
A ground floor barn conversion for two at Leadgate near Alston, all on the level, with an enclosed lawned garden on a working farm and one dog welcome.
2 miles of quiet road lie between this door and Alston, and Alston is the highest market town in England, which tells you what sort of country The Old Dairy stands in. It is a ground floor barn conversion on a working farm at Leadgate, dog friendly for two people and a single dog, with an enclosed lawned garden behind it and footpaths going out from the gate.
Inside opens into a lounge, kitchen and dining space all in one, with a two seater table set at the window over that garden. Down a short hall are the double bedroom and a shower room, and that is the whole of it. Nothing sits above ground level, so the garden is three paces from the bed and a dog is out into it long before the kettle is found.
The garden is lawned with seating in it, and the owners ask that a dog stays on the lead out there, because working farmland and stock begin immediately beyond the fence. That is worth reading twice, because it decides what the garden is for: somewhere to sit with a dog beside you rather than somewhere to let one run loose. What the farm hands back is open country from the gate and nobody else in it.
Alston is up the road, a cobbled main street climbing a hill with the South Tynedale narrow gauge railway running out of the bottom of it. The South Tyne Trail follows the river north along the old track bed, level going for as far as anyone wants to take a dog. Ashgill Force falls through a wooded gill south of here, and you can get in behind the water.
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from £451 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with lawned area and seating area | Parking for 2 cars available | Please be mindful of the surrounding farmland and livestock when in the garden with pets
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £451 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Parking, Wifi
The Old Dairy - Alston from £451 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Dairy - Alston dog friendly?
Yes, The Old Dairy welcomes one dog alongside two people. It's a ground floor barn conversion, so there are no stairs to navigate, and the enclosed lawned garden is just a few steps from the bedroom — making it easy for a dog to get outside quickly.
Are dogs allowed at The Old Dairy - Alston year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your travel dates. What's clear is that the setup — a ground floor conversion with a garden and open country from the gate — works well for dogs at any time of year.
What should I know before visiting The Old Dairy - Alston with my dog?
The enclosed garden is a lovely spot to sit with your dog, but the owners ask that dogs stay on the lead out there, as working farmland and livestock begin immediately beyond the fence — so it's a place to relax together rather than let a dog roam free. The good news is that open country starts right from the gate, with routes like the South Tyne Trail nearby offering level walking along the old railway track bed for as far as you want to go.
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The Old Dairy - Alston from £451 for 7 nights
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