There is a variety of accommodation available in the Allen, Tyne & Nent valleys. This is an initial selection of places who know about Isaacs Tea Trail. If you’re after somewhere to stay, keep checking back as this list will grow as this website develops. See also The Independent Hostels Guide for information about hostels and bunkhouses by the trail – or elsewhere in the region.
Carrshield Camping BarnCarrshield Camping Barn
Location: Carrshield Camping Barn, Barney Craig Mine Shop, Carrshield, Hexham, Northumberland. NE47 8AR
Type of accommodation: Camping Barn
Main Contact: Kim Emmerson
Address: Carrshield Camping Barn, Barney Craig Mine Shop, Carrshield, Hexham, Northumberland. NE47 8AR
Website: www.carrshieldcampingbarn.co.uk
Alston Youth Hostel
Location: In Alston, 5 minutes walk from the town centre, on the Pennine Way.
Type of accommodation: Independent Youth Hostel (franchise to the YHA and member of the Independent Hostel Guide) which sleeps up to 30 people with self catering facilities and drying room. Shared rooms and private rooms available.
Open all year round
Contacts: Linda and Neil Willmott
Tel: 01434 381509
email: alston@yha.org.uk
Address: The Firs, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RW
Website: www.alstonyouthhostel.co.uk
Ninebanks Youth Hostel
Location: In Mohope, right on the trail half way between Alston and Allendale
Type of accommodation: Four-star Youth Hostel with bunk rooms and double rooms all ensuite or private bathrooms.
Self catering but with food available to book in advance
Contacts: Ian Baker and Pauline Elliott
Tel: 01434 345288
email: contact@ninebanks.com
Address: Ninebanks Youth Hostel, Mohope, Hexham, Northumberland. NE47 8DQ
Website: www.ninebanks.org.uk
Ninebanks Chalet
Location: In Mohope, right on the trail half way between Alston and Allendale
Type of accommodation: Chalet adjacent to Youth Hostel with two lovely self contained studio rooms, one double and one with double bed and bunk. Rooms bookable separately or together.
Self catering but with food available to book in advance
Main Contacts: Ian Baker and Pauline Elliott
Tel: 01434 345288
email: contact@ninebanks.com
Address: Ninebanks Youth Hostel, Mohope, Hexham, Northumberland. NE47 8DQ
Website: www.ninebanks.org.uk
Lovelady Shield Hotel and Holiday Cottages
Location: In Nenthall, right on the trail half way between Nenthead and Alston
Type of accommodation: Georgian Country House Hotel and Self-Catering Cottages
Main Contact: Brenda James
Tel: (0) 143 4723 213 or (0)333 444 4324
email: : enquiries@loveladyshieldhotel.com or sales@loveladyshieldhotel.com
Address: Lovelady Shield Hotel, Lovelady Lane, Cumbria, CA9 3LX, Alston
Website: www.loveladyshieldhotel.com
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse
Location: In Nentsberry, right on the trail between Nenthead and Alston
Type of accommodation: Bunkhouse with accommodation for 25 in 3 rooms. Self catering but will cook for larger groups if requested.
Fully equipped campsite for tents, motorhomes & caravans.
Main Contacts: Haggs Bank Bunkhouse
Tel: 01434 382486 / 07919092403
email: info@haggsbank.com
Address: Haggs Bank Bunkhouse, Nentsberry, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3L
Website: http://haggsbank.com/
Blacketts Retreat Bed & Breakfast
Location: In Allenheads, close to the Allendale to Nenthead section of the walk.
Type of accommodation: Bed and Breakfast
Main Contacts: Mike and Janine Swindale
Tel: 01434 685260 or 07940812634
email: newhousesallenheads@yahoo.com
Address: Newhouses, Allenheads, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9HX
Website: Blacketts Retreat Bed & Breakfast
Greenends Holiday Cottages
Location: Close to the Nenthead to Alston section of the walk.
Type of accommodation: Three Self-Catering Holiday Cottages
Main Contacts: Mark and Jo Elliott
Tel: 07590 454055 or 07590 213327
email: mark.elliott127@btinternet.com
Address: Greenends Holiday Cottages, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3NA
Website: Greenends Holiday Cottages
Shepherd’s Hut, Alston
Location: Near Nenthall, few minute drive to Alston.
Type of accommodation: Self catering – Airbnb
Main Contacts: Airbnb
Website: Shepherds Hut, Alston