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.
Rural Haven Bed & Breakfast, West Allen Valley
Location: West Allen Valley, on the Tea Trail – precise location on Airbnb
Type of Accomodation: Bed and Breakfast in a large ensuite bedroom. 1 double and a single bed or 3 single beds. Simple evening meals can be provided.
Main Contact: Sara
Telephone: Contact via Airbnb
Email: Contact via Airbnb
Address: Contact via Airbnb.
Website: Rural Haven B&B with stunning views
Alston YHA
Location: Alston, next to the Tea Trail
Type of Accomodation: Shared and private rooms
Main Contact: Alston YHA – see website
Telephone: +44 345 260 2489
Email: Alston@yha.org.uk
Address: The Firs, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RW
Website: Alston YHA
Ninebanks YHA
Location: Ninebanks, on the Tea Trail
Type of Accomodation: Shared and private rooms. Camping & Cabins
Main Contact: YHA Ninebanks – see website
Telephone: +44 345 260 2787
Email: ninebanks@yha.org.uk
Address: Orchard House, Mohope, Ninebanks, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 8DQ
Website: YHA Ninebanks
Blacketts Retreat Bed & Breakfast
Location: In Allenheads, close to the Allendale to Nenthead section of the walk.
Type of Accomodation: Bed & Breakfast
Main Contact: Mike and Janine Swindale
Telephone: 01434 685260 or 07940 812 634
Email: newhousesallenheads@yahoo.com
Address: Newhouses, Allenheads, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9HX
Website: Blacketts Retreat
Greenends Holiday Cottages
Location: In the Nent Valley, close to the Tea Trail between Nenhead and Alston
Type of Accomodation: 3 holiday cottages, 2 with 1 bedoom and 1 with 2 bedrooms
Main Contact: Mark Elliott
Telephone: +44 7590 454 055 or +44 7590 213 327
Email: Mark Elliott
Address: Greenends Holiday Cottages, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3NA
Website: Greenends Holiday Cottages
Shepherds Hut
Location: Near Nenthall, few minute drive to Alston and very close to the Tea Trail
Type of accommodation: Self catering with 1 bedroom, kitchen and bathroom – Airbnb
Main Contact: Edward
Telephone: Contact via Airbnb
Email: Contact via Airbnb
Address: Close to Nenthall, precise location via Airbnb
Website: Shepherd’s Hut, Alston
Lovelady Shield Hotel and Holiday Cottages
Location: On Isaac’s Tea Trail, in the Nent Valley
Type of Accomodation: Georgian Country House Hotel and Self-Catering Cottages
Main Contact: Lovelady Shield Hotel
Telephone: +44 143 4723 213 or +44 333 444 4324
Email: enquiries@loveladyshieldhotel.com or sales@loveladyshieldhotel.com
Address: Lovelady Shield Hotel, Lovelady Lane, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LX
Website: www.loveladyshieldhotel.com
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse & Campsite
Location: In the Nent valley, between Nenthead and Nenthall, close to the Tea Trail
Type of Accomodation: Self catering bunkhouse with shared or solo accomodation. Campsite for tents, caravans & mobile homes.
Main Contact: Haggs Bank
Telephone: +44 1434 382486
Email: info@haggsbank.com
Address: Haggs Bank Bunkhouse, Nentsberry, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3LH
Website: Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and campsite
Carrshield Camping Barn
Location: On the Tea Trail in Carrshield in the West Allen valley
Type of Accomodation: Shared self catering dormitories
Main Contact: Website only
Telephone: Website only
Email: via website
Address: Barney Craig mineshop, Carrshield, Northumberland, NE47 8AR
Website: Carrshield Camping Barn