The Manor House Alston, Alston

The Manor House Alston is a grand 18th-century manor house in Cumbria that sleeps up to 21 guests. Perfect for large gatherings, this impressive property offers 11 bedrooms with 11 en-suite bathrooms and plenty of social spaces. The traditional pub area and formal dining room make it ideal for celebrating special occasions with family and friends.

Set in England's highest market town at around 1,000 feet above sea level, the property enjoys a large garden shared with a small neighbouring cottage. Wildlife spotting opportunities abound with native red squirrels, roe deer and garden birds frequently seen in the grounds.

The accommodation includes two super-king-size zip-and-link rooms, one family room with king-size bed and day bed, two king-size rooms, four double rooms and two single rooms. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities. The commercial-style kitchen features a gas range oven, two dishwashers, two fridges, two freezers and a microwave - everything needed for group catering.

Nearby attractions include the South Tynedale Railway (1 mile, 5 minutes), the Pennine Way for walking (0.5 miles, 3 minutes), Lake District's Ullswater (25 miles, 45 minutes) and the scenic A686 route to Hartside Fell (29 miles, 50 minutes).

The Manor House Alston offers the perfect base for multi-generational holidays or friend reunions. With private parking for nine cars, Sky TV, open fires and space for everyone to spread out, this property ticks all the boxes for a memorable group stay.