Summary
The hotel and cottages occupy 3.5 acres near Alston within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 'dark skies' hotspot. The main house dates to the 16th century, as do the six barn-converted cottages arranged across three buildings. The site was formerly home to a 13th-century religious convent.
Jonathan Brownlow, director at Landwood Group, highlighted the property's planning potential and scope for expansion. The sale includes outline planning permission for 38 additional holiday lets plus leisure and catering facilities. No guide price has been set for the sale, which includes fixtures, fittings and inventory.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages, a 16th-century property near Alston in the North Pennines, has come to market through Manchester-based Landwood Group and Savills, acting for receivers FRP Advisory Trading. The sale includes a 14-bedroom manor house, six converted barns offering self-catering accommodation, and outline planning permission for up to 38 additional holiday lets.
- When was this published?
- This article was published on 13 August 2026.
- Who published this article?
- This article was published by TheBusinessDesk.