The Cumberland Hotel offers you a warm welcome deep in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A family-run, five bedroom hotel overlooking the River South Tyne in the picturesque market town of Alston in Cumbria. Situated on the A686 in the heart of the North Pennines and 18 miles from the M6 and the Lake District. A splendid nineteenth century hotel in the centre of the North Pennines, overlooking the South Tyne River. The Cumberland Hotel offers a stopping off point on the c2c cycle route and Pennine Way or as a hospitable base to view the local interests including shops, galleries and inns around the cobbled front street, the South Tynedale Railway, walking or hiking, cycling and a nine hole golf course. Take one of our packed lunches with you when you walk the Pennine Way , cycle the C2C route, or explore the North Pennines. The River South Tyne, just to the rear of the Cumberland, offers good fishing for Salmon, Sea Trout and Wild Brown Trout. You are virtually guaranteed the river to your self! Alston Moor boasts the highest golf course in Britain. Nine holes on quite a slope - give it a try if you dare. Or hire a bike and use The Cumberland as a base for your cycling holiday.We offer a public bar with traditional cask ales, non-smoking restaurant (functions catered for), bar meals, residents lounge, meeting room, secured housing for cycles and dogs, drying rooms, beer garden and patio and an ample adjacent car and coach park.