
| Here at Greycroft you will find real North country hospitality set in the splendid scenery of “England’s Last Wilderness”. The North Pennines are now established as an “Area of Outstanding Beauty”, and Alston, as its focus, has a wide variety of attractions.
at Alston, Cumbria, UK A Bed and Breakfast in the North Pennines Greycroft is set on a corner site with open views south across the beautiful South Tyne valley towards Cross Fell (the highest point on the Pennines) is in the peaceful hamlet of the Raise, one mile from Alston, and is tastefully furnished to a high standard with our guests in mind. |
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We have an abundance of garden birds visit our garden, including the Great Spotted Woodpecker, other birds in the area include the Skylark, Herons, Buzzards, Grouse, Pheasant, Blackcock and Peregrine Falcons, ideal for bird watchers among us.
The area has many rare wild flowers and grasses including Wild Orchids and Gentiouns. The meadows in June are a picture, many people come to see the area at this time just to see it in bloom. 'COME AND ENJOY THE PEACE AND TRANQUILITY'.... '' IDEAL FOR WALKING,MANY FOOTPATHS CRISSCROSS THE AREA ,ALONG THE RIVERBANKS OR HIGH INTO THE HILLS''
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