Temple Croft blog

Temple Croft Blog

The rambling thoughts of two ageing B&B owners.

An Alston bed and breakfast designed for comfort and flexibility, Temple Croft B&B is a great place to stay. Kooky and quirky, the house is dripping with period charm, namely Georgian. However, there are also a few eclectic style updates by way of the Swinging Sixties and self-indulgent Seventies
Paul & Amanda (we) will try to keep you abreast of any interesting happenings in and around Temple Croft and the surrounding area of Alston Moor. Hopefully, we will publish regular updates to this blog, bookings permitting. Please forgive us if we don’t get round to posting as often as we should – lots of beds to make and breakfasts to dish up!
The view up Front Street leading to Market Square in Alston. There are plenty of things to do in and around this small town, things to do in this small market town - take a stroll up the hill to find cracking pubs, gift shops and country walks.
PaulC - 18/03/2025

What’s on in Alston

We are very excited to announce a new kid on the block: The Nookery, our self-catering Alston holiday cottage right next door to Temple Croft. This rustic and charming property is perfect for a quiet getaway with two large double bedrooms that can sleep four guests …

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View of the comfortable and cosy lounge with multifuel stove in The Nookery holiday cottage in Alston, Cumbria
PaulC - 03/07/2023

Kick back in new Alston holiday cottage The Nookery

We are very excited to announce a new kid on the block: The Nookery, our self-catering Alston holiday cottage right next door to Temple Croft. This rustic and charming property is perfect for a quiet getaway with two large double bedrooms that can sleep four guests …

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A multi-generational group of C2C cyclists stand with their bikes outside their Temple Croft B&B cycling accommodation in Alston before setting off on day two of their trip.
PaulC - 16/11/2022

Alston cycling accommodation: midpoint oasis on the C2C

Come rain or shine, it’s been very gratifying to see how much our intrepid cycling guests enjoy the flexible cycling accommodation options here at Temple Croft …

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Temple Croft B&B 5-star food safety certificate on display in window
PaulC - 14/06/2022

Food glorious food: not just a great breakfast

Well, here we are again, now the proud owners of a five-star food hygiene certificate. Read on and we’ll fill you in on the marvellous menu currently on offer at Temple Croft …

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Temple Croft reception are with leather sofa and desk
PaulC - 03/03/2022

Doors open at Temple Croft

With our three now completed en-suite bedrooms – double, triple and family – and our fabulous Bunkhouse built for eight, we are so looking forward to welcoming you all from Easter 2022 onwards …

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