Victoria Inn

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Breakfast
  : Not clean and very poor room

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : good breakfast and lovely person

Fair
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Friendly host and interesting location. Breakfast was hot and nicely cooked. Despite appearances the bed was very comfortable and clean. Alston is a very interesting town to visit with friendly locals and great countryside.
  : First impressions were not at all good. The exterior of the pub is in poor condition and the doorway opened up to the most threadbare carpet I have ever seen. Inside the very dated pub there was a tiny bar and shabby furnishings. However we had a warm welcome and in trepidation went up to see the rooms.The woodwork and decor is very scruffy and the shared bathroom looked vile. However room 4 proved a nice relief. Although very basic it had a newish carpet curtains and nets. The ensuite was a mix of newer units on old tiles and half painted woodwork. We could clearly hear the pub chatter through the floor but it was quiet well before midnight.

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : Lets set the scene first. A group of blokes doing a tour of nice driving/challenging roads in cheapo runabout cars, just for the fun of doing it. We wanted a cheap, one night stay. Alston is a perfect base but unfortunately it has certainly suffered from trade/investment over the years. Nevertheless, the Victoria Inn was absolutely fine for our needs. Yes its dated, yes it needs investment (As does much of Alston) but if you are not fussy, want a cheap stay, great breakfast and an absolutely gem of a landlady this is for you. The honesty, dedication, friendship of this lovely lady is remarkable. We were so pleased to have been a small part of her life.
  : Im sure there is plenty of opportunity for some to say what is not to like. Understand the back story, look at the history, feel the homeliness. For those who just want old fashioned, cheap and cheerful, look no further. The pub is fine, the prices are cheap, there is pool or darts to keep you entertained. We as a group had the pub to ourselves mid week, watched the football along with the landlady, had lots of great conversation and banter. If you want to impress your partner then look somewhere else and pay at least 3x the price.

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : Good basic accommodation ideal for cyclists or other explorers on a budget. Comfortable bed and excellent breakfast.
  : The property is old and may not suit everyone's taste but that is reflected in the price

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Welcoming host
  : Noise as its a pub