Mark Close Farmhouse
-Mark Close Milking Parlour-
Alston, North Pennines AONB

Mark Close Milking Parlour


The milking parlour was orignally a working dairy milking parlour and converted into a cottage in the early 2000’s. It is now a cosy cottage that consists of 1 bedroom. The cottage can accomodate 2 people and you’re more than welcome to bring up to 2 dogs (subject to an additional fee of £20 per dog).
The property has an enclosed private garden with a patio and lawned area, the garden backs onto open farmland that is regularly grazed by a flock of sheep. The garden is a popular haunt for various garden birds, pheasants and woodpeckers.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Please note that both Mark Close Farmhouse & Mark Close Milking Parlour are closed as per government guidance. We are taking provisional bookings for the upcoming months. Please contact us to find out more information.
Milking Parlour Gallery
Take a peak in and around the milking parlour










Escape to the country at Mark Close
Located in the heart of The North Pennines AONB, Mark Close is your perfect home away from home to explore all the beautiful countryside that is on offer right on the doorstep.
Booking Enquiries
Mark Close Milking Parlour Booking Enquiries
To enquire about staying at Mark Close please complete the ‘Booking Enquiries’ form. Please leave your name, email address & which property you are wishing to book. In the ‘Message’ section please confirm the check-in & check-out dates and the number of people (and dogs!) within your party.
Prior to booking please view our full terms & conditions here:

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