Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages sits within 3.5 acres of grounds in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near Alston, close to the County Durham border. The property, built in the 16th century, includes a main house and six self-catering cottages converted from historic barns. The interior of Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages (Image: Supplied)Jonathan Brownlow, director at Landwood Group, said: "Lovelady is a genuinely special property, steeped in history and set within one of England's most beautiful landscapes. Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages (Image: Supplied)The name "Lovelady" is said to reflect the inhabitants' devotion to the Virgin Mary, while "Shield" refers to land historically used for sheep grazing. An aerial view of Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages, a Georgian hotel near Alston in the North Pennines, that is up for sale (Image: Supplied)The main manor house features 14 en-suite bedrooms, all equipped with double or super king-size beds, tea and coffee making facilities, and televisions.