Guests say
The Old Chapel in Devon is a spacious property with stunning grounds, well-equipped for a comfortable stay. Guests have praised its cleanliness, beautiful location, and the thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack. While some guests encountered maintenance issues, the majority had a positive experience, enjoying the local scenery and attractions.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with a few noting it was immaculate. However, one detailed review cited several cleanliness issues, which lowers the overall score.
The location is generally appreciated for its quietness and proximity to local attractions. Some guests were misinformed about the distance to nearby places, but the scenic setting was well-received.
The property is described as spacious and cosy, with plenty of room for families. Some guests mentioned basic beds and thin pillows, suggesting room for improvement in comfort.
Facilities are varied, with many guests satisfied with the well-equipped property. However, several reviews mention maintenance issues, such as problematic kitchenware and appliances, affecting the score.
Guests have mentioned welcome gifts, which are appreciated as a thoughtful gesture. It should be noted that such gifts, while delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This fabulous, detached chapel conversion is situated in a rural location just one mile from Clovelly, a picturesque coastal village in North Devon. Now a bright, contemporary holiday home with eight foot high church windows, this spacious property overlooks its own 10 acres of meadows, where sheep graze and guests can wander. The property sits in an idyllic, rural setting and enjoys far-reaching views of the sea and Lundy Island, while the interior of this impressive conversion is equally striking. A large hallway leads to a light sitting room, with vaulted ceilings and three large sofas facing a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, housing a multi-fuel stove. From the hall, a spiral staircase ascends into a galleried snug overlooking the sitting room. It has a good library of books, and when you need a bit of peace and quiet, it's the perfect place to catch up on some reading and enjoy the views of the countryside. Next to the spacious kitchen, which has a breakfast area and a separate utility, the dining room has plenty of space for the whole family to gather together. Upstairs is conveniently arranged, with two en-suite bedrooms on the first floor and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, all reached via a traditional staircase. The master bedroom has a TV and a balcony, with wonderful sea views across the meadows and wildlife pond. The garden, meadows and pond provide a fabulous setting for family picnics, walks and ball games in the summer. Lundy, the largest island in the English Channel, can be seen from here and regular boat trips to the island are available from nearby Bideford. With its ample collection of long, sandy beaches, this area of Devon is a great for swimming, kitesurfing and bodyboarding, or, for an easy afternoon, visit the charming fishing village of Clovelly and try and spot the donkeys trundling up the hill with their packages. With so many wonderful things to see and do, a stay in this beautiful chapel conversion provides the family with a huge variety of activities.
The village of Hartland provides visitors with a craft shop, good pubs and several places to eat. The village of Clovelly lies just 5 miles away and is renowned for its steep cobbled streets and 14th Century harbour. The unspoilt coastal resorts of Bude and Bideford are both within 15 miles making this a superb base for a varied and enjoyable holiday.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV, balcony and en-suite bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor double with TV, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin.
Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (seats 4).
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Galleried snug.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Double electric oven and 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, maps, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned garden and patio with furniture.
Access to private meadows and wildlife pond.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 3 miles.
Harbour and beach 2.7 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
- The Castle Bude
- Saunton Sands
- Summerleaze Beach
- Putsborough Beach
Reviews (21)
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Mark
We all enjoyed our stay there. We would certainly recommend and we will hopefully return soon.
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Mark
Plenty of room for everyone and each bedroom with its own en suite. Well furnished and great lounge with a balcony overlooking it. Upstairs is another very comfortable lounge with a great view and well stocked library (as our 6 year old granddaughter named it). Also well stocked with games for a rainy day although the weather was also good for us. 10/10
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Joseph Edwin
We had a lovely week and were fortunate with the weather. Would love to give 5* but a few things dropped it to a 4*. Mattresses need replacing in the master bedroom and double bedded room. We only used those rooms so canât comment on other beds. The cooks knives are very blunt and need replacing. Brighter bedside lights in the master bedroom would be appreciated. The heating system failed but within 20 minutes of ringing Marcel the plumber was there which was very impressive!! Thereâs a few minor maintenance jobs that need doing too but having said all this there was really nothing that spoilt our week!