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The Olde Chapel

Barnstaple (2mls E), Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Sky TV
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Grade II-listed former chapel in Bickington with remote operated parking turntable for 2 cars
  • Ideal location for exploring the sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho!
  • Unique retreat with a games snug, private rear garden, and a stylish light and spacious interior
Property code: 87116

This former chapel sits in an elevated position offering guests a memorable stay, a short walk away from the village pubs and shop, and 3 miles from Barnstaple’s thriving town centre.

This remarkable Grade II-listed property offers easy access to the host of popular towns, villages and beaches situated around the Taw/Torridge Estuary. Dog-friendly, boasting a spacious interior with original features, a games snug, private rear garden and a remote-controlled turntable for parking, it is perfect for families or groups of friends who love long days in and out.

Entering through the original vestibule with high ceilings, find yourself in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This area is blessed with underfloor heating and plenty of natural light which pours in through lancet windows and onto a mix of original features and contemporary furnishings. A handy utility room is located off the kitchen, and the ground floor is also home to the rear hallway, where you’ll find a bathroom, two super-king-size bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room. A bespoke staircase - made using the church’s original seating - takes you up onto a mezzanine, home to a games snug, and where you can enjoy a totally new perspective on the area below. Stairs in the ground floor rear hallway take you up to a dreamy en-suite super-king-sized bedroom. Bi-fold doors at the end of the rear hallway lead out into the west-facing private garden, a long and narrow stretch of lawn home to an outside fireplace. Everyone will want to see the remote-controlled parking turntable at the front of the chapel in action.

The chapel sits within 11 miles of the golden sands of Saunton Sands, Westward Ho! and Croyde, home to some of the biggest waves and best water sports in Devon. The bustling towns of Barnstaple (3 miles) and South Molton (13.5 miles) offer an array of emmenties, including pannier markets. The historic surroundings of Arlington Court (10 miles) also offer a cracking family day out.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king and 2 super-king zip-and-link beds (can be made into a twin on request)
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with a shower and WC, and 1 en-suite on the first floor with a bath, separate shower and WC
  • Dual fuel cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee pod machine and boiling water tap
  • Smart TV in open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner
  • Mezzanine level with games table, books, games, arcade machine, TV, Xbox and puzzles
  • Underfloor heating and central heating throughout. Electric fire in lounge.
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Garden with garden furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Beach 7 miles, shop 0.7 miles, and pub within 200 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Alice Newby

This property is personally managed by Alice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Linda 27th October 2023

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The home is gorgeous. Beds are amazingly comfortable. Well stocked with everything you need . Fun house to stay in. Thank you for welcome goodies. House keeper very friendly and available if needed . Loved the property, highly recommend.

Reviewed by Fay 29th September 2023

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Wonderful property and location - nearby attractions/ tourist spots easily accessible Property is huge and full of character and well kitted out and very unique / comfortable The following are my comments in feedback to the owner - * that the 5pm checkin is inconvenient and takes the whole first day *the outside lighting needs to be improved * wateRead morering cans should be provided in place of a hose ( or a better hose that isnt split) for washing away dog toileting * larger fridge space needed Hide

Reviewed by Mark 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Neil 1st September 2023

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This is an absolutely fantastic holiday home and we had a great time. Very well maintained with some quirky features. Extremely comfortable and well-positioned for all the North Devon amenities. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Clare 11th August 2023

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Fabulous property, very unique. Very comfortable for 6 of us with everything we needed, beds were the most comfortable we have stayed in! Great fun with sound system and lighting, kids loved the karaoke, pool and dancing nights! Plenty of space ( tiny fridge so dont take too much). Turntable on drive made it so easy to get in and out property, 2 caRead morers parked comfortably. Nice pub to walk to (Cedars). Ideally situated for days out to towns and beaches, all within 20 minutes. Perfect! Hide

Reviewed by Maria 28th July 2023

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A stunning property with easy access to local amenities and attractions. Although the weather was mixed we had a really relaxing week so it was great to be staying in such a lovely property.

Reviewed by Suzy 21st July 2023

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Amazing property- loved the decor! Location was convenient for shops, beach etc - and once we got the hang of the parking and the turntable that was easy too. The only thing that could have been improved was the weather!!

Reviewed by John 14th July 2023

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It was as advertised We had a great stay there was everything we needed. And plenty to do of an evening when we stayed in. Was dog friendly and close to things to do and visit. We hope to return in the future

Reviewed by Sue 9th June 2023

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This property is amazing, the photos don't do it justice, it worked really well for a family of 6 adults. Loved the nearby beaches, especially Saunton Sands, which is dog friendly all year round. The young adults in our party loved the close proximity to Barnstaple and the trading estates for shopping and takeaways.

Reviewed by Wendy 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne 28th April 2023

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Great place to stay ,very comfortable beds and also very clean, good facilities, suited us well, would definately recommend and stay again a nice pub within walking distance and a few shops also nearby ,found a couple of good walks for the dogs, a bus stop nearby, used once to go to Barnstaple for a mooch but took car to nearby Instow beach and visRead moreited Fremington Quay well worth a visit if you like walking (part of tarka trail)Lots of other places to visit not too far away by car or bus. Hide

Reviewed by Candy 21st April 2023

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Absolutely beautiful unique place to stay, the location was perfect for exploring the surrounding areas too. The accommodation was equipped with most essentials for day to day use. Local take away delivered to the door which made life easier on day one and large supermarkets within a 5 minute drive. I have already booked for next year, 5 star revieRead morew !! Hide

Reviewed by Carole 31st March 2023

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It was a lovely place. Really beautifully decorated and lots of little touches, we were wowed. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking, the bedrooms were lovely, beds were comfortable. It was all so clean, there was plenty of hot water, we used one of the big baths! There were games to play and a nice welcome basket. It was easily located for allRead more our activities, with amenities close by. The housekeeper was amazing and couldnt have been more helpful. We highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Eric 24th March 2023

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Really enjoyable holiday comfortable beds excellent location for exploring surrounding areas

Reviewed by Michele 23rd December 2022

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What an amazing place. Beautiful, best Christmas ever. Credit to the owners, Extremely clean, warm and everything you could think of was there. Loved the beds sooooo comfy. Great outdoors and very safe for our fur babies. I did not want to come home. We will be back. Highly recommend best place ever

Reviewed by Nicholas 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Michelle 26th August 2022

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Reviewed by Fiona 29th July 2022

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A wonderful place to stay. Perfect for us and our teen/young adult children. So much character, lots of quirky design features and to a very high spec. Changeover team were fabulous.

Reviewed by Chelsea 8th July 2022

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The Old Chapel was everything we expected and more, it has very comftable beds and is exceptionally clean. It has everything you need during your holiday including towels, sky TV, pool table, lots of games, outdoor seating and cleaning supplies and lots more. We were very lucky with the weather during our stay and visited most of the local beaches Read moreour favourite being Westwood Ho. The Ole Chapel was the perfect base after a day at the beach to unwind. Hide

Reviewed by David 10th June 2022

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A truly exceptional accommodation,making the holiday extra special.perfect place to return to after enjoying the surrounding attractions. Would highly recommend!!! . Thank for making our holiday special. The Simcocks

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