The Chapel (Stow-on-the-Wold)

About this property

Forming part of a 19th century Methodist Church dating back to the 1800s in the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire is the remarkable church conversion of The Chapel. The Chapel is a distinctive converted property decorated to an exceptionally high standard to give a family of four comfort of home-from-home living, with many unique artefacts spread throughout and an abundance of modern facilities including underfloor heating to warm your toes after a long day exploring.

Beneath the Clock Tower lies a wooden door which takes you into the shared lobby, The Chapel’s front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall and into the living/room, where you can put your feet up and relax in the serenity of the charming living space which has an elegant collection of contemporary art filling the walls and a beautiful glass roof allowing the sunshine to beam through. Dine at the table after preparing home-cooked meals in the well-equipped kitchen area, complete with an electric oven and hob, or if you’re a couple, why not eat your dinner at the breakfast table that has two stools. The convenient ground-floor Cloakroom contains a basin and WC.

As the evening draws to a close, climb the stairs to the first floor and discover two beautifully decorated bedrooms and the family bathroom, the first one being the master bedroom with a king-size bed, and boasting lovely views over Sheep Street and the other being a double with a window seat where you can sit and relax with your favourite book. The contemporary family bathroom contains an L-Shaped bath with a rainfall shower and additional attachment, so unwind amongst the bubbles and enter a state of total relaxation

In the morning, cook up storm in the kitchen, and get ready to head out for a day of exploring Stow-on-the-Wold, where a wealth of local amenities, including pubs, tearooms and independent shops await. Stow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many scenic walks and cycle routes right on its doorstep, including the Gloucestershire Way walking trail, a 94-mile trail from Chepstow Castle to Tewkesbury, passing through many Cotswold villages and towns on its route.

If you want to discover the history of Stow, take a walk around the market square, where you will find the town stock at one end which dates back to the 15th Century and is shaded by an old Elm Tree and at the opposite end, you will find the ancient Market Cross, originally erected as a symbolic reminder to traders of the times to deal honestly and fairly. Take a stroll over to St Edward’s Parish Church where you will find the enchanting looking tree surrounded doorway; it is here you will find a memorial of those who fought in the last Civil War.

A short distance from Stow is the market town of Chipping Norton, where you can learn of the town’s history at the Chipping Norton Museum, enjoy live entertainment at the local theatre or venture further afield to the renowned Diddly Squat Farm Shop.

Keep yourself entertained by visiting local Bourton-on-the-Water where you can discover a miniature replica of the Cotswold-stone village at The Model Village, or enjoy a scrumptious picnic surrounded by wildlife at Birdland Park & Gardens.

For a relaxing escape to the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, The Chapel is the perfect choice.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum. Many walks and cycle rides through the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cotswolds can be enjoyed from the centre of Stow, with the Macmillan Way, Heart of England Way, Gloucestershire and Monarch's Way all running close to the town. Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' as the River Windrush runs through the centre, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the most popular Cotswold villages. The Saxon market town of Moreton-in-Marsh and the quintessential English village of Broadway are all within easy reach and make a great day out. Cheltenham (20 miles away) is, architecturally, the most complete regency town in England. A spa town with an incredible range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants and pubs, it is famous for its horse-racing festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup steeplechase. At other times of year, it is host to literature, jazz, classical music, science and food and drink festivals. Oxford, the oldest university city in England and sometimes called 'The City of Dreaming Spires’ has an abundance of prestigious attractions, including the 38 colleges of the university (half of which date back before 1600), the oldest university teaching room, the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, and Botanic Gardens. Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Worcester and the waterfront city of Gloucester are also within easy reach, making Stow-on-the-Wold an ideal base.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.

Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room

Gas central heating and underfloor heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Freeview TV, Blu-ray/DVD player, WiFi, and a selection of books and DVDs.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Roadside parking available nearby.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile