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 (18)
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Christopher
Ideal for a large family holiday with plenty of space both inside and out. Only issue was the very patchy wi-fi signal, which was often non-existent in some rooms.
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Ade
We couldnât have been more delighted with âThe Old Chapelâ situated in Higher Clovelly. A beautiful property in a lovely setting, a perfect base for touring for touring North Devon. The property provided all the facilities we required, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Thank you
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Pam
We loved the generous space within the house and wished that we could have used the grounds outdoors more but the weather was wet for most of our week. There was an unfortunate incident on the Tuesday evening when there was an attempted break-in at the property; this included two attempts to force the front door, also there were indications of two failed attempts at opening our 2 cars. The incident was reported to the police. The housekeeper, Marcel, was clearly very concerned and offered any support that we wanted. This was followed later by a similarly supportive text from the owners. We thank them heartily. You, at Sykes, did nothing. I was amazed not to receive any communication from you following my notification to your Helpdesk. I don't want discounts or vouchers but I DO want you to know that your lack of care was most certainly noted. Therefore, my likelihood to recommend you in this case is, as above, 3 out of 10. The house and its facilities and its owner/housekeepers' support, 10 out of 10. I am glad that you will be sharing this feedback with the owners.