The Old Chapel
ID: S285636
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
About this property
A superb cottage hidden away in a secret little valley yet within a few minutes drive of Matlock, Bakewell and all Derbyshire's attractions.
A gorgeous converted chapel, set in the peaceful hamlet of Oker, tucked away in the secret valley of Wensley Dale. This wonderful holiday accommodation is perfect for family or friends to spend quality time together. Feel warm and cosy relaxing with loved ones in the spacious lounge accompanied with a glowing wood burning stove. The bedrooms are light and airy, yet snug and comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped and is tastefully decorated, much like the rest of the property.
A network of footpaths leads you on numerous walks surround Oker - your only issue will be deciding which one first. Wander beside the river to Matlock and up to Stanton Moor to see the Nine Ladies Needles. Maybe you’ll end up in the dales, or out on the hills on the Limestone Way. Hall Leys Park and the River Derwent are both brilliant walks, then ascend to Pic Tor and Matlock Bank to take in the amazing panoramic views in front of you.
Should your legs get tired, jump in the car and explore Chatsworth House, Matlock Bath’s cable cars or Crich’s delightful tramway. Why not catch a ride on the heritage Peak Rail in Matlock and travel to Rowsley or Darley Dale.
Size: Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Beds: 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom
Rooms: Ground floor: entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, gallery reading area above the lounge, double bedroom, twin bedroom, family bathroom
Kitchen & utilities: Aga-style electric stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
Entertainment: Smart TV
For families: Cot and high chair available on request - parents of young children should be aware of the open nature of the stairs to the gallery
Outside: Patio area with furniture
Parking: Private parking for one large car available. More parking available on the lane
General: Linen and towels are provided. Central heating, power and fuel for the stove are included.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at the property.
Accidental Damage Deposit: You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details, and to take payment.
Notes: Access for people with disabilities - please enquire; whilst mostly on one level, there are some internal steps between hall and sitting room, hall and bedrooms; the bathroom is not adjacent to the bedrooms. Smoking is not permitted.
Nearby points of interest
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Dovedale
- Kedleston Hall
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Bolsover Castle
Reviews (16)
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Mrs Cooper
This is a delightful cottage in a good location. A lot of care has been taken to make it attractive and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need including a modern aga. It's warm and beds are comfortable. Although it's in a rural location there's a supermarket very nearby.
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Mrs Warburton
The Old Chapel is a charming place to stay. The description on the website is accurate and it is as good as it looks. We spent an enjoyable and comfortable time there in the lovely countryside. There was a generous hamper when we arrived with most the essentials you will need to get your holiday started. The location was perfect for exploring Matlock and surrounding areas so much to see and do our holiday was over far too quickly.
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Mr Preston
This review is in two parts. Part One - Derbyshire Country Cottages As a website platform and landing site for the Old Chapel holiday rental, I found it to be very intuitive, easy to understand and above timely with communications. It was an absolute pleasure to have this level of confidence from the very start. Part Two - The Old Chapel At the end of the day an advert sells the merits of a product. But seeing, is believing and we were not disappointed. So, when we arrived at the Old Chapel the first things that struck us were, 1) really pretty surrounding area, 2) really pleasant, friendly and polite hosts (we spoke by phone and met in person on arrival, thanks for the welcome basket David & Sarah), 3) pristine cleanliness, 4) extensively equipped with quality products and facilities, 5) quite neighborhood, 6) very local to Sainsbury's and it's petrol Station, 7) no shortage of places to go (David's recommendation of Hassop as a spot for breakfast was spot on), 8) Bakewell Town, Chatsworth and Gulliver's Kingdom were our personal favourites. In summary, this was a gem of a holiday stay, from the website listings to check out we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks to David, Sarah and DCC for making this such a lovely experience.