Guests say
The Old Chapel in Shropshire receives high praise for its character, comfort, and stunning location. Guests consistently mention the well-maintained property, the delightful hot tub, and the proximity to friendly local amenities like the pub and shop. The thoughtful touches by the hosts, including welcome gifts, add to the charm of this holiday rental.
Guests have consistently noted the cleanliness of The Old Chapel, mentioning that it is very clean and well-kept. There are no reports of any cleanliness issues, indicating that the property is maintained to a high standard.
The location of The Old Chapel is highly praised for its peacefulness, beautiful hills, and farmland. It is also appreciated for being within walking distance to a welcoming local pub and shop, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoyment of the countryside.
Reviewers find The Old Chapel to be very comfortable, with comfortable beds, a cosy log burner, and a relaxing hot tub. The property's layout and furnishings contribute to an overall sense of comfort and relaxation.
The facilities at The Old Chapel, including the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, and newly fitted bathrooms, are frequently commended. However, there are minor comments about garden maintenance and bin management, which slightly affect the score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through mentions of welcome gifts such as homemade cake, bread, and milk. While these gestures are greatly appreciated by guests, it is politely noted that such gifts, though common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
This 19th century, semi-detached chapel has been lovingly renovated and is in a picturesque village location, on the slopes of the Stiperstones Hill range in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Old Chapel has been fitted with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, many rooms have be restyled and both bathrooms have been completely redesigned with the addition of power showers, and bespoke hand-printed tiles.This Stiperstones cottage provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere and has retained many of its original chapel features, combined with country cottage-style furnishings, making it perfect for a family holiday or a romantic break. This charming Shropshire cottage has a first floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a large minstrels' gallery with a sofa and selection of books and games.
The ground floor of this Stiperstones cottage boasts two further bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely sitting room with a high ceiling and a traditional woodburning stove and dining area. The rear garden at this Stiperstones cottage has a patio and decked area, as well as your own private six-seater hot tub, and is perfect for relaxing after a day's walking, mountain biking or exploring this beautiful part of Shropshire. From this Stiperstones cottage, there are wonderful scenic walks to the summit of the Stiperstones Hill and many exciting mountain bike trails in all directions. The cottage owners' character village pub is only two minute walk away, where you are guaranteed a warm welcome and good food.
Discover the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Bishop's Castle, Church Stretton and Ludlow, a variety of NT properties and gardens, the Ironbridge World Heritage Site with its ten museums, the Wroxeter Roman ruins, Stokesay and Ludlow castles and much more in this beautiful region of England. At the end of the day, return to this charming cottage and indulge in a dip in the hot tub. Old Chapel provides a wonderful setting for at any time of year.
Church Stretton is a pretty market town in the heart of rural south Shropshire. Described as "Little Switzerland", the town is surrounded by stunning scenery and is the major part of Shropshire's hill country. The town offers a good selection of pubs, tearooms, and specialist shops, as well as other attractions including fantastic walking opportunities on the Long Mynd; the fascinating Acton Scott Working Farm, and the ancient Stokesay Castle. Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Ludlow, Much Wenlock and Bishops Castle are all historic local towns with much to offer to visitors, and they are all an easy drive away from Church Stretton, as are the beautiful Welsh Borders.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x first floor king-size with en-suite bath, power shower, basin, WC, 1 x ground Floor 1 x 4' double, 1 x twin.
Ground Floor Shower room with power shower, basin, WC.
Kitchen & Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Double electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview (one Smart TV), DVD, surround sound, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 1 car beside property with extra parking in owners' pub car park 270 yards away.
Bike storage.
Enclosed terraced garden with patio, decking, furniture, BBQ and private 6-seater hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Village shop and owners' pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Guests are offered 10% discount for all meals purchased at The Stiperstones Inn.
Note: 3 steps down from car parking to front door and 4 steps down to garden, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Note: Check-in from 4pm.
This property does accept short breaks - you will just need to call our call center to discuss.
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
- Land Of Lost Content Museum
Reviews (51)
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Alexandra
the decoration was so thoughtfully done by phil and lara, the house is comfortable and cosy and has everything you could need. would be very happy to go again!
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Julie
This is a gorgeous accommodation, a fabulous environment both inside and outside. We loved the welcome provisions, (milk, bread scrumptious cake etc) the hot tub, our bed rooms, and especially the high ceiling living room. The renovation here has been so sympathetically done. The local people were so friendly and welcoming. Our whole stay was comfortable, peaceful, and sooooo relaxing. We thoroughly recommend a stay here. You will love the surrounding countryside (walks) and local pub âStiperstones Innâ (awesome food and drinks) are a definite bonus for you to enjoy when you stay in with this delightful venue.
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Chris
We were welcomed by a delicious homemade cake which was just one of the thoughtful touches left by the owners. We enjoyed many walks directly from the house and ended with a pint at the Stiperstones Inn. This has a great selection of food too and has to be the friendliest pub we have ever been to! Definitely recommend a visit (or two) here. And finally, the hot tub was a lovely end to a busy day. We loved it here and will definitely be back. Thank you Phil and Lara for a wonderful stay.