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The Old Chapel Retreat

Cottage in Darlington with kitchen and balcony

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Dishwasher, high chair, freezer
Exterior detail
Living area
Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in a charming village, The Old Chapel Retreat offers a unique stay with spacious rooms and quirky charm. Unwind by the woodburner in the living room or challenge family and friends to games of pool or table football. Enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed courtyard with BBQ, garden furniture, and private parking for 2 cars.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$9,628
HK$9,628 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Chapel Retreat

Cottage in Darlington with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has barbecues and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen with a dishwasher is available, and added amenities include a washing machine and 4 bathrooms.
Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. This accommodation has kitchens with dishwashers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • CD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

6 Bedroom Accommodation in Staindrop, Barnard Castle Darlington
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About the area

Map
Staindrop, Barnard Castle

What's nearby

  • Raby Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Barnard Castle - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 30 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 43 min drive - 52.4 km
  • St. James' Park - 51 min drive - 71.3 km

Getting around

  • Shildon Station - 17 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eden Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Chapel Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Chapel Retreat?

As of 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Chapel Retreat on 3 Dec 2025 start from HK$9,628.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Chapel Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Chapel Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Chapel Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Chapel Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Raby Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bowes Museum and Barnard Castle. Heritage Park Stadium and Egglestone Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Old Chapel Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emma

A fabulous house for a family get together.

A fabulous house for a family get together. The house had everything we needed even with Covid restrictions. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The perfect base with lots to do in the area. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house for a family gathering

What a fabulous house. Beautiful rooms and very well equipped. It was perfect for our family birthday gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Large spacious accommodation ideal for large family and groups.

Large spacious accommodation ideal for large family and groups. Huge attic area with pool table which we enjoyed. Well equipped. Would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Beautiful house with loads of space for a large family group.

Beautiful house with loads of space for a large family group. Very well appointed and comfortable. The games room on the top floor was great. Downside is the fact that there is no food available in the village in the evenings. Would definitely return to this property!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

L

Lovely house and location highly recommend
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8/10 Good

Mike

We used the Old Chapel for a family get together, six adults and six children plus two dogs.

We used the Old Chapel for a family get together, six adults and six children plus two dogs. It was ideal for this purpose and there was plenty around for us all to do and plenty of room. The kids especially loved the enormous play area at the top of the house. The Welcome Pack was superb! The only niggles were that two of the single beds were quite uncomfortable and there were some maintenance issues - failed light bulbs and a badly sticking door. However we had a great time and would use it again.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

It was an amazing time we had here wanted for nothing perfect.

It was an amazing time we had here wanted for nothing perfect. Spotless and beautiful
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Lovely break in an excellent cottage.

Lovely break in an excellent cottage. Lovely quiet village. Good bus service to other areas. Great
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

The Old Chapel Retreat was great for a family weekend and the games room was especially popular.

The Old Chapel Retreat was great for a family weekend and the games room was especially popular. We had a lovely time.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

A fantastic place to stay and Great value for money.

A fantastic place to stay and Great value for money. Everything you need for a perfect weekend away.
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Beautiful property.

Beautiful property. Well equipped kitchen and great dining room. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and comfortable. Games room is good.
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Amazing place for a group of friends or family.

Amazing place for a group of friends or family. This place has everything you could need and absolutely spotless.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Lovely lovely cottage great size and great upstairs games room for the children really suited our la

Lovely lovely cottage great size and great upstairs games room for the children really suited our larger group and the owner was so great with communication great holiday all round only down sides was one shower didn’t work no matter what we did but there was 3 other showers so didn’t really affect things and needs couple little do up jobs. Loose handle wardrobe shelf coming off in one bathroom only little things so didn’t affect our great time there. We will be back :)
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Lovely property, had everything we needed for our stay.

Lovely property, had everything we needed for our stay. Great contact with the owner prior to our stay. Loads of added little touches, such as fresh flowers and a welcome pack.