The Old Chapel

This unique, luxury country escape in a former Methodist Chapel is perfect for small groups of 2-5 (max. 4 adults) who want to rest, or explore all the amazing activities that North Yorkshire has to offer. Perfect for a romantic break, family holidays or a small group of friends.

Close to Malton, Castle Howard, Pickering and the North York Moors, and within 45 mins of York, Whitby and Scarborough.

Situated on the edge of the gorgeous North Yorks Moors, this contemporary conversion has all the luxury comforts you need to relax and retreat, and is ideally located for exploring the joys of North Yorkshire.

The Old Chapel has been sympathetically converted into a bespoke holiday home, providing an eco-friendly retreat in a uniquely beautiful setting. The whole property benefits from cosy underfloor heating, provided by an environmentally friendly air source heat pump, fuelled by fully renewable energy, alongside a cozy log-burner stove for evenings in front of the fire.

As you enter The Old Chapel, you are greeted by the stunning open plan ground floor, complete with full height vaulted ceiling and beautiful stained-glass windows. With a roomy understairs storage cupboard perfect for coats, bags and shoes, the ground floor is also serviced by a convenient downstairs WC. The open plan lounge features comfy seating, smart TV and a feature woodburning stove, as well as a cosy reading area, complete with curated books and board games should you encounter some typically ‘British’ weather!

The ground floor leads into a generous dining area, with large table seating for 6, DAB radio, and a nod to the property’s former use with a church pew. From the dining area you access the large open-plan kitchen, which is fully equipped with everything you need for your stay. The kitchen features all the white goods you could need in a fridge, freezer, oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer, as well as some little extras, such as a Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary Yorkshire tea and Wonky Coffee pods!

The first floor is accessed through the grand open-plan staircase that looks out across the chapel, with a glass balcony creating a stunning space with exposed original beams. The first floor contains good sized king/twin bedrooms, each with exposed beams, glass balconies leading onto the stain glass windows that span between the bedrooms and lower floor, and their own individual heating controls to ensure a comfortable stay. The first bedroom, styled with fashionable William Morris wallpaper, is equipped with a king size bed, as well as a convenient en-suite shower room, equipped with a WC, sink, heated towel rail and rainfall shower (with lots of hot water and excellent pressure!).

The second bedroom can be conveniently configured as either a super king-size bed, or as a twin room, thanks to the comfortable zip-link beds, and a third fold out bed or travel cot can be provided for an additional child if requested on booking.

Next to this is the main bathroom, beautifully equipped with a WC, large sink area and a wonderful deep freestanding bath. With complimentary bespoke bath salts for our retreat bathing ritual, you can truly relax in these luxurious surroundings.

Your stay is sure to be comfortable with luxury White Company linens and towels provided, as well as the little extras to make your stay at The Old Chapel a home from home.
Whist one of the joys of The Old Chapel is its retreat like feel, should you venture into the outside world, there is a small patio area outside the front door where a bistro table and 4 chairs are provided for sunny days.

Things To Note
- Whilst the property is available for family groups to stay (indeed, we stay there regularly as a young family!), it is worth noting that the stairs are wooden, with glass balustrades, and the log-burner can get very hot when in use, so care will need to be taken to supervise little ones! (A stair gate can be provided on request). A travel cot (in the double/twin room) can be provided on request, as well as a highchair.

- The Old Chapel has very thick stone walls which can mean there is limited phone reception inside the chapel. You can however utilise Wi-Fi calling and messaging through the high quality Wi-Fi provided, or phone reception can usually be found by opening the front door!
- Whilst there isn’t dedicated on-site parking, there is plenty of on street parking available just a few steps away on the very quiet village road. Please be considerate of our neighbours as you park and access the chapel which is a tucked behind another house.

- There is some sound transference from the kitchen/dining to the bedrooms through the gaps between floors to accommodate the beautiful stained-glass windows that span both floors. This is just something to take into consideration if you were wanting to sing whilst cooking and there’s a light sleeper trying to sleep directly above you! Sound can transfer between bedrooms via these mezzanine window balconies.

- 1 well behaved small/medium sized dog is welcome to stay (cleaning surcharge applies) and a dog bowl, cushion and blanket can be provided. Please note that dogs are not permitted upstairs and are asked to stay off soft furnishings without the provided (or personal) blanket being used.