Guests say
The Old Chapel is a beautifully converted, spacious cottage ideal for family gatherings and group stays. Guests consistently praise its stunning interiors, ample parking, ensuite bedrooms, and well-equipped kitchen. The peaceful rural setting, proximity to local pubs, and scenic views, including Highland cattle, are highlights. While some mention minor cleaning issues and confusing bin instructions, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return and recommend the property.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, though a few noted areas with dust, cobwebs, and some kitchen or bathroom grubbiness. These were minor and did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its scenic beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to both the Lake District and local amenities. Some guests found the exit onto the main road challenging, but this did not overshadow the property's excellent setting.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness, comfortable beds, ensuite bathrooms, and cosy atmosphere, even in colder weather. The property is well-suited for large groups and families.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern amenities, ample kitchen space, and thoughtful extras like a drying room and extra fridge. Minor issues were noted with the oven, shower drainage, and bin collection instructions, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciated small touches such as blankets, games, and a coffee machine. However, some noted the absence of a welcome pack or basic provisions like milk, which are not guaranteed. Information provided could be clearer, especially regarding recycling and bins.
About this property
A magnificent chapel conversion offering a large social space on the ground floor. The perfect venue to use as a base for all the attractions and scenery that South Lakes area has to offer..
Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Range, Microwave, Air Fryer, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Study.
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: Galleried, Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack.. Back garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. The moment you approach this beautifully converted chapel you know you’re in store for a lovely stay in a unique property. The large wooden chapel doors open to reveal a big hallway with a couple of rooms leading off to the sides. You come to a useful study room first which offers a little privacy or peace, and the opposite is a utility room providing the perfect place to dry and feed the dog, dry wet coats after a busy day’s walking in the Lakes. A second set of doors opens into an impressive, Instagram-worthy living space, with high vaulted ceilings, large leaded windows, and oak beams. Once you catch your breath, you can take in the large kitchen with all the amenities and space required to cater anything from a simple sandwich to a family feast.
Transition easily into the comfortable living area with its sofas, electric fire, and TV. You can’t fail to notice the first of the bedrooms as your eyes are drawn to the glass-fronted stairs leading up to the mezzanine king size bedroom in the rafters of the chapel, it may be noted there where there is a glass screen overlooking the lounge also an en-suite bathroom to the left. The remaining three bedrooms downstairs from the living room, consist of two more king-size beds and a twin room, all with en-suite bathrooms and two doors to the outside. The gardens are surrounded by stone walls overlooking farmland and not secure for larger dogs to be left unsupervised.
The chapel is in the quiet Hamlet of Lowick Green near Spark Bridge but offers a great location to explore the scenery and attractions of the South Lakes area. There is a local pub The Farmers Arms. The iconic Coniston Water is just 10 miles away, offering a great location for wild swimming, paddleboarding or kayaking for those water enthusiasts. Alternatively, within a short drive, you can enjoy the world-famous Windermere water offering Lakeside towns to explore with an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, or attractions like The World of Beatrix Potter. Take a lake cruise or hire your motorboat to enjoy this vast expanse of water. Other local attractions include the Motor Museum, Lakes Aquarium, escape rooms, high ropes, and outdoor adventures, right through to horse racing or Michelin star restaurants. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy and all set against some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Bardsea Beach 5 miles (dog friendly).
Free WiFi
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Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Muncaster Castle
Reviews (21)
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Christopher Hill
The property is stunning, furnished well and overall cleanliness was very good. We had some issues with slow wifi (25mb download) and had to reboot several times. Well equiped kitchen but it is an induction cooker and the small oven did not work, probably past its best and the grill tray was not clean. Our shower did not drain well and we had to turn off during showering to allow drainage and prevent flooding. However, it was lovely staying there, Ulverston 10-15 mins away, Coniston 30 mins, good shops and plenty to do in the vacinity. The property is up for sale so how much longer this will be available as a holiday let is anyone's guess.
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Leon Jenkins
The chapel was excellent to stay in , big rooms comfy beds and nicely decked out for the weeks stay , bit dodgy turning out the road at the end but other than that very good ,
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Satpal Roberts
Absolutely beautiful building - it makes such an incredible first impression. We all absolutely loved it and found it to be the most luxurious cottage we have ever stayed in. The little touches really made all the difference - blankets by the fireplace, BBQ equipment, fully stocked coffee machine, games and books to use...we felt instantly at home and wish we could have stayed longer. By the end of our first night, we were already talking about when we could come back! The only negative was the end of the road where you pull out to join the main road. It's not easy to see if anything is coming and if people come over the hill at speed it can take you by surprise. We had a very near miss that left us a bit shaken. But aside from that, the location was ideal for visiting Coniston and Windermere and we loved coming back home at the end of a busy day exploring. It was a wonderful stay!