About this property
A spacious and unique cottage, converted from an old, Grade II Listed chapel and resting in the village of Ruspidge, just under two miles from Cinderford, Rainforest Chapel is a wonderful holiday home in Gloucestershire. Brightly lit thanks to several original chapel windows, decorated with Ercol furniture and enjoying high ceilings and a quirky style, Rainforest Chapel sleeps four guests in two bedrooms. Enter into the porch where there is space to hang your coats and store your boots after a day out, before heading through the charming chapel double doors and into the stunning open-plan living space. Original wooden floorboards offer a rustic feel, while the well-equipped contemporary kitchen with a stylish breakfast bar bring the property into the 21st century. One step takes you up to the sitting area, with two snug armchairs set before the TV with games consoles and a feature fireplace, with a dining table and chairs behind. The ground-floor is home to the double bedroom as well as the excellent bathroom with mood lighting. Up on the mezzanine level, overlooking the open-plan living area, is the second bedroom, with two single beds, it’s a unique space to retreat to at the end of the day. Delight in a holiday like no other staying at Rainforest Chapel. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1018978, together sleeping up to 8 guests.
Resting in the Forest of Dean in the county of Gloucestershire is the charming village of Ruspidge. Home to a local shop and a pub, along with a few local businesses, this delightful village offers a great base for a holiday full of outdoor fun. Enjoy attractions like the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Go Ape Forest of Dean, walks along the River Severn, the bustling town of Cinderford, and fantastic walking country all around.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x mezzanine twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with seating area.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and separate WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar (seats 2), dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Electric radiators throughout, underfloor heating in bedrooms and bathroom and electric fires.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with full Sky, Xbox, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample roadside parking.
Front courtyard area.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 10 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk.
Note: There is one step up to the dining and sitting area and two steps to the ground floor bathroom.
Note - Please find that the Rainforest Chapel is a grade 2 star listed building and is over 160 years old, thus there is a degree of charm and character that comes with living in such a unique dwelling, and that it may not be suitable to all guests that might expect the very highest living standards of a new dwelling thus.
The living room fire place is a 'feature' fireplace only for visual purposes.
The bath hot water has been restricted in temperature and is very slow filling.
You might feel a chill or draft on 'very cold' days due to the original windows and solid walls.
Note: Rainforest Cottage is 0.2 miles from Rainforest Chapel.
Dogs allowed with a £30 per pet supplement.
Reviews (48)
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Penny
And right in the middle of the Forrest of Dean! We have taken many holidays with Sykes since covid and have always been reasonably happy with our choices, but the Chapel beats everything! From indulgent welcome pack to having all of the other bases covered, even down to dishwasher tablets, expense has not been spared on the sympathetic restoration and change of use at this property. WiFi and Sky TV, Neff white goods, and leather sofas aplenty, comfortable beds, beautiful home furnishings and a beautiful modern fire made us all feel good. And the area, so near to what the Forest has to offer, close enough to Gloucester to make for good days out, a local shop a walk away, bigger supermarkets just a couple of miles away. This property is suitable for cylists, bikers, hikers, ramblers or like us, just needing to get some time away..... If you are looking for somewhere special, this is the place.....we made memories here!
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Claire
There were a few niggles that, if addressed, would make the stay even more perfect. 1. We did not have enough towels provided - this was rectified soon after arrival. 2. The bed in the downstairs bedroom was advertised as a super king size but was in fact a double. 3. The Xbox did not work on arrival - again rectified soon after arrival but would have been better to have been checked prior to arrival. 4. There were not many loo rolls or bin bags provided. 5. Batteries in some of the remote controls were dead and we were told it was our responsibility to replace! 6. No oven gloves or dishcloth provided in the kitchen - making it very difficult to wash up and use the oven! 7. It would have been nice to have more than one blanket provided as the evenings were sometimes a little chilly. 8. There were a few ants in the kitchen and bathroom. 9. There was a sharp edge on the coffee table in the living room - which my daughter cut her leg on. As I said, none of these issues were particularly major but lots of little niggles which added up to being quite annoying.
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Ailsa
We enjoyed the entertainment. A few tweaks, some extra thought for the guests and the Chapel could definitely be the ultimate place to stay! Good luck.