Askrigg Chapel, Askrigg, North Yorkshire
ID: S535465
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets Yes
About this property
Located in the picturesque village of Askrigg, surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, just a two minute stroll from three village pubs, a tearoom and a shop.
Askrigg Chapel is an elegant reverse level abode with second floor open-plan living, vaulted exposed beamed ceiling, oak wooden floors, arched stained-glass windows with views out across Wensleydale, and a stunning wrought iron staircase designed and installed by the Yorkshire sculptor Craig Dyson.
Steps lead to the main entrance on the first floor into the impressive dining hall showcasing that special staircase. Here, a table seating four guests provides the perfect spot for a game of cards with family and friends. Adjacent to the hall are two bedrooms tastefully decorated to capture the sympathetic décor in the Chapel; bedroom one features an enviable walk-in dressing room, bathroom with free-standing bath and a luxury Hamman Turkish style steam room with shower overhead; a further second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room.
A second wrought iron staircase leads to the ground floor living space boasting a dining kitchen, utility room and cloakroom, along with the remaining two bedrooms; the super-king size bedroom with en-suite shower room and the delightful fourth bedroom, both looking out onto the chapel's patio garden area at the rear of the property. Head upstairs to the second floor to the magnificent open-plan living area with galleried landing overlooking the dining hall. The central contemporary, circular fireplace encased in glass accompanied by the elegant bespoke bar really set the scene. There is ample seating in the sitting area with sumptuous sofas flanking the fireplace, whilst the dining table overlooks Wensleydale through the arched stained-glass windows. The bespoke kitchen boasts granite worktops, a breakfast bar and modern appliances.
Outside, to the rear of the chapel, is the generous patio with two seating areas where you can enjoy an al-fresco meal cooked on the barbecue whilst enjoying the stunning surrounding scenery, or retire for a night cap on the more comfortable garden suite by the pond.
Askrigg Chapel is an exceptional property and the perfect choice for a well deserved break in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and real Herriot country, where you will find a number of walks and cycling routes for all levels of experience. One of our favourites is Askrigg Bottoms meadow, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and perfect for families and friends to enjoy a walk before a cup of Yorkshire tea in local tearoom 'Bakewell'.
This holiday at a glance
Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Children over the age of five years welcome.
Charcoal barbecue provided.
Please be aware there are various different levels throughout the property accessed via a spiral staircase.
Designated parking for one medium sized car and further free parking in the village square, a short walk from the Chapel.
Reviews (3)
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Confirmed Guest
The location of the chapel was perfect for exploring the beautiful dales countryside. The building itself was incredibly quirky and beautifully laid out and decorated. There were some anomalies that are worth noting. The water pressure was variable throughout the property which meant that if a toilet was flushed downstairs the water in the kitchen upstairs stopped working. If you were in the shower and the kitchen tapped was turned on then the water temperature and pressure were affected. Parking was an issue throughout the week. There was room for one car outside the property - not the biggest of spaces and the other space was meant to be in the village 'square'. However there was never any space in the village. So we ended up parking in the village hall (which was next to the property) and leaving a note in window to phone us if the cars were needed to be moved. We loved the bar area and enjoyed mixing cocktails! We enjoyed the open plan nature of the kitchen/lounge and cooked several meals together. We were puzzled by the downstairs having a kitchen as this seemed a bit of a wasted area. The garden was a little overgrown, but we sat out when there was a brief pause in the rain! No chance to use the fire pit or bar be que. We had a great break in Askrigg Temperance Chapel.
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely house and great location, enjoyed it very much, marked it down because of a few little problems, the downstairs bedroom was set as a twin rather than a double and we couldn’t use it’s en-suite shower as it wouldn’t drain away, there’s also a problem with the water pressure we could only use one shower at a time and if a shower was in use we had no water in the kitchen, as stated in the description be aware of the spiral staircase to get to the garden, and unless you have a very small car the parking space doesn’t really exist.
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Confirmed Guest
The facilities in the chapel are outstanding, every need is catered for , everything is of top quality. It is spacious yet warm and cosy. The location is of course beautiful. I absolutely recommend the chapel for a great place to stay, but I really don't want to because i want to be able to book again!