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The Old Chapel

Beaminster
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
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Description

This converted former United Reform chapel has been carefully designed to cleverly showcase the original character features, alongside contemporary furnishings and styling. The Old Chapel is an 'upside-down' property with the light-filled open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining space on the first floor, making the most of the village and rural views.

As you enter through the double doors on the ground floor, you will find a long hallway where the three bedrooms are located, one being a double, and two are twin bedded rooms. The contemporary family bathroom sits at one end of the hallway, and the stylish shower room at the other, and the ground floor has underfloor heating throughout. Large double height windows span both floors, and a wooden staircase leads you up to the sociable first floor open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area.

The kitchen is well-equipped with a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, and a traditional AGA converted to be electric. In the sitting area, a wood burning stove takes pride of place, and invites you to relax on the comfortable sofas for a cosy evening watching a movie on the Sky television with Sonos surround sound bar. A corner workstation, stocked bookshelves and a selection of family board games complete the living area. The property has an electric air source heat pump fitted to promote its low carbon footprint.

To the rear of the property, you can enjoy long afternoons sitting in the sheltered sun trap garden, furnished with an outdoor table and chairs, a parasol, fire pit and charcoal barbecue.

The Old Chapel sits proudly in the picturesque village of Stoke Abbott, and is just a short stroll away from the village pub. Nearby you will find the popular Iron Age hillforts of Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen, which offer outstanding views across West Dorset and out to the sea beyond. The popular towns of Beaminster and Bridport are just a short drive away, and the Jurassic Coast and beaches at Charmouth and Lyme Regis are within easy reach.

Additional Information:
One well-behaved dog welcome (additional charge).
Sorry, no children under the age of 2 years.
Bedding is feather.
Hand wash, body lotion and shower gel are provided in each bathroom.
Roadside parking is available for two cars.
The cushions for the garden furniture are located under the far single bed in bedroom three.
Complimentary wood supplied for the wood-burning stove.
All power plugs are inclusive of USB sockets.
WiFi.

Property Layout

Ground Floor:
Underfloor heating throughout
Bedroom one
With a 4'6 double bed, bedside tables, clothing rail and full length mirror.
Bathroom
With a bath and hand-held shower attachment, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC
Bedroom two
With twin 2'6 single beds, bedside table, clothing rail and full length mirror.
Bedroom three
With twin 2'6 single beds, bedside table, clothing rail and full length mirror.
Family bathroom.
With a walk-in shower, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Sitting room
With a wood burning stove, one 2-seater sofa, one 3-seater sofa, an armchair, Smart television with Sky and Netflix and a selection of games and books.
Dining area
Dining area With a dining table seating six guests
Kitchen area
With an Aga, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine and microwave.

Outside:
Fully enclosed garden
Garden table seating up to eight guests.
A charcoal barbecue and fire pit are provided.

Location

Information correct at the time of writing.

The Old Chapel is situated in the picturesque village of Stoke Abbot, with a pub serving freshly cooked food using local ingredients, The New Inn. Just two miles west of Stoke Abbot, is Beaminster offering a selection of local shops, cafes and pubs. West Dorset, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has an excellent network of footpaths and open places to visit such as Pilsdon Pen and Lamberts Castle.

There is a footpath from Stoke Abbott which also gives access to a large variety of local footpaths, with Lewesdon, Waddon Hill, Roman Fort and the Brit Valley to explore. The market town of Bridport is seven miles away with its twice weekly markets, restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and antique shops. Bridport is also the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and well worth exploring.

The manor house and gardens of Mapperton are just over four miles away from the cottage and includes the Coach House Cafe and a regular events calendar. The Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre is situated just two miles away and includes opportunities for shopping, eating, galleries and workshops. Within an easy drive away are the coastal resorts of West Bay, Eype, Charmouth and Lyme Regis.

Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens and Abbotsbury Swannery and popular attractions just a 30 minute drive away. The county town of Dorchester with its Thomas Hardy heritage and fine museums is always worth a day out and only 20 miles away. The Georgian fronted sandy beach at Weymouth is one of the most popular bays for bathing on the Dorset coast, and a drive along the B3157 coast road is a special experience.

Venture out to the pretty bustling market town of Bridport where on Wednesdays and Saturdays the two main roads are packed with antique, flower and food stalls. Bridport is also the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and well worth exploring.

A visit to West Bay is a must - after crabbing off the harbour, grab fish and chips from one of the many kiosks and head to the beach for a picnic.

Furleigh Estates is only a 6 minute drive away from The Old Chapel where great tours of the vineyard are on offer.

Towards the nearby village of Symondsbury you will find walks around the estate ending up at the top of Colmers Hill, a famous landmark. On your way back, pop into the Symondsbury Kitchen cafe for refreshments.

All year round dog walking at Cogden, a National Trust beach, is the perfect place to clear the cobwebs.

Reviews

On Monday, 25 Nov 2024
Great location, in beautiful countryside but close to the seaside also. The house is excellent, very well equipped especially for cooking. The open plan living area still feels cosy, and the bedrooms, though small, are perfectly functional but you'll be wanting to be upstairs most of the time it's so nice. Bathrooms very modern and comfortable. We would happily book this accommodation again
The S Family
On Friday, 15 Nov 2024
We have the most amazing time here at the Old Chapel. A very thoughtful and comfortable place to stay in and relax in. Brilliant walks from the front door.
The S Family
On Sunday, 27 Oct 2024
In a word "Amazing"! A home from home - everything catered for. Extremely comfortable beds, thoughtful welcome pack. Dorset is a stunning location - scenery just beautiful and atmospheric! My stepfather was born in this area in 945 so was lovely to visit here. A lot of work has gone into this chapel, you have a beautiful home in a fantastic location. Thank you - would highly recommend. Would highly recommend visiting West Bay, Lyme Regis and Eggerdon Hill. So very atomospheric, the three horseshoes pub in Powerstock is amazing.
On Monday, 21 Oct 2024
Beautiful property, expertly renovated and appointed. Very warm and cosy due to the aga and under-floor heating (too hot for me, but my partner loved it!). Stoke Abbott is a lovely peaceful location and Beaminster is only a couple of miles away and has some great restaurants/cafes and shops. Handy too for Bridport, Dorchester and Lyme Regis, so loads to see and do. Highly recommended.
The G Family
On Monday, 07 Oct 2024
Beautiful place to stay, we've had a fantastic week exploring the area. the chapel is perfect, the perfect place to stay. We've loved everything about it - including the lovely village of Stoke Abbott. Beaminster is very quaint and we've had a couple of lovely meals at Brarsica. Will recommed the Old Chapel to anyone we can. It's beem lovely and warm and cosy. We hope to visit again. Thanks for a truly memorable stay.
On Saturday, 05 Oct 2024
Beautiful well presented home set in a quiet idyllic village. Plenty of places to visit a short car journey away, a couple of friendly pubs in Beaminster. Everything in this stunning home has been carefully considered to create that home from home feel. Upon entering the door you step into a bright and large area that just invites you to close the door and investigate. I thought myself and my Shih Tzu would struggle with the stairs to the large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, but they were easy to navigate. Thoughtful welcome pack provided to enjoy and hot tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival. Beds very comfortable, bed linen crisps and clean, the walk in shower with a constant supply of hot water another major plus. We chilled with a glass of vino and easily connected to my Netflix account or just watched Freeview TV. We had a fantastic stay I only wish it was longer than 3 nights, Still had so much I wanted to see and do. Westbay Beach, Lyme Regis, Eggardon Hill all a must visit. I will happily stay at The Old Chapel again. Thank you to the owners for a fantastic stay in your beautiful home.
The H Family
On Monday, 09 Sep 2024
The most stunning chapel conversion - if only we could expand it and give it a little land we'd snap it up in a heartbeat! Beautiful place to stay, super comfortable and very well equipped. Great time exploring and wonderful days out during out stay. Upside down living was a novelty and our dog eventually worked out that she didn't go upstairs to bed!
The G Family
On Friday, 16 Aug 2024
Absolutely lovely place to stay, everything we could possibly need and thoughtful touches. We had a great week exploring and would recommend the New Inn up the road for dinner, very good food and a warm welcome. Thank you!
The M Family
On Thursday, 25 Jul 2024
Wowsers! What an incredible place to stay! We saw deer from the living room and dolphins in the sea. Lots of walks and lovely family time with siblings nearby (but we congregated here!) The Old Chapel was goegeous, lots of thoughtful touches and we loved the lightbulbs. You have superb taste! Thank you. P.S. Tthe Antique market was amazing!
On Thursday, 11 Jul 2024
Beautiful space, well equipped, and really quiet.
The K Family
On Monday, 10 Jun 2024
We arrived at your gorgeous and beautifully converted chapel to find it stunningly styled and lovely and clean. We came for the week to help prepare for our niece's wedding in Netherbury so it was the perfect location for that. You've thought of everything to make it comfortable and equipped it beautifully to cook in too. Thank you for the goodies - tea, biscuits and delicious coffee etc. We have loved our stay here - thank you.
The J Family
On Friday, 24 May 2024
The Old Chapel was a beautiful place to spend our holiday - the house is amazing and Stoke Abbot is lovely. We had ots of fun visiting Lyme Regis, Abbotsbury, West Bay, Charmouth, Seaton, Mapperton House And lots of other things. We saw a rabbit in the garden and went on a tram! I love it.
The T Family
On Friday, 26 Apr 2024
We've had a great week here at the old chapel. The property is very well equipped to an excellent standard. Good location for walking and not far to go to see any of the lovely Dorset sights. Thank you, we would come back.
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