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The Old Chapel

(Ref. 1127853)

Ilsington, Devon Show on map

5.0★

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Reviews

  • "The property is finished to a very high quality and the owners have thought of everything - the little extra touches like supplying a hamper of essentials for our 1st day there until we were familiar with the local amenities was the extra mile."

    Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Definitely worthy of 5 stars, superbly equipped and wonderfully comfortable."

    At this time of year one has a nagging doubt as to whether the premises will be warm enough - with underfloor heating that doubt was removed! There is a community run shop in the village that has a good range of products including some local wine! Would I recommend the Old Chapel? Absolutely!

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2024

  • "Loved the cottage."

    Clean, well maintained and cosy. Liked the rural location with good access to lots of walks. Enjoyed the local pub which was just a short walk away.

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Feb 2024

  • "We had a really lovely stay with our 4 month old."

    A cozy, heated and modern furnished home. We were blessed with lovely weather in December and enjoyed a walk around Islington and Liverton finished with Sunday roast at The Carpenters Arms. Highly recommend a stay at The Old Chapel.

    We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your review. We hope to welcome you back to The Old Chaple. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robin5.0★Dec 2023

  • "A delightful location, very rural and the village pub a short walk away."

    We found the property to have excellent layout and fittings, warming under floor heating complemented with wood burner if required King size bed and shower/ wash room. Smart TV and fast WiFi available. Highly recommended!

    Thank you for your lovey review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barry5.0★Nov 2023

  • "Very clean, comfortable and well equipped."

    We appreciated the generous supply of logs for the wood burner (it being November) and the welcome basket.

    WE ARE PLEASED THAT YOU ENJOYED YOUR STAY AT THE OLD CHAPEL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW. WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU BACK. JILL Property Owner

    Reviewed by J R5.0★Nov 2023

  • "Fantastic stay at a very clean, tidy and well equipped property."

    The hosts have thought of everything to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a great quiet location and a chance to get away from it all.

    Thank you for your very kind review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the Old Chapel and hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2023

  • "Very high standard of fittings and fixtures."

    Lovely big bed and powerful shower. Graveyard doesn’t intrude and neither does the neighbour (details don’t make clear that this is a semi-detached property).

    Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back . Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill5.0★Sep 2023

  • "The Old Chapel was a wonderful property."

    Perfectly situated for visiting Dartmoor including places as far away as Lydford Gorge, Fingle Bridge, Castle Drogo and also getting to the coast at Torbay and beyond. Everything in the house was top quality, with a beautiful en-suite shower room and magnificent kitchen. The owners left us a welcome pack of bread, milk and lots of goodies - a lovely thought. We had a great week at The Old Chapel and would recommend it wholeheartedly.

    Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Chapel and found it a good location for visiting many places. We hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ken5.0★Aug 2023

  • "A EXCELLENT PLACE TO STAY AND IMPRESSIVE !"

    Thank you for your review and so pleased you enjoyed, and hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2023

  • "We had a perfect week staying in the Old Chapel."

    The renovation is excellent and the accommodation included everything you could wish for. Excellent location for walking and cycling on Dartmoor. We really enjoyed the pub too, eating there twice and having an evening drink. Gill was a perfect host! We will return!

    Thank you for your review and kind comments. It makes us happy to know you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Great accommodation with some really lovely touches and very well equipped."

    Perfect if you like walking and cycling in the beautiful countryside but also great if you want to get away from it all and just chill out. With a pub and shop in the village we had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely stay here again.

    Thank you for your review. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Jul 2023

  • "A lovely, well equipped and comfortable property."

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW. WE ARE PLEASED YOU ENJOYED YOUR STAY AT THE OLD CHAPEL AND HOPE TO WELCOME YOU BACK. JILL Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2023

  • "We had lovely week at The Old Chapel, everything was provided for, we slept like logs as the bed was so comfortable, fantastic views over Dartmoor for miles."

    The Chapel was spotlessly clean and so quiet and peaceful, a lovely surprise by the owners for the bread,milk, marmalade, biscuits and wine that was left for us, thank you so much. Our batteries have been recharged, the only problem was our stay at The Old Chapel passed by too quickly. Thank you once again. Barbara and John Booth

    Thank you for your lovely review, and we were so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found The Old Chapel relaxing. We hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Excellent cottage that has been thoughtfully kitted out and spotlessly clean."

    Great location with plenty to see and do in the local area. Would highly recommend.

    Thank you so much for your review and appreciate your kind comments. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Although a little challenging to locate in the first instance, it was well worth it!"

    In a peaceful and tranquil location, the Old Chapel is a real gem with views of the rolling hills from the main windows. The owners have decorated and maintained the property to an exceptionally high standard, which is complimented by the addition of fresh flowers in the property and welcome gift of wine, biscuits and basic essentials to help you settle in - they even thought of ice! The locals are very welcoming, with a well stocked shop and great food at the local pub, The Carpenters Arms, which is just a short walk from the property. If thinking of visiting, you won’t be disappointed.

    Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you back. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2023

  • "The Old Chapel is a stunning cottage set in a lovely rural setting, with wonderful views across the countryside."

    The cottage is spacious, with a clean modern interior and fully equipped with all the essentials you need for your stay. Jill is a wonderful host, kind and empathetic to your needs. Jill left a lovely welcome for us; tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, bread and wine. It was wonderful to receive as we didn't have time to shop prior to arrival. We had a great holiday, going on very long walks and it was fantastic to come back to the cottage and rest in the comfortable bed after a day's walking. The village shop in Ilsington is very good too. We shopped there a few times during our stay and the vegetables and products are very good. Thank you Jill for providing a lovely experience. It was one of our best holidays in Dartmoor.

    Thank you for your kind comments. It makes us happy to know you enjoyed your stay, and you are welcome back anytime. Jill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lou4.7★Apr 2023

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, double basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Underfloor heating
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, Google Nest and WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Small travel cot and high chair available on request
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Patio with furniture and gas barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.5 miles
  • Note: Situated next to a graveyard, please be mindful

The property

This stunning, converted chapel sits in the quiet village of Ilsington, Devon next to a church yard.

Presented to an excellent standard over one floor, The Old Chapel provides a romantic bolthole for couples looking to escape to Devon.

Step into the open-plan living space and immediately feel the warmth from the underfloor heating, provided by the ground source heat pump.

A plush corner sofa invites you for a sit down whilst the woodburning stove provides an additional level of warmth, perfect during the winter periods.

Cross over to the contemporary kitchen, housing a sleek assortment of appliances for home-cooking.

Head into the king-size bedroom, or freshen up in the beautiful en-suite shower room, offering a walk-in shower, his and her vanity units and a WC.

To the outside is a side patio housing a set of table and chairs along with a gas barbecue, sure to be useful in the summer months.

There is a well-stocked village shop and The Carpenters Arms in Ilsington.

Travel slightly further into Dartmoor to discover Widecombe-in-the-Moor an historic thatched village, featuring a 14th century church: try the Café on the Green for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea or sample the local ale at the famous Rugglestone Inn.

The surrounding area provides unspoiled walking and cycling routes on the southeastern slopes of Dartmoor, leading to the beach at Teignmouth.

Head to Haytor Rocks, a granite tor providing spectacular views across Dartmoor and the South Devon Coast, offering a fantastic picnic spot.

Those whisky enthusiasts can enjoy a visit to Dartmoor Whisky Distillery, sampling quality single malt beverages, or if that’s not your thing, head to harbour town of Teignmouth, home to a Victorian pier, diving centre and pristine sandy beach, should you prefer a seaside adventure.

Choose The Old Chapel for a delightful Devon base with your other half.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

ILSINGTON

Bovey Tracey 4 miles; Newton Abbot 7.2 miles; Torquay 14.2 miles.

Ilsington is a village and civil parish in Devon, England, situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. Situated within close proximity to the market town of Newton Abbot and just under 15 miles from the seaside resort of Torquay, you are ideally placed for exploring all this beautiful region has to offer. Discover thatched hamlets and sleepy villages, thriving market towns and many picturesque and historical sites in the Dartmoor National Park. The village offers a shop and local pub for your immediate amenities, while Newton Abbot provides a more extensive range of shops, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and cafés to explore. Delight in the award-winning country house hotel and spa in Ilsington, which serves the traditional Devonshire cream tea, with homemade scones and strawberry jam. A quaint village resting on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas