Kaber Chapel
- 12 guests
- 5 beds
- 5 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
Kirkby Stephen 2.6 miles.
Kaber Chapel is a charming house set in the quiet village of Kaber near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.
Welcoming families and friends into a remarkable conversion where heritage and comfort come together beautifully, boasting a toasty hot tub, infrared sauna, an indoor barbecue and prime location between Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Built in 1891, this former chapel still bears its original character, and that sense of history settles around you the moment you step inside.
As you enter the open-plan living space, the full-height ceiling rises above you, offering an immediate feeling of openness while the preserved altar rail and lectern gently anchor the room to its past.
The living area has been shaped for relaxed time together.
Your steps move across the tiled flooring, guiding you through the spacious layout towards the kitchen, where a sleek black Aga stands against deep red floor tiles that bring warmth and richness to the space.
Whether preparing breakfast or gathering for an evening meal, the room encourages shared moments.
The dining area is ideal for lingering conversations, while the sitting area invites you to unwind beside the woodburning stove after a day exploring.
A utility room brings additional convenience, and the first-floor sitting room provides a peaceful retreat.
As you head towards the mezzanine steps, the flooring shifts to oak, adding a warm, natural feel beneath your feet.
Five bedrooms are arranged with comfort in mind.
The ground floor includes a king-size room with an en suite walk-in shower, as well as two twin rooms suited to children or friends sharing.
On the first floor, two king-size bedrooms each offer en suite facilities, one with the added luxury of a whirlpool bath.
A ground-floor shower room completes the layout and features an infrared sauna.
Beyond the main living area, a rebuilt section of the property offers a distinctive highlight.
Here, an indoor wooden hot tub provides a soothing space to relax in complete privacy.
Gentle lighting softens the room and the warm timber surroundings create a restful, spa‑like atmosphere that encourages guests to switch off and sink into the moment.
In the same area, an indoor barbecue hut offers a memorable place to gather, where the enclosed timber structure, bench seating, rugs and cushions create an inviting setting for shared meals and long evenings together.
Outdoors, the garden offers more space to relax, with furniture and a barbecue for al fresco dining.
Ample parking and EV charging ensure a smooth arrival.
With the Yorkshire Dales National Park on one side and the Lake District National Park on the other, Kaber Chapel sits at the gateway to some of Northern England’s most striking scenery.
Dramatic fell walks, gentle riverside trails and timeless market towns all lie within reach, giving guests the freedom to shape their days exactly as they choose.
Within an hour’s radius, highlights include Aysgarth Falls, where tiered waterfalls tumble through ancient woodland, Lowther Castle, with its spectacular gardens and storybook ruins, and Ribblehead Viaduct, an iconic piece of Victorian engineering set against sweeping moorland.
Whether you are seeking adventure, tranquillity or time together in unforgettable surroundings, Kaber Chapel offers a distinctive retreat in the heart of Cumbria.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
What guests are saying
We had a number of problems with our holiday.
The Chapel was impressively done-out on the face of it with wet rooms etc.. However some of the main things that were attractive to us when booking failed to work. We felt we were paying a premium for a top-end property! The hot water was luke warm most of the time in the showers and even the kitchen sink - sometimes there was no hot water in the kitchen. In order to wash up the oily pans we had to boil multiple kettles. I queried this with the management and no maintenance person managed to get to us to sort anything else. They suggested then turning immersion heater on but nothing changed, still no hot water in the kitchen. The log burner just filled the whole place with smoke every time we lit in so was unusable. This was very disappointing as we couldn’t therefore add any extra heat to the building - one grandparent spent half the day in a dressing gown for being too cold. There were no extra heaters anywhere so no way of adding more heat. Turning the thermostats up made no difference. The indoor barbecue had pretty much the same effect so our plan of using that didn’t work out. The hot tub was too full so overflowed with 3 people in when it said you could fit in 5. No instructions about what to do - I had to contact the management company. One of the bedrooms was in the area where the hot tub is and this seemed to have no working heating so would have been far too cold for most people. The fridge was tiny, nowhere near big enough for up to 12 people. It was also only on half-cold setting so we had to throw some meat away as it took us until the 2nd day to realise and it seemed too warm to be safe. This property is not very suitable for older guests due to the bathrooms being wet rooms so all of the floors end up very slippery. And also no ability to control the heating. Cleanliness was ok on the face of it, but when we unfolded the sofa bed there was a dirty tissue and dust as well as behind the sofas and under the beds. For a premium property there were too many flaws and we would not return for those reasons.
Wow.
What a place. We were a 3 generation family party of 11, ages 2 to 70. Everyone was happy. All needs met. No grumbles, even from the teenagers, who loved the hot tub and sauna. We didn’t use the indoor barbecue. Great parking. Easy to find.
We had a fabulous family holiday in a beautiful quirky converted chapel in a beautiful part of the north of England.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note: bookings over the Christmas and New Year period must be a minimum of 4 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1199334
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor