The Old Chapel
- 4 guests
- 2 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- No pets
Description
The Old Chapel, as the name suggests, has an ecclesiastic history, this is reflected in the seamless blend of olde worlde charm and contemporary chic. The property sits in an adorable country setting with Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere just a 10 minute drive away and there’s an excellent country pub within easy walking distance - so you get seclusion without compromising on access to amenities.
Great for couples or families, the chapel sleeps four guests over two delightful bedrooms, one of which features a Victorian corner bath - the bedrooms are on separate floors for added privacy. In addition, there’s a lovely first floor lounge giving elevated views of the surrounding countryside. The picture is completed by a fabulous kitchen / dining room with a wood burning stove and French doors that lead out to a ‘secret’ garden with a furnished patio. The Old Chapel is the perfect place from which to fall in love with country living.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Smoke Free
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Lovely cottage, just a few minutes stroll from the village pub.
Very warm and welcoming when you go in with everything you'd need. The only touch that could have made it even better is perhaps a pint of milk in the fridge and some tea and coffee? We are used to AirBNB who always have these which makes such a big difference after driving 6 hours to get there. The other feedback is for Sykes - no problems booking, however a week before we used the WhatsApp chat to ask if we could get in an hour earlier, they replied someone would get back to us, which they didn't and when I sent a text to chase, the AI reply was 'call us when you get there' which is not helpful at all! We'd definitely stay in the cottage again, we really enjoyed being there, perhaps we would use a different booking company though.
We loved our stay at the Old Chapel.
It was beautifully warm, comfortable and the location was delightful. Very comfortable beds with good linen, hot water for the showers and snuggly towels. I hope we can be back sometime as it is perfect for visiting local family and enjoying The Lakes. Thank you! .
Very nice stay, just have to be careful on parking car and getting in and out of space.
I would say that an extra bannister on the stair as it turns would be a great help for those with impaired walking such as myself. Also the stair carpet is slippy and care should be taken. We would return for another trip and probably next October.
We certainly would book this accommodation again.
Very clean and comfortable. The only negative comments would be that there is no shaver points anywhere and would expect a better quality tv with at least HD with a recording facility and choice of iPlayer etc. Ideally situated for anywhere in the lakes
This was our fourth time at the Old Chapel.
We live the location away from the bustle of Bowness and Windermere. Nice to see they have redone the outside seating area. Kitchen is a little tired now but functional. Couldn’t find a corkscrew
Very spacious well appointed and comfortable .
Excellent centre for walking locally and exploring the area
Everything you could possibly want from a Lake district holiday .
The house was easy to find , clean , quiet & comfortable. The outdoor patio area was perfect for watching the sun go down. Had a great meal in the sun inn , about a 4 minute walk round the corner,
What a lovely place to stay!
Great location and facilities for families , will certainly recommend The old chapel to anyone looking for a comfortable clean and warm Lake District holiday
Lovely place in a great location, loads to do in the area, will definitely be back.
Such a wonderful cottage.
This was the 2nd time there and hoping to stay again in 2026. The pond was removed due to complaints. I hope the Newts were taken to a safe place. Highly recommend this holiday cottage.
Lovely cottage, very clean and well equipped, comfy beds.
Ideally positioned in lakes. Good access, great parking for 2 big cars. Great heating for this time of year and some good views. Nice meal at the sun inn, very friendly. Can't fault it. Pretty secret woodland garden.
Thank you for your feedback. We love to hear when guests have enjoyed spending time at the Old Chapel. Graham & Wendy
Very nicely appointed holiday accommodation with good facilities attractively laid out.
Comfy beds and easy chairs. Well equipped kitchen/dining. Quiet location but well placed for exploring local Lakeland region. We enjoyed a restful break here, with everything we needed.
Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that you had such a good experience. Graham & Wendy.
Unsafe Property & Zero Urgent Support – Truly Unacceptable.
Our family booked this property for three nights, but left after the second night due to serious safety concerns. On two separate occasions, we returned to find not only the doors unlocked, but wide open. First time: (09/08/2025)I had personally and carefully locked both doors before leaving. When we returned, the kitchen doors were wide open. We stayed that night only because we barricaded the doors and had one adult sleep upstairs and one downstairs with the children. I tried to rationalise it as perhaps cleaners arriving early by mistake, intending to ask about it on Monday (this was late Saturday night into Sunday). Second time (Sunday 10/08/2025): We again left for the day, locked the doors, and had multiple family members witness the locks being checked. On our return, the other door was not just unlocked – it was open. The locks work perfectly, so someone was unlocking and opening the property while we were out. We don’t know why. Nothing appeared stolen, but the sense of violation, alarm, and fear for our safety was overwhelming. We immediately packed and left. We called the emergency number immediately - we advised we were vacating the property - they confirmed the cleaners had not attended and they would call back with information. No further support or offer of alternative accommodation. i followed up the next day (Monday 11th 2025), urging them to change the locks to protect future guests. I was informed the owner would be contacted and I would have a call back. no call came. Tuesday 12th Aug 25: I once again called and told it was “passed on for investigation.” (this escalation came 4 hours after my second call nearly 2 days after initially reporting this alarming incident.) Wednesday 13th Aug 25 : Still no contact from Sykes Cottages or their sister company they had passed the issue too (Lakelovers) In addition to this, we later noticed that PAT testing on the property’s electrical items had expired, which is a basic safety requirement and another sign of poor property management. We originally chose not to post a review straight away, in order to avoid alarming and worrying other holidaymakers. However, given the lack of action or urgency from the letting agents, it is abundantly clear this matter is not being addressed, and future guests need to be aware of these safety risks. Other (minor) issues: Upstairs shower poor (downstairs was good). Garden untidy and needs care. Flag uneven / lifting. Fridge froze our food. These were minor inconveniences we wouldn’t have complained about. Positives: The beds were comfortable and the property looked as shown in the photos. Unfortunately, we never got to use the bath due to our early, safety-driven departure. Bottom line: We feel shaken, let down, and honestly scared. This property is not safe, and the letting agents showed no urgency or care for guest safety.
"We are really sorry and disappointed to hear this feedback, which has now been thoroughly investigated by ourselves and Lakelovers. We have owned the property for almost 20 years and in that time have never experienced, or had reported to us, anything like this before. We have had over 400 guest groups stay in the property in that time and this is the first and only time something like this has been reported. The locks in the property were immediately checked following your departure, and no problems were found. We are also pleased to say that since your stay a further 15 parties have stayed at the property without incident. We are therefore at a loss to explain how this has happened. Lakelovers, a brand of Sykes Cottages, manage the letting on our behalf we understand they have spoken to you a number of times about the immediate response to the incidents. PAT testing at the property has been reviewed and we have confirmed that it was, and still is, fully compliant with the appropriate legislation. Again we are really sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience at the property. Graham & Wendy."
Lovely comfortable cottage, very peaceful & excellent for a quiet break.
A good position to stay for visiting Windermere & surrounding area. The local pub, the Sun, was good for a drink & occasional meal. The only downside as others have mentioned is the state of the garden, patio & cleanliness of some of the outside furniture.
Thank you for your recent feedback, we are glad you had a lovely stay and have been advised that the patio is being addressed, we will speak our housekeeping team regards the patio furniture. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Lakelovers
Cottage was lovely, situation ideal and the only negative was the outside seating space.
The pond was full of algae and the steps up to the seating area had loose slate flags as did the patio which in my opinion was rather dangerous so the only alternative was to sit on the drive which was not ideal.
Thanks for your positive scores and also the helpful feedback about the patio. We have work scheduled for later in the year to re-lay the patio as it has deteriorated over time. However we were not aware of the steps being loose, so will have that investigated asap. Wendy and Graham
It was so beautiful, surroundings are so peaceful and the garden is just a perfect place to relax ☺️
Very nice property Much better than the photos It would have been nice to stay longer
The cottage was spotless with all essentials that you could ever need.
Beds were very comfortable as were the settee's. One of the best cottages that I have stayed in. Thank you for making this holiday a most enjoyable week. Regards Ann
We had a lovely stay the only thing I would suggest is that the pond is cleaned and garden area tidied up to make a nicer outside space.
Thanks for the feedback. We have had some gardener issues this year, but a major tidy up is now booked for early September. Apologies if this in any way distracted from your holiday. Graham
A beautiful holiday home !
Had everything you could have wanted ! Very clean , tranquil and an ideal place for couples to relax.
Nice little cottage, we enjoyed our stay
Great cottage but oven & hob are not good.
Hob very difficult to use and slow to heat up. Oven gets too hot and burns everything.
Thank you for your comments, and for letting us know about the issue with the hob and oven. We are sorry that you experienced an issue, and we will ask our Property Services Team to take a look. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team
Lovely cottage in a quiet country lane.
The pub is barely 10 mins walk and does excellent food. Kendal, windamere etc only 10-15mins drive away. Facilities in the cottage were great, rooms v comfy and everywhere spotless. Would definitely stay again. (Possibly leave a few more essentials in a basket next time? Coffee etc, just a suggestion as no shop in walking distance). Thanks again.
No place to store our dry goods.
The cupboards were full of kitchen utensils which would not usually be used on a short stay holiday. Otherwise it was a lovely holiday.
Thank you for this feedback. As I am sure you can imagine, what suits one guest may not suit the other, and we do have many guests who prefer to stay in and cook. The owner will see this and can therefore see if there is a way to reorganise the cupboards. We are glad that you enjoyed your holiday. Lakelovers Owner Experience
The cottage was lovely and in a very quiet peaceful location which was what we wanted.
Nevertheless, the likes of Bowness, Windermere and Ambleside all within easy reach. My wife was most appreciative of the large walk in wardrobe which she made a great effort to fill with even more walking attire from the local retailers! All in all a restful few days and we will no doubt return in due course. Many thanks David and Alison
We arrived to a very clean cottage together with the lovely touch of a decorated Christmas Tree in the lounge.
The cottage was very comfortable and in a great location. It was warm and cosy and we enjoyed spending new year with our friends in the Old Chapel. The only negative but nothing that would put us off returning would be to think about replacing the upstairs electric shower with a power shower as the pressure was very low. We would definitely not hesitate to book again.
Great stay in a lovely property.
Quite remote & unfortunately the only local pub was shut all week but a good base generally for exploring the lakes
The property was stunning and the inside warm and welcoming.
It was perfect for a weekend away and a base camp to visit Kendal and Windermere. A great place for ourselves and our daughter, who felt at home instantly and slept with the peace and quiet of the countryside. Thanks so much for making the Old Chapel so lovely!!!
not a very comfortable cottage grossly overpriced
Thank you for your feedback. As I am sure you understand, every guest has their own requirements and therefore what suits one person may not suit the other. We hope you enjoyed your holiday. Lakelovers Owner Relations Team
Fabulous cottage in a great location.
The beds and bedding are so comfortable. The shower is amazing and feels like having a massage. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. The local pub even has a plant based menu. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Beautiful cottage, great location in a quiet area, Everything was super clean and everything we needed was provided including washing up liquid, toilet roll etc.
Plenty of towels, Highly recommend
Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased that the property had everything that you needed. We hope to welcome you back again.
What a lovely cottage.
Immaculately clean, comfortable. We had clear instructions on getting there, easily found the keys. We really enjoyed our stay. It was so nice to go back there and relax after a day of adventures.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back.
As ever the old chapel is an excellent place to stay in the Lake District.
It was nice to see new carpets and settees.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Chapel and we hope to welcome you back.
This is our third time in this property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The cottage is always clean and welcoming and has everything you need. The location is great for access to Bowness and Windermere and great walks and bike rides. Property has been well maintained and updated to a good standard. Off road parking for two cars is brilliant. Would definitely recommend.
We enjoyed our stay at The Old Chapel.
Lots of interesting places to visit in the area. We did a couple of local walks from the cottage trying to avoid the main road. Second Bedroom en-suite very cramped and the sink plug did not work so sink would not hold water. Great idea having a website with all the instruction manuals for the appliances however I think other information could be added including local information like nearest shops, doctors, hospital, takeaways, places to visit as we did not find this information in the cottage, most owners seem to provide this. The Sun Inn pub is within easy walking distance, they were friendly and we enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch. We only found out on the last day that the TV had a Amazon Video account setup, this would have been useful to have known at the beginning of our stay Again something that could easily be added to the https://www.lakeschapel.co.uk/ website. Overall we were impressed with the cottage and the area. We would like to return again sometime.
Perfect location.
lovely home, perfect for a getaway but to still feel homely. cant wait to come again, definitely going to be the first place I chose to book and recommend to everyone. Just loved it!
Radiator in upstairs bedroom not working looked to have been turned off Fridge had a broken shelf that looked to have been fixed badly We love the house and have been back 6 times now but the furniture is looking rather weary Cleanliness is always an issue but will return as we like the place and the local pub Loved the added Netflix and Amazon Chanel this year
Mary, thanks for your feedback and we really appreciate your regular visits. We will have the radiator checked out as it certainly has not been intentionally turned off. When things go wrong we do have to rely on guests reporting the problems, but Lakelovers are always there to deal with any issues when they are reported. We will also investigate the fridge shelf problem. We are disappointed with your feedback on the cleaning as this is something we treat very seriously and has been an ongoing challenge for us. We will continue to strive to provide the levels we know our guests deserve. We are in the process of refreshing the property. In addition to the new double glazed windows this year, we will have a new suite and carpet for the summer season. We hope to see you back at the Old Chapel very soon. Graham & Wendy (Owners)
Lovely stay at the Old Chapel.
Very clean, well equipped and comfortable, the lounge is especially cosy. The off road parking on the large driveway was very convenient. Good communication regarding check in and out. Have booked through Lakelovers many times previously and always found them to be helpful, clear and professional, with quality properties. The only gripe was the cutlery drawer will not open without first opening the cabinet door to the washing machine next to it, as the cabinet sticks out too far so the drawer bangs into it. So everytime you need cutlery you have to first open the washing machine cabinet door. Would be helpful to get this fixed or the door removed. But a minor detail on an otherwise lovely stay!
On arriving cottage unlocked .
. lots of dead flies and live ones still flying around. We have stayed 5 times as we do love the situ of this cottage
Lovely accommodation in a great location.
Perfect for 1 or 2 couples
Despite extra time being allowed for apparent “deep cleaning”, the kitchen cupboards were dirty with food stains.
The whole house is damp so expect damp clothes every morning and towels that don’t dry. The beds were rock hard with heavy winter duvets in the height of summer. The house is in desperate need of some dehumidifiers at least…everything smells fusty and old and it gets in your clothes. Otherwise the location was good for Windermere and Kendal but too remote to walk anywhere of interest in the evenings and nothing to do in the house itself.
We had an issue with wasps inside the house.
I found 4 wasp nests in the buildings walls. Reported to Sykes, nests destroyed within 24 hours, no more wasps after 48 hours.
Great cottage, enjoyed our stay.
Lovely area to explore.
A great cottage, but expect a fight over who gets the good bedroom and en-suite.
Very well equipped, large fridge, half freezer, dishwasher and washer-drier with plenty of kitchen and dining ware that was notably of higher quality and condition than any other holiday let we’ve stayed in. And the food at the local pub a five-minute walk away is terrific. The only letdown was the level of cleaning which could have been better, particularly given the current situation.
The chapel was lovely, really nice area for exploring the lake district!
The set back for us was the kitchen/dining area. In the description before you book, it comes across like the wood burning fire and the ability to have a sit down dinner with the comfort of a warm glow in the background is something promised. Unfortunately there was 0 wood there, it later came to my attention that you have to provide your own wood. This wasn't stated in any information given, also the lighting in that room is an awful clinical bright white, giving it no ambience. We ended up eating most our meals upstairs, which I have to say is a lovely room with a great homely feel and fantastic view. For 3.5 days we were only given less than 2 toilet rolls which obviously didn't last which was also annoying. Overall we had a wonderful time in the lakes but felt we were very overcharged for what was given. Than you
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1041583
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome