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The Chapel

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Brackenfield near Stretton, Derbyshire, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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20 Customer Reviews

  • "Wonderful stay in the beautiful restored chapel."

    Every detail of the chapel was great , would thoroughly recommend & would love to return one day

    Thank you for such great feedback, we’re really pleased you like how we’ve renovated the Chapel. We’d love to welcome you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jackie5.0Sep 2024

  • "Some of the details about the property weren't up to date The plough has ..."

    Some of the details about the property weren't up to date The plough has closed down The projector not now in use Limited tv channels key safe on property not next door at Wesley house Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday loved the property Fantastic scenery

    Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We weren’t aware the Plough has closed, that appears to have happened in August. I hope you managed to find the Horse and Jockey, a similar distance walk away. The White Horse and The White Hart Inn are also great pubs within a couple of minutes drive. I have sent another request to Sykes for them to update the listing regarding the TV which we changed in response to previous feedback about difficulty using the projector! This was communicated to Sykes when we made the changes but it’s on us for not checking the listing was updated. So glad you had a great holiday and we’d love to welcome you back in the future. Have a lovely weekend, Harriet Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sandra4.1Sep 2024

  • "The Chapel is truly a lovely place for a relaxing break."

    Plenty of space, everything you could possibly need and in a beautiful part of the world too. Thank you to our hosts for letting us stay in their home - we were sad to leave.

    Thank you so much for your kind words and we’re so glad you had a good time. We would love to welcome you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Aug 2024

  • "The Chapel was amazing and probably the best equipped place we have ever stayed."

    I would highly recommend and if we are staying in the area again, that's where we will stay.

    Thank you for the great feedback. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gary5.0Jul 2024

  • "Absolutely beautiful property with outstanding original features."

    Really enjoyed our stay. So peaceful as well.

    Reviewed by Dominique3.8Jul 2024

  • "Really enjoyable holiday ."

    very tranquil . Immaculately clean property.lovely walks from the door .

    Reviewed by Evelyn5.0May 2024

  • "A first class accommodation situated in a friendly village."

    The chapel is well situated overlooking a very large village green. The chapel is finished to a very high standard and fully equipped. We had a wonderful time in a spotless house, thank you. We were lucky to be in the village for the well-dressing festival and met many interesting locals.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0May 2024

  • "The Chapel provided a safe and welcoming space which was ideal for relaxing."

    The levels of cleanliness and the availability of everything you need was just perfect. The owners were very responsive to questions and clearly focus on providing the highest levels of comfort and service. We were delighted with our stay and will be sure to tell our friends and family. Thank you Harriet and Henry. John & Sharon

    Reviewed by John4.7May 2024

  • "What a fabulous place to stay."

    The finish is modern and yet retained the beauty of the original chapel. The location and village are stunning. Peaceful and a perfect start for lots of walks. We will definitely return

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0May 2024

  • "Fabulous place high standards throughout."

    Everything we needed for a relaxing break with amenities close by. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property.

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Apr 2024

  • "Our 2nd fantastic visit to the Chapel."

    This is a wonderful conversion, renovated to a high standard. We love the property and the peace and tranquility of the area, the very few locals you come across are very friendly in this tiny village. Very clean on arrival and heating easily adjusted and with a great log burner, downstairs bedroom and walk in shower room/deep bath adjacent are lovely, shower has great pressure, constant hot water. Both beds and seating very comfy with quality towels and bedding. The upstairs bedroom has a toilet and wash basin. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you could possibly need of excellent quality . An improvement since our last visit is the addition of a good size television in the lounge as opposed to the overhead wall projector which was a little difficult to navigate. Plenty of great quiet walks direct from the front door. Maintained to a high standard inside and outside. Keysafe entry, within approx 5 miles from major supermarkets and within driving distance of many peak district areas. Would definitely recommend and will return as we absolutely love it here. An absolute credit to the owners.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Mar 2024

  • "Thank you so much for renovating and letting out this beautiful property."

    We woke up to beautiful sunshine both mornings. Major bonus this time of year . The chapel has everything you would need for a stay. Beautiful , would definitely stay again

    Thank you so much for your great feedback, I’m so glad you got some sunshine. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Mar 2024

  • "We had a fantastic stay, the chapel has been beautifully converted and has a really homely feel to it."

    The kitchen is huge and has everything you need for your stay! The underfloor heating is great after a cold wet walk and the wood burning stove made it cosy at night. Would definitely stay here again!

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the wood burner. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sian5.0Feb 2024

  • "Lovely property in a good location close to Matlock and Bakewell."

    Slight problem with TV but quickly resolved with a phonecall to Harriet the owner. Would definitely recommend if you book you won't be disappointed.

    Thank you, glad we managed to sort the TV and apologies it didn’t work straight away. We would love to welcome you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sara5.0Jan 2024

  • "The house is wonderful but the ability to mop and hoover would make a big difference and the job of the cleaner at the end easier."

    There was a mop but it required pads which were not there and the hoover didn't suck. Other than this absolutely faultless stay. Thankyou

    Reviewed by Stephanie4.7Dec 2023

  • "Fantastic stay at The Chapel."

    Very clean and warm on arrival. Beautifully maintained with everything you need. Effective easy to adjust heating, constant hot water, good flow in shower and beautiful deep bath, quality towels provided. Comfy beds and seating. There is an en suite in the upstairs bedroom that is not mentioned in the description. Plenty of storage throughout. The property has a lovely tranquil away from it all feeling and unique, absolutely no light pollution at night. Set in a very small quiet village with lovely walks direct from the property for all abilities. The very large screen TV projector was amazing, works different to traditional TVs but full instructions provided, may struggle slightly if you are not very tall as needs turning on at the ceiling, I am 5ft 8in and managed well. Would have loved to have stayed longer than 7 days in this beautiful property . Harriet and Harry are excellent hosts, no contact key safe entry for arrival but only a phone call away if needed. We had a couple of questions which were responded to immediately. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Nov 2023

  • "The Chapel is just wonderful."

    A real WOW factor. Very modern, but maintaining original features. The mezzanine bedroom with the pulpit...brilliant. plus an ensuite, which was not mentioned in the details. So a bonus! This property has been renovated to a very high standard. The beds were super comfy. Although the Chapel is open plan and spacious, it has such a cosy feel to it. The property is well located for getting out and about. So many places to explore Close by. I would highly recommend the Chapel. The owners have done it proud.

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so happy you liked how we’ve renovated The Chapel and would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Val5.0Oct 2023

  • "A lovley place,in a beautiful part of the peak district."

    . We had a wonderful time .. .perfect

    Thank you, we’re so glad you had a wonderful time. Hopefully we’ll welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0Sep 2023

  • "Lovely property in beautiful surroundings."

    Points for improvement - a microwave would have been useful, as would instructions for the heating. Sometimes it was too hot and sometimes it was chilly. The fridge and freezer could have done with a clean. The projector was a bit of a faff to use and almost unwatchable during the daytime which was disappointing.

    Hi Clare, thank you for your feedback. We've only recently started holiday letting and it's great to know what people want. We've ordered a microwave and will have it in the property soon. We will also, look into changing the way people can watch TV during their stay and adding heating instructions to the welcome pack. We've also just instructed a professional cleaning company to do the changeovers so that nothing is missed in the future, apologies it wasn't up to standard when you stayed. We're glad you found Brackenfield a beautiful place to be in and would love to welcome you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clare4.7Sep 2023

  • "Lovely property, very quiet & peaceful setting for trips out in the surrounding area."

    Property very well laid out, comfortable and plenty of kitchen utensils etc.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and we'd love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phillip5.0Sep 2023

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x mezzanine double, 1 x ground-floor double
  • Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Charcoal BBQ - you will need to bring your own charcoal and fire lighters.
  • Air source heat pump
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer
  • TV with freeview
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Enclosed garden with barbecue and furniture
  • One dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3.6 miles, pub 0.6 miles
  • Note: Adults only
  • Please note: pets are not allowed upstairs.

The property

Stretton 3.7 miles.

The Chapel is a converted Methodist chapel with views across the village green towards Ogston reservoir, situated in the charming village of Brackenfield, Derbyshire.

An ideal getaway for couples and groups of four, this unique property has been wonderfully renovated and offers a great opportunity to stay in a truly characterful setting.

Boasting original features combined with contemporary fixtures and fittings, the open-plan living space is the social hub of the home, offering a lovely area to socialise and relax.

The kitchen has been well-thought out and offers all the essentials for a weekend away and as well as the dinning table there is a solid oak breakfast bar.

The living room has plush sofas with a TV with Freeview.

There is also a woodburning stove which invites you to settle down.

The dining table has been specifically designed to make use of the original Chapel pews and is the perfect place to enjoy mealtimes before heading outside for a drink on the outdoor seating.

There is a double bedroom on the ground-floor and a mezzanine double upstairs, each neutrally presented.

Rounding off the interior is the contemporary bathroom complete with choice of roll-top bath and walk-in shower.

Within a short walk is a fantastic pubs: the Horse and Jockey, where you can treat the group to some hearty grub and a selection of ales.

Head to the beautiful village of Ashover, set in the picturesque conservation site of Amber Valley and renowned as being one of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire.

Matlock, a former spa town not far away, offers a wide variety of activities for visitors of all ages, or for those seeking adventure, Cariston Water is ideal for cycle hire, watersport and fishing, plus the Lost Earth Adventure group offers climbing, abseiling, hiking, caving, canyoning, gorge walking and challenge events in the Peak District.

The property is also close to Chatsworth, Bolsover castle, Bakewell, Castleton (Blue John Cavern) and just a short car journey from the Peak District National Park.

The Chapel is the perfect romantic retreat on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

STRETTON, DERBYSHIRE

Alfreton 4.2 miles; Matlock 6.5 miles; Chesterfield 6.6 miles.

Stretton is a small village, situated three and half miles from Alfreton in Derbyshire. The village is home to two convenience stores and a pub, The White Bear, serving a hearty menu and selection of ales. The charming town of Alfreton, home to The Midland Railway (Butterley), which is a must-visit for train enthusiasts, is nearby, whilst Alfreton Park offers a serene escape with its picturesque landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. Further north lies the historic market town of Chesterfield, acting as the gateway to the Peak District and has plenty to offer visitors. Access into the national park can also be gained by travelling via Matlock, with plenty of attractions to suit all preferences, including Lumsdale Waterfall for outdoor enthusiasts, Matlock Bath Aquarium and Gulliver's Kingdom for all the family, and the Heights of Abraham cable car and attraction, recommended for the explorers of your group, also offering cavern tours and fossil exhibits. With so much in the area, choose Stretton as your base.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas