The Old Baptist Chapel

4.4★

Very good

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Reviews

46 Customer Review(s)

Mr Clark
August 2021

“Lack of local shop in area, had to travel ton Monmouth 15 minute run to buy milk newspaper etc.”

Othereise ideal for dog walking lots of country walks, very pretty countryside and Monmouth was very good for sightseeing.

Othereise ideal for dog walking lots of country walks, very pretty countryside and Monmouth was very good for sightseeing.

- Mr Clark, August 2021
Mrs Watts July 2021

“Overall great, although a few more utensil would be useful as we had to keep running the dishwasher virtually every meal.”

- Mrs Watts, July 2021
Mr Unsworth April 2021

“Lots of great things about the property: Kitchen facilities are fantastic, everything you could need is on hand.”

Lovely feel to the place and really comfy bed. Shower was great. Downside, the garden isn’t really enclosed enough for inquisitive dogs and we have 2 so couldn’t really relax.

- Mr Unsworth, April 2021
Mr Cooper October 2020

“An absolutely fantastic property in a great location.”

Cant wait to book it again . If your looking for a break in a great location with fantastic facilities and a great cottage book the baptist Chapel.

- Mr Cooper, October 2020
Gill October 2020

“What a beautiful, atmospheric cottage!”

Lovingly restored with quirky features and eclectic styling - an absolute gem. The place was spotlessly clean, the bathrooms modern and a well equipped kitchen too. Underfloor heating was great and the log burner kept us toasty in the evening in what was a wet and stormy stay. Would not hesitate to recommend this place - and I even coped without WiFi as it was wonderful to just sit and relax / read / watch TV.

- Gill, October 2020
Mr Sullivan September 2020

“Overall, we loved The Old Baptist Chapel, both for the location and the chapel itself.”

We have booked holidays with Sykes for years, always going for 4 or 5* cottages. However, in this day and age, I do not think a cottage can justify a 5* rating when there is no wi-fi. This is pointed out in the owner's own direct website, but not in the Sykes details. We may not have booked The Chapel if it had specifically said "no Wi-fi".

- Mr Sullivan, September 2020
Mrs Deakin August 2020

“Generally: we liked the house, it looks smart outside and the owners cut the grass nicely which isn't always the case!”

The parking is tight though and must be an issue for larger cars - luckily we brought our smaller car (the gravel needs to extend to the road as the grass skids in the wet - thinking of the owners here). Personally we would have liked more 'Chapel' and more connection to the local area on the inside and less union jacks and London buses! The montage of the works on the chapel was interesting but difficult to see, a pity as the owners obviously carried out a lot a work. Other items: . no Internet - we noticed an open reach socket so why no internet? The one thing that would stop us booking again. . upstairs showers far too powerful - difficult to control! . proper ironing board required . mismatched china which must be an issue with two couples... Lastly - the TV switched on by itself twice during the night via the Samsung controller 2.10 am and 5.30am on two separate occasions. Now I'm we're not saying anything but we've never had that happen anywhere else before (we know, it shouldn't be left on standbye anyway, not very green)! There's a nice ambiance in the chapel so the ghost must be friendly!

- Mrs Deakin, August 2020
Mr & Mrs Metcalfe August 2020

“We stayed at the Old Baptist Chapel 7-14 August 2020 and can highly recommend this beautiful accommodation.”

The chapel is beautifully furnished with all home comforts available to enjoy. Very clean and well maintained. It is such an atmospheric place to stay. We spent hours in the garden enjoying al fresco dining and a glass or two of wine as well as breakfast meals and drinks. The area is lovely with lots of doggie walks and the neighbours were all friendly and welcoming. We really cannot speak highly enough of this property and we will definitely be returning.

- Mr & Mrs Metcalfe, August 2020
Mrs Bradley August 2019

“Stayed for a week in August & had a very enjoyable stay.”

The accommodation was exceptional all the home comforts, clean & elegantly styled. A beautiful place we hope to stay in again.

- Mrs Bradley, August 2019
Ms Mortimer June 2019

“This is a wonderful place to stay!”

We loved everything about it. Penallt is peaceful and near to lots of interesting places to visit and there are lovely walks.

- Ms Mortimer, June 2019
Mrs Martin May 2019

“Lovely converted chapel, comfortable and very homely.”

Beautiful, quiet location with short drive to walks in stunning countryside. Local pub only open at weekend.

- Mrs Martin, May 2019
Mr Hiscox April 2019

“The Old Chapel is a fantastic retreat in the Wye Valley and is a beautiful cottage maintained to a very high standard.”

We will definitely look to stay there again for our next visit.

- Mr Hiscox, April 2019
Miss Seville February 2019

“A very comfortable and cosy property.”

Also very quirky. It is in a great location, especially if you enjoy walking as there are great walks (although very hilly) right from the door.

- Miss Seville, February 2019
Mr Jones September 2018

“The Chapel was more than we expected.”

Everything had been thought of for our enjoyment and comfort. The ideal 'Get away from it all' retreat.

- Mr Jones, September 2018
Miss Wilmot September 2018

“Lovely place, nice location, nice and warm.”

Would recommend it to others. It just needs a few touches, to make it perfect. If the owners would like to know, suggest they cook a meal there and see for themselves. No where to hang tea towels or towel in kitchen. No casserole dishes, only 2teaspoons, knives that are as blunt as hell, no jug for serving with. A drainer that doesn’t hold the size of plates available. Little things that just need tweaking. Positive side the showers are lovely. The beds are very comfortable. Nice feel to the place.

- Miss Wilmot, September 2018
Mr Franklin April 2018

“Great place, Prime location for walkers.”

Only downside there is not a village shop for any supplies. Other wise highly recommended.

- Mr Franklin, April 2018
Mrs Hicks March 2018

“The Baptist Chapel, Penallt is a peaceful haven for relaxing walking and enjoying the woodlands and yet a short drive to Monmouth.”

Comfortable spacious creative place to stay

- Mrs Hicks, March 2018
Miss Jackson July 2017

“Good location .”

Cottage was clean and comfortable and within easy reach of things to do and had good walks near by

- Miss Jackson, July 2017
Mr Eley June 2017

“A very well appointed property finished to a high standard.”

A lovely come home to after exploring the countryside.

- Mr Eley, June 2017
Ms Browne December 2016

“Everything at the chapel was wonderful and the owner very friendly and helpful.”

Beautiful countryside with challenging hills! Within two minute walk is a pub which served excellent food for our large group. Will definitely visit again.

- Ms Browne, December 2016
Mr Riley November 2016

“Perfect location, excellent property with quality facilities and an amazing pub less than a minutes walk away.”

- Mr Riley, November 2016
Mrs Anstey October 2016

“The Chapel was fantastic and the location was perfect very peaceful and the Inn ...”

The Chapel was fantastic and the location was perfect very peaceful and the Inn at Penallt 30 seconds away had lovely food and the service was excellent we would definitely recommend this Chapel to stay at and we will definately stay there again thank you Terry and Ade you have a lovey holiday home x

- Mrs Anstey, October 2016
Mr Powell April 2016

“It was just brilliant.”

- Mr Powell, April 2016
Mr Howell January 2016

“Great venue and décor.”

Had a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

- Mr Howell, January 2016
Mr Mills October 2015

“Excellent accommodation.”

A brilliant modernisation of a unique old property. Had a fantastic living area, kitchen and bedrooms, in a wonderful building. The surrounding countryside is great, with plenty of opportunity to walk making the countryside accessible and the car (almost) redundant. The combination of the underfloor heating and the wood burner made it very cosy.

- Mr Mills, October 2015
Mrs Fox September 2015

“A lovely cottage in a wonderfully rural location.”

In a perfect position to explore the Wye Valley.

- Mrs Fox, September 2015
Mrs Morgan March 2015

“"The accommodation was superb and certainly has the 'WOW' factor.”

The Chapel has been sympathetically restored with some quirky and unique additions. We enjoyed quiet evenings with a bottle of wine and the log burner for company."

- Mrs Morgan, March 2015
Ms Clarke March 2015

“Everything was absolutely lovely.”

Also, my German Shepherd absolutely adored the underfloor heating.

- Ms Clarke, March 2015
Ms Vickers February 2015

“We were wowed by the standard of The Chapel and couldn't believe such a beautifully kept cottage with gorgeous furnishings was dog friendly.”

Would highly recommend. Loved the décor and the amount of provisions like cutlery, coffee machine etc. Loved how well converted The Chapel had been done. The history and closeness to the walks and village pub was brilliant too.

- Ms Vickers, February 2015
Miss Luscombe January 2015

“The Old Baptist Chapel was extremely comfortable and well thought out.”

It had a very well equipped kitchen for cooking in the evenings and was a great base for some beautiful walks.

- Miss Luscombe, January 2015
Prof Mountney November 2014

“I loved The Chapel, everything was done to a high standard.”

Brilliant for dog walks and a lovely pub less than 2 minutes walk with high quality food and staff. Will be booking again.

- Prof Mountney, November 2014
Mrs Bareham October 2014

“A complete wow factor lovely and quite and relaxing.”

- Mrs Bareham, October 2014
Mr Meadows September 2014

“Great location and excellent accommodation.”

- Mr Meadows, September 2014
Mr Smith September 2014

“The property had been excellently converted and to a high specification.”

The area has stunning scenery and we left wanting to see more.

- Mr Smith, September 2014
Ms Bensch August 2014

“A wonderful cottage, spacious and clean with good views and a nice garden to sit in.”

Good combination of an old building well renovated with modern furniture. We will definitely recommend it.

- Ms Bensch, August 2014
Mr Bonekamp August 2014

“The Chapel was really lovely, very nicely decorated and well equipped.”

For us it was a good base to explore South Wales and the Wye Valley.

- Mr Bonekamp, August 2014
Mrs Brodie August 2014

“This is a super property, probably one of the best we've stayed in (and we use 3-4 per year) in a great location.”

- Mrs Brodie, August 2014
Mr Hurton June 2014

“A super property, very well equipped, well maintained and just great.”

- Mr Hurton, June 2014
Mrs Kennedy April 2014

“Very relaxing and good location.”

Plenty of walks for the dogs and the Chapel was excellently renovated.

- Mrs Kennedy, April 2014
Harvey October 2013

“Absolutely fantastic accommodation.”

Decorated beautifully, and with lots of fun touches. The building is fantastic, and the owners have thought of every conceivable creature comfort that a person could need. The area is beautiful with lots of walks, although we did not do too many of them because we did not want to leave the Chapel! Would recommend to anyone, and will definitely be returning.

- Harvey, October 2013
Mr Spowart August 2013

“Very relaxing atmosphere all around the property.”

Unique style of cottage, and high level of comfort made our stay all the more pleasurable.

- Mr Spowart, August 2013
Mr James August 2013

“The accommodation was fantastic.”

The owner has thought of everything to make it a home from home.

- Mr James, August 2013
Mrs Smith August 2013

“We really enjoyed this conversion, had been sympathetically completed, with a sense of fun.”

We felt the furnishings were of an excellent standard, and appreciated the time and care which had been taken to achieve the overall effect. The area was well worth a visit, fantastic walks and scenery. Would definitely consider staying here again.

- Mrs Smith, August 2013
Mrs Harbison June 2013

“Excellent location, facilities and cottage.”

- Mrs Harbison, June 2013
Mrs Cross May 2013

“A quiet, relaxing location.”

Set in a lovely village with surrounding countryside. The chapel is a beautiful building that has has been converted very well, and has lots of history. The owners have displayed a picture board showing the stages of the conversion, this was very interesting and added to the experience.

- Mrs Cross, May 2013
Mrs Dodsworth April 2013

“Amazing property, clean, comfortable, everything one could want.”

Very friendly and helpful owners. Excellent area for walking.

- Mrs Dodsworth, April 2013

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About the property

This stunning, Grade II listed, detached chapel conversion, built in 1820, is located in the pretty Monmouthshire village of Penallt, just 5 miles from Monmouth.

This unique Penallt cottage seamlessly combines many original features, such as stone flag floors, with contemporary furnishings, making it a very comfortable retreat.

This Penallt cottage has two spacious double bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms, with one on the ground floor and one on a mezzanine level, which is accessed via an ornate wrought iron spiral staircase.

A large open-plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and a sitting area set around a warming woodburning stove completes the accommodation at your Penallt cottage.

Outside this Monmouthshire cottage is an enclosed lawned garden with patio area and furniture, a perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink and mull over the various events of the day.

The award-winning village pub, just a 5 minute walk away, offers many local ales and ciders, as well as high-quality food, plus a short drive from this cottage in Penallt is the historic town of Monmouth with Victorian courtyards, Georgian mansions, lovely cafes, restaurants and timbered buildings.

This Penallt cottage provides a perfect base for a memorable holiday.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x mezzanine double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility.
Electric underfloor heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Sky, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car, additional roadside parking available
Lockable bike storage
Enclosed front lawned garden with patio and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 5 mins walk
Note: Due to the nature of this property, babes-in-arms and children aged 10 and over only
Note: There are headstones around the edge of the garden
Note: There is a step down inside of the property leading to the unused front door

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About the location

PENALLT

Monmouth 6 miles; Chepstow 14 miles; Lydney 15 miles.

The charming village of Penallt sits on the west bank of the beautiful River Wye in the Wye Valley. On the border of England and Wales, the village boasts stunning views, Nature Reserves, an SSSI and two excellent local pubs serving locally sourced food and real ales. The Offa's Dyke footpath, Wye Valley Walk and the Three Castles Walk all run through or close to this unspoilt area of Monmouthshire. The magnificent Royal Forest of Dean, England's largest oak forest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just a short drive away, and offers numerous trails that can be explored either on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. Caving, abseiling and a high wire rope course are for the more adventurous, whilst fishing, golf, kayaking and canoeing are other popular activities in this area. Visit the historic town of Monmouth with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, or the lovely market town of Ross on Wye is close by, with timbered Tudor houses, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. Just a little further afield are the unspoilt Malvern Hills, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. A great area to unwind with family and friends.

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Reviews

“Lack of local shop in area, had to travel ton Monmouth 15 minute run to buy milk newspaper etc.”

“Overall great, although a few more utensil would be useful as we had to keep running the dishwasher virtually every meal.”

“Lots of great things about the property: Kitchen facilities are fantastic, everything you could need is on hand.”

“An absolutely fantastic property in a great location.”

“What a beautiful, atmospheric cottage!”

“Overall, we loved The Old Baptist Chapel, both for the location and the chapel itself.”

“Generally: we liked the house, it looks smart outside and the owners cut the grass nicely which isn't always the case!”

“We stayed at the Old Baptist Chapel 7-14 August 2020 and can highly recommend this beautiful accommodation.”

“Stayed for a week in August & had a very enjoyable stay.”

“This is a wonderful place to stay!”

“Lovely converted chapel, comfortable and very homely.”

“The Old Chapel is a fantastic retreat in the Wye Valley and is a beautiful cottage maintained to a very high standard.”

“A very comfortable and cosy property.”

“The Chapel was more than we expected.”

“Lovely place, nice location, nice and warm.”

“Great place, Prime location for walkers.”

“The Baptist Chapel, Penallt is a peaceful haven for relaxing walking and enjoying the woodlands and yet a short drive to Monmouth.”

“Good location .”

“A very well appointed property finished to a high standard.”

“Everything at the chapel was wonderful and the owner very friendly and helpful.”

“Perfect location, excellent property with quality facilities and an amazing pub less than a minutes walk away.”

“The Chapel was fantastic and the location was perfect very peaceful and the Inn ...”

“It was just brilliant.”

“Great venue and décor.”

“Excellent accommodation.”

“A lovely cottage in a wonderfully rural location.”

“"The accommodation was superb and certainly has the 'WOW' factor.”

“Everything was absolutely lovely.”

“We were wowed by the standard of The Chapel and couldn't believe such a beautifully kept cottage with gorgeous furnishings was dog friendly.”