Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales

The Old Chapel

Sleeps 6

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

A stunning former church with plenty of character in the charming Yorkshire Dales village of Carlton that’s ideal for a family or friends to enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by stunning countryside.

Lovingly restored by its owner, this cottage is part of a former church and retains plenty of original character, while the decor is modern and fresh. Nestling in the typical Dales village of Carlton in Coverdale, the cottage has incredible views of the countryside. It provides a fantastic location to discover the Yorkshire Dales and beautiful walks can be explored in every direction. The village pub is a fantastic place to reward yourself with a hearty meal afterwards. The cottage is ideal for a family group with children, or friends who want to meet up and relax. For larger parties, you can also book The Reading House next door which comes with the option to book a hot tub as an extra.

Why we love this

Converted church with church windows, high ceilings and pitch pine beams
Idyllic Yorkshire Dales village location with stunning countryside views
Can be booked with the cottage next door for larger groups with hot tub hire as an extra

Key Features

Countryside views

Enclosed garden

Wood burner

Parking

Pub within walking distance

BBQ - charcoal

Children welcome

Farmhouse kitchen

Historical building

Luxury toiletries

Period features

Self check-in

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There’s no mistaking you’re in a lovely old building, thanks to the sympathetic renovation that has preserved the church windows, pitch pine beams and high ceilings. However, the decor is streamlined to provide a very soothing ambience.

Step through a solid pine door and into the entrance hall with a flagged floor and plenty of space to hang coats and store your walking boots.

Sink into the sumptuous, extra-large sofas in the spacious lounge and cosy up beside the modern wood burner for an evening watching a favourite programme or film on the Smart TV. If you can take your eyes off the views across the dale, that is.

The kitchen/dining room is the ideal space for socialising together and having fun. It has a farmhouse style with granite worktops but with a modern twist and incorporates a kitchen island with a couple of bar stools, as well as a dining table and chairs for six. Fully-fitted, the kitchen has an electric oven and hob, a built-in microwave, a fridge, a cafetiere and a dishwasher. There are also views of the dale and a wall-mounted Smart TV.

In addition, there is a utility area with a freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

If you have teenagers in tow there is a small room with a TV, desk and chair that is ideal for them to play any gaming consoles that they bring with them. It works equally well as an office space, should you need to check in with work.

A downstairs cloakroom with WC completes the downstairs.

Upstairs, the landing is flooded with natural light from the skylights and there are three bedrooms. Each one has a king-size bed, two of which are zip and link so can be set up as two single beds on request if preferred. Each bedroom also has wardrobe and drawer space, as well as a TV. The master bedroom boasts original oak beams, church windows and an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower.

Outside, to the front of the cottage, is a small patio with table and chairs, an ideal spot to enjoy outdoor dining and watch the sunset over the hills.

Need more space? Book this cottage with The Reading House next door. Together, the two cottages sleep up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms and there’s the option to hire a hot tub (in the garden at The Reading House).

The door will be open for your arrival with the key in the door and the owners will greet you.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Check-in: from 16:00
Check-out: by 10:00

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.

No smoking
No parties and events
Please keep noise to a minimum
No pets allowed

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Location

The neighbourhood

Middleham is the next village, which has a store for any essentials you might need, pubs and restaurants. Middleham also has a castle, the childhood home of Richard III, which is worth a visit.

The neighbourhood

Carlton is a typical Dales village and the history of the area is perfectly captured with unique events such as the annual Forester’s Day that celebrates the foresters who planted trees throughout Coverdale. The Forester’s Arms is a short walk from the cottage and offers hearty pub food and local ales, a roaring fire in the winter and entertainment such as quizzes.

Middleham is the next village, which has a store for any essentials you might need, pubs and restaurants. Middleham also has a castle, the childhood home of Richard III, which is worth a visit.

The town of Leyburn is larger and has an independently owned supermarket which is heavenly for food-lovers and features a butcher, a delicatessen and a specialist wine department. There are a wealth of independent shops and a market is held every Friday.

Locally, there are plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy. The Forbidden Corner is a must visit destination, especially for those with young children. There are lots of interesting follies, underground tunnels and chambers to explore, as well as a 4-acre garden. Children will also love Brymor Ice Cream parlour where ice-creams are made on site, there’s a play area and a small aviary. For wet, rainy days, head to Catterick which has a cinema and a swimming pool.

Great days with an historic theme include the atmospheric Jervaulx Abbey which is great for a nature walk. Meanwhile, the attractions at the 14th-century Bolton Castle, famed for harbouring Mary Queen of Scots when she fled from her persecutors, include a maze and falconry experiences. For a little bit of local culture, throughout the summer there are agricultural shows including the Wensleydale Show that offer an insight into what more the countryside has to offer.

The cottage is also very well located for walking in the Dales, while cyclists might like to follow the Tour De France circuit. Meanwhile, the Swinton Estate is a good place to enjoy outdoor pursuits including fly fishing and horse-riding.

Getting around

A car is essential for travelling to the property and getting around. There is private parking for two cars and further parking on the quiet road outside.