Old Chapel

4.1★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Dirk
May 2024

“Nice cottage, we loved it, altogether liked it, especially the nice location and the lovely woodburner.”

Proposals for more helpful aspects and items: another/better/new induction-compatible frying-pan, a better instruction or description for the management and steering of the central heating would be really appreciating. Nice place to be recommended. :-)

Proposals for more helpful aspects and items: another/better/new induction-compatible frying-pan, a better instruction or description for the management and steering of the central heating would be really appreciating. Nice place to be recommended. :-)

- Dirk, May 2024
Emily September 2023

“A great property.”

Loved the sociable open plan living area. Good sized functional bedrooms and a nice bathroom. Really warm and comfortable. Attention to a few simple maintenance things would bring the property up to five stars. 1. Fix the exterior light (dark and dangerous up exterior steps without it) 2. Replace broken cutlery knives (they pull apart) 3. A decent frying pan that works on halogen hob (the only one that works on the hob is dreadful) 4. A good depth non stick wok type pan with a lid would be great for making bolognaise/risotto type food otherwise you have to use a saucepan which ends up sticking. 5. Some tumbler glasses. 6. More cupboard space available for guests food would be great. Most guests unlikely to need cake making utensils. A few tweaks and this is a really great property. Thank you!

- Emily, September 2023
David September 2023

“The property was adequate for our stay – it smelt somewhat musty downstairs when we first arrived, but generally it was comfortable and well equipped.”

Unfortunately, the windows in two of the bedrooms did not have an opening facility, which made the nights rather hot and stuffy. We did notice a few minor problems with the property, which the owner might like to address: a) The outside light at the top of the exterior stairs did not work (we could see that the bulb filament was broken) b) The provided LED torch didn’t work (assume that the batteries were dead) c) The lid on the kitchen pedal bin did not function d) The swan-neck kitchen tap is quite loose on the sink The Sykes advert did state that there were two pubs in the village. This wasn’t the case - one certainly looked like it had been closed for quite some time; the other was in fact not a ‘boozer’, but appeared to be a high class restaurant – disappointing for our all male group, but hey ho! The village itself was quite quiet, resulting in very peaceful and laid back holiday. We would certainly consider staying at the Old Chapel again, if we were holidaying in the area in the future. Thank you for the complimentary milk etc.

- David, September 2023
Stacy July 2023

“Absolutely beautiful property, amazing views.”

- Stacy, July 2023
Malgorzata April 2023

“It is a lovely place.”

Good location for walks straight from the doorstep. Car was not in use for two days (we had an active bank holiday weekend). Nice, quite walk through nearby cemetery. It would be nice to have one spare cupboard for our groceries. Children loved stable doors. Highly recommended

- Malgorzata, April 2023
Josyanne March 2023

“The large rug in the living room was covered in dog hairs.”

The steps to the front door had moss and dog hairs on them. There was no outdoor light working to the front or back of the property which was a hazard. The extractor fan in the bathroom was constantly on. It would have been useful to have had a dedicated cupboard for our food.

- Josyanne, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. Your comments have been taken on board. We are sorry for the any dogs hair that were found. Unfortunately the previous guests were not as respectful of the property as one would have hoped. Property Owner
Jonathan October 2022

“Lovely property in beautiful small village with great walks to Castle Drogo and Fingle Bridge although roads into the village are very narrow so may not suit some drivers (prior to visiting I was concerned with regards the parking space as thought this may be difficult to access but this was not a problem).”

Unfortunately during our visit the pub was in process of being up up for sale and though open some days was not doing any food and only had one draught beer on, the Old Inn in the village is a gourmet restaurant with two courses £61 (but we didn"t visit) the Fingle Bridge Inn is about a 30min walk with traditional pub menu at reasonable prices.My one small negative comment is that the property details state kingsjze bed but it was a double though this didn't effect our enjoyment of the cottage.

- Jonathan, October 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Lovely to hear you enjoyed the property and the great local walks. As far as we know the pub you mentioned is up for sale, but there are a number of other pubs nearby. We have corrected the bed to show a double, so thank you for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner
Mark July 2022

“This was the second time we've stayed at the Old Chapel, a lovely house in a great village location on Dartmoor with pub & village shop - we heartily recommend it.”

This time we took the dog to both Castle Drogo and Fingle Bridge using the various footpaths that lead from the village through the woods, cool in this summer's heatwave. We could have done with a fan upstairs though, even with all windows and top half of the door open!

- Mark, July 2022
Mark February 2022

“A lovely quiet home in a pretty Dartmoor village, a stone's throw from Castle Drogo and Fingle Bridge.”

3 bedrooms on ground floor, spacious living room, kitchen & dining area upstairs, view over countryside at one end, steps down to a small garden & driveway for parking your car at the other. Pub in easy staggering distance, a posh restaurant too - although the owner wasn't happy when we barged in thinking The Old Inn was another pub... Good WiFi, can sign into Netflix on the living room TV. Good shower. All the kitchen equipment you need. A great choice for a stay on Dartmoor!

- Mark, February 2022
Clive December 2021

“A very comfortable base for our walking holiday, wonderfully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and a great wood burner, thanks.”

- Clive, December 2021
Elizabeth December 2021

“Clean, well equipped, comfortable and generally a really nice property.”

- Elizabeth, December 2021
Louise October 2021

“Good cottage in excellent location for walks and also with good NT property 30 minutes walk away.”

- Louise, October 2021
Terry October 2021

“No welcome pack and had to hunt for spare loo rolls and dishwasher tablets.”

Otherwise all very good/excellent. Comfortable, warm, very well equipped

- Terry, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback which we have discussed with the housekeeper and she advised that a welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and Tunnocks Teacakes are left for guests. They do not usually leave dishwasher tablets or washing pods due to the property being self catering, however they will now leave 1 of each in future. They do leave washing up liquid and a toilet roll is always left. We are pleased to hear you had an otherwise comfortable stay. Property Owner
Paul September 2021

“We were worried about a previous review and contacted you.”

We received reassurance that all would be well and the caretaker also confirmed that they had given the place a good clean. The Old Chapel is well situated for country walks. The pub is a genuine old style hostelry. We enjoyed our holiday.

- Paul, September 2021
Matthew September 2021

“Cottage had overpowering smell of damp, surfaces in the downstairs area particularly (bedrooms + bathroom) were cold to the touch and clammy.”

Bathroom had black mould on ceiling and in tile grout. The property had not been cleaned properly with built up (sticky) dust on surfaces and flies etc. Stuck on blinds etc. The boiler has insufficient hotwater to fill the bath more than ~20cm making it nothing more than an ornament and meaning if more than one person wanted a shower the second person could not be sure they wouldn't get showered in cold water. This property needs a lot of work to get it up to a standard for it to be suitable for letting, don't book. We ended up coming home after 1 night of a 5 night stay as we could not relax.

- Matthew, September 2021

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear you left the property after 1 night without contacting us. Following your departure from the property we immediately sent out a member of our quality assurance team to investigate. Whilst some of the points you raised have been discussed with the owner our inspector found the property to be in good order and described, on her return as beautiful. The property is around 200 years old, the heating had been switched on prior to your arrival so should not have felt damp. The cleanliness issues have been addressed with both the owner and housekeeper and a deep clean has been carried out and the minor maintenance issues have also been actioned. Due to the size of the water tank in comparison to the bath, it is not possible to fill the bath with hot water, the hot water will fill the bath to approximately half way, this will be added to the information folder to make future guests aware. Had you contacted us whilst in the property we would have been able to rectify any issues for you. Property Owner

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Summary

Reverse level layout: Three ground floor bedrooms; 1 x double, 2 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, loo and basin
First floor open plan living room with sitting area with woodburning stove, dining area and kitchen
Oil CH with woodburning stove
Microwave, fridge, freezer, slimline dishwasher, smart TV, WiFi, Fuel, power incl in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for one car
Enclosed lawn garden with table and chairs
One well behaved pet accepted, sorry no smoking
Pub within 1 mile Shopping and further pubs in nearby Chagford (3.6 miles)
Beach 23 miles
Note: This property has a 4pm check in time and an 11am check out time
Note: Wood is not provided for the woodburning stove but can be purchased locally

The property

Located in the picture perfect village of Drewsteignton, surrounded by stunning scenery, is this lovely, detached former gospel hall.

Nicely converted to welcoming accommodation, Old Chapel makes a wonderful base for families and friends to come together and explore the beauty of Dartmoor National Park.

This popular area of Devon is ideal for those seeking peaceful relaxation amid pristine countryside.

With a reverse level layout, enter on the first floor to a lofty open plan living space, with wooden floors,ceiling open to the rafters and a roaring woodburning stove.

Take a seat on the comfy sofa, where you can settle down with a good book or enjoy a classic film on the smart TV.

In the kitchen you will find an impressive red Range style cooker and everything you'll need whilst on holiday to cater for your group.

The dining table provides the perfect place to enjoy a home-cooked meal together and spend some quality family time over a board game or hand of cards.

When the evening draws to a close, choose from three pretty ground floor bedrooms, one with a double bed, and two twin rooms.

All are serviced by a ground-floor bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

Enjoy summertime alfresco meals in the pretty garden before heading out to explore the local area.

After an afternoon exploring Castle Drogo and its extensive gardens, rambling in the National Park or walking nearby Teign Gorge, why not take an evening meal by the river or in the nearby town of Chagford, where you'll find quaint shops and boutiques.

Further afield, the cathedral city of Exeter offers plenty of retail therapy and family-friendly attractions, whilst the golden sandy beaches of the south coast can be reached with a short drive.

Old Chapel is a wonderful choice for a countryside getaway to glorious Devon.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

DREWSTEIGNTON

Chagford 3.6 miles; Okehampton 11.2 miles; Exeter 14.2 miles

Drewsteignton is a chocolate box village resting between Whiddon Down and Exeter in the Dartmoor National Park, Devon. The village sits high above the River Teign as it meanders through a spectacular, steep wooded Teign Gorge and has a cluster of ancient cob and thatched cottages surrounding a square, complete with a ancient church. A choice of attractions include the National Trust's Castle Drogo, a country house with a medieval design, along with a selection of scenic walks to Hunter's Tor or through Stone Lane Gardens. Within easy reach of the village is the market town of Chagford where you can find further attractions and amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, The Old Forge Cafè & Restaurant, and the Three Hares Gallery showcasing local artwork. Further afield, you'll find the many walks and historic sites of Dartmoor National Park including Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park, Blackingstone Rock, and Canonteign Falls.

Due to the size of the water tank in comparison to the bath, it is not possible to fill the bath completely with hot water, the hot water will fill the bath to approximately half way, this information can be found in the information folder at the property.

Please note - The village shop is temporarily closed until further notice.

Old Chapel

Drewsteignton, Devon (Ref. 1068767)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Nice cottage, we loved it, altogether liked it, especially the nice location and the lovely woodburner.”

“A great property.”

“The property was adequate for our stay – it smelt somewhat musty downstairs when we first arrived, but generally it was comfortable and well equipped.”

“Absolutely beautiful property, amazing views.”

“It is a lovely place.”

“The large rug in the living room was covered in dog hairs.”

“This was the second time we've stayed at the Old Chapel, a lovely house in a great village location on Dartmoor with pub & village shop - we heartily recommend it.”

“A lovely quiet home in a pretty Dartmoor village, a stone's throw from Castle Drogo and Fingle Bridge.”

“A very comfortable base for our walking holiday, wonderfully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and a great wood burner, thanks.”

“Clean, well equipped, comfortable and generally a really nice property.”

“Good cottage in excellent location for walks and also with good NT property 30 minutes walk away.”

“No welcome pack and had to hunt for spare loo rolls and dishwasher tablets.”

“We were worried about a previous review and contacted you.”

“Cottage had overpowering smell of damp, surfaces in the downstairs area particularly (bedrooms + bathroom) were cold to the touch and clammy.”

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About the location

DREWSTEIGNTON