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The Old Chapel - Upper Vobster

Bath (9.5 mls SW), Somerset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A sympathetically renovated detached chapel with original features and stained-glass windows
  • Inspiring interiors that create a stylish and relaxing atmosphere
  • Enjoy the countryside views from the pretty, private terrace and enclosed lawned garden
Property code: 89616

This beautifully converted chapel dates back to the 19th century and is peacefully situated in the small hamlet of Upper Vobster, which consists of a few houses and a no-through road. This is an ideal holiday base for dog walking, cycling and country walks with the Mendip Hills opposite and the villages of Mells (1.5 miles) and Vobster (0.6 miles) nearby both with country pubs. For water, enthusiasts visit Vobster Quay (0.2 miles) an inland scuba diving, open water swimming, and stand-up paddleboarding venue. The vibrant market town of Frome is 5 miles and the Roman city of Bath and the cathedral city of Wells are both 12.5 miles. Places of interest include Longleat Safari Park (10.8 miles), Chew Valley Lake (14.5 miles), Cheddar Gorge (20 miles), Glastonbury Tor (17 miles), and Stourhead House and Gardens (14 miles).

This stylishly decorated detached conversion is light and airy and offers excellent attention to detail. Enter through the original chapel doors and into the hall, from here step into the property through the main front door, which leads to the lounge/diner. The lounge area is made for relaxing with a Smart TV and the dining area is perfect for mealtimes. Head up a few steps and into the kitchen, which has an island seating four and sliding doors opening into the garden. The ground floor also encompasses a single bedroom with original feature windows and a shower room, which is located opposite the bedroom. Heading up the steep cottage style stairs are a further three bedrooms, a king-size with a Smart TV, a single with a TV and a further single bedroom. Completing the upstairs accommodation is a family bathroom. There are sloping ceilings upstairs, which is all part of the charm and character of this wonderful property.

The enclosed pretty, private terrace is accessed via sliding doors from the kitchen and down four external steps with a handrail, you can also access the terrace from the side of the chapel. Here you will find garden furniture, which makes for a great place for some al fresco dining. From the terrace head down two steps to the lawned garden which is a lovely place for your four-legged friends to play while you relax and enjoy the countryside views

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-sizes, 3 singles
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge and king-size bedroom and a TV in one of the upstairs single bedrooms
  • Enclosed garden with a terrace, seating and lawned area
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Village shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.6 mile and Frome's shops 5 miles
  • Please note that the staircase is steep and narrow
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Leanne Fitzpatrick

This property is personally managed by Leanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher 23rd March 2024

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We really enjoyed our week at The Old Chapel. The property is spacious and well equipped for a family stay. The location is excellent - with lots of good dog walks from the doorstep. There are lots of great places to visit nearby.

Reviewed by Stephen 16th March 2024

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A beautiful property in a convenient location from which to explore the area which is a dog-walking paradise. We stayed for a week in March and, even though it was a bit cool to fully enjoy the lovely garden, the chapel was really spacious and comfortable. Many thanks to the hosts for making us feel so welcome - were looking forward to a return visRead moreit! Hide

Reviewed by Nicky 2nd March 2024

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Really beautiful chapel, with great quirky items around to look at. Very clean and well equipped with lovely bathroom goodies, also a fab hamper to great us on arrival. Area was great too, we were there to visit the Frome independent market which we thoroughly enjoyed. Great walks with the dog at Alfreds tower! Fabulous meal at The talbot inn. DefiRead morenitely visit again. Many thanks. Hide

Reviewed by Toni 13th January 2024

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Loved the property! A true home from home and being able to see the stars at night while laying in bed looking through the dormer windows was the icing on the cake! Have never slept so well and been so comfortable in a holiday cottage. Will be returning!

Reviewed by Linsey 28th December 2023

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The Old Chapel is beautiful and well thought out. It was a true home from home. Every little detail has been well thought out. The welcome basket was a lovely touch, as was the dog treats and towel. Fantastic communication with Lisa and Austin. Great location for exploring the area. I can highly recommend this accommodation.

Reviewed by Ryan 29th October 2023

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Great property! Very unique place and converted well so very comfortable property for our family stay. Property had everything you could need and owner even through in some nice touches like treats for the dog and bottle of wine for us. Some really nice places locally to have a drink and bite to eat. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Joy 21st October 2023

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This is a delightful warm spacious well-equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet location in scenic countryside. The stairs were not as steep as we were expecting ... I would call them normal stairs! The two single rooms upstairs were small with restricted headroom and no wardrobes, but perfectly adequate for sleeping. The Wifi wasn't particularRead morely good, especially when streaming catch-up TV. Hide

Reviewed by Silvia 30th September 2023

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The cottage is impressive and very comfortable. The views are stunning and the kitchen is well equipped. On the not so positive side, the wi-fi is totally unreliable. You cannot watch Netflix or YouTube videos on the smart TV downstairs or any of your devices using the connection provided (Lilly Guest). The smart TV upstairs uses a different connecRead moretion which works fine but the password is not provided. Other than that everything was great. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Craig 19th August 2023

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A really lovely place to stay. It's beautiful inside - the kitchen and living area in particular are way bigger than the pictures suggest and made a great place for a family of 4 to hang out after busy days. Just the right mix of old (lovely stained glass windows) with new, modern amenities. We found the location wasn't immediately next to many of Read morethe things we wanted to visit but was at the centre of that circle. The furthest we travelled was just an hour away (beyond Bristol). Hide

Reviewed by Jemma 5th August 2023

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Lovely well presented chapel with all the home comforts needed. Everything from Glastonbury to Stonehenge is within easy driving distance. Would highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Linda 22nd July 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. A beautiful chapel conversion in a beautiful area, within easy travelling distance to Frome, Bath, Wells and many more.

Reviewed by Janet 1st July 2023

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Fantastic views, homely and well equipped home lovely touches for the dogs in entrance so they were accommodated for there holiday away.

Reviewed by Shirley 24th June 2023

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Loved the Old Chapel. Very comfortable and well equiped.

Reviewed by Hilary 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Lesley 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jacky 3rd June 2023

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It was fantastic. We all enjoyed everything.

Reviewed by Robert 27th May 2023

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A wonderful stay in an idyllic location. I would recommend using an OS map and exploring the local footpaths which seem lightly trodden but a wonderful walk with some surprises (massive heron fishing the stream) along the way.

Reviewed by Christopher 4th May 2023

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This is a unique and very comfortable cottage we had a great time and so did our dog fantastic views from the garden Very well equipped had everything we needed

Reviewed by Toni 28th April 2023

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The look on our kids faces when they stepped through the door was amazing. The old chapel is beautiful and was a home away from home. It was the perfect tranquil setting for our chilled long weekend. Beds are comfortable and cosy, kitchen is very well equipped and the view from the garden is outstanding. It's perfectly located 30 mins away from BatRead moreh and Wookey caves. Both brilliant days out! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 1st April 2023

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A welcoming, comfortable, quirky house with a fabulous garden (really secure for dogs) and stunning views. Some lovely walks straight from the doorstep. The Old Chapel is a great base to explore this part of Somerset from, with lots of great places to visit within easy reach. Thanks Lisa and Austin for a lovely stay in your gorgeous house. Helen, DRead morean & Emily (and of course Hugo and Nelli) Hide

Reviewed by George 3rd December 2022

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Reviewed by Jenny 18th November 2022

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We had a great time staying in the Old Chapel so welcoming . and very dog friendly ! The kitchen is so well stocked with equipment and condiments and the view from the kitchen is quite something Upper Vobster is beautifully rural with many footpaths to explore the area. Mells is just over a mile away which is a very pretty village with a pub and viRead morellage shop. Thank you Lisa and Austin for making The Old chapel a special place to stay. The welcome packs for doggies and humans a lovely gesture . Hide

Reviewed by Beryl 5th November 2022

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Reviewed by Martyn 22nd October 2022

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An absolutely beautifully presented property, on a quiet road (dead end). Easy access to local villages and towns. The property has been styled in a lovely way giving it a lovely cosy feel. Comfortable beds, plenty of seating, great kitchen space and a large garden area with outdoor seating. If we are around the area again we would definitely stay Read moreagain. Hide

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