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The Old Chapel

Oker, Matlock & Southern Peak District

  • 3 Star Gold
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  • Special OfferUp to 10% off Special Offer Discount - selected dates

You can book this property from:

  • £541 per week
  • £77 per night
  • 3 Star Gold
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • No Pets

Features

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Fishing
  • Golf

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 double bed
  • 2 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

Accessibility

  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor bedroom

Important - please note

House Rules

  • The entrance hall, main corridor, kitchen diner and bathroom are all on one level but there are 3 steps up into the sitting room and 3 steps up to the two bedrooms; the bathroom is not immediately adjacent to the bedrooms.
  • Check in: 17:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

The Old Chapel is a superb cottage in a peaceful hamlet hidden away in the secret little valley of Wensley Dale just beyond Matlock. Nestling among houses on the slopes of Oker Hill, the Chapel's light and airy rooms, cosy wood burning stove, beautiful ‘gallery’ and extensive equipment make this a wonderful holiday retreat.

You will be spoilt for choice if you like walking - by the side of the river into Matlock, up on to Stanton Moor to see the 'Nine Ladies' stone circle, along lovely Wensley Dale, or out over the hills on the nearby Limestone Way. 

Remember also that Chatsworth House, the Derwent Valley Dams and all the Peak District's other attractions are close at hand. Alternatively, treat the children to a cable car ride across Matlock gorge or varied water adventures at Carsington Water. Perhaps all of you can then revel in nostalgia on Crich's wonderful tramway.

INSIDE THE PROPERTY:

Porch and Hall: stone flagged entrance porch with plenty of space for coats and boots, leading to the hallway. Three steps up to the left take you to the spacious sitting room with gallery above, while three steps up to the right take you to the two bedrooms.

Sitting Room: with high ceiling, large arched windows, sofa, armchairs, wood burning stove and Smart TV. Oak stairs lead up to an oak gallery with beams (mind your head!), desk and chair, and a selection of books.

Bedroom 1: with double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bookcase.

Bedroom 2: with twin beds (one pine single bed and one full-sized built-in single bed).

Along the hallway you will find the kitchen diner.

Kitchen Diner: a well fitted and well equipped kitchen including an ‘Everhot’ range-style electric cooker, tall fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer; farmhouse style pine dining table and four chairs.

Beyond the kitchen diner, off the rear hallway, is the bathroom.

Family Bathroom: with electric shower over the bath, WC and basin.

OUTSIDE:

To the front is a small gravelled area with bench (further garden chairs are stored inside the cottage) and space to park one car. Further unrestricted parking is available on the quiet lane.

Reviews

We had a fantastic stay at this wonderful cottage- the welcome pack was a lovely touch. The cottage was clean, well equipped and a great base camp exploring the Peak District

Mr L,

A lovely cottage - very warm and comfortable with a great cooker and log stove. We'd definitely stay again!

Mr C,

We all loved staying in the Chapel Oker, The location was perfect, a short walk into Darley or a short drive into Mattlock Bath. other attractions, Bakewell, Chatsworth etc. Sally had left us a lovely welcome hamper and were always on hand if needed. Perfect hosts, with a lovely converted Chapel with plenty of space for the family to relax.

Mr M,

This was a super cottage. It was very clean and the owners had thought about everything. They left a super hamper which was much appreciated. The beds were very comfy. There was everything you needed. We were able to sit out in the front in a sunny corner using garden furniture that was in the cottage. We visited Matlock bath, Bakewell , Chatsworth and Cromford. Would come again to a lovely region.

Mrs D,

The Old Chapel was lovely, very comfortable and every need had been thought about and catered for which made for a very relaxing break.

Mr A,

A lovely quiet comfortable cottage in an excellent location for all the areas attractions and beautiful scenery.

Mrs H,

This is a delightful cottage in a good location. A lot of care has been taken to make it attractive and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need including a modern aga. It's warm and beds are comfortable. Although it's in a rural location there's a supermarket very nearby.

Mrs C,

The Old Chapel is a charming place to stay. The description on the website is accurate and it is as good as it looks. We spent an enjoyable and comfortable time there in the lovely countryside. There was a generous hamper when we arrived with most the essentials you will need to get your holiday started. The location was perfect for exploring Matlock and surrounding areas so much to see and do our holiday was over far too quickly.

Mrs W,

This review is in two parts. Part One - Derbyshire Country Cottages As a website platform and landing site for the Old Chapel holiday rental, I found it to be very intuitive, easy to understand and above timely with communications. It was an absolute pleasure to have this level of confidence from the very start. Part Two - The Old Chapel At the end of the day an advert sells the merits of a product. But seeing, is believing and we were not disappointed. So, when we arrived at the Old Chapel the first things that struck us were, 1) really pretty surrounding area, 2) really pleasant, friendly and polite hosts (we spoke by phone and met in person on arrival, thanks for the welcome basket David & Sarah), 3) pristine cleanliness, 4) extensively equipped with quality products and facilities, 5) quite neighborhood, 6) very local to Sainsbury's and it's petrol Station, 7) no shortage of places to go (David's recommendation of Hassop as a spot for breakfast was spot on), 8) Bakewell Town, Chatsworth and Gulliver's Kingdom were our personal favourites. In summary, this was a gem of a holiday stay, from the website listings to check out we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks to David, Sarah and DCC for making this such a lovely experience.

Mr P,

Loved the Old Chapel nice and quiet. We think the 5o/c access time is tool late, most places now are back to 3pm.

Mr Arthur M,

Location

MATLOCK

Matlock is a historic thriving tourist destination dating back to Victorian times when the railway reached the town and visitors used to come to take the ‘mild water cure’ in the many spa hotels. It still is very much on the tourist map today, being the ideal place from which to explore the many local attractions but also a place that really ‘lives’, with independent shops, a couple of supermarkets and Dale Road with its numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Set in a cauldron of hills, there are lots of days out to be had close by. Matlock Bath has got to be on your list. A 2-penny ride on a tram at the National Tramway Museum will take you back in time. Peak Rail’s trains steam up the valley to give you another taste of the past. And then of course you can explore Sir Richard Arkwright’s Industrial Revolution village at the head of the Derwent Valley World Heritage Corridor.

Matlock is in the centre of everything, even when you look to the east towards Chesterfield, because this opens up another vista of attractions. Chesterfield itself with its colourful market square is worth a visit. Hardwick Hall, of Bess of Hardwick fame, is not much further. How about storming Bolsover Castle’s battlements or being one of the ‘Merry Men’ in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest.

Local pubs - The Thorn Tree, Twenty Ten Bar and the White Lion in Starkholmes.

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  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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