Nestled in a charming village, The Old Chapel Retreat offers a unique stay with spacious rooms and quirky charm. Unwind by the woodburner in the living room or challenge family and friends to games of pool or table football. Enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed courtyard with BBQ, garden furniture, and private parking for 2 cars.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
The current price is ¥200,109
¥200,109
¥200,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Old Chapel Retreat
A rare chance for the whole family to stay in a converted chapel providing spacious rooms, a large dining table and even a games room.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors To Courtyard
Living room 2: (No TV)
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 6: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Games Room: Pool Table, Table Football, Games. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Small enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £200.. The Old Chapel Retreat, a charming, detached, 19th-century chapel has been skilfully restored to retain much character and charm throughout. It provides quirky, clever holiday accommodation whilst retaining some original stone floors and walls. Perfectly located in the heart of this pretty picture postcard village with quaint inns and tea rooms. Within walking distance is the medieval grand fortress of Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park surrounding the castle. Barnard Castle, a thriving market town, is only 5 miles with exciting shops and pubs. Auckland Castle, home of the Bishop of Durham and the wonderful nature reserve at Low Barns, is also close by. Beamish Museum lies only 20 miles away where life in the 1800s/1900s can be relived in this working museum. Motor enthusiasts may like to visit Croft Circuit only 12 miles. Durham city, only 17 miles, has a magnificent castle dating back to 1072, a beautiful cathedral, fine shops, galleries and eateries. Try a day exploring the magnificent Roman Wall country in Hexham and Corbridge, easily reached in under an hour and close to the Pennines. A little further venture to Northumberland taking in the magnificent heritage coastal route, stopping off to see Alnwick and explore the castle used to film Robin Hood, Harry Potter and Elizabeth. Meander through the cobbled streets, or visit the enchanting Alnwick Gardens with one of the largest Treehouse restaurants and water fountains. Relax with a drink and barbecue in the enclosed courtyard area after a day out exploring this exciting area or head up to the top floor for a relaxing game of pool in the games room. Shop and pub 25 yards.
Free WiFi
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
CD player
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
6 Bedroom Accommodation in Staindrop, Barnard Castle Darlington
su-MTB-MTB
About the neighborhood
Located in Darlington, this cottage is in a rural area. Raby Castle and Bowes Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines. Gainford Arts Centre and Teesdale Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Darlington travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at The Old Chapel Retreat?
As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Chapel Retreat on Mar 23, 2026 start from ¥200,109, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Old Chapel Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Old Chapel Retreat?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Old Chapel Retreat located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Raby Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gainford Arts Centre and Teesdale Leisure Centre. Bowes Museum and Barnard Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Old Chapel Retreat Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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10/10 Excellent
Emma
Aug 15, 2020
A fabulous house for a family get together.
A fabulous house for a family get together. The house had everything we needed even with Covid restrictions. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The perfect base with lots to do in the area.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
What a fabulous house. Beautiful rooms and very well equipped. It was perfect for our family birthday gathering.
Karen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
MARK
Nov 27, 2019
Large spacious accommodation ideal for large family and groups.
Large spacious accommodation ideal for large family and groups. Huge attic area with pool table which we enjoyed. Well equipped. Would recommend.
MARK
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10/10 Excellent
Carol
Nov 12, 2019
Beautiful house with loads of space for a large family group.
Beautiful house with loads of space for a large family group. Very well appointed and comfortable. The games room on the top floor was great. Downside is the fact that there is no food available in the village in the evenings. Would definitely return to this property!
Carol
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Aug 30, 2019
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Lovely house and location highly recommend
Lisa
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Mike
Aug 14, 2019
We used the Old Chapel for a family get together, six adults and six children plus two dogs.
We used the Old Chapel for a family get together, six adults and six children plus two dogs. It was ideal for this purpose and there was plenty around for us all to do and plenty of room. The kids especially loved the enormous play area at the top of the house. The Welcome Pack was superb!
The only niggles were that two of the single beds were quite uncomfortable and there were some maintenance issues - failed light bulbs and a badly sticking door.
However we had a great time and would use it again.
Mike
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Marie
Jun 25, 2019
It was an amazing time we had here wanted for nothing perfect.
It was an amazing time we had here wanted for nothing perfect. Spotless and beautiful
Ann-Marie
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
Jun 11, 2019
Lovely break in an excellent cottage.
Lovely break in an excellent cottage.
Lovely quiet village. Good bus service to other areas.
Great
Dawn
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne
Jun 1, 2019
The Old Chapel Retreat was great for a family weekend and the games room was especially popular.
The Old Chapel Retreat was great for a family weekend and the games room was especially popular. We had a lovely time.
Yvonne
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christine
May 21, 2019
A fantastic place to stay and Great value for money.
A fantastic place to stay and Great value for money.
Everything you need for a perfect weekend away.
Christine
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10/10 Excellent
Simon
Apr 16, 2019
Beautiful property.
Beautiful property. Well equipped kitchen and great dining room. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and comfortable. Games room is good.
Simon
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10/10 Excellent
Hayley
Mar 11, 2019
Amazing place for a group of friends or family.
Amazing place for a group of friends or family. This place has everything you could need and absolutely spotless.
Hayley
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Mar 3, 2019
Lovely lovely cottage great size and great upstairs games room for the children really suited our la
Lovely lovely cottage great size and great upstairs games room for the children really suited our larger group and the owner was so great with communication great holiday all round only down sides was one shower didn’t work no matter what we did but there was 3 other showers so didn’t really affect things and needs couple little do up jobs. Loose handle wardrobe shelf coming off in one bathroom only little things so didn’t affect our great time there. We will be back :)
Amy
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10/10 Excellent
Nicola
Sep 12, 2018
Lovely property, had everything we needed for our stay.
Lovely property, had everything we needed for our stay. Great contact with the owner prior to our stay. Loads of added little touches, such as fresh flowers and a welcome pack.