Description
Summary
The Chapel is a beautiful property which sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms with three bathrooms. One of the bedrooms (ensuite) is situated in a lovely annexe in the garden. Formerly the village chapel, the property has been finished in a contemporary style, with bright, spacious rooms, and fabulous oak bi-fold doors which look out over the large garden.
This stunning property has modern facilities including wireless internet access, a large Smart TV and a stylish, well-equipped kitchen with roof lantern, flooding the room with light. These facilities are complemented by the many original features from the chapel, including the impressive arched oak entrance door, exposed Cotswold stone wall in the living room and high ceilings. There is a beautiful garden at the rear of the property, and off-street parking is available for up to five cars.
Location
The Chapel is located in the heart of the lovely village of Poulton, with its renowned pub, well-stocked village shop and Post Office. The village is five miles away from the Roman town of Cirencester, the largest market town in the Cotswolds, and is also close to many other picture-postcard Cotswold villages, including Bibury, Barnsley and Fairford, with the stunning Coln Valley just a short drive away.
As well as being close to the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, Poulton is also well placed for exploring further afield places, such as Bath, Oxford, or even a day-trip into London.
Description
The Chapel is perfect for a gathering of friends or family who are seeking a relaxing break surrounded by the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The property is laid out as follows:
| Room | Amenities |
|---|
| Living room |
An impressive space with oak wood flooring throughout and an eye-catching exposed Cotswold stone wall. This room contains:
- large stone fireplace with wood burning stove
- large sofa with seating for seven
- two leather armchairs
- 75" wall-mounted Smart TV
- writing desk and chair
- small children's play area
|
| Kitchen/breakfast room |
This spacious, sociable area is flooded with natural light from the striking roof lantern and oak bi-fold doors. This room contains:
- electric cooker with four-ring electric hob
- Smeg fridge/freezer
- dishwasher, microwave and toaster
- kettle and filter coffee machine
- wall-mounted Freeview TV
- breakfast bar with five stools
- large wooden dining table with seating for eight
|
| Utility room |
Contains:
- washing machine and tumble dryer
|
| Cloakroom |
Contains:
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| Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom |
A bright and spacious bedroom with vaulted ceiling, original arched windows and Velux windows. This bedroom contains:
- super king size bed
- armchair
- wardrobe
There is an ensuite bathroom which contains:
- walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
|
| Bedroom 2 |
This pretty bedroom in the eaves overlooks the garden and contains:
- king size bed or two single beds
- wardrobe
|
| Bedroom 3 |
Another lovely bedroom, similar in layout to bedroom 2, which also overlooks the lovely back garden. This bedroom contains:
- king size bed or two single beds
- wardrobe
|
| Family bathroom |
Contains:
- bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
|
| Bedroom 4 with ensuite bathroom |
This bright room contains:
- king size bed
- armchair
- built-in closet
There is an ensuite bathroom containing:
- walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
|
A beautiful garden is located at the rear of the property, accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room. There is a patio and a tiered decking area, with an outdoor table with seating for eight and a charcoal barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining. Beyond the seating area is the large garden laid to grass and bordered by trees, and at the far end there is a fence with a pretty brook beyond and beautiful views across the fields. Less than 100m from the property is a path leading to many pleasant country walks. Parking is available for up to five cars on the circular gravel driveway.
Key Features
Key Features
Booking and payment
Character Cottages is a marketing agency and we do not own any of the cottages listed on our website. We manage a proportion of cottages within our portfolio and the remaining properties are managed by a third party property manager or the property owner – your pre-arrival email will contain confirmation and contact details for your property manager. Bookings made via us form a legal agreement directly between you and the property owner.
For bookings commencing more than 10 weeks in advance, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance payment is then due 10 weeks prior to arrival.
All payments are made subject to the cancellation policy set out in the standard Booking Conditions.
Security deposits
Security deposits are not required (please note that guests are still liable for any damage or additional cleaning required as a result of their actions).
Occupancy
The maximum occupancy of the property, including its grounds, is eight guests, at any point during your stay. Unauthorised over occupancy is a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in the cancellation of your booking and additional charges. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than eight guests at the property.
Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by up to two additional infants.
Pets
Up to two medium sized dogs are accepted, at a cost of £20 per booking per dog.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time is after 4pm and departure time is by 10am. Access is via a key safe, therefore it does not matter if you are arriving late at night.
Bed sizes and configurations
- Master bedroom: Super king size bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x single beds or a king size bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 x single beds or a king size bed
- Bedroom 4 - annexe: King size bed
Bathrooms
- Family bathroom: Bath with overhead shower, toilet and wash basin
- Master bedroom ensuite: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
- Bedroom 4 ensuite - annexe: Walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin
Heating, fuel and logs
The property has an oil-fired central heating system.
Electricity and oil are included in the rental price. An initial basket of logs is provided for the wood burning stove, and further log supplies can be purchased locally.
Services provided
The property has free wireless internet access, a Smart TV and a Freeview TV.
There is no telephone at the property.
Mobile phone reception is variable.
Parking
The property has off-street parking for five cars on its gravel driveway.
Housekeeping
Where a letting exceeds nine nights, a mid-stay clean, bed linen and towel change may be included in the price. Please check with us to confirm. Additional housekeeping services may be available on request.
Child friendly facilities
Two travel cots (without linen), two high chairs and two stair gates are provided.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, toilet rolls, etc), however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay.
Accessibility, health and safety
This is an old, former chapel with many character features, including steep stairs, some low beams and sloping ceilings, and multiple floors, which could pose difficulty to guests with limited mobility, or carrying babies, both in terms of their general movement and their ability to quickly exit the house in the event of an emergency.
A brook flows through the bottom of the garden which is separated by a fence.
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk.
Smoking
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property.
Hen, Stag and other same sex groups
Unfortunately, Hen, Stag and other same sex groups are not allowed at The Chapel.
If you would like to enquire as part of a same sex group, please contact us, as these may be accepted at the sole discretion of the property owner. Please note that same sex family groups are welcome.
Photographs
In order to provide you with as much detail of our properties as possible, we sometimes use wide angle photography, which can make certain rooms, or spaces, appear larger than they actually are. Wherever possible, we try to include a floorplan, with detailed dimensions of rooms and areas.
If you have any queries regarding the size of any rooms or spaces, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Reviews
The Chapel was launched as a Holiday Let with Character Cottages in October 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:
Other Guest Feedback:
-"Beautiful property in an excellent location. The Chapel was easy to find thanks to clear instructions sent before our stay, and it was very clean and cosy, with plenty of space for eight people. The only slightly annoying thing was the shower in the annexe, which was breaking, but it was still useable so not too bad. Check in was very simple - we were even left a cake as a welcome gift. There are plenty of lovely walks nearby plus an amazing pub. We had a really wonderful weekend here. Thank you!”, Elizabeth, January 2020
-"The cottage was amazing! We had such a wonderful stay. The perfect place to escape with the family for a weekend. We will definitely look at coming back again. Would definitely recommend booking The Chapel up.", Maria, December 2019
“Lovely space. We were a group of eight so the size was perfect. The main bedroom and annexe are great sizes both with en suites and the other two bathrooms are still a comfortable size with a good sized family bathroom. Garden is gorgeous and would be perfect for summer, sadly the weather didn’t allow us to enjoy it. Kitchen is a great size and very practical. Local pub the Falcon is very welcoming and great food- highly recommend. Overall a fab stay.”, Hannah, November 2019
-"We had a great stay at The Chapel, the property is stunning and the process from booking through to arriving was very easy. The space works really well for a group of 8, with both the kitchen/diner and lounge being good communal spaces. The enclosed garden was also great, especially for the dog.”, Anna, October 2019
-“Such a beautiful cottage with lots of space ~ there were 6 in our party one of our party stayed in the annexe too. Such a great central point to stay and very quiet too. The Falcon pub and restaurant in the village was very good and we had a beautiful meal on Saturday evening although we did book as they were busy. Highly recommend this place to stay with friends and family.”, Helen, September 2019
-"Fabulous location just outside Cirencester. The property is beautifully upgraded and we thoroughly enjoyed our 1 week stay. The patio doors opening to the large rear garden were especially nice. Our group of 6 including 2 boys 6 and 8 were a perfect fit.”, Stephen, July 2019
-“Great location, peaceful , quiet, clean and beautiful!”, Lily, June 2019
-“We all had a lovely time. We went as a family to celebrate my parents 70th birthday so the accommodation was brilliant for us all. Definitely recommend The Chapel.”, Katharine, June 2019
-"Lovely cottage beautifully presented.", Gill, May 2019
-"Lovely character house. Quiet location in small village. Recently renovated in minimalist style. The bedrooms were a good size and the beds comfy. Master bedroom shares tall windows with living room, so could potentially be a problem, but not for us as we all went to bed at the same time. Large lawned garden, ideal for our toddler. We’d be happy to go back again.", Valerie, April 2019
-“A converted former chapel that has plenty of space for up to 8 adults and they offer alternative permutations for beds in rooms 3 & 4 (ie a double or two twins) We went as a family group of 3 generations & the property was suitable for an infant & young child. Space for our 4 cars. Good garden, decent garden furniture and generally well equipped. We had a great Saturday lunch at the local pub & also ate in the cottage. We had a lovely long weekend.”, Martin, March 2019
Floorplan
Inventory
Our aim is for you to enjoy The Chapel as if it was your own home and this information is provided to ensure that you are aware of, and are able to use, all the facilities that are available.
| Main appliances, furniture and facilities |
|---|
| Charcoal barbecue (without coals) |
Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels |
Smart TV |
| Four-ring electric hob |
Smeg fridge/freezer |
Filter coffee machine |
| Kettle |
Microwave |
Outdoor table and seating |
| Electric oven |
Toaster |
Freeview TV |
| Washing machine |
Wireless internet |
Dishwasher |
| 2 x travel cots (without linen) |
2 x high chairs |
Tumble dryer |
| 2 x stair gates |
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| General provisions |
|---|
| Bin bags |
Dishwasher tablets |
Hand soap |
| J cloths & scourers |
Salt and pepper |
Small quantity of instant coffee |
| Small quantity of sugar |
Small quantity of tea bags |
Toilet roll |
| Washing up liquid |
|
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| Other equipment and facilities |
|---|
| Clothes drying rack |
CO detectors |
Smoke alarms |
| Fire blanket |
Fire extinguishers |
First aid kit |
| 2 x hair dryers |
Iron |
Ironing board |
Travel
The Chapel is located in the heart of the Central Cotswolds village of Poulton, approximately five miles from Cirencester.
Travelling by car
Poulton is easily accessed by car, being located on the A417 and within four miles of the A419 and A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads through the Central Cotswolds.
Travelling by train
The nearest railway station to Poulton is Kemble (approximately ten miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Travelling by plane
Poulton is within easy reach of a number of international airports:
- Heathrow International Airport: 83 miles, approximately 80 minute drive;
- Birmingham International Airport: 67 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.
