The Chapel, Stow-on-the-Wold

Sleeps 4 | Ref: TCS

2bed

The Chapel is a unique and stylish property which forms part of a converted 19th century Methodist church. Finished with an artistic flair, and boasting a glass lantern roof to illuminate the dining area, this wonderful retreat is perfect for a Cotswold getaway.

Description

Summary

The Chapel is a distinctive property which sleeps four guests in two bedrooms, with a contemporary family bathroom. This apartment is set over two floors within a former Methodist church which dates back to the 1800s, which has been meticulously finished to a high standard, with many unique artefacts and an impressive glass lantern roof over the dining area. This elegant property has a wealth of modern facilities, including wireless internet access, a Freeview TV, Apple TV box, underfloor heating and a well-equipped kitchen.

Location

The Chapel is located opposite the pretty village green in the heart of the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, just a short walk from the historic market square and St Edward’s Church. Stow is well known for its wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, as well as the Farmers Market which takes place every second Thursday of each month, showcasing fantastic local produce.

Stow is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many lovely walks and cycle routes right on its doorstep, including the Gloucestershire Way walking trail, a 94 mile trail from Chepstow Castle to Tewkesbury, passing through many Cotswold villages and towns on its route.

Description

The Chapel is perfect for a couple, a family, or a small group of friends seeking a relaxing break in one of the best loved market towns of the Cotswolds. The property is laid out as follows:

Room	Amenities
The wooden door beneath the Clock Tower opens into the shared lobby. The Chapel’s front door opens into an entrance hall, off which are the following rooms:
Living/dining room	This beautifully decorated living space has a fine collection of contemporary art adorning the walls, and a stunning glass lantern roof over the dining area brings natural light. This room contains: three-seater sofa and two armchairs console table with Freeview TV, Apple TV box and Blu-ray DVD player dining table with seating for four armchair bookcase with selection of books and DVDs
Kitchen	Overlooking the green and Sheep Street, this well-equipped room contains: electric oven and four-ring electric hob fridge with small freezer compartment dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster washing machine and tumble dryer breakfast table with two stools
Cloakroom	Contains: toilet and wash basin
Stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor landing, off which are the following rooms:
Master bedroom	A bright, contemporary room overlooking Sheep Street. This room contains: king size bed chest of drawers and wall-mounted hooks for additional hanging space
Bedroom 2	This lovely room contains: double bed window seat wall hooks for hanging space, as well as storage provided by the divan and additional storage space provided by the closet on the landing
Family bathroom	This modern bathroom contains: L-shaped bath with rain shower and shower attachment toilet and wash basin heated towel rail

Key Features

Key Features

Booking and payment

Character Cottages is a marketing agency and we do not own or manage any of the cottages listed on our website. 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 is four 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 four 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 one additional infant.

Pets

Regrettably, pets are not accepted.

Bed linen and towels

Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.

Arrival and departure times

Arrival time is after 3pm and departure time is by 11am. Access is via a key safe, therefore it does not matter if you are arriving late at night.

Bed sizes and configurations

Master bedroom: King size bed
Bedroom 2: Double bed

Bathroom

Family bathroom: Bath with overhead rain shower, toilet and wash basin

Heating, fuel and logs

The property has a gas central heating system with underfloor heating.

Electricity and gas are included in the rental price.

Services provided

The property has free wireless internet access, a Freeview TV, Apple TV box and Blu-ray DVD player.

There is no telephone at the property.

Mobile phone reception is variable, typically being better outside the property than inside.

Parking

Free on-street parking is readily available, just a short walk away from the property.

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

Guests are welcome to bring their own travel cot and high chair, to accommodate one infant.

Please note that due to space restrictions in bedroom 2, a travel cot would need to be located in the master bedroom, with the door closed to allow for this.

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

Forming part of a converted church, and set over two floors, this property has a steep, winding staircase, 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.

The smoke 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 is permitted throughout the property.

Corporate and commercial bookings

If you would like to enquire as part of a corporate, work related or commercial booking, please contact us, as these may be accepted at the sole discretion of the property owner.

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 November 2018. Customer reviews and feedback for this lovely property are provided below:

Other Guest Feedback:

-"Beautiful property, we loved our stay.. the hosts were excellent. We will return and recommend this property highly. Thank you for having us.", Ethna, March 2019

-"Perfect location. Fabulous accommodation. A little gem in Stow.”, Jessica, March 2019

-"Lovely, clean, stylish and very comfortable beds! Well located, lots of lovely places to eat.”, Joanna, February 2019

-"We loved our stay at The Chapel, the interior decor was beautiful, the bedrooms stunning and beds were extremely comfortable -5 Stars! The Chapel offers high quality finishing sand linen and the space is exactly as shown on the photos. We will certainly go back without a doubt! Thank you very much!”, Christine, January 2019

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
Electric oven	Bed linen, bath sheets and hand towels	Kettle
Four-ring electric hob	Fridge with freezer compartment	Cafetiere
Toaster	Microwave	Digital radio and Bluetooth connector
Dishwasher	Washing machine	Tumble dryer
Wireless internet	Freeview TV with Apple TV box	Blu-ray DVD player
Puzzles and board games	Selection of books and DVDs

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

Other equipment and facilities
Clothes drying rack	First aid kit	Smoke alarms
Fire blanket	Fire extinguishers	Hair dryer
Iron	Ironing board

Travel

The Chapel is located in the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold, with a very short walk to all of Stow's shops, pubs and restaurants.

Travelling by car

Stow is conveniently located at the junction of seven roads, including the A429 (Fosse Way), and is easily accessed by car.

Travelling by train

The nearest railway station to Stow is Kingham (approximately five miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of approximately 90 minutes.

Travelling by plane

Stow is within easy reach of a number of international airports:

Heathrow International Airport: 73 miles, approximately 90 minute drive;
Birmingham International Airport: 45 miles, approximately 60 minute drive.

Stow-on-the-Wold

View our guide for this village and the surrounding area

Village: Stow-on-the-Wold
Bedrooms: 0
Availability & Booking: View Prices & Book
Ref.: TCS
Rural views: No
Pub nearby: No
Shop nearby: No
Broadband internet: No
Children allowed: No
Real fire: No
Garden: No
Off street parking: No
Pets welcome: No

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