Old Chapel House

About this property

Old Chapel House is a stylish, Grade II listed converted chapel, located in the heart of Barnoldswick, Lancashire. Just paces away from the town's amenities, Old Chapel House offers a well-appointed home, with all of the little luxuries for eight guests, ideal for large families and groups looking to explore the North West. Park up off-road and take in the character of your new abode. Step indoors to be impressed by the open-plan living space, complete with marble worktops, a sleek breakfast bar, a fully-integrated kitchen, a dedicated dining area, and plush Chesterfield sofas to relax upon whilst entertaining and socialising. Continue the conversation outside in your own, enclosed patio area, where you can dine whilst basking in the sunshine until nightfall, toasting to your Lancashire getaway. Four beautifully-appointed bedrooms await, selecting between a twin (zip/link), a double, a king-size, and a super-king-size with a sleek en-suite shower room; a lovely bathroom and handy cloakroom serve the rest of the bedrooms. Once you're ready to head into the bustling town, be welcomed by a plethora of restaurants, independent eateries, shops, and cafes, whilst attractions rest near the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Skipton, where you can tour the castle grounds and woods, practise your swing at the local golf club, or follow the Embsay Crag trail, into the national park. Travel south towards Barley, where avid hikers can climb Pendle Hill or follow the Pendle Sculpture Trail for a family affair, whilst the National Trust site of Gawthorpe Hall is worth visiting on cooler days. With Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reachable by car, there's plenty to see and do in this beautiful corner of the county, all possible from Old Chapel House.

The old market town of Barnoldswick sits amongst beautiful rolling countryside in the Pennine hills on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, just eight miles from Skipton, the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. A thriving town known affectionately to locals as Barlick - lies at the very heart of England and is proud of its in manufacturing history, from a significant textile industry through to today's aero engines built at the Rolls Royce factory. Pennine cycle and bridleway routes pass through the town and the superb summit stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool canal meanders through the town and the thriving marina. Wonderful walking countryside abounds with the rolling heather moorland of Weets and Pendle hill boasting some of the finest views in the country, excellent walks along the old Roman road at Brogden Lane and the canal towpath provides great walking and cycling opportunities. The town offers lots of local shops serving an array of local produce with baked artisan loaves gracing bakers windows and locally reared meat on butchers blocks. Nearby, Skipton a lovely old market town with much to interest the enthusiastic visitor, boasting an ancient castle open to the public, a beautiful old parish church and a colourful market occupying the cobbled setts each side of the high street. In 2008 the Academy of Urbanism voted Skipton High Street the best shopping spot in Britain, and The Copper Dragon Brewery, opened in 2002 is highly rated in the camra listings. Steam railways with regular excursions are available at Embsay and Bolton Abbey, and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal passes through Skipton with the one mile long Foulridge Tunnel and the 5-rise locks at Bingley within a short distance away. In 2014 the area hosted the first leg of the Tour de France, bringing in many visitors from far and wide to this wonderful area.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Gas underfloor heating to the ground floor, and electric central heating to the first floor.

Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV with Sky and Netflix, TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Enclosed rear patio with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles.

Note: There are steps to the exterior, please take care.

Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties