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Characterful Conversion of a Former Chapel in Nidderdale

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A peaceful location with fields around.
A former Chapel which has been sympathetically converted.
Enjoy a glass of wine in the evening sun on the patio.
Plenty of space for parking and a safe place for children to play.
Views over fields from the garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harrogate, ENG
  • Brimham Rocks
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ripley Castle and Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Harrogate Convention Centre
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Characterful Conversion of a Former Chapel in Nidderdale

Woodmanwray Chapel is a newly converted former chapel. Originally built in 1839, it now provides stylish and comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people in a peaceful location in beautiful Nidderdale. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and downstairs there is a large open plan living area with a double sofa bed, dining area and comfortable seating. The kitchen and utility rooms are separate and well equipped. A travel cot and high chair are available on request. The Chapel has been thoughtfully furnished to create a home from home whatever the time of year. It is well insulated with underfloor heating and a log burning stove, for cosy evenings whatever the weather. There is plenty of enclosed outdoor space for ball games and picnics and room to park several cars. Secure storage for bikes is available in a locked bike shed. Nidderdale is a quiet and attractive base for walking and cycling holidays, yet it is only a short car ride from Harrogate with its many amenities. Excellent food shops and restaurants are within easy reach in Pateley Bridge and there are several local pubs within a 10 minute drive.

Property manager

Alison Simpson

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrogate

Located in Harrogate, this cottage is in a rural area. Washburn Heritage Centre and Ripley Castle and Gardens are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oldest Sweet Shop in England and Otley Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Log Heights, or check out an event or a game at Harrogate Climbing Centre. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking and cycling.
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Harrogate, ENG

What's nearby

  • Brimham Rocks - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ripley Castle and Gardens - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 19 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Skipton Station - 25 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toft Gate Farm Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful Conversion of a Former Chapel in Nidderdale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful Conversion of a Former Chapel in Nidderdale?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful Conversion of a Former Chapel in Nidderdale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful Conversion of a Former Chapel in Nidderdale located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Oldest Sweet Shop in England, Brimham Rocks, and Fewston Reservoir. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Stump Cross Caverns are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second stay, amazing again

We stayed at the Chapel with friends in 2023 and returned this year with our new baby and Mother in Law and it was wonderful yet again. The Chapel is beautiful, cozy and well stocked with everything we needed for a long weekend. Highly recommend to anyone considering staying!! It's not only the Chapel that is beautiful, the surrounding area is stunning and filled with great places to visit. We'll definitely stay again in the future! 10 out of 10 In every feature.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing retreat

Glorious. No other word. Felt like singing The Hills Are Alive. Thanks for this amazing memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accomodation set in quiet location

We stayed whilst visiting family in Harrogate. The accomodation itself is very well maintained, clean and comfortable. Location is quiet and views great. 25 to 30 mins into Harrogate, 10 mins to Pateley Bridge. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

m k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and superb house

The host was very kind to stock the house very well and turn the heating on before our arrival. Very quick response to me contacting them during the stay. Characterful building and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing visit

We've returned after visiting last year to re-live this incredible accommodation and location. It has been every bit as amazing as it was previously and we still didn't get enough and neither did our twin girls who keep saying it's their second home. Well recommended to anyone interested in booking - just do it! :D. Thank you, Alison!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yorkshire getaway

Beautiful conversion of a former chapel which is full of character yet retains a warm welcoming feeling. Set in a stunning location with all round views of the yorkshire countryside. Extremely clean and comfortable, fabulous for our family break
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home from home

Beautifully converted Chapel in the heart of an outstanding countryside vista. Well equipped kitchen . Comfortable beds, relaxing sitting room . Lovely to wake up to the peaceful sounds of birdsong and the odd sheep bleating outside our window. Bliss
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a fantastic location!

The Chapel has been converted to an exceptionally high standard and was spotlessly clean. It's a beautiful part of the world and we couldn't have wished for a more relaxing trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in the chapel

A stunning property, warm, cosy and well equipped. A great place to have a quiet and relaxed Christmas holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half Term Short Break

We Really enjoyed staying at this property, it’s location attracted us to it at first and it didn’t disappoint, everywhere we wanted to visit was just a short drive away but the location of the chapel meant we got the remote and peaceful break we craved. Alison’s communication pre visit meant we arrived with the house set up perfectly to accommodate us and teenage daughters that joined for the first part of the visit. On arrival the welcome pack was a very nice touch and something we valued. The house is very well equipped with all items you will require for a cosy stay. This review will never to the place justice so will Summarise with, we will definitely be looking at a return visit in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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October 23

all great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

The Chapel is simply stunning - warm, welcoming and deceptively spacious, all in beautiful scenery. The chapel was incredibly well stocked with everything you would need to enjoy a home away from home, the welcome supplies were fantastic (proper Yorkshire Tea included). It was perfect for 2 couples, having separate bedrooms and bathrooms. I can’t recommend it highly enough and both couples will be looking to return in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Chapel

An amazing place to stay, so cosy and everything that you need has been thought of to make it feel like a real home from home. The weather was awful which meant that we really did make the most of the accommodation and have no complaints. It also gives us the perfect excuse to come back to explore further! Everything thing was very clean and the communication with Alison was brilliant. It was very peaceful and the setting is beautiful with amazing views. We would highly recommend staying here and will hopefully be back ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Yorkshire country

Beautifully positioned, peaceful country but not far from anywhere. Gorgeous converted chapel carefully furnished. Thoughtful grocery items. Great supply of kitchen utensils and crockery. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

Woodmanwray Chapel is a beautifully renovated property and in such peaceful and picturesque surroundings. Being close to our home (work in progress!) it was an ideal place for visiting family to stay. The Chapel itself was perfect - spacious, well equipped and the beds were very comfortable and good nights sleeps were had. Alison was very kind and helpful. Everything you could need had been thought of and provided by her, with the milk, tea, coffee and biscuits waiting on arrival another lovely thoughtful touch. It has been a perfect place for our family to stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This peaceful, cosy and unique coverted chapel was simply amazing. It was an ideal base for exploration and oh what an exploration it was. Nidderdale AOB is absolutely stunning. We've spent very long days with our twin girls on adventures and it was such a great experience to come back to the chapel for a night's rest. During a more relaxed day, we've spent most of it in or around the chapel, exploring either the surroundings public walking paths or enjoying all that the chapel has to offer. Twins loved exploring it and and loved the windows and their alcoves from which they could follow fhe life of sheep all day long (every day started with saying hello and ended with saying good bye to sheep). Could write forever, but if you're considering visiting then let me remove the doubt and highly recommend it (we would love to return again)! Alison, thank you for an amazing stay! Amelia, Hanna, Magda and Adam.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yorkshire chapel

Lovely property in great location. Everything you could need for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

A wonderful place to stay, very comfortable and clean. Breathtaking scenery and very close to fun outings. The recommendations of the owner are spot on and very much appreciated. We would definitely book again if we need a place in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

We had a lovely week's stay at the cottage. It was clean and comfortable and the views were wonderful. It felt like home as soon as we walked in and it had everything we needed. The welcome pack of goodies was lovely and very appreciated. I would certainly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to get away from it all and be surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woodmanwray Chapel

Fantastic second stay in this lovely cottage. How all holiday cottages should be! Thank you so much Alison!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying in a former chapel

We stayed 4 nights in this beautiful house, in the early summer of 2023. The house is nicely decorated, is very quietly located and fully equipped. The location is ideal for exploring the area: both beautiful walks and culture. Many sheep and many birds. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent in every way

Immaculately clean and comfortable property in a lovely location. Very well equipped with absolutely everything you could need. Plenty of attractions nearby and a little further afield. Lots of wildlife to watch and listen to. Unable to fault it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chapel Woodmanray

Excellent cottage, strongly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

A beautiful property in excellent clean condition. The surroundings are stunning and we were treated to lots of lambs as neighbours! The Easter cakes, farm eggs and tea/coffee left by the owner was also a nice touch. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday!

Beautifully maintained and very well equipped property in an ideal location in the wonderful Nidderdale AONB. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area on foot, and on bikes whilst looking forward to returning to our luxury accommodation for the evening. Fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alison Simpson

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My name is Alison Simpson and I live with my family on a neighbouring farm. If you come to Woodmanwray Chapel you will probably meet some of our farm animals! You may well see our sheepdogs being trained and we will certainly bring you some of our eggs.
We are really proud of the Chapel and hope that all of our visitors will love it as much as we do.
We think you will find that Nidderdale is a great place to visit.

Why they chose this property

Its a great location as its really quiet and peaceful, yet there is lots to do just a short drive away. Harrogate with its restaurants and shops is only a 20 minute drive away and from there you can take a train to the amazing city of York. Nidderdale offers charming scenery, lots of 'foodie' shops and friendly people. There are ideas for walks and cycle rides in the cottage and for kids of all ages there are gorges to walk, rocks to climb and rivers to paddle in.

What makes this property unique

Although the Chapel is completely modernised it still retains a lot of its original charm in the stained glass windows and stone sun porch.

Languages:

English, French, German