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.
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Suitable for up to 3 pets
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About the area
Darlington
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.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 37 min drive - 35.7 km
Durham University - 37 min drive - 34.8 km
Durham Cathedral - 40 min drive - 37.1 km
Getting around
Shildon Station - 17 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
The Wheatsheaf - 2 min walk
Eden Arms - 7 min drive
Three Horse Shoes - 8 min drive
Coach & Horses - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Old Chapel Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Old Chapel Retreat?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Chapel Retreat on 5 January 2027 start from NZ$830, including 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 at The Old Chapel Retreat?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 miles (10 km) of Gainford Arts Centre and Teesdale Leisure Centre. Bowes Museum and Barnard Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MARK
27 November 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol
12 November 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
30 August 2019
L
Lovely house and location highly recommend
Lisa
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mike
14 August 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Marie
25 June 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
11 June 2019
Lovely break in an excellent cottage.
Lovely break in an excellent cottage.
Lovely quiet village. Good bus service to other areas.
Great
Dawn
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne
1 June 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christine
21 May 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Simon
16 April 2019
Beautiful property.
Beautiful property. Well equipped kitchen and great dining room. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and comfortable. Games room is good.
Simon
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hayley
11 March 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy
3 March 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
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
12 September 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.
Nicola
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