A stunning 2-bedroom church conversion, close to the prettiest towns in the Cotswolds
Space & setting.
We’re worshipping at the altar of this gorgeous conversion — quite literally! Lovingly repurposed into a coffee table, the altar is just one of many original features used to make this church conversion sing with character. Built in ecclesiastical style as a school and chapel for local children in 1866, it is a lesson in how to fuse history and modern living. Close your eyes and imagine the vaulted ceiling reverberating with the angelic voices of the school choir; open them and there’s the ‘pod’, a mezzanine bedroom, seemingly floating in the heavens. Cleverly designed with a glazed screen for privacy, it also provides an on-high view into the church interior, with its stained-glass windows and curation of mid-century and modern furniture. On the ground floor, there’s a second bedroom, with freestanding bathtub and, in another of those charming salvages, a headboard refashioned from the pulpit.
Come with friends – the open-plan kitchen has a spacious central island for drinks and shared supper prep – and don’t forget your four-legged friends too, for long rambling dog walks over the Cotswolds Way. The location is on the money too: in a peaceful village but on the cusp of those caramel-stone villages the Cotswolds is famed for. Once you’ve explored Chipping Campden, Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold, take a pew on your sun-warmed patio for an afternoon spritz, or take a short walk to the award-winning Ebrington Arms for an early evening drink and supper. Simply divine.
Getting here: drive, or train to Moreton-in-Marsh where transport can be arranged to the chapel.
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Sustainability.
Walls are plastered with insulating lime plaster, which contains 50% cork. Bespoke secondary glazing eliminates drafts and reduces heat loss. Roof insulation installed by creating false ceilings that retain the appearance of the originals. All modern cement-based materials removed and replaced with traditional lime which allows the building to breathe. Underfloor heating provides the most efficient way to heating the space, supplemented by a modern efficient log burner. Electricity is provided by Ecotricity, Britain’s greenest energy supplier.
Surrounds.
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The Cotswolds Way -
Lower Slaughter -
Snowshill -
Chipping Camden -
Broadway Tower
- There are 2 brilliant farm shops within 10 minutes’ drive: Vegetable Matters in Ebrington, and Blockley Shop, where you can stock up on groceries or get breakfast and take-out coffee.
- Visit local towns: snap the medieval sights of Chipping Campden and sample the tearooms in picture-perfect Broadway.
- Set off on a refreshing romp in the Cotswolds hills – hop on the Cotswolds Way at Chipping Campden or explore the many OS routes from your door.
- After a long walk, Cotswolds pubs are a joy – honey-hued, wood-beamed and keeping each other on their gastro-tippy-toes. Our favourites are The Ebrington Arms, for low-ceiling, beamed tradition and the Bakers Arms for fine ale and pies.
- Blockley, Lower Slaughter and Snowshill are all gorgeous Cotswolds villages. If the latter looks familiar, it’s because it featured in Bridget Jones’ Diary.
- Stock up on cheese and charcuterie at Daylesford Organic; it also runs excellent cookery courses and floristry workshops.
- Dress smart for fine dining at Restaurant Henne in Moreton-in-Marsh, or Michelin fare at The Royal Oak in Whatcote.
- Nearby gardens include Kiftsgate Court, home to 3 generations of women gardeners, and Sezincote House, a Mogul Indian palace, complete with grottoes, temples and waterfalls.
Specifics.
- Converted church in the Cotswolds
- 2 kingsize bedrooms (1 on a mezzanine, 1 downstairs with free-standing tub)
- Babes in arms are permitted however the church is NOT child friendly
- Two bathrooms with showers and White Company toiletries
- Well-equipped kitchen including coffee machine and basic supplies
- Brilliant welcome hamper
- Open-plan living/dining area warmed by woodburner
- Smart TV, Sonos speaker, Bluetooth radio and WiFi
- South-facing patio; with gas BBQ
- The owners are available by phone if you need them
- Up to 2 dogs welcome (dog towels and blanket provided)
- Drive to farm shops, pubs and restaurants (5-10 mins)
- Booking conditions: 2 night weekends and midweek stays are available but are dependant on the date of the stay, longer minimum stays may be required at peak times
- Remember to pack: wellies / walking boots
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30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations
8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
There is on road parking directly opposite the accommodation.
Sometimes yes but we do not accept one night stays.
We generally do if you can assure us they are well behaved.
Our bedding is feather. If you prefer different fillings, feel free to bring your own.
Yes, a gas BBQ is provided.
We do this on a case-by-case basis, depending on whether we have guests leaving or arriving on the same day.
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