Converted Chapel built in 1840
Tranquil Cornish Lanes, 6 Miles from Nearest Beach, 3/4 Mile to Lakes
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Ideal setting, beautifully converted to a high standard, Bishops is an ideal holiday for peace and tranquility in a unique building but only a short drive to all the amenities and attractions this wonderful area provides. The chapel has a wonderful wood burner for the winter holidays, an electric Aga, full central heating. For the summer, the south facing garden overlooking farmland provides garden furniture and BBQ. The patio area is accessed from the main bedroom, bunk room and kitchen with another access from the lounge. Many original windows on all aspects of the chapel ensure it is very light and airy creating wonderful views of all aspects. All mod cons are provided for that comfortable stay, these include Freeview TV, DVD player and a wide selection of DVDs, radio, CD player and CDs, free Wi-Fi access, children's and adult games and books. All logs, linen, towels heating are available at no extra charge. We aim to provide everything one needs for a holiday and more.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 23 July 2011 - 3 September 2011 | £940 | - | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £625 | - | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 22 October 2011 | £495 | - | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 29 October 2011 | £565 | - | ||
| 29 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 | £350 | - | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £695 | - | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £350 | - | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £415 | - | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £350 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £495 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £625 | - | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £555 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £780 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £980 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £625 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £495 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £565 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £350 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £695 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Please contact me for other dates and tariffs.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday during peak times but this can be flexible for short stays out of season. We do offer short breaks throughout the winter of low season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, good quality furniture, flat screen TV, doors leading to sun patio and bunk room. Bedroom 2, twin with 1 x 3' bed and 1 x 2'6" bed, leads off the lounge area. Bedroom 3, bunk beds en-suite shower room, door onto sun patio. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room off bunk room, fully tiled, granite floor, shower, toilet and small hand basin. Large family bathroom, granite floor, freestanding large shower, bath, WC, hand basin wall mounted ladder radiator. Original feature window. |
| Kitchen: | Electric Aga, in addition to electric 2-ring hob, built in microwave, toaster, fridge, access to freezer, granite work tops, handmade bespoke kitchen, farmhouse round table and 4 chairs, washing machine. All utensils, pots and pans are excellent quality. |
| Utility Room: | No hidden nasties, the photos show the chapel as it is, no photo trickery, distant shots and close ups to show it as it is. No lifestyle shots to entice and sell something we can't offer. You make your own mind up, the photos don't do it justice. |
| Living Rooms: | On a split level from kitchen, large living/dining room with 2 large leather sofas, dining table for 6 overlooking the kitchen area. TV, DVD player and DVD's CD/MP3 player, CDs, reading lamp, scatter cushion, Wi-Fi. triple aspect over farmland and garden. |
| Other: | The double bedroom, bathroom, bunk room and en-suite are situated in what used to be the old school house attached to the chapel and has a quaint, historical charm to the hallway with the original bible cupboards. Unusual, unique holiday home. High Chair. |
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All bed linen, towels, tea towels, dish cloths, are provided and included in the price, they are changed once a week. All good quality linen. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Fully centrally heated, the electric Aga also provides warmth in the kitchen area plus a wood burner in the lounge. The property is equipped with Freeview BT Vision which is similar to Sky Plus.
The lounge/dining area and kitchen are split level with about 7 stairs to contend with. Steps from the patio area to the lawn.
Please compare our prices with equivalent rated accommodation and you will see we are cheaper than most. We are not greedy and do not over inflate our prices during the summer months to compensate for the winter months.
Accessibility
Due to the unusual layout, and being built in 1840 this is not really a property suitable for wheelchair users unfortunately.
Outside
A wonderful south facing garden overlooking farmland, with a patio area outside the kitchen, main bedroom and bunk room doors providing a truly wonderful sun trap, with garden table and chairs, BBQ and umbrella. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn, a shed stocking wood which is free for the wood burner, and a bench west facing to watch the wonderful sunsets. Very peaceful and private.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beach is at Sandymouth 6 miles away, but there are many more wonderful beaches both pebble and sand in the area such as Widemouth, Northcott, Summerleaze, Welcombe all within 10-20 minutes drive away. North Cornwall offers some of the best surfing beaches in the UK and together with large open expanses of sandy beaches, there is also the choice of the typical Cornish small inlets with fantastic scenery behind. From steep cliff faces to rolling green fields, variety is the word.
Golf
Ivy Leaf 9 hole golf club is about 4 miles away. The famous Enodoc Golf Course at Rock is about 30 minutes drive away. For further information on all golf courses in the region the local tourist board can help.
Travel
Newquay airport is about 45 minutes drive away, Exeter airport is about 1 1/2 hours drive, Bristol about 2 hours drive. Obviously the larger international airports of Birmingham, London Heathrow, and Gatwick, and Manchester are further away but still within commuting distance. A car is essential for staying at Bishops.
Distances
Kilkhampton is the nearest village from Bishops and this is only 3 miles away. It provides 2 convenience stores, a butchers, fish and chip shop, 2 pubs, and a pizzeria. A farm shop offering fresh produce just outside the village. The village is dominated by the wonderful 15th century church of St James. Bude is 8 miles away offering everything one needs. Clovelly, Padstow, Rock, Bideford, are just a few of the towns and villages nearby. Many many more are within easy access from the chapel.
Further details
Bude offers banks, building society, Morrisons supermarket, fish mongers, Indian, English, Chinese and Thai Restaurants. A well established department store, clothes shops of all varieties, boutiques, Boots, Surf shops, hairdressers, butchers, and many more. There are some wonderful walks from the chapel doors. The Tamar Lakes, are 3/4 mile away, the Upper Lake providing water sports and a children summer activity school. There are walks around the lake and also a small campsite. The Lower Lake is a bird sanctuary and has a hide to watch the bird life from. Walks along the disused canal system all the way to Bude also starts here.
Booking notes
Once a firm enquiry is received, a booking form will be emailed or posted to you for completion. A 20% deposit is required if the holiday is to be booked outside of 8 weeks otherwise full payment is required 8 weeks prior. A £75 security/good house keeping deposit is required which is not cashed unless the unfortunate event of breakages or the chapel is left is a very poor state.
Guest comments
Our visitors book left at the chapel has many great testimonials from guests who have thoroughly enjoyed their stay and recommend to friends and family and have returned themselves.
House swap
House swaps considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
My husband and I live in Worcestershire. Having no children has enabled us to travel extensively over the years both in England and abroad. We have a keen interest in character properties and that is the reason for buying Bishops. We would only buy properties we would live or holiday in ourselves and have high standards. Our love of the countryside is reflected in the situation of Bishops and our guests agree. The biggest thrill we get is when our guests have enjoyed staying in Bishops as much as we do. This is not a contemporary soulless holiday home, with absent landlords, it is our family holiday home which we enjoy as often as work commitments allow. With all the comforts one expects for 21st century living but with many original features from the chapel still apparent.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We had searched for a long time for that special holiday home in the right location. Having been sent by estate agents to many properties which just did not fulfill our criteria we knew this one was the one on the lane leading to it. The vendor was away but we wanted it without even going inside. It has that unique feeling to it which our guests seem to agree with when you read their comments in our visitors book. Only 6 miles from the nearest beach at Sandymouth, within walking distance of the Tamar Lakes and only 8 miles from the nearest large town at Bude but 3 miles to the nearest village Kilkhampton. Therefore an ideal location for a get away from it all holiday but with every activity and facility required for a holiday on your doorstep.
Unique benefits of the property
Complete tranquility and relaxation overlooking farmland on three sides of the property through some original windows. A sunny and protected patio area overlooks the south facing garden with a chimnea, bbq and garden furniture. All conveniences of modern living including wi-fi internet access for those who need to stay in touch with reality if needs be. Being an 1840 Wesleyan Chapel, it has a lot of original features which have been retained or used, giving this holiday home a very unique charm with a very warm, cosy feel to it helped by the Aga and large woodburner, in the winter. Summer sunshine reflects on every wall in the lounge area throughout the day reflecting the gothic coloured windows. We are told by many guests that the photos do not do it justice.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E777
Sallie Hewitt
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7946 418 514
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7946 703 516
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1905 621 786
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