The Old Chapel at East Witton
Stunning converted chapel with original stained glass windows and partially open plan layout in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
- Sleeps 4
- 2
- 2
Highlights
- Gorgeous converted chapel offering guests a charming, peaceful place to stay.
- Natural light pours in through authentic stain glass windows
- Unique décor tastefully marries contemporary high-end amenities and furniture with the grandeur and elegance.
- The owner is a professional cook, and can provide 1-3 course meals with advance communication.
You should know
- The owners run the bed and breakfast next door, so while the old chapel itself sleeps a maximum of four, an additional pair can be accommodated in the bed and breakfast with prior liaison. The dining table, sofas, and crockery all allow for six guests.
- Parents of younger children should bear in mind the open-plan layout and ungated walkways upstairs.
- Although a car is advisable, buses run from the East Witton village to Masham and Leyburn.
The details
In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, nationally renowned for their rugged beauty and dramatic scenery, stands The Old Chapel at East Witton. This former chapel has been lovingly renovated into a gorgeous two-storey self catering holiday cottage. With a unique décor which tastefully marries contemporary high-end amenities and furniture with the grandeur and elegance of the original church building, The Old Chapel is a truly unique place to stay when exploring Yorkshire.
Set in a spacious manicured garden, the Old Chapel is a freestanding building with its own entrance through the original chapel doorway. Both bedrooms are on the ground floor, each with an en-suite bathroom and freestanding bath tub. Up the central staircase, the open plan kitchen-cum-living room spans the full length and width of the building. A walkway separates the galleried space into two platforms, a high-end kitchen, bristling with sleek, modern appliances and surfaces, and light-filled living room, where an engineered wood-burning stove creates an atmosphere of post rambling cheer. Abundant soft seating faces the flat screen television.
This whole upstairs space benefits from the high ceilings of the chapel, and the untouched original fixtures of the building imbue the space with a sense of restrained authenticity. Overhead, dark stained beams contrast with the whitewashed finishes, and on all sides the light pours in through stained glass windows. Throughout The Old Chapel, the aesthetic emphasis is on minimalism, with uncluttered, light-filled space, clean, confident architectural lines, and classic, pleasing furniture.
Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales have historically been drawn by the breath-taking beauty of the district’s hills and valleys. Popular with walkers and artists, the area draws couples, groups of friends, and families from all over the UK and beyond. Guests at The Old Chapel are encouraged to visit the Jervaulx Abbey, the oldest intact abbey in the country, with delightful tearooms just across the road. Another must-see is the Forbidden Corner, an exceptional maze of tunnels, follies, chambers and mysteries, accompanied by a four acre garden and excellent café. The Blue Lion, an award-winning gastropub, is just a stone’s throw from the Old Chapel.
In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, nationally renowned for their rugged beauty and dramatic scenery, stands The Old Chapel at East Witton. This former chapel has been lovingly renovated into a gorgeous two-storey self catering holiday cottage. With a unique décor which tastefully marries contemporary high-end amenities and furniture with the grandeur and elegance of the original church building, The Old Chapel is a truly unique place to stay when exploring Yorkshire.
Set in a spacious manicured garden, the Old Chapel is a freestanding building with its own entrance through the original chapel doorway. Both bedrooms are on the ground floor, each with an en-suite bathroom and freestanding bath tub. Up the central staircase, the open plan kitchen-cum-living room spans the full length and width of the building. A walkway separates the galleried space into two platforms, a high-end kitchen, bristling with sleek, modern appliances and surfaces, and light-filled living room, where an engineered wood-burning stove creates an atmosphere of post rambling cheer. Abundant soft seating faces the flat screen television.
This whole upstairs space benefits from the high ceilings of the chapel, and the untouched original fixtures of the building imbue the space with a sense of restrained authenticity. Overhead, dark stained beams contrast with the whitewashed finishes, and on all sides the light pours in through stained glass windows. Throughout The Old Chapel, the aesthetic emphasis is on minimalism, with uncluttered, light-filled space, clean, confident architectural lines, and classic, pleasing furniture.
Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales have historically been drawn by the breath-taking beauty of the district’s hills and valleys. Popular with walkers and artists, the area draws couples, groups of friends, and families from all over the UK and beyond. Guests at The Old Chapel are encouraged to visit the Jervaulx Abbey, the oldest intact abbey in the country, with delightful tearooms just across the road. Another must-see is the Forbidden Corner, an exceptional maze of tunnels, follies, chambers and mysteries, accompanied by a four acre garden and excellent café. The Blue Lion, an award-winning gastropub, is just a stone’s throw from the Old Chapel.
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From previous guestsBased on 5 reviews
Excellent property, easy to book, helpful owner
Coolstays User
Stayed July 2025
This was our second break at The Old Chapel and it never fails to please. Warm cosy and comfortable just right for a spring break. Thank you.
Coolstays User
Stayed February 2025
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