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Old Chapel
Kitchen Diner 3
Sitting Room 2
Double Bedroom
Sitting Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Weymouth
  • Weymouth Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Weymouth Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Chesil Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Old Chapel - Exclusive Retreat

The Old Chapel dates from 1809, a converted Methodist chapel and listed Grade II as of architectural or historic interest. An easily recognisable property, set amongst pretty stone cottages that run along the river 'Wey' through the picturesque village of Upwey, just a short drive from the popular seaside town of Weymouth. The Old Chapel has recently been lovingly converted into a holiday home, and provides a perfect base for families or friends looking for a peaceful and relaxing place to stay, yet still within easy reach of amenities and entertainment.

Having been recently repurposed into a holiday home, the owners have taken great time and care lovingly furnishing and styling the Chapel, to offer a unique place to stay with guests comfort in mind. The ground floor kitchen / dining room offers a sociable and spacious entertaining area, with a newly fitted kitchen, hard wood floors and a farmhouse style dining table. Also on the ground floor are two bedrooms; one double bedroom and one twin zip and link which can be joined to make a King size bed on request (please request bed make up at the time of booking) along with a family shower room and utlity room.

One of the most impressive features of the Chapel are the original stone mullion windows, in the first floor Drawing Room, which frame the countryside views beyond. Also on the first floor is the King size master bedroom and adjacent family bathroom; complete with roll top bath and seperate walk in shower.

From upstairs you can walk out on to a roof terrace, complete with a dining table for alfresco dining and a gas BBQ. The terrace is perfect for sitting out and enjoying the view. At ground level, there is a small front garden surrounded by a stone wall and a paved rear garden, where there is the possibility to park a car on the paved area to the rear of the property. Pets welcome!

The village of Upwey is home to plentiful countryside walks along the steady stream that runs through the village. Stop off at The Wishing Well; a quaint village tea rooms serving coffee and freshly baked cakes, as well as breakfast and lunches. The cafe also has its own adjoining water gardens to enjoy. Also within walking distance from the Chapel are two country pubs and a convenience store selling essentials.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed




From Dorchester proceed south on the A354 towards Weymouth. After passing over the Ridgeway Hill take the first exit (signposted Bincombe/Upwey) at the junction turn left and proceed under the road and the railway bridge, bear left onto the Dorchester Road, continue and after a short distance and as the road bends to the left turn right into Elwell Street, follow the road to the bottom and turn left at the junction onto Church Street and the Chapel will be found on your left hand side.

Property manager

Amy Sparks
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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

About the area

Weymouth

Located in Weymouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or Purbeck Shooting School.
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Weymouth

What's nearby

  • Weymouth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Weymouth Pavilion - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Chesil Beach - 26 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The John Gregory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daniels Fish and Chips. , Littlemoor, Weymouth - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lugger Inn Chickerell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Chapel - Exclusive Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Chapel - Exclusive Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Chapel - Exclusive Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Chapel - Exclusive Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lodmoor Country Park and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf. Radipole Lake Nature Reserve is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. Upwey Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Launie B.

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

Church

Beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

November Break

The Old Chapel is a thoughtfully and attractive converted building. It is well equipped, and we enjoyed the social space in the kitchen/diner. The road in front of the downstairs bedrooms was busier than expected during rush hours, and the village amenities were more spread out than we anticipated. We enjoyed the Island Garden Center and coffee shop across the road for a breakfast and lunch. The off-street parking was awkward for an SUV type vehicle but would be alright for a smaller car. It is well situated to visit many interesting locations around south Dorset.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Sparks

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