Alpha Cottages

Chapel Cottage, Appleby-In-Westmorland

Chapel Cottage is a lovely, detached, former Methodist church in the village of Sandford in Cumbria. The property has two bedrooms - a double and a twin - sleeping four guests. There is a shower room, a kitchen/diner and a sitting room with a woodburning stove, while outside there is off-road parking for one car a shed at the rear for bike storage and a pretty, enclosed front yard with seating. Chapel Cottage is a wonderful base from which to explore the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines.

Gallery

Availability & Booking

To book Chapel Cottage in Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria securely online today, and to check the latest availability at Chapel Cottage, please use the button below.

View Availability

Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove

This wonderful 19th century converted Methodist chapel lies in the heart of the Eden Valley, in the quiet and peaceful village of Sandford. Chapel Cottage offers comfortable and unique accommodation for a couple, two couples or a small family of four wanting to take advantage of this fantastic location; equidistant from the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, as well as the North Pennines AONB, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside on foot or bicycle. Enter the property and discover a homely sitting room with a plus sofa, placed in front of the lovely woodburning stove, alongside the TV with Blu-ray player, where you can enjoy a family movie night, curled up by the fire. Step into the kitchen/diner, where the dining table offers seating for the whole group to enjoy a meal together, with a bench that was reclaimed from the chapel when it was renovated, plus a well-equipped, contemporary kitchen, styled with neutral tones, offering a range of appliances to assist you with all of your culinary requirements. Upstairs are two bedrooms; a double with exposed stone feature wall and a charming twin with an exposed stone feature wall and sloping ceiling with Velux window offering a lovely countryside view, along with a family shower room, where you can all prepare for each day. Outside, there is roadside parking for one car, while at the front there is a charming, enclosed yard with seating, ideal for a morning coffee and a spot of breakfast in the sunshine. Sandford village has a lovely pub that is just a short walk away, while the historic town of Appleby-in-Westmoreland is just over four miles away, offering a wider selection of amenities and attractions. Resting in a loop of the River Eden and overlooked by the Pennine mountain range and offering distant views of the Lake District fells, this picturesque town offers fantastic walking and cycling opportunities, including the Cumbria Cycle Way, Westmorland Way, Pennine Way and the Coast to Coast Walk, as well as giving you the chance to watch steam trains pass by along the Settle-Carlisle railway. On the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Kirkby Stephen boasts old cobbled streets, fascinating, traditional architecture and delightful picnic spots with spectacular views of the North Pennine Ridge.

Sandford is a small and quiet village, 4 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. It offers plenty of fantastic walks and is well-placed for discovering the lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines AONB. In the centre of the village you will find a local pub offering good food. The historic town of Appleby-in-Westmorland lies in a loop of the River Eden and is overlooked by the Pennine range, with the Lake District Fells visible in the distance. Set at the heart of the lush Eden Valley and steeped in history, this is one of the loveliest towns in the north of England and was originally the county town of Westmorland.

Location Details

Sandford is a small and quiet village, 4 miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. It offers plenty of fantastic walks and is well-placed for discovering the lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines AONB. In the centre of the village you will find a local pub offering good food. The historic town of Appleby-in-Westmorland lies in a loop of the River Eden and is overlooked by the Pennine range, with the Lake District Fells visible in the distance. Set at the heart of the lush Eden Valley and steeped in history, this is one of the loveliest towns in the north of England and was originally the county town of Westmorland.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Features

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Appleby-In-Westmorland is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Rain and snow 12°C 1°C 24mph 41.1mm 989mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 13°C 8°C 29mph 29.2mm 985mb
Mon 25th Light rain 8°C 5°C 34mph 4.2mm 990mb
Tue 26th Light rain 6°C 3°C 25mph 0.6mm 1,009mb
Wed 27th Rain and snow 5°C 3°C 15mph 6.2mm 1,005mb
Thu 28th Scattered clouds 6°C 2°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,022mb
Fri 29th Light rain 9°C 4°C 9mph 2.8mm 1,012mb

Browse Other Cottages

All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.