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The Old Church, Shiptonthorpe

The Old Church is a beautiful detached connverted chapel resting in Shiptonthorpe, near Market Weighton in East Riding of Yorkshire. Hosting two bedrooms, including a super-king-size with sofa bed on mezzanine level and a ground-floor double with an en-suite shower room, along with a ground-floor bathroom, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also an open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a log effect wood burning stove. Outside there is a rear enclosed garden with patio, furniture, barbecue and shed storage, as well as off-road parking for two cars at the front. The Old Church is a special property from which to enjoy the rural beauty of East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size(zip/link, can be twin on request) with double sofa bed on mezzanine, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. Plus a family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with log effect wood burning stove

Resting in the quaint and friendly village of Shiptonthorpe you'll find The Old Church, a beautifully converted chapel surrounded by open countryside, making an ideal base for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Wolds.Tastefully renovated into a contemporary hideaway, The Old Church is perfect for one or two couples, or a family of up to six and their canine companions. Enter the property and be welcomed into the inner porch with handy boot storage, with a delightful interior oak door in keeping with the original style of the church. Be met with the large, open-plan living space where a spiral staircase to the mezzanine level takes centre stage, with high ceilings over the sitting and dining areas and a contemporary kitchen. Admire the modern subtly lit kitchen before getting acquainted with the quality appliances to rustle up a delicious meal to be enjoyed around the six seater dining table beneath the feature lighting. If eating out is your choice enjoy a family dinner at the Mumbai Lounge restaurant, just a short stroll away from the property. The sitting area enjoys plush seating and a log effect fire, perfect for settling before the large screen Smart TV on a quiet evening in. The ground floor boasts one of the tastefully appointed bedrooms, a double benefitted by a sleek en-suite shower room, along with a fully equipped family bathroom on this floor too. Travel up the spiral staircase to find the second large sleeping area comprising of a super-king-size bed which converts to two singles if required, and a double sofa bed. With views over the balustrade to the open plan living area, rustic exposed brick wall which still features the original church cross. Open the French doors and enjoy the secluded sunny outside space where the patio furniture boasts a full size table for six for evening drinks or alfresco dining. You may also enjoy a tasty bbq and wish to take advantage of the feature brick built barbeque. There is also a lockable shed for bike storage with power points for ebike charging. The historic town of Market Weighton is only 2 miles away with independent shops, a supermarket, range of pubs and restaurants. The village of Goodmanham, on the Yorkshire Wolds Way, with the olde world “Goodmanham Arms” is a delight to visit and is a picturesque walk from the church through Londsborough Park. Venture a little further and you’ll reach Pocklington, a quaint market town, with weekly market and further choice of shops, delis and restaurants. Perhaps best known for Burnby Hall Gardens where you’ll find eight acres of gloriously beautiful gardens with two large lakes, home to the National Collection of water lilies. Nearby is the Pocklington canal, ideal for nature walks and bird watching. Also nearby, on the cycle track to Beverley is Rifle Butts Quarry, a nature reserve full of wildflowers and butterflies in summer, providing an introduction to the wildlife typical of the Yorkshire Wolds. Walkers can delight in a host of way-marked walking routes nearby as well as cycling too, with the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route, and many others offering a wonderful way to explore this beautiful area of Yorkshire. Venture up to the cathedral city of York to see the imposing York Minster, York Castle Museum, Clifford’s Tower and National Railway Museum, soaking up the rich heritage here and in the immersive JORVIK Viking Centre where a replica of a Viking village has been created, including smells and sounds! Discover the city of Beverley with its beautiful Minster and quaint streets or make a trip to the coast, Yorkshire Moors National Park or the wonderful Yorkshire Dales. If a day at the races takes your fancy both York and Beverley offer an exciting day out. Whatever your plans, The Old Church is the ideal escape to spend quality time with loved ones in the hidden gem of the Yorkshire Wolds.

Market Weighton is a market town resting within the Yorkshire Wolds and the East Riding of Yorkshire, sitting between York and Hull. The town boasts a scattering of Georgian and Victorian buildings with an 18th century coaching inn, and keeps tradition by hosting a weekly farmers' market, perfect for finding local produce. There are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy here while nearby attractions including Burnby Hall Gardens, William's Den, Skidby Mill, and York Maze.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating with log effect woodburning stove. Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture, barbecue and lock up shed for bike storage. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.1 miles, pub 1.9 miles

Location Details

Market Weighton is a market town resting within the Yorkshire Wolds and the East Riding of Yorkshire, sitting between York and Hull. The town boasts a scattering of Georgian and Victorian buildings with an 18th century coaching inn, and keeps tradition by hosting a weekly farmers' market, perfect for finding local produce. There are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy here while nearby attractions including Burnby Hall Gardens, William's Den, Skidby Mill, and York Maze.

Combining the best of country and coast, the East Riding of Yorkshire consists mostly of majestic chalk landscapes across the Yorkshire Wolds and is particularly popular for a country escape with a wealth of wildlife. Towards the coast, the area is ripe w

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Sun 24th Moderate rain 16°C 10°C 31mph 7.9mm 987mb
Mon 25th Broken clouds 10°C 7°C 24mph 0.0mm 995mb
Tue 26th Sky is clear 8°C 3°C 19mph 0.0mm 1,011mb
Wed 27th Light rain 6°C 3°C 15mph 1.3mm 1,010mb
Thu 28th Light rain 5°C 3°C 15mph 0.2mm 1,025mb
Fri 29th Overcast clouds 5°C 2°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,029mb
Sat 30th Scattered clouds 9°C 6°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,022mb

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