Chapel Of Rock

Direct access to some of the country's most stunning scenery in the Yorkshire Dales and a number of picturesque villages and towns including an easy drive to Harrogate, there is lots to see and do nearby. Local attractions include Ripley Castle, Mother Shiptons Cave and the amazing rock formations of Brimham Rocks. You could explore Knaresborough Castle and Almscliffe Crag, or visit Pateley Bridge, home of England’s oldest sweet shop and the fascinating Nidderdale Museum. There are plenty of opportunities for fantastic walks through the Nidd Gorge, the Nidderdale Greenway and Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy the Blues Bar in Harrogate, playing live music every day. Ideal Mountain biking countryside and a perfect spot to watch the Tour de Yorkshire As soon as you enter, its unique features are immediately visible as is the importance of music in this totally quirky and luxury chapel conversion.

A driveway leads to the rear of the property, into a delightful dog friendly large grassed area with far reaching views stunning views overlooking open fields . Steps down to the patio lead in through the back door into the large welcoming open-plan kitchen/ living diner, perfect for entertaining and gatherings. The dining area boasts a large zinc table with comfortable seating for everyone, perfect for celebrating that special occasion. The dining area complete with jukebox, traffic lights, robots, a plentiful supply of historic signage and a large union jack sofa it spills nicely into an equally quirky kitchen. The large and attractive kitchen, with unique touches is very well-equipped with both an Aga and an electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine, washer dryer, and also featuring a bar area, and a breakfast bar. From here you pass into the hallway by the front door, with further wow factor. The long black and white hallway leads into the middle of the chapel, and into the large lounge with a baby-grand piano and large comfy leather sofas, where you can really sit back and relax in this cosy and spacious space with a wood burner, making it a perfect space to celebrate as a family or group of friends, compose a hit song or watch a movie on the Smart TV. Also, on the ground floor of the property there are two king-size bedrooms. Completing the ground floor is the spacious family bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC. An amazing wrought iron staircase from the dining area leads you to a twin bedroom with sofa bed and stunning wet room with waterfall shower and copper bath with floor lighting and WC. Above the lounge on a mezzanine floor you will find the master bedroom with super-king-size bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom with shower over spa bath and WC. To the end of the property in the vestry there is a further double bedroom accessed up another set of stairs, with limited headroom, which has its own lounge area, basic cooking facilities including a gas hob and fridge, and en suite shower room and WC. Please note all bedrooms have a Smart TV.

Outside, to the rear of the property is a large patio area with garden furniture and BBQ, perfect for dining alfresco. There is also about an acre of enclosed land overlooking fields which is very dog friendly, to provide the perfect place for adults to sit back and relax in, and for children to play in, not to mention ideal for four-legged friends to run off some steam. There is also additional seating in a separate enclosed garden accessible from the vestry, which is an ideal sun trap to relax, along with a decked sun area where there are wooden sun loungers to catch the evening sun. There is further seating to the front of the house, and private off road parking for two cars. There is further off-road parking for three cars, accessed via the driveway to the rear of the property.

Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.

• 5 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 1 double  and 1 twin
• 1 bathroom, 2 en-suite bathrooms and 1 en-suite shower room
• Aga, electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer dryer and Nespresso coffee machine
• Wood burner (first basket of logs included) 
• Electric and central heating included
• Off-road parking for 5 cars
• Wi-Fi included
• 2 dogs welcome
• Shop 4 miles and pub within walking distance
• Smart TV and Baby Grand piano in lounge, jukebox and Smart TV in dining area and Smart TVs in all bedrooms
• Sleeps 10+2 (sofa bed in twin bedroom accommodating two guests)

The grand Victorian spa town of Harrogate (6.5 miles) is regularly listed as the best place to live in the UK. The gorgeous Yorkshire town effortlessly combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. Best known for its antiques and fine art, Harrogate has antique dealers and galleries around every corner, particularly around the Montpellier Quarter. If buying old paintings and furniture isn't your bag, there are plenty of other reasons to part with your cash in Harrogate. High fashion outlets nestle alongside lavish interior boutiques, punctuated with enough fine restaurants and cafes to keep you fuelled for weeks.

A visit to Bettys Tearooms is a must and, if you have time, we highly recommend a session at the famous Turkish Baths. Rejuvenate spirit and soul after a day on the town. If you're travelling with children, Harrogate is famous for its outdoor space with lots of parkland and greenery everywhere. The RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr (9 miles) are also a fantastic option for families.

Harrogate is also very close to the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors, so makes the perfect base from which to explore the glorious Yorkshire landscape and its many stunning natural sights, such as the National Trust’s Brimham Rocks (5 miles), a collection of amazing rock formations. We highly recommend a day trip to gorgeous Ilkley (18 miles) combined with a visit to Bolton Abbey, 17 miles away.

You may also enjoy the vibrant cathedral city of Ripon (10 miles) that boasts a Thursday market, numerous coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and a nice collection of independent shops to explore. The cathedral is smaller than its close neighbour, York Minster, but is still an awe-inspiring sight. In addition, every night for at least 450 years the Ripon Hornblower has sounded the curfew at 9pm from all four sides of the obelisk in the market place, come rain or shine, followed by a 15-minute history of the ceremony and the city – an experience not to be missed! If you are partial to a flutter, Ripon Race Ground has around 15 meets from April to early September. Known as 'Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse' it has a distinct atmosphere harking back to a bygone era – traditional tea rooms and bandstands sit alongside the champagne bar.

This area of Yorkshire has enough historical sights to keep you busy for a week with Ripley Castle (3 miles), Newby Hall (11 miles) and Norton Conyers (12 miles). Visit lovely Fountains Abbey and the gorgeous Studley Royal Water Garden, 6 miles away – this World Heritage site is deservedly one of the National Trust's most visited locations. As well as the spectacular ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, the grounds are home to an Elizabethan Mansion, a medieval deer park and some of the most romantic vistas in the country.

York is also within easy reach (28 miles) and a day-trip to this beautiful medieval city is well worth it.