Converted chapel near the sea, dog friendly

Raintree House Holidays manage over 80 houses in the North Cornwall area, almost all within walking distance of some of the finest sandy beaches in the Seven Bays area of the county. A former Methodist church tenderly converted into a stunning four-bedroom home. Original beams, church pews and beautiful stained glass windows give vintage verve, whilst modern lighting, feature wood-burning fire, open-plan living space and quirky fireman’s pole offer contemporary flourishes. The space Atmosphere Steeped in history and tales of times gone by, Church House sits in the centre of St Merryn, a hidden gem located within easy reach of the Seven Bays and the pretty fishing village of Padstow. Once a former Methodist chapel dating back to 1905, today Church House has been lovingly converted into a four-bedroom home, seamlessly blending original features with contemporary design. Church House oozes charm from the moment you set foot inside the front door and are greeted by the warm light flooding in through the beautiful retained stained glass windows. Characterful memorial tablets and wooden beams sit harmoniously with the open plan living space, luxury bathrooms, modern wood burning fire and bespoke, shaker-style kitchen. Kitchen, living and dining The double-height, open-plan living area is a fantastic space for entertaining and holidaying with family and friends. Although open-plan, the large space is intelligently divided; each area defined by its differing height and floor finish, while a feature wood-burning fire rests at the heart, uniting each space. The bespoke, hand-crafted kitchen sits on a mezzanine floor, reached via six curved, discreetly lit stairs. The cream, shaker-style kitchen cabinets, oak worktops and slate flooring set off the stunning colours of the stained glass windows. A walk-in pantry can be found on the same level, housing a fridge-freezer and ample shelving for all your store cupboard essentials. An expansive arched window allows even more light into the space, with a door leading out to the terrace and the enclosed back garden. Open field views towards the sea in the distance continue to enhance the feeling of relaxation at Church House. Directly beneath the mezzanine kitchen on the ground floor there is a dining table that seats 10 comfortably, complete with an original church pew seat on one side. Sociable cooking and dining is made effortless at Church House. A double-sided wood burning fire sits between the dining table and the living area, making the large open-plan space warm and cosy in the winter months. There is also a pool table here for some friendly family competition! Bedrooms and bathrooms Climb the bespoke stair case to the mezzanine master bedroom - a large, light-flooded space flanked on one side by original stunning stained-glass windows. The original doors to the church have been used as the headboard, again blending old and new seamlessly. A fireman's pole will get you quickly back to the ground floor if you don't fancy taking the stairs. In the original Sunday school wing, you'll find three more good size bedrooms - a king room with a stand alone bath and an ensuite bathroom, a second king bedroom and a twin bedroom. Recently converted, Church House has four luxury, modern bathrooms. Either end of the utility room, you'll find a shower room at one end with outdoor access - perfect for washing a day at the beach away - and a separate WC room at the other end. There is another shower room just off the entrance hall in the main part of Church House, while in the bedrooms wing there is a family bathroom and an ensuite in the king room with the stand alone bath. Facilities The feature wood-burning fire and underfloor heating ensure Church House is toasty all year round. A utility room houses a washing machine, tumble dryer and dog bed. A dishwasher is provided in the kitchen and a separate pantry room enables you store your weekly supplies. Wireless broadband is provided at Church House. Outside Doors lead out from the kitchen to the balcony and down a couple of stairs to the large back garden. Enclosed on all four sides, it's secure for small dogs (larger breeds may be able to jump over the garden wall). The back garden is well appointed with table and chairs and a OFYR fire pit that you can cook on. The garden backs on to protected open fields with the sea just visible in the distance. Nearby Church House is within easy reach of the beaches at Constantine, Harlyn, Treyarnon and Trevone and with pubs, restaurants and shops all on your doorstep, it's is ideally located for the perfect seaside stay. Guest access Guests have access to the whole house. Other things to note Church House is dog friendly with a maximum of two dogs welcome to stay. All beds will have 100% cool crisp cotton sheets. Bath towels are provided and there will be a hand towel in each bathroom/loo.