The Chapel

Stylish & unique, self- contained historic Chapel conversion overlooking stunning scenery, (Chater Valley) tucked away at the edge of Conservation Village, 5 min drive from R.Water. Private. Sleeps 4 1 king-size & 1 small DBL Kids 8+ welcome Park free outside Quiet & very rural. Grade ii Listed. Modern interior feat. in "Living Etc" , on TV & won a local design award New for 2025-advanced ai heating system Owners next door COMPLETELY OPEN PLAN Internal walls around Bathroom only. The space BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Please read before booking) Sleeps 4 in 2 beds, a king-size and a small double Wi-fi Central heating New for 2025-advanced ai heating system Fully fitted kitchen. Completely OPEN PLAN except for the bathroom. See photos. Living area with woodburner, TV, dvd, stereo and ceiling fan. Basket of logs, with any refills needed delivered to your door ( £12 for a refill) Dining area Kitchen with dishwasher, island unit, oven, grill, hob, large fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave, toaster and kettle. Bathroom with over bath shower and heated towel rail. Detached stone built property in a quiet village. A car is advisable. Country walks from right outside. Check in is no earlier than 3.00 pm and Check out 10.00 am. Early Check in and late check out very often available, please ask. For single night stays ( occasionally available, see calendar) check in and check out are both midday. Non smoking and no pets allowed. Children ARE welcome but we advise over 8 and premobile only for safety. Please see photos of mezzanine. See also CHILDREN below under GENERAL INFORMATION No off-road parking but free parking immediately outside on quiet street or owners drive nextdoor All linens and towels provided along with various consumables and kitchen essentials. LOCATION and OVERVIEW There is a surprise in store for you when you open the door of this charming 19th century Methodist Chapel to reveal the cool white Modernist interior. Perfect for nature lovers, a highly unusual property in a fantastic location with a charming historic grade ii Listed exterior and, by contrast, a tranquil airy minimalist interior, with double height ceiling and huge windows, filled with light, and yet warm and cosy. This is a unique property. The best of both worlds. Almost 200 years old, the Chapel is a completely separate building (not part of another property) located on the edge of Wing (population 300), a tiny, historic Conservation village in Southern Rutland, with views across open countryside and immediate access to off road walks across farmland. Soak up the peace and tranquility inside this former Chapel whilst enjoying warm modern comfort, in the midst of beautiful rural scenery outdoors. Enjoy the woodburner (laid and ready for you with complimentary full basket of logs etc.) in the evenings spent on the very edge of one of the smallest quietest villages in Rutland. Wing is a tiny village a few minutes drive from Rutland Water with a population of only 300 and is quiet and peaceful all year round. Stay somewhere different. We believe that there is nothing else like this in Rutland. The kitchen is very well kitted out for self-catering or alternatively there are several pubs and other eateries a short distance away. A unique chapel conversion due to it's Modernist interior which won a local design award (George Phillips Award) and was on the cover of, and featured in "Living Etc." the home and interiors Magazine upon it's conversion to a house at the turn of the Millennium (2000) and recently featured on TV. The cleverly designed interior is so calm and relaxing you'll feel on holiday the moment you arrive. Many basics are taken care of for you, with crisp Egyptian cotton linens on the beds and plentiful towels. The main bed has the award winning Emma mattress for a really comfortable sleep. Bathrobes and slippers are provided to help you to relax. The field views in the photos above are what you will experience right outside the Chapel, a few steps from the door will take you to a stile entrance to the closest field. You will feel immersed in nature as soon as you arrive at the Chapel, surrounded as it is by some of the best Rutland scenery, lots of fresh air, birdsong and wildlife. You can see plenty of birdlife from the Chapel itself including red kites. There are some glorious walks to be had from right outside across farmland with public access, with beautiful scenery of open fields, hedgerows and streams. Lyndon Nature Reserve (Rutland Water) is a 5 minute drive away. This property is very rural, quiet and peaceful, with easy access to walks across open countryside and perfect for those seeking a relaxing break to recharge their batteries. Everything that Rutland has to offer along with historic Stamford, and Rockingham Castle is only a short drive away. Uppingham, the closest market town is under a 10 minute drive, Oakham is 10 minutes and Stamford 20 minutes. Burghley House is 30 minutes, and Rutland Water is 5 - 20 minutes depending which shore you visit, or slightly longer to the tip of the Hambleton Peninsula. The closest point on Rutland Water is the Lyndon Nature Reserve, about 5 minutes drive, or you can walk there directly from the Chapel across public footpaths, and it takes about an hour. CLEANING The Chapel is professionally cleaned and sanitised between each guest and is then checked personally by the owners before each guest stay. GENERAL INFORMATION Sleeps 4 in one King size bed and one SMALL double bed. Beds have wooden bases and memory foam mattresses. Open plan on both floors apart from a small enclosed bathroom. Please look at the photos to ensure you are comfortable with the open plan layout and mezzanine. Well stocked kitchen. Sofa seats 6. Dining table seats 4. WI-FI / INTERNET ACCESS: Wi-fi / Internet access is available. Details for connection are found in the information welcome pack. This also means you can use the smart tv to access catch up tv using BBC iplayer, itv player, Netflix ( own account needed) All4 etc.. The Chapel is strictly. "NO SMOKING" This includes Vapes and e-cigarettes NO PETS, sorry, we don't feel it's suitable for pets. (Due to the absence of an enclosed garden, changes in level within and open tread stairs). There is a small outside area for sitting out at the front of the Chapel. CHILDREN are welcome subject to age ( for safety reasons, due to the Mezzanine), see CHILDREN below and please see photos. Mobile babies and children to age 7 not advisable and very much at parents' own risk. CHILDREN Children staying are at their parents' own risk as there is a danger of falling from the Mezzanine. Sorry. We particularly advise against toddlers staying, or any younger mobile children. Young babies and children aged 8 and over are very welcome however there is limited space in the main bedroom for a cot and we usually recommend that the one we provide is placed downstairs. We are happy to measure for you prior to booking. These safety stipulations are for general guidance only. Obviously it is your responsibility to ensure your children's safety. PLEASE ASK if you have any questions about this aspect We are always happy to help with advice/further photos etc. We are parents and just want to ensure that children who stay are safe. Please also see the full range of photos in the listing. Because we have highlighted the potential dangers we accept no responsibility for injury or other consequence of a fall accidental or otherwise. Although it is open plan it is not possible to see the bed in the other room when you are in bed yourself nor is it possible to see the beds properly from downstairs. Your child's safety is your own responsibility at all times. BABES~IN~ARMS: We have a travel cot / play pen (please bring bedding) a high chair, age appropriate cutlery and crockery. Hopefully this will help reduce the space taken up in your car for the journey here! The baby equipment is of a good quality and is checked and steam cleaned before and after each use. Please let us know when you book if you would like to use these facilities so that we may prepare them ahead of your arrival. CHECK IN and CHECK OUT any day of the week Check in after 15.00 and out by 10.00. Early check in and late check out upon request (subject to availability) is more often available than not. It's very common for check-in and checkout to be extended to lunchtime but we cannot offer these extensions until very close to or during stay. We take care of many of the HOUSEHOLD BASICS so even though this is self catering, you only really need to think about your meals. Bathroom and kitchen essentials are provided. The Chapel is PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED and SANITISED and most things you'll use are either rotated or fresh for you, but cleaning materials are also provided . The Chapel is almost COMPLETELY OPEN PLAN in design – the only internal walls being around the Bathroom! PARKING is on unrestricted very quiet Village Road immediately outside. If you were to have any difficulties parking you can use the Owners driveway, although in ten years as a holiday cottage this has never been necessary as the road is quiet. Mostly local village traffic only. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Built for Methodist villagers in 1841, the building was a Chapel for over 150 years. It was converted to become a home at the turn of the Millennium (2000) and was a private home for 15 years. It has been available to rent as a holiday home since late 2015. There are NO HIDDEN CHARGES if you stay here, just a modest charge for additional logs for the Wood Burner if you use all of those provided free of charge. Everything else is included in the price stated and guests often comment that we've thought of everything. IN MORE DETAIL... The modern conversion retains the original features such as the double height ceiling and four huge arched windows which run from chest height to almost the full height of the building. The interior is completely white. This creates the perfect holiday atmosphere as the space is very light and airy, perfect for a relaxing break, and cleverly makes the most of the space providing 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living area, kitchen and dining area. The Chapel has a lovely relaxing feel to it. Guests often remark on how warm and inviting it feels. This property is highly practical for guests having already been a private residence for several years and is warm and cosy enough to stay in all year round. NEW FOR 2025: is Rointe's advanced artificial intelligence heating system capable of transmitting more heat faster to increase your comfort when staying here, and with touch control panels on each radiator for guests to increase or decrease desired temperature. It even has night and early start modes which gradually decrease or increase the temperature to aid restful sleep and a comfortable awakening. It's optimal design provides balanced warmth quickly, amazing temperature stability and great flexibility to suit your needs when staying. At Ground Floor are the Living / Kitchen / Dining Areas ENTRANCE You enter through the original Chapel front door with it's large iron hinges, (under the original Victorian Porch with corrugated roof), a beautiful large wide wooden door, still more or less as it was in 1841 As you cross the solid stone stepped threshold, It takes you inside the ground floor level to an open plan lounge kitchen dining area. LIVING AREA A large ‘L’ shaped sofa, which seats up to six people provides ample space for you to relax during your stay. Built-in as is most of the furniture, it has a wooden base underneath the cushions. The area also includes ( with freeview) Samsung Smart TV & Samsung blu-ray player to keep you entertained and the TV screen is fitted into the outside of the door of the TV unit, enabling you to swing it out to obtain the best viewing angle. There is a large wood burning stove to add to the heat and the ambience of your stay. The Wood Burner is laid ready for your visit ( during the cooler months) so that all you need to do when you arrive is to light it with a match. Logs, kindling, paper, matches and eco friendly firelighters are provided in the log basket, and if you run out further logs are delivered to your door upon request. Fireside tools are also provided. The ceiling fan, to help keep you cool during the summer months is also above this area. KITCHEN and DINING The Kitchen area is well equipped with everything you need to self cater; the Chapel was previously a private home so has a fullsized kitchen which is easy to cook in. The kitchen has a 4 plate electric hob together with both fan and conventional ovens/grill, a large fridge/freezer (useful if you're fishing), numerous utensils, cutlery, saucepans, frying pan, and oven and serving dishes. Not to mention the kettle, toaster, microwave oven, cafetiere and wine rack. Dining ware, glassware, cutlery and mugs etc. are all 8 pieces of each so that you will not be continually washing up. There is a dishwasher below the sink together with a cupboard containing a recyclling area. Hidden away under the stairs is a washing machine and fold out clothes airer/dryer. (There is also a clothes line outside) S vacuum, brushes, iron and Ironing board also included. The Dining Area has a table and chairs to seat four very comfortably. An inventory which lists the kitchen's contents is emailed prior to your arrival so you are aware of what to expect. This is only to ensure that you do not duplicate any items by bringing them from home unnecessarily to hopefully help to reduce your luggage. The kitchen is well equipped for longer, entirely self catered stays. Previous guests have stayed happily for months at a time. We keep the kitchen stocked with some basic essentials such as dishwasher tabs, soap, washing up liquid, salt, pepper, laundry detergent, cleaning products, cooking oil, a first aid kit, and plenty of towels and dish cloths. Kitchen essentials are environmentally friendly wherever possible and in refillable containers. To welcome you upon arrival the kitchen is supplied with a generous amount of good quality tea bags and coffee, sugar sachets, biscuits and a pint of fresh semi skimmed cow's milk will be available in the fridge (other milks are available upon request). BEDROOMS and BATHROOM At the Mezzanine level on the first floor there are two Bedroom areas and a Bathroom. This area is open plan although the Bathroom has solid walls and is completely private. It acts as a divider between the bedrooms which are not visible from each other unless you are out of bed and standing at the balustrades. Please take a look at the photos to see the layout. There are no actual solid walls around the bedrooms. Each backs onto the exterior wall, and the bathroom sits between. The bedrooms do not have doors, but are just separated by the bathroom. The two Bed areas have glass balustrade viewing to the Living Area below. They are open plan making the most of the light airy feel inside the Chapel (please see photos). The MASTER BEDROOM area has a king size bed and side boards with shelving below and reading lamps above. The mattress is the award winning"EMMA" mattress. This area is provided with a PURE DAB radio alarm clock. It is well lit by the four large original windows, but there are no privacy issues in relation to outside. The SECOND BEDROOM area has a small (4ft wide) double bed with bed side table, shelf and touch sensitive bed side lamps. (A standard double is 4 foot 6 wide) The room"floats" above part of the living area below. The bedroom is visible when visiting the bathroom from the main bedroom. The occupants are not visible to outside but there is a view from the room to the outside area to the front of the chapel. The Bathroom is quite petite, but is comfortably equipped with a heated towel rail, extractor fan, washbasin, WC and bath with shower facilities over. The size of the bathroom is similar to an ensuite. The sink, toilet and bath are full size. The shower has a moveable glass screen. Vegan Hand soap, hand cream, shampoo and conditioner in refillable pump dispensers are provided. TOWELS Hand and bath sheet size towels, face cloths and bath mats are provided free of charge, and as an individually made up bag for each guest. Extra towels are always available upon request. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. Linking these three areas is a landing with a substantial amount of wardrobe and storage space including two double wardrobes. A hair dryer is provided. There is a smoke detector on the landing tested weekly. BEDDING: None of our bedding contains feathers or down. We strive to provide as comfortable a nights sleep as possible and hygiene is key. Both bed bases are solid wood as opposed to divan bases. All of our linen is from either "THE WHITE COMPANY" or "OUT OF EDEN". Mattress, pillow and duvet protectors are always used and changed between each guest. Each bed is provided with 4 good quality pillows and duvet. All duvets are King size. Duvets are either 12 tog Silent Night anti-allergy duvets or 4.5 tog White Company (in Summer). Pillows are Out of Eden Bounce pillows. ALL bed linen is laundered and changed immediately before each stay with spare linen provided in the airing cupboard and extra to that upon request. at no charge. For longer stays another change of linen Is available free of charge. OUTSIDE AREA The Chapel has a small gravelled area along the front and down one side just wide enough for chairs and a bistro table and chairs. The strip at the front runs the width of the Chapel, faces south west, can get very hot in summer. You can see the sunset over the surrounding fields from here. It's perfectly possible to be hidden from passers by when seated, but the locals are friendly and you'll probably only see a few dog walkers anyway. Many guests use the space although it is limited. The strip down the side of the Chapel provides access to the Cycle Store and includes a clothes line. CYCLE STORE: Down the side of the building there is a store which you are welcome to use. It is large enough to comfortably stow away a few bicycles and has a bolted door which can be padlocked to provide security. A padlock is provided. For those of you who wish to, the wood burning stove is available for use and laid ready for you to just light it. Additional wood, kindling and firelighters can be purchased for a (small economical) fee during your stay and will be delivered to your door as soon as possible THE OWNERS The Chapel is owned and run solely by Colin and Samantha, who live next door in a completely separate property, and are usually available at all times to help in any way they can, but will leave you alone to enjoy your break privately unless asked for help etc. The Chapel is a small independent family run holiday let, and is the only property in their business. Many guests remark on the homely feel, attention to detail and that everything needed has been thought of. Colin and Samantha have had Airbnb Superhost status ever since joining Airbnb (after completing the first year) and are now experienced hosts They both grew up in Rutland and know the area extremely well. They love sharing the Chapel with guests and making sure that anyone who stays has the best experience possible. Guest access Free Parking immediately outside on the Road is unrestricted. The village is tiny and really quiet so there's rarely a problem with parking. There is no charge for parking. Your car will probably be about 3 or 4 paces away from the front door. In the extremely unlikely event of you not finding a space Samantha and Colin's driveway next to the Chapel may be used with permission CYCLE STORE: Down the side of the building there is a store which you are welcome to use. It is large enough to comfortably stow away a few bicycles and has a bolted door which can be padlocked to provide security. A padlock is provided and there is also a security light. Other things to note COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES: 1. We still have a 1 day/1 night Buffer between guests to eliminate same day changeovers and ensure a lengthy period between individual guests and airing as much as possible.. No one besides ourselves and cleaning staff will enter during that time .A same day changeover is only arranged with the permission of the incoming guests. 2. Self check in using a Key Safe 3. Self contained space with no communal areas 4. Deep cleaned and sanitised by a professional cleaning company between each guest. 5. All bedding (duvets/pillows ), rotated between guests for same day changeovers.(Obviously the bedlinen itself is freshly laundered). 6. As much airing of the building as possible carried out between guests. 7. Freshly laundered Towels/cloths/mats/face cloths/ kitchen towels/cloths and oven gloves for each set of guests.Each guest towel bundle is differently coloured to aid identification (very useful for groups of friends). 8. Cleaning materials provided. 9. Airbnb Enhanced cleaning protocols commitment. This property is open plan design – the only internal walls being around the Bathroom! Some people might prefer more privacy from their accomodation, for example if two couples are holidaying together. However we have had many guests using both bedrooms happily. The beds are not visible to or from each other when you are in them. THE ENVIRONMENT We are committed to trying to reduce the impact of the Chapel on the Environment as much as possible. We ask guests to help with this by turning lights off if not needed or when going out, by turning heating down when leaving or going out and by recycling etc. New for 2025 is Rointe's advanced artificial intelligence heating system capable of transmitting more heat faster to increase your comfort when staying here, and with touch control panels on each radiator for guests to increase or decrease desired temperature. It even has night and early start modes which gradually decrease or increase the temperature to aid restful sleep and a comfortable awakening. It's optimal design provides balanced warmth quickly, amazing temperature stability and great flexibility to suit your needs when staying. This new system will hopefully significantly reduce the carbon footprint. NO SMOKING or vaping or e cigarettes either inside or outside the Chapel.