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1902 chapel. Spacious & cozy, stylish & homely. Dog friendly.

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Beach
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Sandown, Isle of Wight
  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
    3 min drive
  • Shanklin Old Village
    4 min drive
  • Sandown Beach
    11 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    97 min drive

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About the area

Sandown

When you stay at this cottage in Sandown, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Shanklin Old Village. .This family-friendly cottage is 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from New Forest National Park and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Gunwharf Quays.

What's nearby

  • Shanklin Old Village - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Shanklin Chine - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sandown Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fighting Cocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tradewinds Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1902 chapel. Spacious & cozy, stylish & homely. Dog friendly.

Spacious open concept family room with dining, kitchen and lounge areas. Gallery with work area and reading nook and fantastic downs views. Private garden and parking. Please note no access to garden directly from chapel. Access through car park. Sumptuous beds and luxury bedding, comfy sofas and lots of added extras. Second to none welcome pack. Smart Tvs in lounge and both bedrooms, Alexa smart speakers also. Well equipped kitchen. Underfloor heating and feature gas fire downstairs, radiators upstairs.
Stair gate upstairs. Travel cot and high chair available. Please ask when booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lu Farnsworth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Two bedroom stylishly converted chapel Sandown
Two bedroom stylishly converted chapel Private vacation home

1902 chapel. Spacious & cozy, stylish & homely. Dog friendly. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly perfect
The property was beautiful and clean. Lu thought of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and quirky holiday home
Very clean, beds extremely comfortable, very quirky and different, always wanted to stay in a converted chaple ! Delightful little garden. Owner very helpful. Unfortunately we all came down with a very nasty cold but enjoyed it nonetheless. Would def return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss Natalie Mayger M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Amazing property, spotlessly clean and Lu was helpful and informative from the moment we booked. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Cannot fault The Old Chapel. An excellent base to explore the island. Plenty of treats for us and the dogs left by the owner ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Chapel modern amenities
Wonderful place. Convenient to bus services and small, well stocked corner store.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Such a beautiful and unique place to stay. Absolutely spotless! Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unusual property
Enjoyable, very different and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jojo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy hole for a small family
The Chapel was incredibly cosy and comfortable which is just what we needed with our two year old and the very cold weather!! Located brilliantly for lots of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022