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Stunning converted Methodist chapel

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books, music library
6 bedrooms, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Upwell Village, England
  • The Cresent
    10 min drive
  • Joes Nose Bag
    2 min walk
  • Downham Market Station
    12 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Wisbech

Located in Wisbech, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Wisbech Rugby Union Football Club and Our Lady & Saint Charles Borromeo. .This vacation home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from St. Peter's Church and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from The Cresent.
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What's nearby

  • The Cresent - 10 min drive
  • Wisbech Castle - 10 min drive
  • Downham Market Town Hall - 13 min drive
  • WWT Welney Wetland Centre - 13 min drive
  • Ely Cathedral - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Downham Market Station - 12 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J R Stott - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Three Tuns Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬8 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.

Stunning converted Methodist chapel

The Chapel was built in 1803 and converted recently into a beautifully designed house with large social spaces which are perfect for entertaining friends and families. As you enter the chapel you are welcomed into an enormous drawing room with 2 lounge areas, a dining area and the main staircase taking you to the first floor. The main lounge is focused around a large stone fireplace with an 18kw wood burner with 2 large sofas and 2 chairs. The second lounge area with a L shaped sofa and chair is at the front of the house where you can enjoy the morning sun and watch the boats go by on the river. The dining table comfortably sits 12. Through the oak arch you enter into the large country kitchen with a seperate pantry/utility room and cloakroom. Spiral staircase to the first floor, french doors out into the garden. A 6 gas ring/electric double range oven and a dining table that seats 10. Outside there's are 2 lounging areas, one with an open fireplace, dining table and a Weber drum BBQ. And if you have a boat - A private mooring at the front of the house.

On the first floor are 4 large double bedrooms all with king sized beds and memory foam mattresses - the master bedroom has a superking sized bed and the 2 front bedrooms enjoy views across the river. A large wetroom with rainfall shower and a lovely bathroom with large roll top bath. A large hallway with seating takes you to the dial staircase and up to the second floor with exposed beams and another lounging area. Here we have an open plan master suite with the 5th king sized bed, and 2 occasional guest beds that can be made up anywhere in the house. A large lounge area with 3 sofas and various chairs plus a 48" Samsung smart tv. This room measure 10 metres by 6 metres so plenty of space to relax or socialise.

We have a Sonos music system throughout the house, 2 Samsung smart TVs with Netflix and Amazon

The chapel is in the village of Upwell which has 3 pubs all within walking distance of the house, a post office and convenience store next door and a butchers plus a fish and chips shop!
Lovely walks along the river and through many orchards. A park with a child friendly enclosure. A 12th century church and a narrow boat company within the village that can pick you up from outside the house and take you for day trips on the rivers...

Hunstanton and Holkom beaches are within an hours drive.,
Sandringham 45 minutes drive
Downham Market with trains to London (1hr 28 min train to kings Cross) is a 10 minute drive and Ely - 30 minutes drive

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. The vacation home has a memory foam bed. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gregory Turner

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All well behaved pets welcome!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel House Upwell Village
Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel House
Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel Upwell Village
Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel Wisbech
Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel Private vacation home
Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel Wisbech
Stunning Converted Methodist Chapel Private vacation home

Stunning converted Methodist chapel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., Loddon Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Bash!
Stayed for a weekend to celebrate a big birthday! Friends and family gathered at the old chapel for a fantastic party. There was plenty of space for us to sit in the summer sun having a BBQ, have all 12 of us around the dining table playing a murder mystery game and rooms to play hide and seek. The property was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. The host had great communication throughout and the property was better than expected with everything you could possibly need, some milk, a birthday cake and treats for our 4 legged friends were also lovely surprises! thank you for the best stay we had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chloe
We absolutely loved our stay here! Everything in the property worked perfectly and all the rooms very clean. The photos don’t do the property justice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
80th Celebrations
A stunning and interesting building for a multi-generational family to gather in and celebrate together. With a chef in the ranks, the request was for more than just one single sink in the kitchen and a stack load more tea towels please. Suggestions to raise the fantastic experience to perfection: : Softer towels : vanity mirrors in some of the bedrooms to check the lippy : instructions for the appliances A wonderful stay, in an amazing building, set within a unique British landscape.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen D., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Beautiful house in a lovely locations and decorated with great attention to detail. Gregory was very helpful and gave some excellent recommendations for places to go. Plenty of room for a family group to spread out. Loved the house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property for a large gathering
Lovely property. Great for a large gathering of either family or friends. Ideal for christmas. Owner very quick to respond to queries both before and when we had an issue when away (fuse box had tripped). Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was unique and so well furnished. Lots of quirky furnishings. Some of the rooms were a little dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning home, perfect for a big group
This was such an amazing place to stay for a group of 12 friends getting away for the weekend. The house is absolutely amazing- the old wooden doors and original features give it such character and the decor is super luxe - it made for a weekend that felt like a real treat! With a handy shop next door and a 30minute walk to the local canoe hire everything was easy and convenient. Only tip would be to make sure you book your taxis in advance as there are clearly not many in the area and we struggled to get hold of one at short notice when calling from the train.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house for a 60th family birthday party
Wow, the house is amazing. For a family of 9 people there was plenty of room for us all. The garden is great and we spent nights sat outside or around the large table. Everything is thought of for your stay and we would definitely recommend this to anyone thinking of renting this property. Gregory the owner is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for him. The location is quiet (which we wanted) but there is a lovely pub in the village we a few of the group went too (to watch football on sky - but they didnt have it lol). A walk around the village is a must and the church over the road is lovely to have a walk around to blow off the cobwebs. A fantastic weekend was had by all, would definitely recommend, thank you the Hargadon gang
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place!
We absolutely loved this house, it was perfect for everything we needed, with there being so many areas to socialise, you don't feel as though you are all on top of each other. The rooms are decorated beautifully and the bathrooms are gorgeous! The outside space is ideal too. We had communication with greg the whole time and he sorted out any questions we had straight away.

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay in Old chapel, Upwell Village
We had a lovely stay in the Old Chapel, Upwell village. The house is beautifully furnished and elegant throughout. We enjoyed a luxury stay for 9 days. The bedrooms and bathrooms are stylish and plush, the social living areas are spacious also. Top floor allowed the teenagers in our family to have some space away from their parents for films and gaming. The kitchen is of high quality and cooking or BBQ and entertaining for a family of 9-10 was very easy. The owner Greg was incredibly helpful and responsive to our many queries in the weeks before our arrival date and also with very helpful advice during our stay. We enjoyed a lovely canal boating day out from March marina, A day in Ely, and at Holkham beach, visiting Great Bircham windmill also. All worth a visit. Lovely family meal out at the Moorings restaurant and fresh deli shopping at Worzols. Thank you Greg, for allowing us to stay in your lovely home. We hope to return again soon. best regards Sanjay & Melissa
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home
Stunning property, ideal location for visiting North Norfolk. Everything you need is there, plenty of pots, pans, towels, cleaning products and a stocked pantry. Spotlessly clean and spacious. Lovely little outdoor area. Our only slight problem was that the bins were already full (as mentioned in a previous review) and the occasional beds two of our party used were not the most comfortable. These are minor issues and we still had a marvelous time.

10/10 Excellent

Hedyeh A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent luxury property
The house is beautifully decorated, v clean, has a very well equipped kitchen and is lovely quiet setting, but accessible to the main attractions. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need to have a relaxing stay. Excellent communication, v easy check in. Thank you so much Gregory! We will certainly recommend this property to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely property in a great location. The property owner was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for our group
This house is fantastic - there was room for all 10 of us with no problems, with everyone getting a bed. The kitchen and living areas are large enough for a big group. There’s two big tables, and separate lounge area, plenty of fridge and pantry space and a wonderful pebble terrace (don’t forget to wear shoes when taking the bins out). There is only one shower and one bath, so for a group of 10 ladies, we had to schedule getting ready, but with a little planning it’s fine! Our only negative was that the bins were full on arrival, so after a weekend of eating and drinking, we had to leave our rubbish on the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
A great house for a family reunion - beaitufully furnished and very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Second time visiting The Chapel with the family, enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Mike R., Berkshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a family get together
Beautifully appointed property with oodles of space. No parking issues and a very short walk from a decent pub Great outside space for BBQs and soirees. Near to Ely Kings Lynn and the North Norfolk coast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 excellent stay
We had an absolutely amazing time at this beautiful property. The photos do not do it justice. Greg was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This house is beautiful, the large common areas are perfect for entertaining and it is situated on the banks of a river. The area is very peaceful. My only negative was there is only one shower in the house, for twelve ladies it required strategic planning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Lived up to expectations
Brilliant accommodation for our family birthday gathering - six adults and four children, five and under. Very cold weekend but the house was warm and welcoming after day trips out. Great social spaces - kitchen, living room and top-floor sitting room. Well equipped kitchen (we had a chef come in for dinner on Saturday and he was impressed!), loads of crockery, glassware and cooking pots, big fridge, good Sonos sound system. All in all, value for money and very good place to spend a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018