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Converted chapel |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Bude in West Country

from £52 / night

£360–£995 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Bishops converted chapel is a fabulous place in which to holiday for discerning guests. Being well equipped to offer everything one needs on holiday including free wi-fi for those who need to be in contact with the outside world.

The chapel has been tastefully and comfortably furnished to a very high standard with a bespoke kitchen with granite work surfaces and an Aga.

Being a converted chapel, it offers a unique accommodation for a holiday with some of the original gothic stained windows, bible cupboard and other historical features. The bathroom and two of the becrooms are situated in what used to be the school house part of the chapel whilst the en-suite shower room in the bunk bedroom used to be where the Methodist Minister used to tether his horse.

The south facing garden overlooks farmland which constantly changes with the different seasons. There is garden furniture, a bbq and a chimnea to help with that 'al fresco' dining. NEW TO 2013 SEASON is a raised decking area on the West facing wall so you can watch the evening setting sun across the fields whilst enjoying your favourite tipple and a bbq.

Bishops is set in the tranquil lanes of North Cornwall with Bude being only 8 miles away offering large supermarkets to small designer boutiques, surf shacks, coffee shops, wonderful coastal walks and it goes without saying, some of Cornwall's most famous surfing beaches Crooklets and Widemouth. The nearest beach is only 6 miles away at Sandymouth which is also a fabulous surfing beach, flanked by the rugged coastal scenery which this part of Cornwall is famous for.

Kilkhampton the nearest village is only 2 1/2 miles away and offers a local butchers, grocery shops, post office, two pubs, pizza, fish and chip shop, chinese takeaway, farm shop, and a few more so if you don't wish to go into Bude or other large towns, you can find everything you need in the local village. Nearby are the towns of Bideford, Padstow, Camelford, Wadebridge and many more. The Eden project is about an hours drive away. Being situated in North Cornwall means there is easy access along the Atlantic Highway either north into Devon or South into Cornwall with all the attractions on offer in this wonderful part of the country.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The loungediner is split level and therefore looks down onto the kitchen. There is a large dining table seating 6 people. Two large leather sofas and a bean bag offers plenty of seating for 6 people. A wooden settle stores a variety of children's and adult games. BT vision which is similar to sky plus is provided so you don't have to miss any of your favourite programmes whilst you are out.

Log fire for those cosy winter breaks. Oil central heating and the Aga make this an exceptionally warm comfortable holiday home in the winter and especially romantic at Christmas and New Year with decorations provided.

There are three bedrooms, two of which are in what used to be the old school house part of the chapel. The double bedroom has a door leading out on to the sun patio and also a door leads from the double bedroom into the children's bunk bedroom where there is a 2.5 foot bunk bed, and a children's wardrobe and side cabinet. There is a wall mounted flat screen TVDVD player. This room has an en-suite shower room/toilet which means the guests in this room do not need to go through the double room in the night to visit the bathroom. There is also a stable door from this room out on to the sun patio, which again means if the guests in this room get up earlier than those in the double room, they can go out onto the patio area and then gain access back in to the chapel via the kitchen door.
The double bedroom has chunky wooden furniture, a wardrobe, chest of drawers, and two bedside tables. A flat screen wall mounted TV/DVD player and radio alarm clock and hairdryer.
The unusual third bedroom is located off the lounge area and has a raised single 3 foot built in bed which has a step up to it of about 18", the kids love it. There is also a 2.5 foot single bed with memory foam matteress in this room. A large original gothic window overlooks the horses and sheep grazing in the field. A book shelf in this room provides an array of reading material for our guests, together with a local ordnance survey map, bird watching books and local walks material together with two pairs of small binoculars.

Further details outdoors:
The south facing garden is private and offers a wonderful place to sit out in the sun, even in the winter, the patio area is a brilliant sun trap. The patio has a BBQ, Chimnea and table and chairs for 6. The rest of the garden is lawned and overlooks farmland.

Further details

A welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, scones, jam and cream is provided for weekly bookings.

Conditions

A 20% deposit secures the booking with the remaining balance due 8 weeks prior to your arrival.
A separate cheque of £100 is also required as a good housekeeping/security deposit. Full details in our booking form.

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Rear garden

 

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View across the fields to the chapel

 

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Sun patio

 

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Lounge/diner

The West Country / Cornwall region

There isn't a better illustration of North Cornwall's diversity in landscape than that of the ruggedness of Bodmin Moor and its proximity of the lush Tamar Valley. In just a few miles the big sky and big panoramas of the of the high ground give way to the tranquil blooming oasis of the strawberry fields and meandering creeks while at the same time revealing some of Cornwall's best kept secrets. Once being one of the country's leading mining areas, means it has left behind the architecture and history of affluence and good times. Ancient stones dedicated to forgotten Cornwall Kings and holy wells, offer an insight into the human habitation of some of the wildest parts of this country 6000 years ago. Prosperous towns, historical sights, sandy beaches, rugged cliff tops, tranquil lanes and much more, show what a diverse area of this country Cornwall has to offer. Worth a visit for anyone as it offers something for ever all tastes.

The Bude area

Bude has a very special charm of its own, a compact and bijou town with shops, restaurants, beaches, a golf course, and above all a warm and friendly welcome. With diverse landscapes from the rugged cliff top walks to the serene canal towpaths from Bude town itself. It offers wide long stretches of golden sandy beach with some of the best surfing in Cornwall. Located just off the main A39 otherwise known as the Atlantic Highway, it offers great access to many of the other interesting and beautiful North Cornwall and North Devon seaside resorts as well as the inland awe inspiring Bodmin Moor only 30 minutes away.
Weather you want a sports/action packed holiday, a quiet tucked away from it all break or a beach holiday, it is all available in and around the local area.
Nearby towns include, Padstow, now probably more famous for its TV chef, Rick Stein who has various restaurants and shops in this working harbour village. Across the waters from Padstow is Rock, accessed by a ferry or by road, you can visit the elite beach resort of Rock, now known as the holiday destination for some of the Royals in recent years. Rock also has the famous church of St Enodoc which was once completely buried by sand with only its steeple top visible. The top class golf course of St Enodoc is also located here, next to the church . Wadebridge has a wonderful 15th Centuary bridge crossing the Camel estuary leading the to camel trail which is a flat walk or cycle route between Bodmin and Padstow. Wadbridge hosts the Corwnall show in June and the Folk festival in August. Further north from Bude, you can visit the cobbled privately owned seaside village of Clovelly which has no traffic and still uses donkeys and carts to take goods up and down the village walkways. Only a few miles North of Bude you enter North Devon where you can visit the unspoilt village and area of Hartland and Hartland point with its contrasting moors and delightful wooded valleys, the rugged cliffs rise from the hidden sandy coves. This is just a sample of some of the wonderful towns and villages within an easy drive of Bude. Research of the area on the internet can provide you with an array of information which is far more detailed and will not fail to entice you into this area and the best place to be located to visit these towns and villages is Bishops converted chapel. Go on try it.

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Exeter airport is the nearest. M5 junction 27. Car recommended.

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Reviews

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22 May 2012

“You Can't Do Better...” The chapel is immaculately cared for, has highly professional and friendly administrative support, is very clean and provides extras you will only find in a top end establishment (professional... more

22 Apr 2012

“Fantastic holiday” We stayed in bishops in April, it was fantastic. The cottage is decorated beautifully and has everything you need, my wife especially liked the Aga. All rooms are comfortable and well appointed. The... more Response: Thanks so much for your review and booking again with us, we look forward to welcoming you back to Bishops in August.

11 Sep 2011

“An enchanted stay at Bishops” We are regulars at Bishops and thoroughly enjoy our breaks here. The accommodation is first class in our opinion. The Chapel has a warm welcoming feeling and set in such a tranquil location you can't fail to have a relaxing stay. The interior décor and attention to detail is magnificent. Don't worry about the weather, if its sunny use the lovely patio but if its raining don't worry just light the gorgeous log fire pour a glass of wine and gaze into those flames. Summer and winter we have stayed at Bishops and can say it is the best holiday let we have ever stayed in.

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22 Aug 2011

“Quirky, Well Maintained, High Standards - a home from home” Stayed at this delightful cottage for a week at the start of August 2011 with a 5yr old and 18mth old. Bundles of character mixed with all the mod cons including the little extras such as the highchair, cot (if needed) and stairgate which if you have young children can make a huge difference to ones holiday. Aga was wonderful. Perfect location for exploring the whole of Cornwall and Devon. In a nutshell, pretty much perfect for us. Response: Thanks for your lovely comments, I am glad you enjoyed staying at Bishops and the use of the stair gate and high chair helped make your holiday slightly easier. Maybe we can look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

22 Aug 2011

“Highly recommended” Sympathetic conversion, great thought has gone into keeping period details while providing every modern convenience. As good outdoors as indoors. Super clean. Perfect for 2 people to use the kitchen. Peaceful location. Highly recommended.

27 Jul 2011

“fabulous, peaceful and relaxing” we have stayed at bishops 2 years running, it is exactly as decribed by the owner, it is clean, modern, and everything is supplied for you which saves you space in the car! even toys! The... more Response: Thank you for your lovely review Jackie, I hope we can look forward to welcoming you back next year.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	17 Feb 13	24 Feb 13	425£ 425	-	-	1 Week
	24 Feb 13	31 Mar 13	365£ 365	-	-	1 Night
	31 Mar 13	14 Apr 13	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
	14 Apr 13	26 May 13	510£ 510	-	-	1 Night
	26 May 13	2 Jun 13	635£ 635	-	-	1 Week
	2 Jun 13	30 Jun 13	565£ 565	-	-	4 Nights
	30 Jun 13	14 Jul 13	795£ 795	-	-	1 Week
	14 Jul 13	28 Jul 13	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	28 Jul 13	8 Sep 13	995£ 995	-	-	1 Week
	8 Sep 13	29 Sep 13	635£ 635	-	-	1 Week
	29 Sep 13	27 Oct 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
	27 Oct 13	22 Dec 13	360£ 360	-	-	1 Week
	22 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

For short and long breaks, please contact the owner. Saturday changeover day is only flexible off season. Special rates apply to late bookings, please enquire.

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2 years listed You are contacting Sallie Hewitt Landline 44 1905 621786 Mobile 44 7946 418514 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This converted chapel has received 6 reviews from previous guests.

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