Wesleyan Chapel

GROUND FLOOR

Large entrance vestibule, with bench seating for boot and coat storage.

Open plan living area which features the traditional vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and large feature windows in the gothic style of the period.

There is a fully equipped kitchen, fitted to the highest quality with granite work surfaces. The kitchen features a large central island, double height fridge freezer, Aga cooker and dishwasher. Adjacent there is a large shared dining table that seats eight, and is perfect for group dining amongst the hustle and bustle of the kitchen.

The lounge has a large seating area consisting of a large corner sofa and two single chairs. The central focal point is the impressive fireplace with a log burning stove and open chimney breast with views through to the neighbouring kitchen. The living room also has a large flat screen TV, modern open shelving and impressive artwork.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

There are steps down to the lower ground floor where you will find comfortable and stylish bedroom accommodation plus access onto the outdoor patio and garden.

Each of the four double bedrooms has its own bathroom and are decorated with traditional patterns and heritage colours. All are light and airy and the perfect place to rest after an eventful day exploring the wonderful local area.

OUTSIDE SPACE

There is an outside patio, complete with seating area for you to enjoy the breath-taking location and panoramic views of Wharfe Valley and Barden Bridge, all in perfect seclusion and peace.

There is also a spacious seating area and BBQ for the most special of al fresco dining.

Parking is available outside the Chapel for up to four vehicles.

HISTORY

The Chapel was built in 1884 with many elements of the Gothic Revival style which was a trend of the 19th century. Its construction was a reflection of the Wesleyan Methodism in the area at the time and played an important role within the community until the 20th century when it finally closed. The Chapel has remained fairly untouched over the centuries, the pews and pulpit were removed at some point in the 1900s and the ground floor used as a school or large teaching room. The scar from where the pulpit once sat can still be seen today, and two original stone fire surrounds still remain. At some point the lower ground floor was also re-configured to form a number of rooms, we presume for accommodation.

The Chapel was sold in the 70s and became a workshop and retail facility, before rising costs meant its demise and it was sold back to the estate.

(source Viv Mason, cravenherald.co.uk)

The Brasserie at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa  – 1 mile
The Fell at Burnsall – 6 miles
Craven Arms, Appletreewick – 1 mile

The sheer vastness of the ground floor space was challenging because we wanted it to feel homely yet not lose the essence of the heritage of the building. Elevating the living space at the rear of the Chapel helped to visually and emotionally differentiate the space while contrasting floor finishes further defined areas. A new central feature fireplace between the kitchen and sitting area divides the room and provides a truly lovely focal point. We added walls on the lower ground floor to reconfigure the space into bedrooms, raising the floor level to open up the view through the windows to the rolling Dales beyond.

Interior Design

In the sitting area, we have displayed antiques, artwork and books gathered from Chatsworth House, The Hall at Bolton Abbey and Bolton Abbey Estate to make it feel like a family home.

We are particularly proud of a refurbished bar unit from the Bachelor’s Passage* at Chatsworth House. We added a mirror at the back to reflect light, glass shelves replaced wooden ones, and safety film was added to the glazing. Interior lights were the final touch in bringing the original unit into modern-day service.

The kitchen is built and designed in a heritage style. All the lighting is custom, and over-island lights in the kitchen are made from colanders, whilst all-weather table lights are rechargeable and portable and can be used indoors or out. The eclectic and stylish mix of furniture and artwork comes from both the Chatsworth and Yorkshire estates.

Downstairs, the bedrooms are a mix of classic and traditional, with the emphasis equally divided between comfort and experience, with sumptuous bed linens, drapes and décor. The beds are a mixture of 4-poster and heirloom pieces, whilst wallpapers were sourced from British designers. Bed headboards are unique and bespoke, designed and made individually for each room.

Bathrooms are all tiled, with traditional fittings and bold colours that evoke a timeless design with a country house feel.

We worked closely with Lady Celina of the Cavendish famly to help her realise her vision to turn this fantastic space into unique and quite special holiday accommodation.

Outside

A hot tub and rattan furniture allow guests to relax at the end of the day.