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The Old Chapel and Spa

Ruswarp, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Quirky
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Spa facilities
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Originally a chapel, the property marries contemporary design with traditional structure
  • The indoor spa is a treat with its sauna, Jacuzzi, underfloor heating, and two massage tables
  • The huge arched windows drench the fantastic open-plan living area in natural, uplifting light

Property code: OC-WA300

This exceptional luxury converted detached chapel is ideal for your dream holiday. With its generous indoor spa area, sauna, and Jacuzzi; it will spice up your holiday and will delight even the most discerning guests.This spacious accommodation is full of character and charm combined with contemporary touches an enclosed large garden with orchard and private parking. Ideal for eight people, this luxury holiday accommodation offers exceptional amenities and has been entirely designed with your comfort and well-being in mind. Relax and enjoy the spa area equipped with sauna, rain shower and Jacuzzi…why not book one of our “My Personal Sanctuary Packages” for the ultimate spa experience! This spacious, light and airy accommodation has something for everyone, including a quiet reading area, gaming room and the latest in home Audio Visual entertainment. The four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, all feature high quality beds (one emperor), bedding and luxury fittings. The living dining room is spacious, boasting features such as a log burner and an original piped chapel organ.  Without doubt you will also appreciate the ultra-equipped modern kitchen, which should allow you to showcase your culinary skills. Finally, the outside of this little paradise features a beautiful lawned area with seating and tables for eight. 

You will be staying in the best possible location to plan your excursions and to explore a wonderful region. Located just 2 miles from the centre of Whitby, the village of Ruswarp boasts a host of local facilities such as a railway station, public house, general store, Café, award winning butchers, salmon leap, miniature railway and boating on the river Esk.  You can easily get to the vibrant heart of Whitby by car (6 minutes) by train (7 minutes) or walking (30 minutes) where you can find many shops, cafes and restaurants. If you want to discover the folklore and culture of the town, visit Whitby Abbey to discover a complex of museums and exhibitions that are always exciting. For an unforgettable holiday combining luxury, tourist attractions and entertainment, book the beautiful Old Chapel in Ruswarp today.

GROUND FLOOR:

Entrance door: Through the gate from the parking area the entrance is at the far side of the building.
Boot Room:  Slate floor with a large church pew to take off boots and shoes, feature panelled walls, cast iron Welly and Umbrella stand and large window overlooking the garden and orchard where in the summer months you can glimpse the steam train going by. 

Utility/WC:  Slate floor, large Belfast sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and convenient WC.

FROM BOOT ROOM ONE STEP UP

Kitchen: Beautiful wood floor with a contemporary sleek kitchen offering copious amounts of storage and luxury granite worktops. Built in electric oven with ceramic hob and modern glass and chrome hood, built in microwave, integrated dishwasher and large American style fridge freezer.  There is a small breakfast bar with two stools where you can enjoy coffee from the Nespresso coffee machine provided. All this is finished off with double aspect chapel windows and urban style lighting.

Open contemporary stainless steel and wood Spiral Staircase to:
Lounge/Dining Room: 
Beautiful wood floor with double aspect chapel windows letting plenty of light flood into this spacious and airy room.  There is a modern wood burning stove to compliment the central heating, two three seater leather sofas, two leather armchairs and two leather pouffes to rest your feet after a long day in the open. A wall mounted Smart TV with Freesat and Netflix is complimented by a surround sound bar for that cinema experience. A large coffee table with storage and two smaller wooden side tables add style and convenience to the room along with an arrangement of feature clocks, tall bookcases, wall panelling, working organ, plus many other original chapel features are in keeping with the character of this beautiful building. You may also notice the repurposed altar table now providing an ideal space for a carrousel of complimentary sweets and chocolates.
Large wooden refectory table with seating for eight. The whole room is set off with two beautiful dimmable chandeliers.
Snug/Games Room: Wooden floor, contemporary sofa and sideboard.  On the wall is a large screen Smart TV with Freesat and Netflix with wireless headphone for use with the Xbox. Tripod standard lamp, feature Death Star modern chandeliers and a large ornate full-length mirror.  There is a double door to outside, formally the main chapel entrance. The windows in this room have beautiful wooden shutters.
Bedroom Four: Featuring a King sized bed and two silvered side tables with lamps, Silvered dressing table and stool, various mirrors, windows with shutters and modern clothes hangers.

FROM THE LOUNGE SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO READING AREA:
Reading area:
 Wooden floor, two seater leather chesterfield sofa, upholstered Queen Anne chair, coffee table, reading lamp and low arched window overlooking the garden.
Family Bathroom: Slate tiles to floor and walls, a fantastic modern free standing bath complimenting a large shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, WC, contemporary wash bowl set on a large wooden cabinet, heated towel radiator, window overlooking the gardens and beyond, inset lighting and a sumptuous full sized bevelled mirror on the door.

SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO UPPER FLOOR
Corridor with two Velux windows, wooden floor and plenty of bespoke drawers for storage.
Master bedroom: A magnificent floating staircase with glass panelling lead to this fantastic master bedroom with beautiful arched chapel windows, all with bespoke wooden shutters. There is a luxurious Emperor Bed and headboard, two ornate silver bedside cabinets with touch lamps, silver dressing table with ghost chair and mirror over, bespoke triple dark wood wardrobe.  The en-suite is partially open on the other side of the stairs providing a shower cubicle, washbasin with wooden vanity unit and WC. The whole room is finished off with two designer dimmable chandeliers

Bedroom Two: Wooden floor, Super King Bed (Zip & Link), two bedside cabinets with lamps, modern dressing table and feature mirrors, modern clothes hangers, Velux window.

Bedroom Three: Wooden floor, Twin beds (Zip & Link) with bedside cabinets and lamps, console dressing table with stool and mirror above, large storage chest, modern clothes hangers, Velux window.

SECRET SPA

The Spa: From the kitchen there is a large original arched chapel door with antique door furniture which opens to reveal the spectacular secluded spa. The walls and floor are covered in Travertine tiles and boast underfloor heating, lovely on your bare feet. There is a jacuzzi spa bath with coloured lights and numerous jets and sprays. The sauna will happily seat upto eight and there is an open rainfall shower for you to wash and cool down afterwards. There is an arrangement of wooden seating and loungers provided for your relaxation and two folding massage/treatment tables. Spa robes, slippers and towels are provided.

OUTSIDE:  The property is surrounded on all sides by gardens and lawns allowing you plenty of space to sit out and enjoy the country air. There are two separate tables, one with a large umbrella and seating for eight. There is a secure shed for bicycles.

Access:  Access to this property is by car down Water Lane. Water Lane is an unadopted lane which also serves as a natural spring run off and can often be under water, the depth varying throughout the seasons. Guest should be aware that the approach is uneven in places and lane can be quite swollen after periods of heavy rain. Guests may want to bear this in mind, particularly if they have small/low vehicles.  
Pets: Sorry no pets
Parking: There is parking for up to four cars, two on the drive and two on the grass.
Heating: The property is heated throughout with gas central heating with underfloor heating in the spa.
Notes:  Towels and linen are provided. No smoking at this property. Unlimited WiFi available free of charge. Mobile phone signal variable.

Sorry, infants (aged under 2) are not allowed at this property


Shop: 0.2 miles  Pub: 0.2 miles

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 emperor bed, 1 super-king-size (zip-and-link, can be made into twins on request), 1 king and 1 twin (zip-and-link, can be made into a super-king on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with shower and WC, 1 family bathroom with bath and shower and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Access to this property is by car down Water Lane. Water Lane is an unadopted lane which also serves as a natural spring run off and can often be under water, the depth varying throughout the seasons. Guest should be aware that the approach is uneven in places and lane can be quite swollen after periods of heavy rain. Guests may want to bear this in mind, particularly if they have small/low vehicles.
  • Electric oven and hob, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer in utility
  • Welcome pack, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers
  • Wood burner
  • TV with FreeSat and Netflix, surround sound bar, wireless headphones
  • Mobile phone signal is variable
  • Enclosed lawned garden
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Storage for bikes
  • Spa featuring Jacuzzi, sauna and rainfall shower
  • Shop and pub 300 metres, beach 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

James Ward

This property is personally managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Diarmuid 28th April 2025

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The Old Chapel is a stunning property in a beautiful location. All of the bedrooms are fantastic especially the master bedroom with en-suite. There were 7 of us staying and the property had everything we needed. Parking was the only issue for bigger cars, so if there is somewhere nearby thats safe to park overnight, that would be helpful. The walk Read moreinto Whitby was easy from the Chapel and there was plenty of places to eat or drink, but if you want to stay local we had a great evening at The Bridge Inn. We would all highly recommend staying at The Old Chapel, you wont be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 30th March 2025

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Absolutely stunning Cannot fault the old chapel The pics dont do it justice Its just perfect See you again soon

Reviewed by Deborah 20th November 2024

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Absolutely beautiful house. Thought of everything you would need. Very spacious, enough room not to be on top of one another.

Reviewed by Andrea 30th September 2024

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Amazing place. Beds super comfy. The additions of Prosecco, biscuits, coffee pods were an added bonus. Wonderful stay would recommend

Reviewed by Christine 11th August 2024

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A stunning property, so clean and well equipped. The cleaner deserves 6*. Beautiful white towels, linen and very comfortable beds. The spa area is a plus and was lovely to relax in at the end of the day. The entrance to the chapel is up a very steep slope and through a narrow gateway and one of our vehicles could not get through it. The propertRead morey is quirky with a beautiful working organ - if you are musical take some music with you! Ruswarp is close to Whitby and it is a really nice walk of about a mile from the side of the property. Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 29th July 2024

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Plenty of room both inside and outside. We had 3 children (13, 8 & 6) and they loved running round the very secure grounds.

Reviewed by Paul 3rd June 2024

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Reviewed by Abbey 13th May 2024

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Overall the cottage was beautiful. It was in a beautiful setting and we loved staying there.

Reviewed by Charlotte 8th May 2024

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Great location - lovely 30 minute walk into Whitby. Ruswarp is lovely too. Property is fab - very comfy beds, great, spacious social area. Spa area is a real bonus and makes property stand out from others. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Christine 30th April 2024

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Lovely property. Spa facilities brilliant. We had a nice girly weekend. Only a short walk into Whitby. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Julie 12th March 2024

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Beautiful accommodation - extremely well furnished and lovely welcome pack. Spa facilities are excellent. Parking is difficult with a large car that wouldnt fit through the gate.

Reviewed by Helen 20th February 2024

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The Old Chapel was a fantastic property to stay in for a half term break with the family and grandparents! The property was spotlessly clean, and each bedroom was super comfy! The kitchen and living spaces meant there was plenty of room for everyone to relax and read or watch TV! The spa was the added bonus, and afforded some lovely relaxation aRead morefter each day of exploring the local area. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 30th January 2024

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Fabulous property well equipped clean and very quirky we had a blast on my sisters 70th birthday also nice walk into Whitby and good taxi service if needed little pub a very short walk away do lovely food we will be back soon

Reviewed by Ann 23rd January 2024

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Reviewed by Maureen 28th November 2023

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Beautiful property very cozy

Reviewed by Graham 19th November 2023

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Reviewed by Claire 9th October 2023

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Reviewed by John 26th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jo 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 7th August 2023

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Reviewed by Previous guests 11th July 2023

Great property, god location with easy 30 min walk to Whitby. Good facilities and spotlessly clean on arrival. Would recommend

Reviewed by Anonymous 7th July 2023

This is a beautiful property that has been prepared to a high standard. It's a great place for a holiday for a family or a group of friends.

Reviewed by M 24th June 2023

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We had a person with limited mobility and although the property had a GF bedroom and WC they were only accessed between the 2 by several stairs up to the sitting room, and a walk across the sitting room.then down a few stairs. This could be better stated in the accessibility information .A toilet or even better, a shower room in the snug area adjacRead moreent to the GF bedroom would be perfect. Otherwise great quirky property. Hide

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