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