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The Old Chapel

Oker, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Exquisite converted chapel nestled in the scenic valley of Wensley Dale, near Matlock
  • Stunning original features, including enormous arched windows and vaulted ceiling
  • Wood burner to bring a cosy glow on crisp autumn and winter evenings at home
Property code: OC-DCOCC

A super characterful converted chapel, retaining many traditional features seamlessly combined with contemporary furnishings and décor, and set close to the Derbyshire town of Matlock. Soak up the beautiful surroundings with your family of four from this delightful property.

From the outside, you can’t miss this charming home. Head through the large front door and into the hallway where you can shake off your walking boots and head into the fabulous lounge. Set underneath a high, vaulted ceiling and with large church windows flooding the space with light, this is the perfect place to relax after busy days exploring. There is a wood burner to keep you warm and a Smart TV to keep you occupied. Stairs lead to a galleried mezzanine which is set up as a quaint reading area. The kitchen/diner has an Aga-style oven and plenty of space for cooking up a storm. Eat together around the oak dining table while you plan the next day. The bedrooms are accessed by three steps up, where you can find a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, perfect for the children of the group, and a family bathroom set adjacent. A small patio area out of the front of the property has a bench where you can sip on a morning coffee in the warming sun. Private parking is available for one car.

Set in the pretty hamlet of Oker, you will find the fringes of the beautiful Peak District right on the doorstep. The quaint town of Matlock (2.5 miles) has a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars for you to spend a day or evening out when you don’t feel like cooking. Visit the heritage Peak Rail and ride on vintage steam trains that run for 4 miles to Rowsley South. Challenge yourselves to picturesque hikes up Stanton Moor (2 miles) or Nine Ladies Stone Circle (2.5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • AGA-style electric stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair upon request
  • Wood burner (logs supplied)
  • TV and DVD player
  • Patio with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Young children should be supervised on the wooden staircase and low balustrades of the gallery
  • The entrance hall, main corridor, kitchen diner and bathroom are all on one level but there are 3 steps up into the sitting room and 3 steps up to the two bedrooms; the bathroom is not immediately adjacent to the bedrooms.
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robin 1st June 2026

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We stayed in the Old Chapel between 24th and 28th May 2026 with our two grandaughters (aged 7 & 9). We enjoyed the quirkiness of the property and the way that it has been converted. the location is superb, very close the Matlock, and attractions such as the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver's Kingdom. The girls loved Hall Leys park in Matlock and theRead more the steam engine ride at Peak Rail. The Welcome Pack of groceries was great for our first night and the local Sainburys is only a 5 minute drive away. All of the household items we needed were provided and of good quality. Nice selection of games and books were in the property. Definitely recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 5th May 2026

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The cottage was lovely, when we arrived there was a welcome basket which had a few items in that would keep you going until you had chance to get to the shops. The cottage was very spacious and was warm for the four of us. It was very well situated we had a walk down to Matlock which took about 50 mins and Matlock Bath wasn't that much further. It Read morewould make a good base to venture out to explore Derbyshire. Bakewell isn't too much of a drive if you wanted a bakewell pudding. Sarah the owner is lovely l, she knocked when we arrived to see if we got there ok. Would highly recommend The Old Chapel, we only stayed 3 nights but would defo do a week here so we could explore more. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 29th April 2026

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Good property in a rural location. No facilities close by and pub was a bit of a trek after walking all day. Nice touch was a well stocked hamper.

Reviewed by Helen 12th April 2026

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Reviewed by Diane 4th January 2026

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Its a beautiful, atmospheric chapel with plenty of space and a lovely wood burner.

Reviewed by Fay 31st December 2025

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This is a great place to stay, amazing location, lovely property and the people were amazing. This is our second Christmas with them

Reviewed by Lydia 16th November 2025

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What a lovely holiday home! So well situated for picturesque walks, in easy reach of groceries, and the home itself was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. Thank you to the owner for such a wonderful welcome basket upon arrival!

Reviewed by Pat 28th October 2025

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Hamper was excellent, best hamper we have ever had. Loved the chapel, lovely comfy beds.

Reviewed by Lesley 7th October 2025

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We had a wonderful time in this cottage, location was perfect for the local area to visit interesting local historical sites, first class accommodation, lovely welcome basket was a special touch.

Reviewed by David 30th September 2025

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The Old Chapel suited us perfectly. A lovely quiet location out of the hurly-burly of Matlock but easy of access and well placed for surrounding attractions. The conversion has been done thoughtfully and to a high quality and the cottage is generously equipped in all respects (who doesn't love Portmeirion china?)and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Kerstin 25th September 2025

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This is a treat! If youre looking for a picture perfect accommodation this is it. Beautifully restored chapel with a cute place to sit in front of the house. Landscape is marvellous when you step outside.

Reviewed by Jan 28th August 2025

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Very nice cottage in an old chapel with a friendly owner.

Reviewed by Patricia 27th August 2025

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Interesting old Chapel very sympathetically renovated, loved the kitchen which is surprisingly spacious. Good location, lots of lovely walks and very varied countryside from limestone to pastoral fields and woods. Lots of proper pubs like the Packhorse at Little Longstone. Happy Days .

Reviewed by Paul 20th July 2025

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A very well appointed cottage with all the amenities that you'd expect. Me my brother and my nephew were in Derbyshire for a hiking break and the cottage was a very comfortable and clean base for us, we were very happy.

Reviewed by Vivienne 31st May 2025

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The Old Chapel is absolutely wonderful, so comfortable, so clean and welcoming. The owner was helpful and very welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days there. Thank you for making us so comfortable, we enjoyed the board games as well.

Reviewed by Lyn 4th January 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 3rd November 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at this wonderful cottage- the welcome pack was a lovely touch. The cottage was clean, well equipped and a great base camp exploring the Peak District

Reviewed by Daniel 20th October 2024

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A lovely cottage - very warm and comfortable with a great cooker and log stove. We'd definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Geoff 18th August 2024

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We all loved staying in the Chapel Oker, The location was perfect, a short walk into Darley or a short drive into Mattlock Bath. other attractions, Bakewell, Chatsworth etc. Sally had left us a lovely welcome hamper and were always on hand if needed. Perfect hosts, with a lovely converted Chapel with plenty of space for the family to relax.

Reviewed by Jane 25th July 2024

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This was a super cottage. It was very clean and the owners had thought about everything. They left a super hamper which was much appreciated. The beds were very comfy. There was everything you needed. We were able to sit out in the front in a sunny corner using garden furniture that was in the cottage. We visited Matlock bath, Bakewell , ChatswortRead moreh and Cromford. Would come again to a lovely region. Hide

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