The Old Church

ID: S367918

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Guests consistently praise The Old Church for its cleanliness, high-quality renovation, and the warm welcome provided by hosts Sue and Ian. The property is noted for its peaceful location, ideal for exploring Yorkshire and its amenities. The welcome hamper is frequently mentioned as a delightful touch, and the property is appreciated for being dog-friendly and well-equipped, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Reviewers frequently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as 'spotless' and 'very clean', indicating meticulous maintenance and attention to detail.

The property's location is highly regarded for its tranquillity and convenience for exploring nearby York, Beverley, and the coast, although one review noted a lack of local amenities within walking distance.

Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the property cosy, warm, and accommodating. The secure yard for dogs and the spacious ground floor are appreciated for adding to the overall comfort.

Facilities are well-received, with the property being well-equipped and maintained to a high standard. The mention of a 'lovely bbq' and 'Smart TV' suggests modern amenities that meet guests' needs.

The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident in the welcome pack and their readiness to assist guests. While the welcome pack is highly praised, it should be noted that such gifts, though common, are not guaranteed.

About this property

Situated in the quaint and friendly village of Shiptonthorpe you will find The Old Church, a beautifully converted chapel surrounded by open countryside, making it an ideal base for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, the Yorkshire coast, and the nearby city of York. Venture a little further to the Yorkshire Moors and Dales national parks.

Tastefully renovated into a contemporary hideaway, The Old Church is perfect for one or two couples, or a family of up to six.

Enter the property and be welcomed into the inner porch with handy boot storage, which leads into a large open-plan living space with a feature spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine floor.

The modern kitchen is subtly lit and fully equipped with quality appliances, enjoy a delicious meal around the large kitchen island or the six-seater dining table.

The sitting area offers comfortable seating with two leather sofas and a log effect fire, a large

screen Smart TV along with the benefit of unlimited high-quality Wi-Fi. The ground floor offers a tastefully appointed double bedroom containing a luxurious en-suite, You will also find an additional large family bathroom with a full-size bath, shower, vanity basin, and WC. The spiral staircase leads to the second large sleeping area comprising of a super-king-size bed which converts to two singles if required, and a double sofa bed. From here you can view the rustic exposed brick wall which still features the original church cross.

Downstairs, the French doors open onto a secluded sunny outside area where the patio furniture has a full-size table for six for evening drinks or alfresco dining. You may also enjoy a tasty BBQ and wish to take advantage of the feature brick-built barbeque.

There is also a lockable shed for bike storage with ebike charging facility. The private rear patio area is totally secure so you can relax should you have a canine companion. If eating out is your choice, you can enjoy a family dinner at the Mumbai Lounge restaurant just a short stroll away from the property. The Old Church is a 5-minute walk from The Shiptonthorpe Milk Shed situated on a working dairy farm, where you can collect fresh creamy milk along with a range of other delicious local produce.

The historic town of Market Weighton is only 2 miles away with independent shops, a supermarket and a range of pubs and restaurants.

The olde world Goodmanham Arms is a delightful pub, with its own brewery, situated in the village of Goodmanham and is a picturesque walk from The Old Church through the old Londsborough Deer Park (apparently where Henry VIII used to hunt).

A little further you will find Pocklington, a characterful market town, with a weekly market and a further choice of shops, delicatessens, and restaurants.This market town is perhaps best known for Burnby Hall Gardens where you will find eight acres of beautiful gardens with two large lakes, home to the National

Collection of water lilies. Nearby is the old Pocklington canal, ideal for nature walks and bird watching.

The Old Church is only half a mile from The Yorkshire Wolds Way long distance footpath, linking with The Chalklands Way, The Minster Way and many other countryside paths passing through glorious Yorkshire Wolds scenery.

The cathedral city of York is a 30 minute drive away.York boasts the imposing York Minster, York Castle Museum, Clifford’s Tower, National Railway Museum, and the immersive Jorvic Viking Centre where a replica of a Viking village has been created, including smells and sounds.

You can also discover the nearby historic town of Beverley with its beautiful

Minster and quaint streets.If a day at the races takes your fancy both York and

Beverley (recently voted two of the top ten racecourses in the country) offer an

exciting day out.

Whatever your plans, The Old Church is the ideal escape to spend quality time

with loved ones in the hidden gem of the Yorkshire Wolds.

Market Weighton is a market town resting within the Yorkshire Wolds and the East Riding of Yorkshire, sitting between York and Hull. The town boasts a scattering of Georgian and Victorian buildings with an 18th century coaching inn, and keeps tradition by hosting a weekly farmers' market, perfect for finding local produce. There are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy here while nearby attractions including Burnby Hall Gardens, William's Den, Skidby Mill, and York Maze.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size(zip/link, can be twin on request) with double sofa bed on mezzanine, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Plus a family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with log effect wood burning stove

Gas central heating with log effect woodburning stove.

Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for two cars.

Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture, barbecue and lock up shed for bike storage.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.1 miles, pub 1.9 miles

Nearby points of interest

  • Yorkshire Air Museum

Reviews (68)

  • Hilary

    Facilities are excellent, comfortable and clean. We love staying at this place. Really good welcome pack, great WiFi for working and local area has loads of fab walks.

  • Denise

    Beautifully renovated.The hosts went above and beyond with the welcome pack.Highly recommend the jam. Couldn't wish for anything better to make our holiday complete. Very spacious property, lovely area.Comfy beds and lovely bathrooms. Will definitely return again. The photos don't do it justice.

  • Suzanne

    Location very good and easy to travel to different places.

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