The Chapel, Brompton Regis
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The Chapel, Brompton Regis has been lovingly converted into holiday accommodation for up to 2 guests; offering the perfect blend of modern convenience with high end finishes and appliances set against the backdrop of this historic 1854 chapel which retains many of its original, beautiful features.
The Chapel is situated in the pretty Exmoor village of Brompton Regis on the Brendon Hills, just 5 minutes from Wimbleball Lake and within Exmoor National Park. The building dates back to 1854 and is Grade II listed, it has now been refurbished throughout to a very high standard, whilst maintaining many of the original features of this stunning property. There is a large garden and patio area to the rear overlooking the hills, as well as an orchard and fields all for you to enjoy. Sleeps up to 2 guests One king-size bedroom Spacious living room with wooden barrel ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows Wood-burner plus underfloor heating throughout Unique mezzanine seating area overlooking the chapel living area Modern kitchen with bi-fold doors to the patio and rear gardens Large garden with outside seating Orchard and 8 acres of land for guests to enjoy Off road parking for 2 cars Bed linen and towels provided Electricity and underfloor heating included Sorry, no dogs Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Entrance to the property is via the small stone built porch at the side of the chapel, an ideal spot for muddy boots and brollies. The main entrance door is the original 1854 oak chapel door, which is impressive in height, and opens into a small entrance hall with side room for hanging coats. By the entrance door there is an oak staircase enticing you up to explore a unique mezzanine area with Oka designer leather studded club chairs to lose yourself in with a good book or just to chill. The distinctive glass front of the mezzanine balcony allows you to view the living area of the chapel below, watch the television below as if you are at the cinema or view the stunningly beautiful double height stained glass windows. The ground floor entrance hall leads into the main living area, which is impressive with its full height wooden barrel traditional ceiling, exposed stone wall and stained glass windows. A wood-burning fire adds to the cosy atmosphere, along with comfortable seating and an original pew, as well as occasional furniture by Neptune and Oka. Two wide slate steps lead up to the modern kitchen which looks out to the rear garden and Exmoor hills through full width bi-fold doors. There's a short hall off the kitchen to the bedroom which is tastefully furnished and decorated to reflect the period of the chapel with its victorian king size brass bed and period lighting from Jim Lawrence. The adjacent modern shower room features a full length walk in shower with both rainfall head and hand held shower. *Security deposit* A security deposit of £100 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.
- Linen provided,Towels provided
- High chair
- Iron and board
- TV
- Dishwasher,Washing machine,Clothes dryer
- Fridge,Freezer,Cooker,Toaster,Microwave
- Fan
- Electric vehicle charge point
- Games room
- Central heating
- Kettle
- Bath
- Wi-Fi available
- Hair dryer
- Log fire
- Breakfast included
The modern kitchen is well-equipped with all new appliances, a SMEG fridge/freezer and kettle, Bosch oven/hob, microwave and toaster, washer/dryer and a Nespresso coffee machine which has an initial complimentary supply of pods (more pods available at cost price). Plus a good selection of cookware, utensils, glasses, crockery and cutlery. Tea towels are provided. The living area has a smart television equipped with TV channels, HD multi channel options and apps. Wi-Fi is available throughout enabling you to keep in touch with the outside world if you need to. A smart speaker is available for you to stream music from your own devices. A selection of board games are also available. An iron and ironing board are provided for your convenience. Electricity and underfloor heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. There is underfloor heating throughout to keep the property warm in the cooler months, plus a wood-burning fire for an extra boost of heat - or just cosiness! A basket of logs and kindling will be provided to get you started. In the bedroom you will find sumptuously soft Egyptian cotton bed linens and towels are also provided as well as a hairdryer. Please bring outdoor/beach towels if you wish to take them with you on day trips.
- BBQ
- Parking
- private garden (not enclosed)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Shared garden
- private garden (enclosed)
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Detached Property
- Pool (communal)
- Pool (private)
To the rear of the property is a large open space overlooking the Exmoor hills. A small bistro table and chairs is directly outside the kitchen bi-fold doors, plus a further large patio area and more seating just a short walk across the garden which also has a fire-pit/bbq for al fresco dining. There is further seating/picnic area with table and chairs in the orchard a lovely spot to relax, listen to the birds, watch the lambs play and enjoy the views over the stunning surrounding countryside where red deer are frequent visitors. You are welcome to help yourselves to apples from the trees when they are in season or fruit from the well stocked allotment. Guests are able to make use of the fields and river frontage that surround the chapel and belong to the owners. Secure locked cycle storage is also available on request. The owners live on the farm nearby.
Electric vehicle charge point
Pets not allowed
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Horses
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
Exterior lighting,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,Fire extinguisher,First-aid kit
On the ground floor - front and rear door exits as well as fully opening windows in the bedroom and bathroom to allow exit. Mezzanine floor in the chapel has fully opening window/escape route Fire alarms fitted in bedroom, chapel area and kitchen as well as carbon dioxide alarm. in the chapel area Fire extinguisher and fire blanket can be found in the kitchen and a basic first aid kit in a green and white bag on a hook in the cloakroom
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Firm Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that. Show more
The region
+ MoreThe village of Brompton Regis is a small, rural village in a quiet location on the eastern side of Exmoor National Park. It was once a market ‘town’ and one of the largest in the area, divided into Highertown and Lowertown. The parish extends from the Haddeo Valley up to the ...ridge of the Brendon Hills. It includes Wimbleball Lake and nature reserve, which offers all kinds of water-based activities and walks. Dulverton is approx 5 miles away and is known as the southern gateway to Exmoor. It's a pretty, small town with a butcher, Post Office, fish and chip shop, greengrocer, late-opening supermarket, art gallery, hairdressers, book shop and antique dealers as well as a guns and fishing tackle shop. There are also a number of quality boutiques, interesting gift shops plus a handful of lovely restaurants, tea rooms and pubs. Wheddon Cross is around 6 miles away, and has a mini-supermarket with long opening hours, a petrol station and a village pub too. Dunkery Beacon (1704 feet above sea level) is about three miles further on from the village, there are fantastic panoramic views from Dunkery; wild moorland to the west, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the north, the rolling Brendon Hills to the east and the Quarme Valley to the south. In recent years Wheddon Cross has become famous for the abundance of snowdrops in the nearby valley which has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom around February and a park and ride system operates from the village to enable visitors easy access to the "carpet of snowdrops". The coastal town of Minehead is 13 miles away with its variety of shops along with the main station for the iconic West Somerset Steam Railway running 20 miles through stunning coastal and countryside to Bishop Lydeard near Taunton.
Local Food Shops Brompton Regis community run village shop is located a few minutes walk from the chapel – open Mon – Sat 9am to 1pm, it stocks a good range of daily basics and local produce. Dulverton (5 miles) has a small co operative supermarket alongside a number of independent food retailers, a deli, butcher and greengrocers. Eateries Dulverton has a variety of places to eat including The Copper Kettle and Tantivy tearooms in the market place as well as the award winning Woods restaurant and pub, and The Bridge Inn. On the outskirts of Dulverton there is also The Anchor Inn at Exebridge set by the river Exe and Tarr Steps Farm Inn alongside the river Barle and the ancient clapper bridge. The medieval village of Dunster (10 miles) is well worth a visit and has numerous places to eat including The Luttrell Arms in the high street which caters for both coffee and light lunches in the secret garden (overlooking the castle) , bar snacks or the more formal Psalters restaurant. Also in Dunster is Reeves restaurant and numerous coffee shops. In the surrounding area you have The White Horse Inn at Washford near Cleeve Abbey (advisable to book) and Perriwinkle tearoom at Selworthy (National Trust village) Other recommended places to eat include Bittescombe Inn at Upton (6 miles), Spelt restaurant at Bampton (8 miles) and the Lost Kitchen at Chevithorne (13 miles) wood fired dining (booking essential) Take Aways Dulverton fish and chip shop and the Tongdam Thai restaurant/takeaway.
Wimbleball Lake and Nature Reserve – 1 mile away – an array of walking and cycling trails around the 530 acre site, fantastic range of water sport activities available from the activity centre as well as fishing. www.swlakestrust.org.uk/wimbleball-lake. Exmoor Wildlife Safaris - join a safari and be taken by Land Rover to discover the real Exmoor – see Exmoor ponies, red deer, birdlife and the flora and fauna of the moors as well as hearing about intriguing local legends. www.exmoorwildlifesafaris.co.uk. Cleeve Abbey – English Heritage – 9 miles – fantastic glimpse into medieval life in an almost complete Abbey, a lovely site to take a picnic on a sunny day. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cleeve-abbey. Open March to November A number of National Trust properties can be found within a 45 minutes drive - Dunster Castle and Watermill, Knightshayes Court, Killerton House and Arlington Court. West Somerset Steam Railway – Minehead to Bishop Lydeard - 20 mile track with 11 stations meandering through beautiful countryside and coastlines throughout the year steam festivals and event days are held .www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Lynton and Lynmouth with its Victorian water powered vernacular railway with nearby Valley of the Rocks and Watersmeet – there are some lovely walks in the area that take in both the countryside and coastal area Allerford Rural Life Museum - www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk Exmoor Coaster open top bus from Minehead following the coast to Lynmouth www.firstbus.co.uk/adventures-bus/services/exmoor-coaster Dulverton and Dunster – pretty market towns with tearooms and shops Coast – Porlock Weir, Blue Anchor and Kilve coastal areas well worth a visit and stroll around There are cinemas at Minehead, Lynton and Taunton as well as twice a month screenings in Dulverton and theatres in Minehead (The Regal) and Taunton (The Brewhouse). Annual Events and Festivals February Snowdrop Valley – Wheddon Cross – Private hidden valley covered in a blanket of snowdrops open to the public in February. A minibus takes you down to the valley bottom where you can enjoy a number of different walks. www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdrop-valley.and August County shows at Dunster and the village show and gymkhana at Brompton Regis October Two Moors Classical Musical Festival – concerts by renown classical artists in towns and villages on Exmoor and Dartmoor. www.twomoorsfestival.co.uk October/November Exmoor Dark Skies Festival – variety of events in Britains first dark skies reserve – www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk November Dulverton Literary Festival – www.visitdulverton.com/dulverton-exmoor-literary festival December Dulverton by Starlight – (usually the first Sunday in December) the town is decorated with Christmas trees festooned with lights, shops open late, festive market stalls, street entertainment, live music, and fireworks.
Coastline and Beaches The north coast is just a 20 minute drive away - visit Blue Anchor Bay and walk the half mile victorian promenade or the south west coastal path to Minehead and if you dont want to walk back hop on the steam train for the return trip. Kilve beach is famous for its fossils . Porlock Weir is very picturesque with a lovely small harbour and pebble beach with a pub and cafes as well as a few artisan shops. A number of walks over the Porlock marshes start from here, routes and details in the chapel Further down the coast you have the sandy beeches of Woollacombe and Croyde Just over an hour takes you to the south coast - book a trip from Exmouth with Stuart Line Cruises and sail down the spectacular jurassic coast or up the estuary into Exeter. The English Riviera towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are a short distance further down from Exmouth Walks: Wimbleball Lake has lots of well sign posted walks from 1 mile to the spectacular dam, to walking the full way around the lake about 9 miles and lots of other trails inbetween. Exmoor Explorer trails (all maps and info are in the chapel) including walks taking in Dunkery Beacon, Dunster, Tarr Steps, Doone Valley, Hadden Hill and Porlock Marshes these walks range from 1 to 10 miles and are for all abilities. You will also find in the chapel details of a number of walks that start at the chapel door and include a 1 mile round short walk taking in the valley floor around the village. My own favourite walk in the area is a 4 mile walk from the chapel down the pretty valley of Hartford to the bottom of the dam, a spectacular sight whether the dam is in full flow from the lake or not - you can then choose to come back the same way or climb the dam steps and came back to the chapel via the lake about 5 miles. A walking tour around the village is available taking in the features such as the "Pound" and telling you alittle bit of history about the village of Brompton Regis. The Coleridge Way and South West Coastal Path walks are nearby as well as the 150 miles of footpaths and bridleways through the National Trusts Holnicote Estate which is a 20 minutes drive away. Exmoor is packed with a plethora of fantastic walks through every type of landscape, moorland, countryside and coastal scenery to suit any ability - lots of maps and information is available in the chapel for you to plan your day
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