The Old Chapel - Slad Valley near Stroud

Seeing The Old Chapel for the first time is an awe-inspiring moment. Sitting above the rolling green valley famously immortalised by Laurie Lee in Cider with Rosie, the chapel is framed in wisteria with rose windows, small turrets and a collection of headstones which lie to the front. It is unlike anywhere you will have stayed before.

Feeling at home as soon as you arrive, the spacious and light rooms are highlighted with finely curated decor. The living room offers a choice of seating where you can either watch a film or chat amongst friends over a competitive game of chess. Open the doors on sunny days for a gentle breeze, or light the fire to keep any evening chills at bay. Original arch windows frame the dining area in the kitchen/diner and the clever conversion makes the kitchen spacious and a delight to cook in. A snug with beanbag seating and its own TV and a handy utility round out the ground floor with more than enough room for family living. The charm of this old chapel continues upstairs where you can peek out circular windows and duck under exposed beams in the bedrooms. With double rooms, a single and a flexible family bedroom all groups are accommodated for, and nobody will feel hard done by as each room is equally inviting.

Step out onto the terrace where a BBQ and garden games are a must. The lawn stretches before you with a trampoline for the little ones and a picnic bench perfectly set to make the most of the surrounding landscape. To the front of The Old Chapel the quaint headstones sit on the bank of a steep incline, hidden from view when inside. Spending time listening to the birdsong in the gardens is as appealing as relaxing indoors and you'll leave with a camera roll full of new memories.

Ground Floor

Living Room
Your first impression of The Old Chapel is the magnificent living room. With oodles of space there are two seating areas and an entrance hall where you can leave your coats and bags. To one side is a corner sofa, perfect for lounging beside the fire while you watch TV and relax, or you can use the clever chess table for an evening game after dinner. Beautiful double church doors open to the terrace and arched windows look across the views to the front.

Kitchen/Diner
Bright and airy, the kitchen is fully-equipped with an oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and lots of surface space. You will love preparing meals here where you can prepare and serve meals with ease. The dining area seats nine easily and sits alongside an arched window with views out over the picturesque valley.

Snug
This is where the children will hideaway with their own TV and beanbags. Watching cartoons, playing board games and telling each other stories they will love having this space to themselves.

Utility/Shower Room
The utility is a very useful space at The Old Chapel, with a washing machine and dryer and a pull-down drying rack so you can stay on top of the necessities while you stay here. There is also a shower, WC and basin here.

First Floor

Bedroom One
The master bedroom has an eye-catching rose window, framing the garden beyond. A king-size bed sits beneath exposed beams and a quiet dressing area is tucked around the corner. Waking up in the morning you will be drawn outdoors when you open the curtains to your lush surroundings.

En-suite
Through a folding door is a shower, WC and basin. Decorated with quirky scientific wallpaper you'll spend longer here than you'd expect taking in all the details.

Bedroom Two
A king-size bed is tucked beneath the angled roof where you will get an uninterrupted nights sleep. There is a chest of drawers and beside tables.

Bathroom
The stylish bathroom has both a rainfall shower and a bathtub for washing off after a country walk. Colourful blue and grey tiling makes this room an elegant retreat for a spa experience.

Cloakroom
Sitting alongside the main bathroom is a cloakroom with a WC and basin so nobody is left waiting in the mornings.

Bedroom Three
Families and groups with children will love bedroom three. A super king-size bed can be split into twin beds on request and there is a bunk bed for younger guests. With a rose window and dark beams this room is full of character.

Bedroom Four
Looking out across the valley, bedroom four has a single bed with a small chest of drawers alongside the bed.

Outside

The gardens at The Old Chapel are a step away from the everyday. To the front a scattering of headstones reminds you of the history of this building and a lawn stretches to one side with a trampoline at the end. Serve meals on the terrace with a beautiful backdrop and at the end of the day, head up to the picnic bench perfectly placed for watching the views change as the sun goes down.

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Stroud cottage is smoke free.