The Old Chapel in Oker Road Oker, Matlock, DE4 2JJ

About The Old Chapel

The Old Chapel is a converted former chapel in Oker, Derbyshire. This exquisite Peak District retreat sits in Wensley Dale, just 2.5 miles from Matlock. The property sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms and features spectacular original architecture including enormous arched windows and a high vaulted ceiling.

The location offers direct access to stunning moorland walks. Stanton Moor lies 2 miles away. The Bronze Age Nine Ladies Stone Circle sits 2.5 miles from your door. Bakewell is 6.5 miles away and Chatsworth House is 7 miles distant.

Accommodation includes one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both accessed via three steps. The single bathroom has a shower over the bath. The spectacular lounge features a wood burner and impressive church windows. An oak staircase leads to a galleried mezzanine reading area. The spacious kitchen/diner has wooden floors and includes an AGA-style electric stove, dishwasher and washing machine.

Visit Chatsworth House (7 miles, 15 minutes) to tour the stately home and gardens. Sample Bakewell pudding in Bakewell town (6.5 miles, 14 minutes). Explore the Nine Ladies Stone Circle (2.5 miles, 7 minutes). Walk across Stanton Moor (2 miles, 6 minutes) for panoramic Peak District views.

Perfect for families and couples wanting a truly unique Peak District escape. The Old Chapel combines historical character with modern comfort in an outstanding location.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 2
✓Activity: cycling
✓Activity: fishing
✓Activity: golf
✓Activity: walking
✓Activity: watersports
✓Double beds: 1
✓Single beds: 2
✓Bath
✓Bathrooms: 1
✓Shower
✓Total WCs: 1
✓Central heating
✓Cooking hob
✓Entire home
✓Dishwasher
✓Freezer
✓Tumble dryer
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: High chair
✓Fam: Travel cot
✓Fridge
✓G/F bedroom
✓Garden/Courtyard
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Iron
✓Ironing board
✓Kitchen
✓Bed linen included
✓Towels included
✓Location: Rural
✓Microwave
✓Family friendly
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓Other: Welcome pack
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Private parking
✓Private entrance
✓Property type: Other
✓Property type 2: Semi-detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Safety: carbon monoxide detector(s)
✓Smoke alarm(s)
✓Smart TV
✓Soap
✓Sofa
✓Style: Detached
✓TV
✓Toilet paper
✓Views: Countryside

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Chapel

Spectacular Vaulted Ceiling

The high vaulted ceiling and enormous arched windows create an atmospheric living space that guests describe as beautiful and truly special.

Wood Burner Ambience

The crackling wood burner adds warmth and character to the lounge, creating a cosy atmosphere for relaxing evenings in the Peak District.

Outstanding Location

Set in Wensley Dale with Stanton Moor and Nine Ladies Stone Circle within walking distance, plus Chatsworth House just 7 miles away.

Spacious Layout

The converted chapel offers plenty of room with a large kitchen/diner, spectacular lounge and galleried mezzanine reading area above.

Original Features

Impressive church windows, oak staircase and flagstone entrance hall preserve the building's unique chapel heritage throughout the property.

Excellent Hosts

Guests praise the amazing people managing the property, with returning visitors choosing to spend their second Christmas at The Old Chapel.

Getting To The Old Chapel

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Chapel by car, take the A6 towards Matlock and follow signs to Oker in Wensley Dale. The property is located 2.5 miles from Matlock town centre with convenient onsite parking available.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Matlock, approximately 2.5 miles from the property. From the station, a short taxi ride will bring you to this converted chapel in the heart of the Peak District.

Onsite parking available

Matlock station (2.5 miles)

Located in Oker, Wensley Dale

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Chatsworth House

Distance: 7 miles

DE45 1PP

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Distance: 2.5 miles

DE4 2LR

Heights of Abraham

Distance: 3 miles

DE4 3NT

Stanton Moor

Distance: 2 miles

DE4 2LR

Lumsdale Waterfalls

Distance: 3.5 miles

DE4 5EL

High Tor

Distance: 2 miles

DE4 3NT

Bakewell Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

DE45 1BT

Matlock Town Centre

Distance: 2.5 miles

DE4 3AT

Tesco Matlock

Distance: 2.8 miles

DE4 3FG

Matlock Bath

Distance: 3 miles

DE4 3PS

Haddon Hall

Distance: 5 miles

DE45 1LA

Gulliver's Kingdom

Distance: 3.5 miles

DE4 3PG

Chatsworth House

Distance: 7 miles

DE45 1PP

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

Distance: 2.5 miles

DE4 2LR

Heights of Abraham

Distance: 3 miles

DE4 3NT

Stanton Moor

Distance: 2 miles

DE4 2LR

Lumsdale Waterfalls

Distance: 3.5 miles

DE4 5EL

High Tor

Distance: 2 miles

DE4 3NT

Bakewell Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

DE45 1BT

Matlock Town Centre

Distance: 2.5 miles

DE4 3AT

Tesco Matlock

Distance: 2.8 miles

DE4 3FG

Matlock Bath

Distance: 3 miles

DE4 3PS

Haddon Hall

Distance: 5 miles

DE45 1LA

Gulliver's Kingdom

Distance: 3.5 miles

DE4 3PG

Is The Old Chapel Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Old Chapel is family-friendly with plenty of space for children to explore. The galleried mezzanine reading area provides a quiet spot for books and games. Gulliver's Kingdom theme park sits 3.5 miles away. Heights of Abraham cable car and caverns are 3 miles distant. Stanton Moor offers gentle walks suitable for families, just 2 miles from the door.

For Couples

Couples will love the atmospheric lounge with its crackling wood burner and spectacular vaulted ceiling. The galleried mezzanine reading area offers a peaceful retreat. Explore Chatsworth House gardens 7 miles away or walk to the Bronze Age Nine Ladies Stone Circle. The spacious kitchen/diner is perfect for cooking together. The unique chapel architecture creates a memorable romantic setting.

Pet Friendly

The Old Chapel does not accept pets. Dogs are not allowed at this property. The converted chapel is family-friendly but maintains a no-pets policy throughout the year. If you're travelling with a dog, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Peak District area that welcomes four-legged guests.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Chapel

The Druid Inn

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE4 2JJ

Stones Restaurant Matlock

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE4 3AT

The Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Located 6.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE45 1BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Chapel

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Old Chapel does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on its unique architectural features including the spectacular vaulted ceiling and wood burner instead.

Is it pet friendly?

No, dogs are not allowed at The Old Chapel. The property is family-friendly but does not accept pets of any kind.

How many people does The Old Chapel sleep?

The property sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms. One double bedroom and one twin bedroom are both accessed by taking three steps up from the main level.

What are the kitchen facilities like?

The spacious kitchen/diner features an AGA-style electric stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The wooden floor adds character to this well-equipped cooking and dining space.

Is there parking available?

Yes, parking is available onsite at The Old Chapel. You can leave your car safely at the property throughout your stay.

What is the bathroom arrangement?

There is 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. The bathroom is located downstairs for convenient access.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

The Old Chapel has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. Both bedrooms are accessed by taking three steps up and can accommodate 4 guests in total.

Are there any access considerations?

The lounge is accessed by three steps and bedrooms require going up three steps. An oak staircase leads to the galleried mezzanine reading area which has low headroom in places.

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The Old Chapel Reviews

Lydia

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!

Pat

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

Lesley

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.

David

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.

Kerstin

This is a treat! If youâ??re 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.

Jan

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

Patricia

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 .

Paul

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.

Vivienne

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.

Paul

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

Daniel

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

Geoff

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.

Jane

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 , Chatsworth and Cromford. Would come again to a lovely region.

Matt

The Old Chapel was lovely, very comfortable and every need had been thought about and catered for which made for a very relaxing break.

Sheila

A lovely quiet comfortable cottage in an excellent location for all the areas attractions and beautiful scenery.

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The Old Chapel, Matlock

About The Old Chapel

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Spectacular Vaulted Ceiling

Wood Burner Ambience

Outstanding Location

Spacious Layout

Original Features

Excellent Hosts

Getting To The Old Chapel

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Chapel Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Druid Inn

Stones Restaurant Matlock

The Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Chapel Reviews