Title: The Old Chapel Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32921440&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Chapel Retreat Cottage in Darlington with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Old Chapel Retreat ![Exterior detail - The Old Chapel Retreat (Staindrop, Barnard Castle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921500/32921440/4e80fe7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Old Chapel Retreat (Staindrop, Barnard Castle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921500/32921440/608d0193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Old Chapel Retreat (Staindrop, Barnard Castle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921500/32921440/36351f99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, highchair, freezer - The Old Chapel Retreat (Staindrop, Barnard Castle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921500/32921440/87b2ddf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Old Chapel Retreat (Staindrop, Barnard Castle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921500/32921440/39394352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a charming village, The Old Chapel Retreat offers a unique stay with spacious rooms and quirky charm. Unwind by the woodburner in the living room or challenge family and friends to games of pool or table football. Enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed courtyard with BBQ, garden furniture, and private parking for 2 cars. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Chapel Retreat A rare chance for the whole family to stay in a converted chapel providing spacious rooms, a large dining table and even a games room.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner Dining room. Kitchen: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors To Courtyard Living room 2: (No TV) Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bedroom 6: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Second Floor: Games Room: Pool Table, Table Football, Games. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Small enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £200.. The Old Chapel Retreat, a charming, detached, 19th-century chapel has been skilfully restored to retain much character and charm throughout. It provides quirky, clever holiday accommodation whilst retaining some original stone floors and walls. Perfectly located in the heart of this pretty picture postcard village with quaint inns and tea rooms. Within walking distance is the medieval grand fortress of Raby Castle with its 200-acre deer park surrounding the castle. Barnard Castle, a thriving market town, is only 5 miles with exciting shops and pubs. Auckland Castle, home of the Bishop of Durham and the wonderful nature reserve at Low Barns, is also close by. Beamish Museum lies only 20 miles away where life in the 1800s/1900s can be relived in this working museum. Motor enthusiasts may like to visit Croft Circuit only 12 miles. Durham city, only 17 miles, has a magnificent castle dating back to 1072, a beautiful cathedral, fine shops, galleries and eateries. Try a day exploring the magnificent Roman Wall country in Hexham and Corbridge, easily reached in under an hour and close to the Pennines. A little further venture to Northumberland taking in the magnificent heritage coastal route, stopping off to see Alnwick and explore the castle used to film Robin Hood, Harry Potter and Elizabeth. Meander through the cobbled streets, or visit the enchanting Alnwick Gardens with one of the largest Treehouse restaurants and water fountains. Relax with a drink and barbecue in the enclosed courtyard area after a day out exploring this exciting area or head up to the top floor for a relaxing game of pool in the games room. Shop and pub 25 yards. Free WiFi There are large gaps between banister spindles. Suitable for up to 3 pets ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - CD player ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897500/32897500/56fcfb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Staindrop, near Barnard Castle Staindrop, near Barnard Castle - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=32897500&PinnedHotelID=32897500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95930000/95927600/95927524/d222c86e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Southside, Butterknowle Southside, Butterknowle - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=95927524&PinnedHotelID=95927524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99114300/99114267/8954fdfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Copley, near Bishop Auckland Copley, near Bishop Auckland - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=99114267&PinnedHotelID=99114267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104340000/104337500/104337470/4cdc34c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to West Lodge at Streatlam Park near Barnard Castle. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 6 Bedroom Accommodation in Staindrop, Barnard Castle Darlington su-MTB-MTB ## About the area Located in Darlington, this cottage is in a rural area. Raby Castle and Bowes Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines. Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and Eggleston Hall are also worth visiting. [Visit our Darlington travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Darlington.dx4619) [View more Cottages in Darlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Darlington-Cottages.d4619-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.57986%2C-1.80599&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LNKmtdgaS6usfG0OESQYh1tAXBU=) Staindrop, Barnard Castle ### What's nearby - Raby Castle \- 4 min drive \- 3.0 km - Barnard Castle \- 10 min drive \- 10.6 km - Durham University \- 27 min drive \- 35.5 km - Yorkshire Dales National Park \- 30 min drive \- 31.2 km - St. James' Park \- 51 min drive \- 71.3 km ### Getting around - Shildon Station - 17 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Eden Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬2 min walk - ‪Coach & Horses - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Morritt Country House Hotel - ‬13 min drive - ‪Red Well Inn - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Chapel Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Old Chapel Retreat? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Old Chapel Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Old Chapel Retreat? ### Where is The Old Chapel Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old Chapel Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma Aug 15, 2020 #### A fabulous house for a family get together. A fabulous house for a family get together. The house had everything we needed even with Covid restrictions. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The perfect base with lots to do in the area. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Emma ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. Mar 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house for a family gathering What a fabulous house. Beautiful rooms and very well equipped. It was perfect for our family birthday gathering. ##### Karen B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARK Nov 27, 2019 #### Large spacious accommodation ideal for large family and groups. Large spacious accommodation ideal for large family and groups. Huge attic area with pool table which we enjoyed. Well equipped. Would recommend. ##### MARK This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Nov 12, 2019 #### Beautiful house with loads of space for a large family group. Beautiful house with loads of space for a large family group. Very well appointed and comfortable. The games room on the top floor was great. Downside is the fact that there is no food available in the village in the evenings. Would definitely return to this property! ##### Carol This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Aug 30, 2019 #### L Lovely house and location highly recommend ##### Lisa This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mike Aug 14, 2019 #### We used the Old Chapel for a family get together, six adults and six children plus two dogs. We used the Old Chapel for a family get together, six adults and six children plus two dogs. It was ideal for this purpose and there was plenty around for us all to do and plenty of room. The kids especially loved the enormous play area at the top of the house. The Welcome Pack was superb! The only niggles were that two of the single beds were quite uncomfortable and there were some maintenance issues - failed light bulbs and a badly sticking door. However we had a great time and would use it again. ##### Mike This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann-Marie Jun 25, 2019 #### It was an amazing time we had here wanted for nothing perfect. It was an amazing time we had here wanted for nothing perfect. Spotless and beautiful ##### Ann-Marie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Jun 11, 2019 #### Lovely break in an excellent cottage. Lovely break in an excellent cottage. Lovely quiet village. Good bus service to other areas. Great ##### Dawn This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne Jun 1, 2019 #### The Old Chapel Retreat was great for a family weekend and the games room was especially popular. The Old Chapel Retreat was great for a family weekend and the games room was especially popular. We had a lovely time. ##### Yvonne This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine May 21, 2019 #### A fantastic place to stay and Great value for money. A fantastic place to stay and Great value for money. Everything you need for a perfect weekend away. ##### Christine This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon Apr 16, 2019 #### Beautiful property. Beautiful property. Well equipped kitchen and great dining room. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and comfortable. Games room is good. ##### Simon This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley Mar 11, 2019 #### Amazing place for a group of friends or family. Amazing place for a group of friends or family. This place has everything you could need and absolutely spotless. ##### Hayley This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy Mar 3, 2019 #### Lovely lovely cottage great size and great upstairs games room for the children really suited our la Lovely lovely cottage great size and great upstairs games room for the children really suited our larger group and the owner was so great with communication great holiday all round only down sides was one shower didn’t work no matter what we did but there was 3 other showers so didn’t really affect things and needs couple little do up jobs. Loose handle wardrobe shelf coming off in one bathroom only little things so didn’t affect our great time there. We will be back :) ##### Amy This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola Sep 12, 2018 #### Lovely property, had everything we needed for our stay. Lovely property, had everything we needed for our stay. Great contact with the owner prior to our stay. Loads of added little touches, such as fresh flowers and a welcome pack. ##### Nicola