10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly perfect
Lisa S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Entire home
1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden.
Photo gallery for 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden.
Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sandown, Isle of Wight
- Shanklin Old Village5 min drive
- Sandown Beach5 min drive
- Shanklin Beach6 min drive
- Southampton (SOU)72 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
The Jungle Room
2 Single Beds
The Pineapple Room
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden.
Spacious open concept family room with dining area, fully equipped kitchen and super comfortable lounge area. Gallery with desk, WiFi 51 mbps and power nearby. Reading nook and play area. Fantastic downs views. Private garden and parking. Please note no access to garden directly from chapel. Access through car park. Sumptuous beds and luxury bedding, comfy sofas and lots of added extras. Second to none welcome pack. Smart Tvs in lounge and both bedrooms, Alexa smart speakers also. Well equipped kitchen. Underfloor heating and feature gas fire downstairs, radiators upstairs.
Stair gate upstairs. Travel cot and high chair available. Please ask when booking.
Stair gate upstairs. Travel cot and high chair available. Please ask when booking.
Property manager
Lu Farnsworth
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Sandown
Located in Sandown, this holiday home is in the mountains. Shanklin Theatre and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Sandown Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Garlic Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sandown, Isle of Wight
What's nearby
- Shanklin Old Village - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Sandown Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Shanklin Chine - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
- Isle of Wight Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blueberry's Cafe - 4 min drive
- Morrisons Café - 17 min walk
- Fighting Cocks - 3 min drive
- Tradewinds Beach Cafe - 5 min drive
- The Barnhouse Bar & Restaurant - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Miss Natalie Mayger M.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Miss Natalie Mayger M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom and Sally L.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Chapel modern amenities
Tom and Sally L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jojo F.
14 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy hole for a small family
Jojo F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Anne D.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Chapel
Anne D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric F.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Eric F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and quirky holiday home
Wendy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Toby C.
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unusual property
Toby C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
femke w.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean comfortable house with very kind owner on a beautiful island
femke w.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna E.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Anna E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Lu Farnsworth
I’m Lu and I’ve lived on the island all my life but love to travel. I’ve got three grown up sons and three grandsons. I live with my husband Nic and our little dog Reggie just ten minutes away from The Old Chapel.
Why they chose this property
I’ve known this chapel for many years and, in fact, used to live almost next door. When it closed for worship it was so interesting watching the builders reinvent it as a dwelling and when it went up for sale I had to have a look and just instantly knew it was the holiday home my husband and I had been looking for. We had both been looking for somewhere that was homely but with a ‘wow’ factor. Somewhere we’d be pleased to holiday in. It just felt right.
What makes this property unique
The view from the windows on the gallery is beautiful. The private little garden accessed through the car park is secluded, safe and again has lovely views. It’s just the right mixture of original features and modern comfort.
Languages:
English
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