Host & Stay | Dunsley Chapel
Entire home in Whitby, United Kingdom
This exceptional building has been renovated to a 5* standard, allowing its character to flow through the property perfectly.
The space
Upon entering the chapel through its original doorway you are met with an expansive space, perfect for family gatherings and special occasion getaways.The ground floor features a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The living room features three plush fabric sofas, a 65” flat screen, smart TV and two solid wood coffee tables. The large picture wall and faux plants bring a modern style to the chapel while the arched windows and overhead beams remind you of its characterful past.
The kitchen and dining area is the perfect spot for entertaining. The well thought out space allows guests to cook, eat and socialise in one place. The 10ft dining table is surrounded with one solid wooden bench and 6 mint green faux suede dining chairs.
The kitchen features a large range cooker, two refrigerators, a freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and coffee machine. Whether you’re staying for two days or two weeks, you will have everything you need for that feeling of home.
Just off the kitchen you will find the downstairs WC and shower room.
The Chapel is home to five bedrooms. You will find one master suite and twin room on the ground floor. The master is joined with a full bathroom featuring a bath with an overhead shower, WC and basin. The Twin room has use of a shower room on the ground floor.
On the first floor, you have a king room with a French-chic style to it. The second bedroom is a bunk room, perfect for the smaller members of the party. The third and final bedroom on the first floor is built into the loft space of the chapel. With a stylish, luxurious style this bedroom is the perfect escape during your stay.
The third bathroom can also be found on the first floor. This modern bathroom suite features a bath with overhead shower, vanity unit with basin and WC.
Guest access
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.There is private parking available at the property for up to four vehicles depending on size, and there is also additional free parking nearby.
Other things to note
We welcome 1 small, well behaved dog.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
Bedroom 5
1 bunk bed
Amenities
- Bath
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Hot water
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Wifi
- Dedicated workspace
- Kitchen
- Free parking on premises
- Pets allowed
4.57 · 101 Reviews
2 days ago
The location is stunning and the building itself has been restored really well. The main kitchen/ living area is great for entertaining a large group. The enclosed garden is a safe space for children and dogs. The beds were comfy apart from one. The decor and furniture is tasteful
It felt very unloved. There were cobwebs around the doors and windows. The garden furniture was dirty and strewn around the place. One of the outside spaces was overgrown with nettles. The main bedroom cupboard was rammed full of stuff including a Christmas tree so we had to empty it in order to hang clothes up. One of the single bed mattresses was very uncomfortable with a big hole in it. This has been mentioned on other reviews and not been replaced. Little things like providing washing up cloths and coffee pods would have been nice. One tea towel for 7 people over 3 nights is not enough. The freezer was dirty with the remnants of some melted ice cream. It’s a shame because one of these things is acceptable but all together left us feeling we had been ripped off especially having to pay a £200 cleaning charge for our stay!
3 weeks ago
Would recommend Dunsley Chapel for those wanting a place to stay that is peaceful with good outside space to enjoy, but close enough to Whitby. it was a lovely home with ample space and amenities. however it could do with a good deep clean in lost of areas for build up of dust and grime and the outdoor areas could benefit greatly from some pruning and weeding, we had several strings and cuts from over grown bits as the children explored and the seating area had a good bit of weed. Didn't ruin our stay at all but think it would make for an even better property if these areas were maintained more regularly.
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Location
Neighbourhood highlights
House Rules
- Check-in after 16:00
- Checkout before 10:00
- Self check-in with lockbox
- 10 guests maximum
- Pets allowed
- No parties or events
- No smoking
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Additional rules
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a £250.00 Damage Deposit (subject to a £10.00 administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver for £25.00 which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.
Safety & Property
- Carbon monoxide alarm installed
- Smoke alarm installed
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Amenities
- Bath
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Hot water
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Hangers
- Bed linen
- Iron
- TV
- Heating
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- First aid kit
- Wifi
- Dedicated workspace
- Kitchen
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Cooking basics
- Dishes and cutlery
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Oven
- Kettle
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Private entrance
- Patio or balcony
- Garden
- Free parking on premises
- Free on-street parking
- Pets allowed
- Self check-in
- Lockbox
Air conditioning
4.57 · 101 Reviews
Maggie
on booking.com2 days ago
The location is stunning and the building itself has been restored really well. The main kitchen/ living area is great for entertaining a large group. The enclosed garden is a safe space for children and dogs. The beds were comfy apart from one. The decor and furniture is tasteful
It felt very unloved. There were cobwebs around the doors and windows. The garden furniture was dirty and strewn around the place. One of the outside spaces was overgrown with nettles. The main bedroom cupboard was rammed full of stuff including a Christmas tree so we had to empty it in order to hang clothes up. One of the single bed mattresses was very uncomfortable with a big hole in it. This has been mentioned on other reviews and not been replaced. Little things like providing washing up cloths and coffee pods would have been nice. One tea towel for 7 people over 3 nights is not enough. The freezer was dirty with the remnants of some melted ice cream. It’s a shame because one of these things is acceptable but all together left us feeling we had been ripped off especially having to pay a £200 cleaning charge for our stay!
Emma
on Airbnb2 weeks ago
Very responsive, beautiful location
Claire
on Airbnb3 weeks ago
Would recommend Dunsley Chapel for those wanting a place to stay that is peaceful with good outside space to enjoy, but close enough to Whitby. it was a lovely home with ample space and amenities. however it could do with a good deep clean in lost of areas for build up of dust and grime and the outdoor areas could benefit greatly from some pruning and weeding, we had several strings and cuts from over grown bits as the children explored and the seating area had a good bit of weed. Didn't ruin our stay at all but think it would make for an even better property if these areas were maintained more regularly.
Ruth
on booking.com3 weeks ago
We stay often it's brilliant location & layout
Charles
on Airbnb1 month ago
We had a great time staying here! Great value for money and Charlie replied quickly to any questions.
John
on booking.com2 months ago
Facilities and location were excellent for 6 adults 5 children and 2 dogs.
Shortage of cleaning materials to tidy up after ourselves.
Tommi
on Airbnb3 months ago
Great place to stay for a big group, very nice and quiet location only a short drive to the beach front.
Georgia
on Airbnb3 months ago
The place was gorgeous and HUGE. We were surprised by the size of the place. Facilities were brilliant, we worried we wouldn’t have enough pots and pans, but that really wasn’t a worry and you could easily cook for about 20 people here.
There are a few scruffs and scratches round the house but by no means does it change the top quality of the place. Only a 5/10 minute drive to Whitby which was extremely handy.
We would 100% return and we hope to stay again same time next year and make it a yearly occurrence.
Tara Louisa
on Airbnb3 months ago
We really enjoyed our stay here! The building was one of a kind and incredibly well maintained, which isn't easy with old buildings. We'd love to come and stay again.
Hannah
on Airbnb4 months ago
Beautiful place and a great location. Lots of space and a fab living area for us all to sit on an evening after a long walk into Whitby.
It could have done with a deep clean, it was dusty in places and the bathrooms weren’t spotless. However, the beds and linen were clean and really comfortable.
Bethany
on Airbnb4 months ago
We had a great stay and the team were super helpful and responsive. The place is outside of Whitby but close enough to be able to take a short drive and enjoy.
We had a decent walk down to Sandsend with the dog straight from the accommodation.
The place has a fab layout for a large family trip and meant we all had our privacy but also got to enjoy each others company during the weekend in the communal spaces.
Hopefully we will be back!
Nick And Daniella
on Airbnb4 months ago
Great house. We stayed as two families of 4 and our Pooches. Host responded quickly and was helpful and accommodating (allowed us to take our two pooches). The living/ kitchen space was great and loads of room for us all.
Bedrooms all spacious and well presented. Plenty of toilet/bathroom facilities.
Love the area anyway having been many times.
Would definitely stay at the chapel again.
Tia Rose
on Airbnb5 months ago
We had a lovely time as a family. The large open kitchen/living room was perfect for our needs. Like others have said the property just needs a refresh such as a coat of paint in the downstairs toilet. The location was lovely and peaceful and a short drive away from Whitby itself.
Jonathan
on Airbnb6 months ago
What a great place! In a beautiful setting with easy links to Sandsend and Whitby.
The building is a lovely and the main kitchen/diner/lounge area is a great place to host a large group.
All in all it was a place that we’d visit again.
Thanks a lot for hosting.
Bex
on booking.com6 months ago
The location was perfect. Gorgeous views, less than 5 mins to the beach and less than 10 mins to Whitby centre.
The house was lovely and charming, the main social area was great.
It could have been cleaner.
Toilets were fine so was the bedding but the bedrooms were absolutely full of cobwebs, I've never seen so many. And easily removable too. There were also spillages on bedside tables that hadn't been cleaned and a gross looking splash stain on the wall by the toilet...
I shared a room with my daughter so we took the 2 single beds. One of the mattresses wasn't even worth being on the bed. It was so uncomfortable. However, all other beds were comfy.
Would be good if there was a toaster too.
Bex
on booking.com6 months ago
The location was perfect. Gorgeous views, less than 5 mins to the beach and less than 10 mins to Whitby centre.
The house was lovely and charming, the main social area was great.
It could have been cleaner.
Toilets were fine so was the bedding but the bedrooms were absolutely full of cobwebs, I've never seen so many. And easily removable too. There were also spillages on bedside tables that hadn't been cleaned and a gross looking splash stain on the wall by the toilet...
I shared a room with my daughter so we took the 2 single beds. One of the mattresses wasn't even worth being on the bed. It was so uncomfortable. However, all other beds were comfy.
Would be good if there was a toaster too.
Stephanie
on booking.com8 months ago
A beautiful property, nicely furnished, and very spacious. It was clean and well equipped with ample cooking facilities to accommodate our party of 10.
There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the property. However to improve the facility a top tub would be lovely.
Suk
on booking.com8 months ago
This property was located in the most beautiful setting. The property itself was beautiful. It’s a shame about the cleanliness.
On arrival at this property there was a number of issues primarily the cleanliness of the property appeared that the house had not been hoovered and there was mud and dead insects in various rooms of the house. Also the kettle was heavily scaled which meant no drinks were able to be made and I had to purchase a new kettle . There was a log fire due to the size of the house, but there was no logs. I contacted host and stay who manage the Booking and the service was terrible. No one responded back to follow it up the following day after I spent the whole evening cleaning the property myself. when I did get an update they said that they will send housekeeping a day before I leave. They could not provide me any details on where the logs were. This was really difficult as we had an elderly person staying with us for this trip, the property had a number of cobwebs, dead spiders, hair on the sofas, cigarette butts on the windowsill a disused mop left outside of the property and balloon ends from the previous stay. This could’ve been resolved a lot quicker and more efficiently however the host and stay service was appalling.
Jane
on Airbnb8 months ago
Wonderful place.
Joanne
on booking.com9 months ago
Beautiful converted property with large open plan living area, in a peaceful rural location and near to the beach. Early complementary check in was appreciated.
Some areas in need of a thorough deep clean together with a comprehensive departure day clean. Damp issue/ heating not working in the upstairs bathroom. Repaint needed of high traffic corridor areas. The twin room is a box room with beds pushed up against cold external walls not reflective of the size nor standard of the other bedrooms.
Natasha
on Airbnb9 months ago
Similar to other reviews - lovely building and location, which was great for a party of 10 (including children) - but it is in need of a deep clean and maintenance. Examples of the required maintenance include the shower falling off the ensuite wall (flagged in previous reviews), the dishwasher dispenser not working (so all glasses etc were dirty when we arrived and needed handwashing straight away) and half the toaster being broken. The heating was also all over the place - and the house was freezing on arrival. The main room is a fabulous space that works really well - but it needs a deep clean (skirting boards, blinds, ceilings etc), as full of dust, cobwebs, dirt and spiders. There are also not enough plates, cutlery, mugs and glasses for a party of 10 and only 1x cheap toilet roll provided for each bathroom (no hand towels etc). Garden was enclosed and safe for children and dogs. If the place was thoroughly cleaned and maintained to a better standard - we would definitely go back
Charlotte
on Airbnb10 months ago
Lovely stay, gorgeous place but does need some maintenance - marked walls and just general deep clean cobwebs etc.
Hollie
on Airbnb10 months ago
I would have to agree with some other comments, the location is stunning and it does have the wow factor at first. Sadly, when you look closer the property really would benefit from some maintenance…
For example, the walls are marked/stained, cream carpet heavily stained, shower hanging off the wall in the en suite, mouldy windows in the downstairs twin room, mouldy window in the ensuite, dirty blinds, grimey shower screen, the chairs around dining table were all marked, oven was filthy, mattresses heavily stained, spiders and cobwebs everywhere.
I have seen other comments similar but doesn’t seem this is being taken onboard despite it being said so, cleaning remains to be lacking…
Patricia
on Airbnb11 months ago
We had a great week at Dunsley Chapel. The accomodation was very comfortable and spacious and the enclosed garden was great for the kids. Wevwere wiithin easy reach if the beach and local towns, a great base for our holiday.
Emma
on Airbnb11 months ago
The house is beautiful and in a really quiet location very close to Whitby. Really nice size and good room configuration for two families travelling together. Found it a little hard to work out where the front door was from the arrival instructions but access was easy. Only criticism would be that the carpets were dirty with visible bits on them in all areas. Not sure if they had forgotten to vacuum from previous guests but wasn’t a showstopper for us. Would stay again as really suited us for a weekend. Good communication from the host
Pete
on Airbnb11 months ago
Great accommodation, Great area we loved the place
Caitlin
on Airbnb11 months ago
Beautiful place, the location is stunning. Amazing place for a group. Also very good for dogs, our pup loved it.
Lianne
on Airbnb11 months ago
The property was in a stunning location and looked like the photographs. This place has the potential to be epic for big families to enjoy some time together.
The house unfortunately was unclean. It was clear no one had been in the property for sometime. The carpets were filthy, the oven was vile, there were dead flies, dog hair and dust all over the place. It’s such a shame because the house itself is stunning.
The smoke detector was beeping constantly from the moment we arrived. We reported it straight away, however, it took them 4 days to come and sort it. The ceiling is quite high and there were no ladders otherwise we would’ve changed the batteries ourselves. We considered throwing things at it to stop the relentless beeping!
Although it’s advertised as family friendly the high chair was broken so unusable and the hot water taps were close to boiling.
We’ve emailed with a complaint but still no response. Fingers crossed they make the changes for the next guests.
Denise
on Airbnb11 months ago
Just perfect
Jenna
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely place to stay! Location was great with nice surroundings and quick drive to get into Whitby. Rooms were all lovely and good size. Overall amazing stay, would definitely recommend :)
Joe
on Airbnb1 year ago
Just amazing! The place is really gorgeous, it is a little set back so you'll need to drive to any shops if need be or just go prepared - unlike us!
The property is like a show home, we felt like we were away on holiday and not working away. We would definitely rebook this place, and especially for the price you are getting an absolute steal.
Thanks,
Louise
on Airbnb1 year ago
10 of us spent the weekend at Dunsley Chapel to celebrate our Mum’s 60th Birthday. A perfect place for our young families to make some memories. The views are stunning, the property has the WOW factor and it made for a really special weekend.
Will be rebooking for next year - it’s that good!
Heather
on Airbnb1 year ago
Beautiful home overlooking Whitby. Only a 5-10 minute drive into town.
Host was very responsive.
Emma
on Airbnb1 year ago
I feel very sorry for the owners of what once was probably a very beautiful Chapel conversion. On arrival we had to fight through cobwebs to reach the front door to the property which was to be expected given its rural location but to find the same on the inside was horrifying. I spent the first day of our holiday dusting the rooms, removing cobwebs, cleaning the sofas, cleaning the floors and cleaning the sinks in all rooms. The door to the washing machine was hanging off and upon inspection the hinges had rotted, the doors on the cupboards were loose and the fridge was stained brown at the bottom. we payed significantly less than the usual price per night but even at the price we paid we expected more. Do not be fooled by the glossy pics the house is run down, marked walls & the broken furniture. Host & Stay have also withheld our security deposit for 14 days after we vacated the property "in case any issues arise" which essentially means we will pay for issues after we have left!
Adam
on Airbnb1 year ago
Great house for 10 of us with 5 kids. Easy walk down to Sandsend but big hill to climb up coming back. Dunsley is a very peaceful little village but about a mile from facilities in Sandsend but we know the area so worked well for us
House was spacious and well equipped. Wifi was not the best so some moaning kids. TV reception was hindered by dish being blocked by shrubs
Angela
on Airbnb1 year ago
Beautiful accommodation. Full list of amenities and services. Great stay for all the family
Mark
on Airbnb1 year ago
Beautiful building with perfect social space. Was great for our family’s birthday weekend trip.
Good proximity for Whitby.
Would stay again.
Rachel
on Airbnb1 year ago
This accomodation was out of this world! The house is breath taking we were completely amazed at how beautiful it was and the views are just incredible. The house had absolutely everything we needed and we had the most amazing few days here! Thank you for everything I would highly recommend!
Gemma
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely place to stay. The space is lovely. Fantastic for a group visit. The house was everything we wanted. Spacious, nice outdoor area, lots of bathrooms and bed.
We had a lovely time.
Paul
on Airbnb1 year ago
The former chapel school of Dunsley, Sands End, is definitely a special place and ideal for a family get together. The massive living area means you can all be in one place at the same time, great for minding the kids whilst doing all the other things. The individual bedrooms vary in size but all are well appointed, only the smallest twin bedroom being basic but perfectly ok. Outside, there is a good and safe garden at the front and at the back there is a patio with access onto another good grassy area. All good for kids to play. Dunsley is a very small farming hamlet so you need to go to Sands End for any amenities, just a few minutes by car and we had no trouble parking over the bank holiday. We know Sands End well and have stayed in other accommodation before. The communications with Host & Stay all worked well, we got checked in and out without any issues. So, would we go back to Dunsley chapel? Yes!
Jorden
on Airbnb1 year ago
Excellent stay at the former chapel. High class renovation will definitely stay again.
Richard
on Airbnb1 year ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the setting is beautiful and very peaceful. The communal space is perfect for larger groups. We had no issues keeping warm, especially with the log burner going too! The heating system is simple to use and allows for fine tuning around the property. Our dog also had a great stay, enjoying a beautiful fenced off garden.
We would have no hesitations staying again. Thanks again!
Tim
on Airbnb1 year ago
the chapel is well located, quiet, short stroll down to the beach. well cleaned when we arrived, well stocked kitchen, bathroom furnishings are good but not excellent, WiFi speed a bit limited which may be limited by the rural location
Keith
on Airbnb1 year ago
Not the best stay. Property has potential to be amazing but was let down by poor maintenance and cleanliness issues, and poor communication/support from Host & Stay.
Emma
on Airbnb1 year ago
We had a lovely stay at Dunsley Chapel, will definitely be returning. Upon arrival there was electric heaters in most of the rooms and didn’t take long at all to heat up. Despite reading previous reviews saying it was cold, we found the temperature perfect and at times, with the log burner on, we were too warm!
Beautiful home, lovely surroundings and great host.
Luke
on Airbnb1 year ago
Amazing stay would recommend
Hannah
on Airbnb1 year ago
The chapel itself is beautiful! Just as pictures show and really lovely area and grounds. However the chapel was very cold, I was expecting this due to reviews and we had brought wood. One bedroom was 8 degrees and we had to move mattress.
It was still very cold next morning and no hot water - boiler broke.
The maintenance team came out but couldn’t fix it and at 3pm we were told we had to relocate. This wasn’t an option as we were still in Whitby, and wouldn’t be as we were travelling for a 60th birthday celebration we had brought a fair amount of things we had unpacked, we had small children/baby with us and as it was a celebration we had been out for a celebratory lunch and would have been unable to drive.
We did buy wood in Whitby and were able to manage but unable to shower/bath.
I appreciate that the host did try to solve the issue and offer alternative accommodation. Overall it didn’t spoil our stay as we were only there 2 nights and had wood. If boiler working you will love!
Angela
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely accommodation, beautifully converted. Very clean and cosy and warm (despite being worried about previous reviews about it being cold - that was not a problem at all).
Hosts were very communicative and instructions on how to find and access the property were very detailed.
Had pretty much everything we needed for a long weekend, expect for a clothes airer which would have come in handy as we had a wet weekend and used the washing machine but then had nowhere to hang anything to dry.
Kitchen was well equipped in terms of utensils, but we did need our own basics (oil, salt & pepper etc, foil etc).
And just one big let-down - no wifi all weekend :(. We suspect it was a Sky issue rather than a router issue, but this was really disappointing. And with no phone signal or 3G/4G, also a bit concerning should we have needed to contact anyone (emergency services for example) urgently.
Maria
on Airbnb1 year ago
We’ve just got back from a weekend at The Chapel. The location is great, beautiful, easy to find and great parking.
The problem we had was that when we arrived it was thick snow, very cold and unfortunately the host hadn’t put the heating on so it was 7 degrees inside, with 3 babies and 3 toddlers this wasn’t ideal. The kids teeth were chattering. It took 24 hours to get up to heat so the first night was very cold.
The house itself is beautiful! Decorated really tastefully and there was everything we needed.
A few dead flies found around the house but being next to a farm we put it down to that.
We had a wonderful weekend away and would absolutely consider going back. We just wish the hearing had been put on for our arrival.
Karen
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely place for my Birthday with family. The house is a great space for spending time together. I had a memorable time, thanks to choosing this lovely house. We know Sandsend and Whitby well. Great seaside and countryside, We rate the property highly; it is beautifully designed and well equipped. A few points - very cold on arrival as a door had been left standing open from outside. No logs or fuel for stove at all. A point reviewed by many, but not rectified for new guests. The 2 bed room never heated to above 12 deg, despite leaving the heat on to warm to 19 deg. Icy in there. My Mum is 80 and disabled had to struggle with stairs to bunk bed….Suggest heater for this room. The room remained the same for whole stay and is stuck out - 3 exposed walls. It is January I know, but house should be useable. Finally, one of the guests cut hand on a glass with a chip out of it (already damaged) and we found a mini first aid kit but it was empty, but triangle bandage. Needs sort!
Rebecca N.
on Vrbo1 year ago
We loved the house and had a great few days away. We were happy with the location and the decor was nice. Our only complaints were the wifi only worked in 2 bedrooms and nowhere else in the house, meaning the TV also didn’t work. There were also some cleanliness issues; some Kitchenware was dirty, including a baking tray with old food in it (including a whole sausage!) and lots of plates/dishes etc with food caked onto them, a crate of beer left outside the back door and outside lights not working. We also found various items in drawers showing that they had not been cleaned out- a half empty packet of sanitary towels in one bedroom drawer and a half eaten chocolate orange in another!
Natalie
on Airbnb1 year ago
Beautiful house , was lovely and warm when we arrived, had everything we needed for our stay for a few days to celebrate a family birthday. We did take our own logs as only a few were provided.
Stunning location, excellent communication from host , will definitely use again .
Julie
on Airbnb1 year ago
Really enjoyed our Christmas break at the chapel. Great space , kitchen very well equipped. Beautiful surroundings and the log burner made it very cozy .
Julie
on Airbnb1 year ago
The chapel is a beautiful building. The location is really picturesque with views over the beautiful country side and the sea.When we arrived the heating had been put on and the house was lovely and warm.This house is a good size for a large group. I had all my children and grandchildren with me it was a special Christmas celebration. The walk into Sandsend was okay going down but really hard work coming back up the very steep hill. There is everything you could possibly need at the house. How ever we did bring some logs with us for the log burner because we like a cosy fire in the evening. The WiFi wasn’t great but you are out in the country and it didn’t cause use any real problems. All in all we had a fabulous stay.
Pamela
on Airbnb1 year ago
The property is immaculate and very comfortable. We had a lovely stay.
It was easy to walk to Sandsend and the scenery is beautiful.
Anthony
on Airbnb1 year ago
This property hosts an excellent, central social space for large groups or families, with plenty of room for everybody to be there at the same time. The period features are beautiful and it’s quite something to be staying in a converted church. The beds and sheets were clean and comfortable.
The property itself is fantastic, but there were a few things that bothered us:
The property was cold on arrival, which is something we expected based on other reviews, so put the heating on as soon you arrive and bring wood for the fire.
Most rooms and bathrooms had cobwebs and dust in places - a thorough clean is needed for sure. However the kitchen and other main surfaces were clean.
One of the sofas has very unstable legs, which made us really cautious whenever we sat on it. It definitely needs repairing. There was only one dishwasher tablet upon arrival and the Wi-Fi is not good - it only works if you’re near the router, which is not ideal.
It’s a great place, but needs some care!
Carol
on booking.com1 year ago
Space
Only one tea towel
Elizabeth
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely little chapel and great that there are two ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms.
We stayed with our parents in their 70’s who have accessibility issues so this is reflected in my review and not relevant to everyone.
I would recommend picking up some logs on the way as the high chapel ceiling keeps it very cool. It was late teens low twenties when we stayed and with elderly parents it was too cold for them.
Access is good but the path is a little slippy and there is a step out the front. The sofas are quite low and the high ceiling affect the sounds… our parents struggled hearing across the room as a result.
This property is managed by a company and this is did mean not all of the information was available. They advised there should be fire wood in the shed but these were locked with no key.
Although clean there are signs of age with stained carpets, worn fixture etc
Overall it was lovely but a few specifics we found whilst there.
Anna R.
on Vrbo1 year ago
This is a lovely property with great communal area and outdoor seating. Double rooms lovely and shared ones exactly as described.
Great location for sea swimming, coastal path and North York moors.
Helen
on Airbnb1 year ago
We stayed for 3 nights. There were 5 adults, 3 children and a dog. The photos of the chapel are accurate. The living space is beautiful and spacious. We had no issues with the heating but we stayed in the summer. There were a few cobwebs in the bathroom and main living space in high to reach areas but this was not an issue. The toilets and showers/sinks were very clean and so was the kitchen. I always wish I didn’t have to bring extra toilet rolls but this seems pretty standard now in most commercial holiday lets. There was enough for the first 2 days and I don’t think that is unusual. The utensils and crockery in the kitchen were great, and more than enough for the 80th birthday celebration lunch. There was washing up liq and a few DW tablets and the kitchen was lovely. The bedrooms were comfortable. The twin is small but fine for kids. We walked to Sandsend for fish&chips at fish cottage and drove to Falling Foss tea garden for scones and a nice walk. A lovely stay, would recommend.
Sophie
on Airbnb1 year ago
We had a good stay overall. The chapel is beautiful and in a great quiet location with Sandsend walkable (steep on way back but walking on the road was fine as very few cars and they slowed) plus only a 10 minute drive to Whitby. We had a few issues like the internet not working and hot water ran out on the first day as linked to hive which needed internet so a bit frustrating but it got fixed ok. Dominoes delivered using what3words which was good and we picked up a takeaway from Whitby another night. Overall we had a lovely stay
Felicity
on Airbnb1 year ago
We had a lovely stay in Dunsley Chapel. Spacious and great garden for the children to play in
Bec
on booking.com1 year ago
We didn't, it was utterly filthy and we left the property early.
The whole place was dangerous, dirty, moldly, unhygienic and needs closing down, renovating and repairing. Booking.com. and host and stay did nothing to rectify any of our issues and we left after 2 days because it was making members of the party ill and I don't see why I should have to clean a property that cost us over £3k to stay in. There was faecal matter around the toilets, cobwebs everywhere, thick dust and grease. Hair in the cutlery drawers, old food and debris on the sofas, the outside yard was overgrown so couldn't exit through the door. Soap scrum on the taps and shower walls, bogies on the bunk beds and bedding. It was disgusting.
Richard
on Airbnb1 year ago
Great place to stay near Whitby, literally ten minutes away. Even closer to the beach. Very well equipped and great layout. Would stay again!
Hayley
on Airbnb2 years ago
Beautiful house and surrounding area. Walk to Sandsend was not doable as a very narrow steep one way road so dangerous especially with children so we drove but easy parking.
House was immaculate and so spacious. Lots of amenities which really made a difference.
William
on Airbnb2 years ago
Wonderfully converted Chapel in a peaceful location and great for a family reunion. Was just the right size for our group with plenty of space in the living / dining area for everyone. The bedrooms were all a good size and very comfortable.
It's only a short drive into Whitby and is located very close to the beach at Sandsend (however, the road to Sandsend is very narrow with lots of blind bends and not very safe for walking).
Would definitely recommend Dunsley Chapel for this kind of family get together.
Thomas
on booking.com2 years ago
it’s a stunning property with gorgeous views. perfect for a big family !
toilet in upstairs bathroom was broken on arrival and down stairs double en-suite wasn’t cleaned at all well prior to arrival . agents and cleaners need to do a better job !
Jonathan
on Airbnb2 years ago
Lovely spacious property, very clean, well equipped kitchen, nice showers, comfortable beds. Lots of space for everyone in the main living area and beautiful, quiet location.
Andrew
on Airbnb2 years ago
Wonderful stay at the Chapel - it's in such a lovely peaceful area and Whitby is just 10 mins away. The property is stunning, easy to access with the detailed key box instructions, enough utensils for the 9 of us. Perfect for multi-generational family get-togethers - we had people from 12 to 75 and it worked so well for us. Beautiful property and will be back again for sure.
Neil M.
on Vrbo2 years ago
Idyllic location, the chapel was great, a superb place for the family. However a lack of basics, soap, washing liquid and shower get made the 3 mile trip to Whitby essential and the first thing we did. Plenty towels supplied and neatly on beds but only one dish towel. There was a random feeling about the crockery and cutlery. Plenty of it but all mixed and unclear how many of each.
So a fantastic property and location. The setup could be more professional but I’d book it again for the same family group, they all loved it.
Vicki
on Airbnb2 years ago
Let’s start with positives:
Beautifully restored Chapel,in a lovely location.Beds comfortable and it was clean,spacious and the owner provided additional pans and baking trays for our visit- we were eating in,catering for 10. This was a special occasion for us,so I communicated with Host&Stay beforehand,to make sure everything was in place, so we could just enjoy our celebration.
BUT:
The heating hadn’t been put on, as arranged,so it was cold on arrival and took 24hrs to warm up.
The promised logs never materialised for the woodburner,despite regular reminders and assurance that they would be delivered.
The main oven didn’t work- making catering for 10 a challenge.
The 2nd day there was no hot water for showers.We returned from the beach, windswept and sandy and all had to go out for our 40th Anniversary meal unshowered.
The showers were ridiculously difficult to turn on and off ( it was a team effort).
We spoke to 10 different ppl at Host&Stay, all talk,no action.
Diane
on booking.com2 years ago
great social space
modern decor
well equips
very cold downstairs first evening
downstairs twin freezing had to buy an electric heater for second night
insufficient hot water for number of guests……
Kate
on Airbnb2 years ago
We had a fab stay, the property was as described and in a great location. There were a few minor cleanliness issues e.g. cobwebs, but would definitely stay again and recommend to others
Simon
on Airbnb2 years ago
stunning property
Ji
on booking.com2 years ago
The house was very clean and comfortable
Just a tiny thing but we didn't have any tea bags! Appreciate it was over the holiday season though.
Lynn
on Airbnb2 years ago
The house was in a lovely rural setting, it was beautifully presented, clean and well equipped. Host and Stay were responsive to any queries.
We would have preferred to have had a slightly later check out for New Year’s Day but unfortunately this could not be accommodated. It should also be noted that the twin and bunk bed rooms are much smaller than the double rooms but are ideal for children.
We had a lovely few days staying at Dunsley Chapel.
Chloe
on Airbnb2 years ago
A really special place, the perfect place for spending quality time with a larger group. My only feedback would be around heating, some of the bedrooms, particularly the twin at the front were very cold and difficult to warm up.
Martin & Gemma H.
on Vrbo2 years ago
V goog
Demetra
on Airbnb2 years ago
This property is in a beautiful location but, if you are booking it in the winter, be forewarned that the underfloor heating takes at least 36 hours to come on. The house was VERY cold when we arrived and there was nothing provided for the wood burner. We spent a cold night until we could purchase supplies for a fire in the morning and were disappointed that this wasn't thought of by the property management. Also, the kitchen is not well equipped if you are catering for larger groups and you should bring your own basics (e.g., cooking oil). That aside, the rooms are well apportioned, the views are beautiful and the proximity to the sea is fantastic.
Fiona
on Airbnb2 years ago
Dunsley Chapel was absolutely beautiful and in a perfect location to have a weekend catch up with friends. Close proximity to Sandsend beach and an easy drive into Whitby. Highly recommend!
Anna
on booking.com2 years ago
Beautiful building, lovely country setting.
Main living area very nice open plan. Lovely decor and tastefully furnished throughout.
Carol
on Airbnb2 years ago
This property was perfect for what we needed which was a place for 6 adults to chill for birthday celebrations for a couple of days. The open plan living room/kitchen makes a great entertaining area. The bedrooms were nice and comfortable. The only issue we had is that we couldn't get the heating to work, but we bought some logs and made a log fire.
Karen
on booking.com2 years ago
The living/dining area was ideal for our large group. It was in a very quiet location but only a few miles away from Whitby. Overall the facilities were very good & we enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Light coloured carpets that have had heavy traffic would have benefitted from a clean.
Sally
on Airbnb2 years ago
A lovely place- everything you need is pretty much there. Very clean. Lots of space. A great place for a very large family or party of friends to chill. A beautiful holiday home. Price not too bad if several sharing the cost but very pricey if not.
Philip
on Airbnb2 years ago
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David
on Airbnb2 years ago
We stayed in Dunsley Chapel with our children and grandchildren, and had a wonderful time in this striking property.
Amy
on Airbnb2 years ago
Great house, lovely venue, had everything we needed... the hosts stayed in touch and kept us updated ! Thanks
Julia
on booking.com2 years ago
Wunderschöne Location. Geschlossener Garten - ideal für Hunde.
Adam
on booking.com2 years ago
The place is beautiful. And great location
Would have been nice to have some milk and bread on arrival as we were very late getting there. Other than that was very good
Sophie
on Airbnb3 years ago
Beautiful property and wonderful stay for my Dad’s 60th with all our family.
Zap
on Airbnb3 years ago
Such a lovely house in a great setting! Plenty of room for a group of up to 10 people, gorgeous house throughout, beautiful grounds, and even a sea view.
The gorgeous Sandsend beach is only a mile to the east. (But there's a 25% downhill towards the end, so if you fancy a walk, you'll have a steep hill to get back up!)
(Tip for anyone getting here via (Hidden by Airbnb) Maps, which doesn't have a great idea where the house is: If you come up Dunsley Lane from the south, fork left directly opposite the Dunsley Hall entrance. Just before the left you need is a fork for Home Farm, but go past that and take the very next fork, then Dunsley Chapel is the first garden gate on the right, and the gravel parking bay is just a bit further along.)
Nicholas
on booking.com3 years ago
The location and the setting
Problems with the television weren’t resolved for a few days
Angela
on Airbnb3 years ago
Our second visit to Dunsley Chapel and it was as breath taking as before. There is plenty of space to accommodate a large family and they allow dogs.
My mum uses a wheelchair/ mobility aid and apart from a small step at the entrance it was perfect for her with an en- suite bathroom to the downstairs bedroom.
A little too far to walk but the beach is almost on the doorstep and is looking lovely this year.
Communication with the Host is great. Before, during and after our stay.
Luke
on Airbnb3 years ago
Excellent accommodation. Beautifully presented and in a nice quiet location. Will definitely be staying again.
Angela Callaghan
on Airbnb3 years ago
Really lovely accommodation. Great for a family or friends get together. Had a lovely walk through the woods to Mulgrave castle, then down to Sandsend beach. Where we had a lovely pub lunch in the Hart Inn. Human and dog friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Ann
on Airbnb3 years ago
A very nice modern and clean house with a great location, you can stay and have a quiet time or a short ride into Whitby.
Elisabeth
on Airbnb3 years ago
Fantastic property in a great location. Lots of lovely walks in the local area and close by to whitby! The house has been done up well, with a lovely garden also. I would say it wasn’t that clean when we arrived - the grill and oven were dirty, lots of cobwebs, carpets and windows not very clean. For £200 cleaning fee not sure that reflected on the property. For the wifi you have to provide all of your details, not ideal if you have to work from the property. They also request to fill out an extensive form to provide more personal information and request bank details and passport. I feel everything should be completed within the site of air bnb and not else where.
Barbara
on booking.com3 years ago
The big room worked really well with a large family group. Even the ones on meal duties didn't miss any of the fun.
Yujing
on Airbnb3 years ago
Dunsley chapel is a really nice place, it’s perfect for us as a group of 6 adults, a toddler and a dog. More than enough space, clean and tidy, you can see the field and sea from the window and also it has easy access to town, with 10min drive you can reach Whitby. Definitely recommend!
Paul
on booking.com3 years ago
Cold in the ground floor bedrooms
Molly
on Airbnb3 years ago
Had a really lovely stay, after an initial issue with the boiler we were offered alternative accommodation and it was wonderful
Nicola
on booking.com3 years ago
loved the decor
the heating was playing up a lot
Linden
on Airbnb3 years ago
Beautiful converted chapel. Really stunning interior and a lovely shower! Easy check in, good access to Whitby, scenic area, really idyllic.
Katie
on booking.com3 years ago
The relaxing interior and warm underfloor heating! Very comfortable and homely, but also felt very special. The Christmas tree was a nice addition!
A few more knives, forks and spoons could have been better, and toilet roll too.
Lindsay
on Airbnb3 years ago
We really loved this property. The living area is spacious but cosy and homely, and there are enough bedrooms to suit a variety of family needs. We were all comfortable staying here and although we never go back to the same place twice, we would consider coming back here again.
Genna
on Airbnb3 years ago
We had a lovely stay this weekend. This was the second time we stayed at the property so would highly recommend.
Great location to explore Whitby
Sam
on Airbnb3 years ago
Dunsley Chapel was the perfect place to stay for a few nights with adult family members and visit the nearby attractions. The place has been renovated beautifully and had everything we needed for our stay. Sian was always available for a query if needed and very quick to respond.
Only point I would make is that it is not very easy to walk anywhere from the house, so a car would definitely be required for the trip. Would recommend staying at this place to anyone.
Tracy
on Airbnb3 years ago
Excellent stay, stunning property and location. Very relaxing with fantastic countryside and sea view.
Would definitely recommend!
Jane Alison
on Airbnb3 years ago
A wonderful property
We were a family of 7 with grown up children
We celebrated my birthday
Lovely safe grounds for our dog
30 minute walk to Sandsend for beaches and restaurants
We organised a Sainsbury delivery which went smoothly
The hosts were brilliant and responded immediately
Bedrooms and bathrooms superb
One silly point. Only 1 T towel. Take your own!
Take your own dish cloths. We bought some and left them there.
All good and would strongly recommend
Anne
on Airbnb3 years ago
Beautiful large open space both inside and outside. Great views across to the coast. A good space for a large group who need five rooms. 2km walk down to Sandsend. Would recommend this venue.
Lucy
on Airbnb4 years ago
We had a fabulous week here in June. The chapel is a beautiful place to stay, very clean and spacious, we all had a great time. Very much enjoyed the bbq, fire and views. Central location to visit Sandsend, Whitby, Staithes, Scarborough, Saltburn etc. It’s a shame there aren’t more footpath walks from the property. Overall a great stay and would recommend
Jeff
on Airbnb4 years ago
Beautiful house and a perfect base to go and enjoy all the local attractions.
Jessica
on Airbnb4 years ago
What a beautiful house!! We absolutely loved everything about the house, location, decor, comfort, it was just lovely. We particularly loved the open plan, sociable downstairs space which was perfect for the first time our family had been together for a long time! The location is beautiful, the tiny hamlet of Dunsley is perfectly rural and quiet, but a quick drive down the hill and you’re in Sandsend. There is even a sea view out of the front of the house. We can’t wait to come again. Thank you!
Kate
on Airbnb4 years ago
Lovely property. Good service. Loved the location.
Gurpreet
on Airbnb4 years ago
Lovely property and ideal location. Will definitely be returning.
Dilara
on Airbnb4 years ago
We loved our stay at Dunsley Chapel. A wonderful property with the perfect location.
Doug B.
on Vrbo4 years ago
We cannot express how wonderful our stay here was! Beautiful property inside and out! It was so quaint, quiet, meticulously clean throughout, beautiful views, updated appliances, dinnerware, cooking implements and very spacious bedrooms and bathrooms! We felt right at home in Dunsley! Communication with the host was timely and so very kind! The location is superb and the views are breathtaking! We hope to be back for a longer stay in the future!
Thank you so much for everything!
The Butler Family
Leah C.
on Vrbo4 years ago
Our second stay at dunsley Chapel, couldn't rate it enough it's like a home from home!!
Ross
on Airbnb4 years ago
Great bedrooms and large communal space, plenty of bathrooms, great walks on the doorstep. I think I returned the kitchen cleaner than check in - but I am very fussy, this was my only negative!
John V.
on Vrbo4 years ago
We was all very impressed by the property, extremely good standards in the property, in pretty much had everything all modern, nicely decorated, everyone of us was well impressed with everything in and outside of the property
The location was perfect for me nice quite little village but only 10mins drive from Whitby
The only thing I would criticise on is the WiFi wasn't very good or easy to connect to but other than that we loved it and would imagine we will try return later in year 👍
Stan
on Airbnb4 years ago
Loved this place ! So so spacious and wonderfully decorated. The heated floor in the open plan living room / kitchen my personal favourite. The only downside is we had to leave ! Plan to return in the future. Many thanks Sian and team for the hospitality x
Jon
on Airbnb4 years ago
Lovely luxurious stay, well located for the local area. Very responsive host helped us with a heating issue very promptly. Would highly recommend and stay again.
David
on Airbnb4 years ago
Excellent place to stay, the open plan living accommodation is great. Spotlessly clean too.
Natilly
on Airbnb4 years ago
Fantastic cottage, the best we have stayed in.
Loved the cottage and we enjoyed the lovely walk to sandsend. Highly recommend this cottage to everyone.
Angela
on Airbnb4 years ago
We had the most fantastic stay in this lovely house. Unfortunately reduced to 6 people due to COVID so worked out slightly more expensive but worth it. Has an absolute WOW factor the minute you enter.
House was spacious (10 adults would easily be accommodated), clean and well equipped. Communication was great from the moment we booked.
Only negative for us was that we got absolutely soaked on our first day and found there was very little ability to dry wet clothes. Underfloor heating so lack of radiators and no (obvious) 'dry only' cycle in washing machine. All hung up in the outer porch so still a bit damp the next day.
On saying that would definitely stay here again.
Julia
on Airbnb4 years ago
Beautiful, unique property. Spacious, well decorated, and clean. Great location close to a beautiful beach and a short drive to Whitby. Couldn’t fault it - highly recommend.
Genna
on Airbnb4 years ago
An absolute gorgeous property, extremely clean and well decorated. We will certainly return
Lottie
on Airbnb4 years ago
We loved our stay here, the chapel was very impressive, decor was stunning in the kitchen/lounge area and 3 double bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable. It was very clean too with lots of cleaning products available to use. Nespresso coffee machine and coffee pods was a lovely touch too. We will be recommending this place and we can't wait to come back!
Alex
on Airbnb4 years ago
Very clean, three good sized double rooms, one room with bunk beds suitable for children and one room with twin beds for adults or children. Large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area
Helen S.
on Vrbo4 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous, great attention to detail, spotlessly clean and a great location. Highly recommend this beautiful property. It has everything you need and more.
Mil
on Airbnb4 years ago
Fabulous property - the open plan kitchen, dining, lounge are was stunning.
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