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1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden.

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Super comfy
Fully equipped kitchen with everything you’ll need
Lovely, comfy spacious family room.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, this holiday home is in the mountains. Dinosaur Isle and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Isle of Wight Zoo and Robin Hill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandown, Isle of Wight

What's nearby

  • House of Chilli - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Amazon World Zoo Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Church of St George - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Welcome Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Shanklin Station - 4 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falcon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pointer Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Fighting Cocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Pearl - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. ?

As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. on 24 Jun, 2026 start from S$230, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1902 chapel. Family & pet friendly. Parking & garden. located?

This family-friendly Sandown holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre and Small Hope Beach. Lake Beach and Welcome Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at this converted chapel, very comfortably and tastefully decorated with quirky individual touches. The owner is a joy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Delighted to welcome Liam and his family back again and knowing The Old Chapel is a warm and welcoming safe haven makes my heart sing.
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10/10 Excellent

Liam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Practically perfect in every way! We’ve stayed in a lot of places and this ranks right up there! Despite the location on a busy road, once inside you’re treated to an oasis of calm and tasteful tranquility. The owner really has created the perfect home from home, a perfect balance between a personal touch and a perfect holiday escape. Communication was excellent too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2026
Liam enjoyed everything that a stay at The Old Chapel offers. It’s not too out of the way and inside it really is a tranquil and peaceful space - there’s just something about it. Don’t take my word, look at the reviews then come and be my guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Attention to detail, dog treats, prosecco, bread, milk, everything we needed and more.Christmas decorations were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2026
I’m so glad you had a lovely break and enjoyed what The Old Chapel offers. Happy New Year.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our family gathering.Super clean and the property was beautifully ‘dressed’ for Christmas! Lots of little extras. Host was very accommodating. Thank you Lu!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2026
Very glad to have ensured The Old Chapel met all the Christmas needs for Joan and her family.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful getaway

A beautiful property in a fantastic location with a very welcoming host. Lots of memories made
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
I’m so glad the The Old Chapel will be part of your lovely memories of your little getaway on the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property . Inside was very clean and had everything you would need Lots of little extras too.Excellent communication from owner 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your weekend and appreciated everything I offer at The Old Chapel . Thank you 🙏
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10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Such a beautiful and unique place to stay. Absolutely spotless! Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
The Old Chapel, Apse Heath is beautiful and always super clean. A fantastic stay awaits future guests of all ages who will enjoy this unique space like Anna and her children.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

femke w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely clean comfortable house with very kind owner on a beautiful island

The Old Chapel is a lovely property on the beautiful Isle of Wight. It has been decorated with much detail, has all the comfort you can wish for and is very clean. The owner is very kind, responds quickly, is helpfull and very attentive. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the comfort and style of The Old Chapel and your stay on our beautiful island. It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Chapel modern amenities

Wonderful place. Convenient to bus services and small, well stocked corner store.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
The chapel is nice and handy as is the bus stop. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss Natalie Mayger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Amazing property, spotlessly clean and Lu was helpful and informative from the moment we booked. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2024
Natalie and her family enjoyed our sparkly clean chapel. The Old Chapel Apse Heath is waiting to wow you too! Lots of local knowledge always available for you.
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10/10 Excellent

Jojo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy hole for a small family

The Chapel was incredibly cosy and comfortable which is just what we needed with our two year old and the very cold weather!! Located brilliantly for lots of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2022
I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you very much .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly perfect

The property was beautiful and clean. Lu thought of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
I’m so pleased that everything was perfect for Lisa. I work really hard to prepare for every guest as if they were family coming to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Cannot fault The Old Chapel. An excellent base to explore the island. Plenty of treats for us and the dogs left by the owner ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and quirky holiday home

Very clean, beds extremely comfortable, very quirky and different, always wanted to stay in a converted chaple ! Delightful little garden. Owner very helpful. Unfortunately we all came down with a very nasty cold but enjoyed it nonetheless. Would def return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Delighted that Wendy and her family appreciated the comfort and quirkiness The Old Chapel offered. The little garden is a lovely little space backing onto fields - a lovely area for dogs, children or just to enjoy a drink in the sun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unusual property

Enjoyable, very different and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2023
The Old Chapel is an interesting and unusual building which Toby obviously enjoyed and appreciated. If you’re looking for somewhere a little unusual, different and super clean then this is the place for you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chapel

Same house lovely would have been very nice to have seen the owners either when we got there or before we left Garden not great didn’t like going along the main road in my pyjamas to let them out. Nick missed not being able to see out of the windows and not having a back door too much trouble to take stuff round to the garden where every day there was a shotgun set off in the mornings. Drove the dogs mad. I would definitely recommend the house for somebody that doesn’t have dogs
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
I make it very clear in the property description that there is NO DIRECT ACCESS to my little garden and explain access is VIA THE CAR PARK. My pictures are many and varied and clearly define the space I am offering. The garden does back on to fields/farmland, not owned by me. Sometimes there are sheep, sometimes crops and at present the field is beautifully ploughed and sown and a remote audible bird scarer can be heard. This is common practice in the countryside. Many neighbours have dogs who still seem sane and happy. It’s very clear to see the chapel is on a main road from the pictures, I’ve never tried to state differently . This can also be seen from Google Maps . The chapel is a very old and unique space with its own sense of calmness within, which so many have enjoyed visiting… couples, families with children and MANY with dogs. It has a lot to offer to many different people but as with anywhere, it pays to do some homework to check that where you have chosen to spend your precious holiday is the right place for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit besonderer Atmosphäre

Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt in dieser besonderen Unterkunft. Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber und der Gastgeber total lieb. Es waren tolle zwei Wochen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
I’m delighted that you chose to stay in my little chapel and travel all the way from Germany to the Isle of Wight. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my super clean and welcoming home. Danke für so eine wunderbare Rezension.

About the host

Hosted by Lu Farnsworth

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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.

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.

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