Bethel Chapel

Absolutely beautiful home - spacious, bright, cosy, beautifully furnished and super well equipped.

and in such a gorgeous location. we will be back!

Lovely, quirky, spacious accommodation for our large family get-together right in Staithes old village.

Very convenient for pub etc.

Lovely nicely located converted chapel house.

Comfortable furniture. Nice, well equipped kitchen. Great DVD collection and choice of books and games for cold blustery rainy days. Great internet connection that is much needed because there is no Vodafone, O2 nor Three service from the house, only from the car park above the town. Thus, for mobile calls from the house, WIFI calling, needs to be enabled on mobile phones. The parking spot is indeed for smallish medium size cars or smaller and needs to be parked in such a way that the car doors adjacent to the wall of the house cannot be opened to be entirely off the double yellow lines. With my Toyota RAV-4, I could not manage to use the spot except for unloading and loading, and parked in one of the car parks above the town (Bank Top Staithes Car Park (RingGo 4643) - as of when I parked there during September, 2025, charges daily from 9 AM-6 PM, and free from 6 PM-9 AM daily from 1 March to 31 October; free from the beginning of November until the end of February). However, I am an American who is not used to squeezing into such tight spots. The owner is easy to get in touch with.

Special place to stay, a beautiful and successful conversion of a chapel into a lovely home.

Ideal for families or groups of friends to gather. Bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and offer privacy and comfort. Public spaces are adaptable for conversation, jigsaws and games or sharing books, TV or films together. The kitchen has everything you could need to produce any sort of meal, all the things a chef needs along with plenty of crockery and glasses. Perfect position in the heart of Staithes.

An amazing building.

We loved the feel of it. The art work, books, homely feel. Was just lovely. Kitchen really well stocked.lots of everything. The place wasn't spotless, but it WAS clean. It's a big old house...it can never be spotless. It's not a 5 star modern hotel. It's much better than that. Felt like home from home But kitchen and all the bathrooms were very clean. Would absolutely love to stay again and would 100% recommend. It was a privilege to stay. Thank you

We enjoyed staying and relaxing in the unusual, interesting and spacious Chapel.

Beds are all comfortable, super king (linked) in the 2 biggest rooms. We appreciated the brand new bathrooms. The owners were responsive to queries and on with small snags. The property has a washing machine. Staithes, out of season for us, was delightful and quiet to explore. We'd happily stay again.

Chapel was very dusty,sofas were filthy with dog wee stains around the bottoms of the covers, log burner was poorly maintained.

Its a shame as its a beautiful holiday let with lots of space having had new bathrooms recently re-fitted.

We had the most wonderful holiday at Bethel Chapel.

The building is unique and the best we have stayed in at Staithes in the 20 years we have been visiting! The architecture and history of the building is so interesting and the building is warm and welcoming, we had everything we needed. A fabulous selection of books and entertainment for the children. Thank you for letting us stay in this amazing house! The Cowling family.

We had a lovely time over Christmas in Bethel Chapel.

Our family has been coming to the Whitby area for a few years for Christmas. Bethel Chapel was the most spacious and attractive accommodation we have had so far, and beautifully located in the heart of old Staithes. The kitchen was well equipped - there was no lack of pots and pans and no lack of oven space. The seating area has a nice welcoming log burner. Fuel is available from the co op shop at the top of the hill which, although a bit of a slog, is nevertheless within a reasonable walking distance. The bedrooms were all a good size and well presented. There were a good selection of films, books and music. Of course, managing car parking is tricky in such a small and steep town. We did end up with a ticket, but can take that as an unavoidable hazard. We spent pleasant time in the Royal George playing cards, but it is the cliff walks which really are a joy! The best memories are of the sun and sky over the sea.

This property is excellent.

We were 7 adults and we had everything we needed and were very comfortable. We cooked a large Xmas dinner and the kitchen had everything we needed. The layout on the property was perfect. The owners were very accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend

Great size house and had everything needed Great location Cleaning could have been a bit better - dirt and dust on skirtings showers a bit grimey and shower doors hard to open and close - got stuck- and some room door and front door locks need attention.

Also a problem with electric supply to dishwasher - kept tripping Would stay again - but some TLC needed here and there and cleaning could be a bit more thorough.

A great place to stay, loads of space in a fantastic location get out and enjoy Staithes or the surroundings or just relax in front of the fire.

The enormous kitchen, comfy seating and large dining area makes family time easy. Good bedrooms for a great nights sleep. Short (downhill) walk to pubs / cafes and on to the sea.

We celebrated my 50th Birthday at Bethel Chapel.

From the moment I saw it I had to book it. What an amazing place. So much history and character. It was fantastic to get the keys and explore the property. We were all so enchanted! Bright, airy and open plan, perfect for spending time together. The Chapel is exceptionally well appointed with all that you need and more! Great bathrooms and seemingly brand new bedding and towels too. Loved the art collection, pottery, books and music. So much more than a ‘holiday rental’ it feels like a true loved and lived in holiday home. I can’t wait to be back. ❤️

We had a 4-night stay at Bethel Chapel.

Members of 3 families who have stayed at several other Staithes properties before - and we were really impressed with Bethel Chapel. The building itself is so interesting architecturally, and it is furnished and accessorised really well. We booked very last minute and had read some reveiws saying cleanliness was an issue but this was definitely not the case in our experience - in fact we were looking out for this aspect and were very pleased with the standard. It's just at the bottom of the hill into Staithes, so very accessible for getting into and out of town. There's room for a medium-sized car on the front which is a huge bonus. All the beds were really comfortable. The property has oodles of internal space, so if you are a larger family or sharing with friends it ticks the boxes of great social space as well as being able to get some alone-time if you need it. Has views across the beck from the large chapel windows. We would definitely come back to Bethel Chapel.

Fantastic spacious cottage great for a group of friends, brilliant location and a bonus to have a parking spot right outside.

Bethel Chapel is a really beautiful property and Staithes is an amazing location, but the property is let down by it's general cleanliness and state of repair.

Carpets, rugs and cushions were stained, one toilet leaked, one shower door was broken and everywhere was covered in a layer of grime. The kitchen cupboards were all rammed with more pans etc than you could ever need (and a lot of general rubbish) but we never did find a pan that matched a lid and we had to wash everything before we used it. If you can get over the cleanliness, or lack of it, then this will be a great stay, but I didnt go on holiday to spend most of my time cleaning.

The property is beautiful and the location is great but it’s very grubby and tired inside and given that it felt over priced.

Loads of little touches were missing that would have made the stay much easier and felt more welcoming, things like washing up liquid and a washing up brush, or a couple of extra loo rolls. Tbh I would have preferred things like that to the rolls and bacon that they did leave as a welcome pack. There was nothing like salt or oil, so if you stay here take absolutely everything you need, but loads of empty and dusty/dirty old clutter eg old empty oil bottles etc. I don’t mind that so much if the let is a family’s holiday home, but it was just so grubby. I saw from a previous review that the property has allegedly been deep cleaned recently, but it doesn’t feel that way at all and the thick dust and muck on loads of the pots would suggest otherwise too. Decor is tired, paint peeling etc, the bathrooms smelled funky. There’s absolutely nothing luxurious to make you feel welcome, but the building itself is lovely.

The property was fabulous, spacious and well located.

Rooms and beds were comfortable. Kitchen well equipped but needed some basic necessities such as washing up liquid, tin foil, coffee, tea, salt (salt all gone) and some logs for the burner to make the stay easier. Bathrooms were a little smelly (drains I think) but clean enough. The house felt like it needed some TLC and a proper clean (bit dusty and cobwebs in places) but it didn't spoil our stay at all. We loved the big open space for entertaining, the music system was a bonus and we didn't touch the TV all weekend. We would recommend to friends and will be coming back to Staithes again soon.

Stayed here last Christmas - was so amazing, we came back.

Been to Staithes before, but we particularly wanted to stay at bethel Chapel again. One can't get any better than this place.

We greatly enjoyed the clearly identified areas for cooking, dining and socialising.

There is an homely sense of space and calmness.

It was very nice stay the chapel is lovely and we will be back.

Only problem was the neighbours over the road parking Thier car outside the chapel so we could not park there and had to pay £6 a day in the car park at the top of the hill. Apparently the neighbours over the road do this all the time. Which should not be allowed when you have guests staying in the chapel who should be able to park there for free. Apart from that it was a very happy pleasant stay thank you

We absolutely loved the property and it was so handy for the village and the beach.

A real character chapel .

Really beautiful & unique place for a large group to stay in Staithes.

The kitchen is large & well stocked, so ideal if you're travelling with little kids & won't be able to eat out much. As a converted Chapel it's very roomy & the woodwork is really attractive. The only thing that dissapointed was the windows & shutters: none of the sash & case windows in the bedrooms opened (nailed / painted shut?) and no fans were provided, so it got uncomfortably hot overnight; and the shutters aren't large enough to cover the arched top of the Chapel windows, so the bedrooms were very bright from 5am onwards. Replacing the shutters or installing valances would help, as would fixing the windows. Overall though it was a beautiful, very comfortable & spacious property in an ideal location. Also appreciated all the beach stuff for kids. Definitely recommended.

Beautiful property in a good position within the village.

Excellent accomodation and facilities with a very nice sociable main living area, excellent kitchen, nice woodburner and views out over the beck. The bedrooms were very comforable. We were a party of eight and the chapel was the perfect size for all. Parking is a bit challenging in the village, with there being one spot at the property, on the pavement out front. This was tight but big enough to accomodate an SUV. Additional parking is available at the top of the village - one reasonable but small council run car park and a more expensive private one. Arrive early to get the former. You can pay for multiple days, which saves having to make return trips to the car park. It is a short walk from the chapel down the high street to the village shops and the front, where there is an excellent pub. The Staithes museum is right next to Bethel Chapel and is well worth visiting. They have a number of excellent pieces related to celebrated local artist Laura Knight. There is a good Coop at the top of the village for provisions. We very much enjoyed our stay in Staithes and can recommend Bethel Chapel for anyone who needs larger holiday accomodation!

We Absolutely loved Bethel Chapel.

Its a wonderful building with so much history. Great place for seven of us and three dogs. It Has everything you need and more. Many thanks.

There were quite a few cobwebs round the property!

We aren't too picky but others might be. Towels were very small and felt a bit mean. Biggest thing was logs it advertised as fuel provided then it wasn't so we had to spend time and money finding them and buying them. We did love the property though and it is perfect for a big group of grownups! We will book again. Loved the array of art and the books available. Lots of homely touches

This place has the WOW factor.

Such a wonderful property, obviously in an amazing area, but fantastic on it's own. It's going to be hard to better this next time - we've stayed in Staithes over Christmas many times. Has everything one would need, some lovely presents, including wine, bread and milk and warm. Lovely views of the cliffs. Would certainly stay again.

I went with my family for a relaxing break and it ticked all the boxes.

Great property, with lots of fun things to do if you like adventures. What really surprised me was all the history surrounding the Bethel. I would recommend a visit to the museum across the road and you'll realise why it's so special!! The locals are all really nice and the property itself is well located. I had a lengthy chat in the pub with a few of the locals and learnt a lot about Bethel. I just had such a fantastic week. Comfy beds, great area for conversing and the fact there are two bedrooms on the ground floor was great for my disabled mother. As was the parking just outside. The property has the most amazing fire too and just had everything we could ever have wanted from a self catering property. Even the fact there is a separate lounge was nice if you wanted to get away and watch tv. I loved that some thought had been taken to put games aside, make sure there were instructions etc, and it really is just a place that feels like a home away from home. I would say there is a lot of history and some great fossil hunts around the area and the restaurants (I ate at all of them) were well priced and decent quality. Everyone was really nice in the shops and I loved that. Its hard to get a place that ticks all the boxes...and I don't think the pictures do it justice. It's an absolute stunning property when you first walk in. Oh, If you want some nice walks this is a great base and it is a well positioned property for most of the coastal stuff in Yorkshire (and this is my fifth time going). I could go on and on, but I think regardless of the time of year this is a fantastic place to visit.

Beautiful property.

Extremely comfortable, very clean and well appointed with lots of extras. Already booked it for a week next December. Brilliant accommodation for a multi generational group with elderly grandparents. Thank you so much to the owners for sharing this amazing building.

Had a fantastic mini break, we will definitely book again, thank you

This is a beautiful house with every amenity possible.

We could not fault it. I have recommended it to friends and we would definitely return in future. Beautiful setting and very quiet

We had the most amazing stay at Bethel Chapel recently.

The owner could not have been more helpful and approachable. The property itself is truly a hidden gem, ideal for family gatherings. Fully equipped with everything you could possibly need right down to beach equipment and nets for crabbing down at the beach in Staithes. We highly recommend a stay in this beautiful property.

This was a fantastic place to come to for 4 adults and 4 children.

It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. It has been a joy to stay here and this was agreed by everybody, including the children. All beds were comfortable and bedrooms spacious. The children even had their own sitting room! Luckily we had fantastic weather for our stay but even if weather had been poor there was a brilliant stock of games and books to keep us occupied. We wanted for nothing! A welcome basket was also provided! Thank you so much. It was brilliant! Would definitely stay there again!