The church at Leeming is a Gothic Victorian masterpiece, converted into a magnificent holiday home. Featuring in TV’s ‘Caroline Quentin’s Derelict Rescue’, as seen on Discovery, HGTV and Amazon Prime, this historic home is rich in decadence and beauty, offering endless spectacular features and has been designated a Heritage Asset building.
The main church hall offers you an overload of opulence, excess and grandeur. Featuring a grand neo-classical entrance, spectacular handmade cantilevered staircase, bespoke plasterwork ceiling, stained glass, and the church’s original pulpit still in situ. Complemented with English leather chesterfields, powerful underfloor heating and a 55-inch crystal ultra-high definition TV ensures you will be able to experience the classical grandeur in pure comfort. The kitchen is set within a large, vaulted room with a stunning ceiling height of 25ft and features handmade bespoke oak cabinetry, marble worktops, a Bertazzoni Italian master range cooker, designer appliances, brass and gold fittings, huge kitchen island, large wood burner and ecclesiastical works of art. No expense has been spared, you will be cooking like a lord or lady during your stay.
Up the grand staircase are two wonderful bedrooms set within the church’s attic and overlooking the central stained-glass window. These beautiful and unique double bedroom suites feature a dramatic space highlighting the church’s original trusses in all their glory, wall panelling and church bedroom doors. Further complemented by a statement hand polished copper bath positioned on a plinth of the highest grade Italian marble, mood lighting options, throne toilets and bespoke curved vanity units. These two bedrooms are exceptionally unique and offer stand-out luxury in every inch, the perfect hideaway from the vast main hall. Another great feature of the church is a hidden bedroom behind a secret bookcase door. Pull out the Bible, and the door releases just like magic! The bedroom features a sumptuous neo-classical kingsize bed and another secret door leading to an ultra-high spec marble and gold shower room. French doors open directly to the rear courtyard. A green bedroom like no other. Lucky guests will never forget this room! To the front, imposing gates welcome you to the church once you have parked on the roadside in this quiet village setting; to the rear is a cosy courtyard with a stone patio and outdoor lighting, perfect for al fresco dining.
The church is brilliantly positioned on the doorstep to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With locations such as Harrogate, York, Ripon, Leyburn, Knaresborough, Northallerton, Richmond and Thirsk in close striking distance for days out. Leeming village is located next to the beautiful historic Yorkshire market town of Bedale, perfect for lunch and shopping. Leeming village is also home to the Wensleydale Railway, an authentic Heritage Railway, carrying passengers into the National Park. The spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey is only 25 minutes away, a must visit for any guest. For those seeking a special treat, the Swinton Park Estate luxury spa is only 20 minutes away and the internationally recognised Michelin star, Grantley Hall at a similar distance. The Church will offer a luxury hub in North Yorkshire for incredible experiences and days out.