Preaching to the converted?

Some of the UK's most chic properties are converted churches or chapels which lend themselves to innovative and stylish living areas. So if that's your idea of heaven, then check out the ecclesiastical properties on offer at holidaylets.net.

Capel Maentwrog, for example, is a four-bedroom/three-bathroom early 19th century converted chapel - with a five-star rating - in the North Wales village of Maentwrog, near Porthmadog.

Built over three levels and sleeping eight, the stylish property boasts polished slate floors, underfloor heating, a mezzanine open plan living area - accessed via a custom-built spiral staircase - and wonderful valley and mountain views from virtually every room.

The cost for a week ranges from £595 to £995 while three-night luxury weekends start at £425. holidaylets.net/prop/11365

Alternatively, The Old Chapel is a spacious four-bedroom/three-bathroom luxury conversion of an old Cotswold church surrounded by open meadows, woodland and rolling hills in Slad, a pretty hamlet immortalised by Laurie Lee in 'Cider with Rosie'.

Dating back to 1865 and sleeping up to 10, the property has breathtaking views, an open wood fire and walks from the doorstep.

Furnished in contemporary style (no chintz!), the garden is around a third of an acre with a wraparound terrace and fire pit. And for evenings out, the renowned Woolpack Inn is only 300m away. A week costs from £880 rising to £1390 in August. holidaylets.net/prop/30212

For more information, log on to holidaylets.net.