St James Converted Church

10 Creswick Street, 3352 Miners Rest, Australia – Great location - show map

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9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
64 reviews

Beautifully renovated old church - very modern inside but lots of character of the church retained. We adored it. Very well-stocked with everything you need for a weekend away. Lock box key made the check-in/check-out process smooth. Really enjoyed our stay, and wish we stayed more than just two nights.

Rosemis Australia
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St James Converted Church

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  • Entire home
  • 1453 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom

Built circa 1859, this beautiful refurbished church offers accommodations in Miners Rest. St James Converted Church offers a stylish and luxurious stay with an open plan living and dining area. The two-bedroom property features a fully-equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Ballarat is 6.8 mi from the holiday home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Miners Rest
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  • Rosemis
    Australia Australia
    “Beautifully renovated old church - very modern inside but lots of character of the church retained. We adored it. Very well-stocked with everything you need for a weekend away. Lock box key made the check-in/check-out process smooth. Really...”
  • Attila
    Australia Australia
    “The renovated church retained many character features while being fitted-out with all modern inclusions. Extremely comfortable furnishings, bathroom and bedrooms. Wish we could have stayed longer!”
  • Matthews
    Australia Australia
    “So much attention to detail throughout, absolutely beautiful! Thank you.”

Hosted by Kylie

9.6
9.6
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Kylie
St James Miners Rest is an amazing converted church located in Miners Rest near Ballarat Victoria. Circa 1859 this Gothic Revival church was originally the St James Presbyterian Church of Miners Rest before being lovingly converted into a beautiful accommodation. It offers truely stylish and boutique accommodation loaded with lots of extra luxuries. From the moment you walk in you will be in awe of the beautiful features. Gothic revival style entry doors, exposed timber beams and beautiful old brickwork. You will be blown away. Staying a church submersed in history is truely a unique experience but with any old buildings you with enjoys some quirks too. In the downstairs living area the beautiful church windows don’t have any coverings. We feel the beautiful church style windows will loose their appeal if they are covered up in any way. This doesn’t compromise your privacy in any way in fact adds to the appeal of the whole church experience. Cleaning is our highest priority and we take pride in making sure everything is clean and sanitised before your stay. Staying in a converted church is truely an unique experience and I’m sure you’ll love this little gem!
Hello I am Kylie and I love to travel so when I had the opportunity to own this amazing converted church and turn it into an accommodation I couldn’t resist. We also offer accommodation in a gorgeous country cottage also located in Miners Rest. My husband and kids are my greatest loves. Live life to the fullest, you never know what’s around the corner.
St James is located in a quiet family friendly street in Miners Rest Victoria not far from Ballarat. Please take note that we are not located in central Ballarat but are in a quiet suburb approximately 15 mins from Ballarat central. If you are after the hustle and bustle of a central location this is not your property. However we are located within walking distance to a community park with basketball court, playground equipment, bbqs and bmx bike track. A short walk further and you will reach the local tavern known for its affordable country style meals and cold beer and the local IGA is well equipped with everything you need during your stay. Also close by is the Miners Rest general store which offers take away coffee, post office, fish and chips and other take away food. The church was built in 1859 in this location and has a lot of history to the area. We love Miners Rest as we are locals too and live close by. Please note on the map the location before you book.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of St James Converted Church
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform St James Converted Church of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about St James Converted Church

  • St James Converted Church can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

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  • St James Converted Church offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at St James Converted Church may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • St James Converted Church has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • St James Converted Church is 1,500 feet from the center of Miners Rest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at St James Converted Church is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, St James Converted Church is popular with guests booking family stays.