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Reviews of St James Converted Church

10 Creswick Street, 3352 Miners Rest, Australia

#1 of 2 hotels in Miners Rest

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the space, well appointed kitchen area and good sized table.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Lovely spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tea bags! Please get decent tea bags - in particular please replace the Lipton yellow label (worst tea bags ever for a tea lover) with some decent English breakfast. Thanks !

    Beautiful conversion of church- comfortable with everything we needed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately our son found it almost impossible to sleep with the second bedroom being so light due to there being no window covering on the many windows.

    The church has been beautifully renovated and had everything you would want/need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The beds were great. The main bedroom dark and air-conditioned. The location is very quiet and central to the surrounding areas.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    Very unique and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful property, we absolutely loved our stay and can not wait to come back! The property has everything you need for a weekend escape.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    10
    'Heavenly'. Amazing accommodation with everything you need and more! Super comfy bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I struggled to get the numbers to align properly to open the key lock box.

    Kylie was super helpful and quick to respond for access (as I could not locate email from Booking.com with details).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    10
    Perfect location for getaway with friends we all loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I personally would not want to supervise toddlers and young children due to the stairs, I don’t think I could relax

    The house was modern, clean, warm and had everything you could ever need

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    10
    2nd time we have stayed here. Wonderful - Fantatstic - 10 out of 10 stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing !

    Everything. Kylie had the heater on before we got there, so it was lovely and warm on arrival.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely authentic church conversion with beautiful natural lighting and well equipped facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The king bed was a little firm and my daughters thought their room was a bit bright at night time for sleeping. However, I just think it is par for the course and I wouldn't like to see the original windows covered up. One review actually mentioned bringing an eye mask if you were light sensitive at night.

    All the little extras provided by the host - quality towels & linen, toiletries and particularly the tea/ coffee, condiments etc. It had a very well appointed and equipped kitchen too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautifully renovated and decorated. Very roomy and comfortable- unique stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    Fantastic! Wonderful! Best B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Even though there was Wi Fi, couldn't get the TV to log onto any APPs so that we could watch Netflix, Prime etc. (We had our own logins for the APPS.) Not really a dislike, just a ' would be nice'. As Ballarat gets so cold and with the ambiance of the church, a coonara fire would be have just topped it off and made the whole place perfect,

    Fantastic ! Wonderful ! The church is located in a quiet area - no road noise. Large beautiful kitchen had everything - chopping boards, frypans, saucepans looked new, plenty of utensils, full size fridge, plenty of different coffee pods, large oven, plenty of bench space. Large bathroom with big shower, lots of good pressure hot water, great towels. Bedroom was very spacious with plenty of storage area. Stairs to mezzanine floor were well spaced & wide - easy to use. Living / dining had full sized dining table for 6 and 2 very comfy couches & a desk for computer use. Extras like the adult coloring books with pens & pencils, the basket full of throw blankets and the free swap of reading books was a lovely thought. Sometimes the lighting at these conversions can be a bit ordinary - not the case here. The lighting in all areas was really good including double light switches at the top & bottom of the stairs. Best B&B we have stayed at. Thanks Kylie.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, it was perfect!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful place. We hope to come back next year.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    maybe a little bit further from central Ballarat than I realised.

    clean, great communication.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    10
    Thank you for providing this unique and beautiful accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    A unique and beautiful place to stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    10
    It was heavenly
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was all perfect

    location is a short drive from Ballarat and an easy walk to the supermarket. The little Easter decoration and bowl of Easter eggs were very welcome!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    8.0
    Fabulous place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was lovely, but as there were three of us staying we all agreed it really needed a seperate toilet. A minor issue only.

    The conversion was very cleverly done. The beds were comfortable, very quiet area.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    9.0
    I'm converted
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very little. A downstairs WC would have been convenient.

    Complimentary breakfast packets of cereal were available. We provided our own milk and fruit from local IGA supermarket which was only a few minutes away. While next door to the local Fire Station and suburban homes, it was quiet. Whoever was responsible for converting the former Church into a smart B&B should be congratulated. Possibly the best conversion since that of St Paul of Damascus! Good to have access to the Heritage Report which was in the B & B's library.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful building and surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If anything (and there isn’t much!) the shower does not have a lot of pressure.

    beautifully presented and updated church, and love the history provided of the building. Walking distance to the local tavern and IGA. Lots of great amenities included; coffee machine, desk, books, activities, games, sandwich press, etc. Clear and easy communication and access.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2023

    10
    Perfect weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I could 'fault' is the pressure of the shower. However, it isn't something that would prevent me from coming back or reducing my rating. The shower itself is huge, and the dual shower heads are a bonus and handy when trying to quickly shower my little one!

    I thought the photos/info upon booking was inticing, but walking through the doors of the church, I was honestly so impressed! The church was extremely clean, and the interior design was beautifully done throughout. SO much is provided for your stay in the kitchen & bathroom areas including those little things you may forget/not want to lug around with you like brekky items, cotton tips and, a full sized hair dryer! (not one of those little ones you'd get in a hotel). The beds were super comfy, and there is lots of space to place your belongings. As avid readers, my toddler and I loved the areas with books and can't wait to stay again to swap out some - what a fantastic idea!! Kylie provided clear and concise communication from the moment we booked, and instructions for check-in were very easy to follow. Had such a great little weekend, thank you. We will be back! :)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pressure in shower

    Everything but the shower needs attention

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2023

    10
    perfect property for a couple who want to explore the region and do some in house meals as well as eating out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minor issue only - water pressure in shower not great but not a big deal.

    Extremely comfortable bed, amazing kitchen, spacious house, excellent coffee machine & pods, lovely living area and overall really great facilities. Just a 10 minute drive to Ballarat Central with all it has to offer. Handy IGA supermarket nearby.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    9.0
    A lovely experience that had the comfort of home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    An ironing board and bedside tables in the master bedroom bedroom would have been useful.

    Lovely renovation that made the church comfy and user friendly. The fit out and amenities were high quality and appreciated.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    10
    Unique, spacious and modern.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! Although a couple more bath towel hooks would be great.

    Close to a park and pump track, accommodation was luxurious!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fantastic house - beautiful aesthetic given converted church. Convenient location to both Ballarat and Creswick via car.

    Stayed in August 2022

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