St James Converted Church

St James Converted Church House in Ballarat

About this house rental

Situated in Ballarat, this charming house for $168 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Built circa 1859, this beautiful refurbished church offers accommodation in Miners Rest. St James Converted Church offers a stylish and luxurious stay with an open plan living and dining area.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Sovereign Hill

7.56 miles

Ballarat Wildlife Park

8.08 miles

Art Gallery of Ballarat

6.47 miles

Victoria Park

5.85 miles

St James Converted Church

4.8

Outstanding(64 Reviews)

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Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Sovereign Hill

7.56 miles

Ballarat Wildlife Park

8.08 miles

Art Gallery of Ballarat

6.47 miles

Victoria Park

5.85 miles

Reviews

4.8/5.0

Outstanding(64 Reviews)

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10.0

Apr 2024

Lovely spot

Beautiful conversion of church- comfortable with everything we needed

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 !

10.0

Sep 2023

Beautifully renovated old church with all the modern facilities needed for a comfortable stay

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.

Loved it all.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

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

10.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic! Wonderful! Best B&B

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.

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,

10.0

Jun 2023

Amazing!

Everything, it was perfect!

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful place. We hope to come back next year.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

clean, great communication.

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

10.0

Apr 2023

Thank you for providing this unique and beautiful accomodation.

A unique and beautiful place to stay.

n/a

9.0

Mar 2023

I'm converted

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.

Very little. A downstairs WC would have been convenient.

9.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful building and surroundings.

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.

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

10.0

Feb 2023

Perfect weekend getaway

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! :)

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!

9.0

Oct 2022

A lovely experience that had the comfort of home.

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

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

10.0

Sep 2022

Unique, spacious and modern.

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

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

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

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

10.0

Aug 2022

A great place to stay, lovely accommodation and a great location.

Many things, facilities, cleanliness, location. It was as shown.

nothing

8.0

Jul 2022

Great location to base yourself to explore the area

location. well equipped house(church) Nice knowing the history of the church

would have been good to have a toilet downstairs

10.0

May 2022

amazing thanks

great vibe, modern and fabulous

9.0

May 2022

It is a lovely old church, and we very much enjoyed our two night getaway

Good

Nothing we didn’t like

10.0

May 2022

Amzing heritage house !

This heritage building as been beautifuly restaured. It is now an amazing house, comfy and very clean. You can cook as the kitchen is perfect. We had a wonderful family time ! Book for more than one night, it's worth it ! We went to Clunes for the book festival, it was a perfect weekend.

Nothing !

10.0

Apr 2022

Such a beautiful place to stay! We loved it!

Everything!

9.0

Mar 2022

Stunning accomodation and well restored and converted, making it a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Quite location and only 10 mins from Ballarat converted church was styled beautifully, nice and bright and airy! Great Kitchen and loved the skylight in the main bedroom.

10.0

Mar 2022

Like a second home.

Always beautifully kept and maintained. Excellent communication and customer service.

Not much. Ceiling fans tick a little but heh!

10.0

Feb 2022

Uniquely pleasant experience - from the moment you drive up and see the church!

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!

Nothing.

9.0

Feb 2022

Superb

An amazing space, excellent amentities. A must do.

It does need window dressings as there is a double story home next door...we used the throws.

10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Probably one of the most stunning places we've stayed. Was definitely good to have the blinds for the skylights as the building has plenty of natural light.

9.0

Nov 2021

We had a very enjoyable stay.

the renovation, windows, comfortable furniture & facility.

just a couple of minor things, a full length mirror in the bedroom & bedside stools or tables would come in handy.

10.0

Nov 2021

Absolutely beautiful, thank you!

So much attention to detail throughout, absolutely beautiful! Thank you.

8.0

Oct 2021

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beautiful church

It would have been nice to have some fresh bread to have toast for breakfast, however overall we liked everything except the lack of water pressure in the shower

Water pressure in shower too soft

10.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Different updated family friendly games clean

If I have to fault something it only the Heater down stairs struggle to heat down stairs areas A open gas fireplace maybe 👍👍

10.0

Aug 2021

Back for the fourth time!

Every time little thing are added to improve the experience.

Nothing.

9.0

May 2021

Wonderfully different to any other place we have stayed. Highly recommend it.

Impressive renovation of a unique building, comfy & warm beds, fully equipped kitchen.

Dog next door barked occasionally. No window coverings - reduced privacy and warmth.

10.0

Apr 2021

Fantastic stay at St James converted church!

It was the perfect stay at St James! Our host Kylie went the extra miles to make us feel so welcome at her lovely property. The house was sparkling clean, beautifully decorated, and came with a lot of extras that truly exceeded our expectations, like how we were spoilt with all the breakfast items, toiletries and amenities. And the communication with Kylie couldn't be made easier via booking.com. I would highly recommend this lovely church converted home to anyone who is travelling to Ballarat for business or holiday stay. I look forward to visiting and hoping to get to stay at St James again in the near future.

Nothing at all.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Ballarat?

The average price for a rental in Ballarat is $176 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at St James Converted Church. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is St James Converted Church pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at St James Converted Church?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.

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St James Converted Church

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

St James Converted Church

House in Ballarat

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Ballarat?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is St James Converted Church pet friendly?

What amenities are available at St James Converted Church?

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