The Church Retreat Whorouly - 1960's Church, Spacious & Peaceful Luxury - Whorouly

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

Whorouly, Victoria

Gapsted Wines11 min drive
Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard18 min drive
Woolshed Falls27 min drive
Wangaratta, VIC (WGT)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Church Retreat Whorouly - 1960's Church, Spacious & Peaceful Luxury

The Church Retreat is a unique holiday property experience! After a day exploring the region you can come back to the peace and quiet of the Retreat to wind down and relax while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
The contemporary renovation has seen this former 1960's church turned into a spacious, and peaceful country retreat. The space has been completely transformed. For instance, the former altar is now a cooking and entertaining hub. This central hub overlooks the open living space that is cosy in winter, and light and airy in summer. The modern bathroom features a deep double bath that is the perfect place to unwind.
Set in a relaced rural setting within a small, lovey community who embraces fresh local produce, great local wineries and the convenience of Cellar doors just 10 mins drive away.
Enjoy the surrounding historical towns of Beechworth, Myrtleford and Bright, where you can laze the day away, exploring the markets, festivals and beautiful eateries.
Whorouly is in the heart of the Ovens Valley in NE Victoria. It's a short drive off the Snow Road between Wangaratta and Myrtleford. Whorouly is a small township with a local country feel. You can walk to the nearby cafe for a coffee in the morning or enjoy a meal at the pub for lunch or dinner.
One thing is for sure, the Church Retreat is the ideal location to explore the region and all it has to offer!

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Whorouly

Located in Whorouly, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gapsted Wines and Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Milawa Cheese Factory and Queen Victoria Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Whorouly, Victoria

What's nearby

Gapsted Wines - 11 min drive
Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard - 18 min drive
Lake Sambell - 19 min drive
Burke Museum - 20 min drive
Woolshed Falls - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Church Retreat Whorouly - 1960's Church, Spacious & Peaceful Luxury pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Church Retreat Whorouly - 1960's Church, Spacious & Peaceful Luxury?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Church Retreat Whorouly - 1960's Church, Spacious & Peaceful Luxury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Church Retreat Whorouly - 1960's Church, Spacious & Peaceful Luxury located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Whorouly Streamside Reserve, Ovens River K16 Streamside Reserve and Murmungee I79 Bushland Reserve. Murmungee I38 Bushland Reserve and Murmungee I80 Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Jag A., Singapore

12 January 2024

UNIQUE PROPERTY

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is beautiful and creatively converted. We had a memorable stay after we bought basic supplies and did some cleaning.Here are some suggestions to enhance the experience:1) define what is included in the starter pack, your offering is below standard2) provide a spare bin liner3) a washing up sponge was provided, do provide dish washing liquid to go with it4) do not restrict dish washing tablets to 4 for a 5 night stay5) add a bin to the bathroom not just the separate toilet6) clean the fridge better there should not be traces of food remnants7) clean the ice tray, it had brown marks, fill it with water8) clean the kitchen drawers, the cutlery trays are stained, we felt compelled to wash all cutlery, dishes, mugs before using them9) large cobwebs by the dining bench and under the small table in the smaller sitting area10) netted door to deck does not shut properly and has holes in it11) the quality of the pillows was basicThe communications were all in writing and very matter of fact. I suggest you consider making it a bit more welcoming in addition to the cut and dry instructions, guests are paying customers expecting hospitality.We travel worldwide extensively are have stayed in many properties. We would rate the location, architecture, location and furnishings highly. Please heed my well intended suggestions, it will improve your guests experience tremendously.

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected

We were so excited to stay in this old church. It looked great in the pictures but was even better than we anticipated. Cosy, comfortable and quiet. Thank you, will definitely be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

17 June 2023

Peace in the Valley.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 595 Whorouly Road Whorouly. The Church Retreat.Yes - it was a Church - once - but now converted. In a lovely rustic/rural spot in Whorouly near the pub and general store - opposite the footie field. The Church has been renovated quite well. Still some creaks but that just added to the atmosphere/charm.Perfect for walks any time of the day. Two good bedrooms and a good bathroom - with bath. It has a reverse cycle heater in the main area and two convection heaters - as well as a nice little wood burner in the main sitting area - no wood supplied so maybe bring some if you can. We walked about and collected some local wood which worked very well. It is Tank water so don't expect a waterfall in the shower. If you intend bringing kids, I'd also suggest bringing a small heater for the second bedroom - just to take the edge off at night. We found the main bedroom OK. Winter is cold in this area - down to zero or below some days. We found the heaters did the job though - aided by the wood burner for a few hours at night. Bring good PJs and sox for sitting around the fire at night. Maybe some fire starters too ... :}Good undercover parking - well lit if needed - lovely grounds overlooking some picturesque farm land with local cows which come and say hello. A lovely back deck. Excellent kitchen - big fridge, stove, hotplates and microwave. Dishwasher etc etc. All the usual pots and pans - plates etc.We took our little Mio Modo Lavazza coffee machine, and pods, too, which helped. She shop is basic but has the essentials - including the paper. Pub is quirky but enjoyable - lovely people - warm and welcoming.Excellent WIFI and a great little spot to set it up in the old entry area of the Church. The pub is great - excellent menu - ribs, fish (awesome), Parma's - great on Parma Wednesday. Lovely spot to eat on their verandah.But - its the position that counts. Its sort of situated between Beechworth / Milawa / Myrtleford

10/10 Excellent

James I.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great residence and location

Thanks for a great time. Great renovation of rural church property and beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tim N.

15 May 2023

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Vey dissapointing

No care or consideration for the comfort of the guest. EVERYTHING in the premises was supplied to the absolute minimum quantity and standard possible. The cheapest item was evident in every aspect, the market will decide if you can get away with it but i would never recommend or return