'THE CHURCH' Guest Home, Gawler Barossa Region

Location: 37A Main North Road, Willaston, au

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Holiday homes

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Access to health care professionals
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Three-Bedroom House

  This private, 3-bedroom, fully self-contained holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas and a covered outdoor area. It also includes air-conditioning and a wood combustion heater. There is a double carport on-site for your vehicles to be parked for free.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Additional bathroom
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Jean (10/5): A marvellous and memorable experience. - My husband and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously. The location, cleanliness and comfort were excellent. Nothing
• MICHAEL (10/5): - Welcomed with warm hospitality and local knowledge.
• Heather (7/5): - The location, communication with owner and quirky nature of The Church.
• Eleni (10/5): -
• Carl (9/5): -
• Lisa (10/5): Lovely historic building in nice town. - Thankyou Karen for allowing us into your home. Comfortable beds, nice linen, very clean. We came to Adelaide for the cricket the days were 40+ and the accommodation was lovely and cool. Thoughtful breakfast touches. Nothing
• Andrea (10/5): Magic in the Barossa - Owner so lovely. Met us there. Full of info about the area and so helpful. The church itself is stunning. Kids were lucky ,getting a room each, with queen beds. Us, a large hot tub in our bathroom. Nothing. Host went above and beyond to make our atay feel like 5star luxury.
• Rebekah (10/5): -
• Nataliya (10/5): Such a special, beautiful place! Gorgeous garden set up! - Everything!
• Roslyn (10/5): -
• Kim (10/5): A wonderful location, warm and inviting accommodation, and a super responsive host. A lovely place to stay. - The property was super comfy and extremely clean. Beds and linen were pristine. The gardens and outdoor spaces are beautiful. Karen is a lovely host.
• Rosie (4/5): Spoilt for us by Personal Clutter - Ability to walk to the local pub. Gawler has some great shops. The garden is pretty but has fake grass. We were not aware that the property was lived in full time when not rented. The decor and facilities are very dated and cluttered. furniture and personal effects were not conducive to relaxing, for us as well as the smell from several hundred empty wine bottles lining the walls. Reversing out of the property onto the main road is quite tricky as you cannot turn around. The road noise started early. The property has so much potential to be beautiful but it needs a serious makeover.
• Karen (10/5): Wonderful location, amazing three bedroom and two bathrooms with uncovered parking. Will come again. - Location and parking was wonderful. Close walk to shops and the main street of Gawler. Large three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a kitchen supplied with all items we needed to cook. Breakfast was included. Didn't have any problems with our stay, only a small negative were the barking small dogs next door kept us awake.
• Cathy (10/5): Amazing 🤩 - Karen, the host, was amazing. Provided everything we needed for our stay and gave us plenty of local recommendations for things to do & see. The Church itself was gorgeous!!
• Henry (10/5): Your home on the doorstep of the Barossa - A very special & unique property. Staying here was an absolute pleasure. We thoroughly enjoyed our extended weekend right on the doorstep of the Barossa. The town of Gawler has everything you need to support your stay. I wouldn't at all hesitate to stay here again. No faults at all
• Anthony (5/5): - Lovely owner who went to a lot of trouble to make sure we had a pleasant stay Perhaps the property would benefit from some updating now
• Hyde (10/5): Staying at The Church was a very enjoyable experience. - The Church was obviously well loved by the owner who was keen to share this with visitors. Somewhat quirky in nature and exceptionally well set up, it suits people who are looking for an accommodation experience.
• Karen (8/5): Very good - History of the church, Gardens Unfortunately the heating was probably the only thing that Let's this Beautiful accommodation down Needs to be upgraded .
• Louise (10/5): Peaceful surrounds in the heart of the Barossa - Great surroundings and lots of love Would have liked a smart tv for night time chill.
• Nathan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Simon (10/5): Great character property, good location - Lovely property in a good location. Well provisioned inside with everything you need The only very minor complaint was that the bedrooms upstairs have small floor windows which have an opening down to the ground floor bathroom in one room and the other downstairs bedroom in the other. This didn’t really affect us but there is some sound bleed between upstairs and down from these windows. Very minor and could easily be solved with placing a cushion over the gap if this was a concern
• Anatoli (9/5): Lovely, well stocked and set up property - It is a beautiful and unique property. The outdoor area is charming especially if you like to spend a long lunch or dinner with family and friends. Nothing major. Note that sounds travel between the downstairs bathroom and 1st floor bedroom.
• William (10/5): Exceptional -
• Damian (10/5): Christmas at The Church - Our recent stay at "The Church" was Heavenly to say the least. Never have we stayed in accommodation so well equipped, comfortable and relaxing. Karen who is the very friendly homeowner and host, greeted us at The Church. She was extremely helpful in explaining how everything worked before leaving us, even spending the time to explain the history of her beautiful home. The Church is filled with many family photographs and mementos of love, giving it a great feeling of warmth. The property is well maintained, exceptionally clean, wonderfully comfortable beds, the deepest spa bath we have ever seen, a modern washing machine, air-conditioning as well as fans in each bedroom and in the loungeroom. Laundry liquids are provided as are soaps, shampoo and more. Outside there is a beautiful screened entertaining area with overhead fan and a lovely garden. We enjoyed sitting there with a cup of tea just listening to the birds chatter. There were even some organic herbs growing outside that we were able to use when cooking. The kitchen has a full oven, stove top, dishwasher, microwave, a number of dinner sets and most everything else you could think of. Although situated on what can be a busy road at times, the noise from passing traffic was greatly reduced when we closed the front door. We are very security conscious and were happy to find the side gates secured, the double garage has an automated door and both the front and rear entries have security doors. There is a good selection of books to read and games to play which we made use of. Karen had left us fruit juice, milk and butter in the fridge, a lovely selection of cereals and muesli bars plus fresh bread to use during our stay. We had only booked for four days, our stay was not long enough.
• Vicki (10/5): Our stay at the Church was Amazing, a beautiful place and garden, we had the best time, comfy beds and Karen was the bes - Our stay at the Church was Amazing, a beautiful place and garden, we had the best time, comfy beds and Karen was the best host! We will definitely be back, thanks so much for making my first trip to SA so memorable! Also highly recommended’ Barossa Wine Tours, Sofi and Kirsty were amazing! Love to you all 😘🎉🥂💖 Nothing
• John (8/5): Very good -
• Kerry (10/5): Extremely comfortable. - The style, how it was presented and the decor. Loved it. The driveway was really tight to get in and out of.
• Michael (9/5): The host was very helpful in meeting us at her repurposed church. A good location for day trips to anywhere in the Baros - Full of history and character. Very comfortable N/A
• Jacqueline (10/5): Very comfortable and enjoyable stay - The Church accommodation was very homely , very comfortable and extremely clean. The house was extremely well equipped throughout, plenty of kitchen equipment, extra blankets etc. The garden was a beautiful and peaceful outdoor space. Communication with the host is easy.
• Belinda (9/5): A welcoming home for couples or families - Comfortable and extremely well appointed. Karen was a great host and provided everything we needed. Lovely outdoor area. Nothing
• Darryl (10/5): Tania and Darryl. - Location, exclusivity, attention to detail, friendliness of host. Pub next door, drive through coffee bus just up road. Bottom bedroom needs better blind or blockout curtain. Washing machine rattling in enclosure (not a good fit)
• Deirdre (10/5): Quirky, comfortable, with a lovely host - Gracious host, good location, comfortable Very minute detail - we couldn't find a peeler!
• Jean (10/5): The home was impeccable, it had everything I needed, and I mean everything!! Including breakfast for the 5 days I was th - Everything! Nothing 😁
• Hermiese (10/5): Excellent comfy accomodation - It was like home away from home Nothing
• Fuller (10/5): Beautiful heartfelt surrounndings - We loved the character and history of the building. The supplied breakfast and heartfelt personal service of the owner Karen. Comfy beds beautiful spa bath, excellent location and car parking. Beautiful outside area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Adelaide's cold weather. No fault of anyone. Full length mirror in bedrooms would be awsome but not a huge necessity. Overall will definetly stay again but in warmer months as being Queenslanders we, had trouble staying warm despite a beautiful fire and plenty of heaters.
• Brendan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Donna (10/5): Exceptional - Beautifully presented with a homely feeling Karen the host is so accommodating.. The house was clean and beds comfy.. Fantastic location close to everything.. The outdoor area with the gardens was extremely quiet, peaceful and relaxing plus quality inclusions. Exceptional value would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.. It's a real unique experience Leaving
• Janki (8/5): Very good -
• Miranda (9/5): Unique stay. Lots of thoughtful touches. Amazing host. Memorable. Thank you Karen ! -
• Peter (10/5): Good location in a quirky and comfortable property that provids everything you need - The property is unusual, being a former church but has been interestingly and tastefully converted. The accommodation was well laid out and the decor and furnishings very individual which made it very interesting. Everything you could require was provided in terms of kitchen equipment and the do it yourself breakfasts are a thoughtful touch. one of the highlights was being met by the owner who took great pride in the property and gave us a detailed tour as well as providing useful local information. All in all a very comfortable stay with everything we needed.
• Gary (10/5): Comfy house in a great location to explore the Barossa - Very quaint church that had been converted into a guest house. Host met us and explained all the features of the house Nothing
• Rod (10/5): Loved it! - Exceptional property that catered for our family superbly. Karen made sure our stay was first class.
• Terence (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shiva (9/5): Superb - The house was really homely and host was most helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Given it is a converted church, there was little natural light in the house.
• Carolyn (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful place very comfortable. Karen is an excellent host it was our 2nd stay there and we will be back.p
• Peter (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sheryl (10/5): Very good location everything was exceptional - Excellent location and facilities
• Erin (10/5): Fantastic would recommend it to all - What a charming place absolutely loved it
• Stephen (10/5): Gateway to the Barossa - Very comfortable and clean. Well situated. Funky accomodation. Minor issue - Unable to use outdoor setting due to bird poop on furniture.
• Maggie (10/5): Unique property with a great hostess! - Everything was great at this unique property! Karen was an exceptional host who helped me with top wineries to visit and supplied GF bread and lactose-free for breakfast which was so thoughtful! Highly recommend this Church! Nothing—all good! 😊
• Melinda (10/5): Exceptional - Fabulous location with all the amenities that you could ever need Karen is a very helpful host with a fabulous property.
• Selena (10/5): Exceptional - It was a unique home to stay in. It was spotlessly clean, the bed was sooooo comfortable, it was just lovely
• Sonia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Roger (10/5): A 2-night stop on a tour with retired couple friends. We were welcomed by our host, Karen on arrival and generous introd - Conveniently located, very well appointed home with comfort and character. Absolutely delightful hostess, Karen took great care of in welcoming us to her home. Nothing to dislike about this property for us
• Amanda (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christine (9/5): Lovely building, tastefully renovated and near shops. Good place to stay if you’re visiting the Barossa wineries. - Beautiful home, very tastefully furnished. The breakfast supplies were excellent. The garden was lovely and we enjoyed sitting out there. It was a church, so very high ceiling and difficult to heat. There is a wood burning stove, but having had no previous experience of lighting one, we didn’t try. Also, my husband has asthma & smoke is really bad for that. There was a radiant heater, but that didn’t seem to make much difference. Luckily, the weather was really warm, so we sat outside until it was dark. It’s on a busy road, so a bit noisy.
• Frances (9/5): We enjoyed our stay at The Church. - The property was very well equipped and we had everything we needed for our stay. Karen was wonderful to deal with from the get go. Having downstairs and upstairs bedrooms was perfect for our party of 3. The garden areas were lovely and perfect for outside eating in warmer weather. We like to walk every morning before breakfast and found the main road location a little daunting.
• Carolyn (9/5): Superb - Host was very good, location was great, loved the garden. The church was very comfortable, and welcoming. Bed was great . Nothing
• Prudence (10/5): Exceptional - The uniqueness of the place. Beautiful and full.of love Didn't stay long enouth
• Mardi (8/5): Relaxing, well equipped, loved the wood heater fire, lots of wood provided, and large spa bath - Close to all facilities, shops, pub, and the event I was attending, easy to find an welcoming. A verandah over the front entrance when it is raining
• Sam (8/5): Very nice guest home with lots of character - Really lovely guest home .. very clean and well presented throughout . We were looked after well by the host and had breakfast provided on arrival. Wound definitely stay there again . N/A
• Kimberley (10/5): Would happily stay again - Loved the split level which gave space for the family to have a breather from each other. The design of the church was breath taking and the customer service was exceptional.
• Hanley (10/5): Great place to unwind and discover the Barossa. - Just a fabulous warm comfortable place to stay. Second stay and we will be back. Karen is just so welcoming and her home is gorgeous.
• Kyla (10/5): Beautiful stay in a historic church but now a home - It was a brilliant place to stay for a short weekend getaway . Such a treat to stay somewhere with a little bit of charm and history . The fire was the highlight being all cozy and warm , relaxed and content . Sometimes just what you need to unwind. Would stay again . Nothing it was perfect
• Hanley (10/5): Simply gorgeous. - Karen was warm and welcoming. Such a beautiful building clearly restored with love and respect. Absolutely loved our two night stay. Will definitely be back.
• Janine (9/5): Superb - Every thing was on hand. A home away from home. I didn't like all the display bottles. It made the large space feel a little closed in. Just a personal preference.
• Jennifer (9/5): a quaint cosy bnb with all amenities and our Karen our host was accommodating to our personal requests and finishing tou - quiet & private,good heating in rooms, fireplace, homely. Very accommodating host who catered for our special requests.
• Julian (9/5): Fabulous converted church with lots of thought gone into it and Karen is super friendly. - The eggs, bacon, cereal, fruit, etc, were a lovely extra touch and the place is full of character in a lovely setting. Highly recommended. The place is amazing and great in every way so nothing to dislike about it. A Nespresso coffee machine or coffee plunger however would make it perfect, at least for us coffee drinkers LOL :-)
• Selina (10/5): Exceptional - Loved being able to relax in the loungeroom in the evening with a fire going. Separate and private bedrooms with two full bathrooms. Fully equipped kitchen for making meals. All the basics were provided for a continental breakfast. We were staying about a week and there was more than enough for the two of us.
• Lauren (9/5): We enjoyed a beautiful Easter at The Church! Spacious, great facilities and a host who went above and beyond to make our - We loved the historic features, uniqueness and renovation of the building and lovely garden.
• Tophershaw (9/5): Such a unique property, really cool, Karen is an amazing host so very helpful, excellent stay! -
• Susan (10/5): Exceptional - A very quaint B & B which feels lovely the moment you walk in the door. Everything we needed was there. 3 double rooms so would be great for a family. Host was very helpful and was very communicative. Nothing not to like!
• Carmel (10/5): Treat yourself to a stay at The Church, a truly pleasurable part of our South Aussie Road Trip! - This was perfect for my small group, everything we required and so much more. Location easy access to all Barossa Valley sites and the Church itself was stunning, I'd highly recommend this property. I do wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy. Big Thank You to our lovely host. There was nothing about this property that I didn't like.
• Ruth (10/5): a lovely relaxing short break in Gawler - such a cute place.. well furnished even with a spa bath. breakfast was provided and Karen asked what bread, milk etc we liked. very thoughtful. spacious great cooking facilities. plenty of parking the steam from the spa bath went up into the bedroom as the church window was on both floors.
• Greg (9/5): Relaxing, comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable. - Good location, clean and well appointed. Nothing
• Margaret (9/5): Superb -
• Richard (9/5): Great location! Staying in a bit of history. - Great service and attention to detail from the owner. Gave us a tour of the property and provided lots of little conveniences. Historical church building with modern appliances and updated bathrooms, showers clean and new, excellent location, beautiful gardens, close to BWS and Coles. Thank you!
• Katherine (10/5): Exceptional - The host was lovely, the house had everything we needed and we were very comfortable with our stay.
• Marie (9/5): beautiful church converted into a lovely home, garden area was excellent, pity about the weather. a real home away from - spacious, 2 bathrooms, close to everything
• Emjay (10/5): A perfect home base to explore the region from. - Picturesque, very comfortable and garage available to store vehicle. Could have used a clothes dryer but all other laudry facilities were provided.
• Geoffrey (10/5): Perfect and immaculate! Kind and accommodating host who responded promptly to any questions and allowed us to extend our - This beautiful home was perfect for our stay in the Barossa. We used it as a base to do day trips to various towns and areas in The Barossa Valley and it was also close to local shops and great places to eat. The Church was fully equipped with everything we needed and has such a unique and wonderful decor. The stain glass windows are stunning. The gardens are immaculate and there is plenty of space inside and out to enjoy and relax. It was lovely to return to this immaculate property each day after sightseeing. Would definitely recommend!
• Sara (10/5): Absolutely Amazing!! You won’t be disappointed 5 stars ⭐️ - The Property is in a fantastic location. It is within metres to the Willaston Hotel and 24/7 BP service station, and close to shops, restaurants and cafes in gawler. If your looking for a great all day breakfast and feed, head to the Java Hut down the main street. you won’t be disappointed. The church has a beautiful vibe to it, with everything you need, beautiful kitchen facilities, 3 bedrooms with comfy beds that can sleep 6, with heated throw blankets, 2 bathrooms, spa and 2 toilets. Fantastic climate control whether it is warm or cold. Bedrooms have ducting and fans. Can do washing if needed. Beautiful outside area. Infinity design private gardens. very quaint. Lockable garage for your car and security gates. Karen the owner was a pleasure to deal with and was very accommodating to our needs. Will stay again. Highly Recommend. This place feels like your home away from home. Cannot wait until our next stay.
• Deborah (9/5): great place to stay for something different from a motel for a group - plenty of room for a group and convenient location bit cluttered inside
• Harry (10/5): great accomodation to explore the Barossa Valley - Karen was a great host who provided everything for a memorable stay. Location was handy to explore the Barossa Valley. Thanks Karen No complaints
• Mandy (10/5): relaxing & peaceful, loved every minute in this beautiful church. -

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