Heritage Church Retreat | Private Rural Escape

Religious building in Stroud, Australia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Graham
  1. 1 year hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews and reliability.

Amazing outdoor space

Guests mention the deck and barbecue as highlights.

Designed for staying cool

Beat the heat with the AC and ceiling fan.
Welcome to Stroud Church. A beautifully restored heritage church offering rare privacy, quiet beauty & space to slow down - just 3 hours from Sydney, 1 from Newcastle.

Late summer & early autumn are one of the most special times to stay here. Cooler evenings, quiet weekdays, and a slower rhythm make it ideal for those seeking reconnection, rest, or creative time away - with no shared spaces and complete privacy.

A peaceful, soulful retreat, perfect for romance, reflection, or creative escape.

The space
The property is a 138-year-old restored church. The parvise is now the entryway or mud room with church artefacts and memorabilia honouring the past. The nave is the lounge, dining, kitchen, pantry and breakfast bar area. The vestry is now a beautiful pristine clean bathroom. A deck has been built out the back where you can relax with a sundowner looking toward the Mill Brook or enjoy a quiet barbecue.

Stay in a beautifully restored heritage church in the heart of historic Stroud, NSW. A rare and gentle escape where timeless architecture meets modern comfort.

Stroud is known for its well-preserved historic streetscape and is perfect for anyone who love wandering, discovering, and slowing down.

Walk to Everything

One of the best things about staying here is the incredible convenience. You’re just a short walk to Stroud’s cafés, food options, shops, and everyday essentials. Leave the car parked and enjoy an easy weekend pace.

Heritage + Scenic Town Walks

Explore Stroud on foot via the town’s self-guided heritage walk, taking you past historic buildings and local stories. Perfect for a relaxed late morning wander. There are also lovely town walks to scenic outlooks and viewpoints, especially magical at sunrise or golden hour.

Perfect for Day Trips

Stroud is an ideal base to explore the wider region, with easy access to:

Barrington Tops National Park, Chichester Dam, Dungog, Tea Gardens, Nabiac and so many more...

Local Foodie Favourites - if you love discovering regional gems, these two are well worth the drive:

The Farmer’s Wife Distillery (Allworth) – a gorgeous stop for breakfast, lunch or a gin tasting flight.

The Artisan Farmer (Nabiac) – a paddock-to-plate favourite with café, bakery and deli goodies to take home.

Guest access
The church is your space entirely and suited to singles or couples.

The bedroom is up on the mezzanine level. Sensor lights ensure safe passage up and down the stairs during the night.

An outdoor blind has been installed for privacy on the deck - just you and time - calm, secure and private.

Other things to note
We do NOT charge cleaning fees ever.

We have recently installed a Nebula Capsule projector with Google TV and Netflix. Awesome picture and amazing sound! If you want to watch TV during the day, a projector is not that good (resulting from light diffusion) so do let us know and we will leave a 54" screen and HDMI cable in the church for you to use.

Registration details
PID-STRA-76372

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Free parking on premises
100-inch HDTV with Netflix
Washing machine
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

5 nights in Stroud

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Stroud, New South Wales, Australia

Neighbourhood highlights

The church is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood despite only a 50 metre walk to the historic Post Office and main street. Erin street is a no through road, so traffic is minimal. The Church itself has a brook at the bottom of the yard, an historic primary school on one side and a residence on the other.

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2025
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: melbourne
Graham Creed is an Australian former Weather presenter at ABC Television News and Radio, in Sydney Australia until February 2022 before leaving to grow proteas. He is proud to have restored the 1887 St James Presbyterian Church in Stroud NSW which is now a Historical Church Stay. The church is also used on occasion for Living History events and open days so the community can enjoy the church and relive their memories of St James Church Stroud

Co-Hosts

  • Bridgit
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs