* 1839 convict-built sandstone Catholic Church renovated and converted into unique and beautiful accommodation. * Five bedrooms, four with ensuite * Lounge room with large TV and Gas Fireplace * Deck and plunge pool * Onsite, lunch time weddings/events permitted on request (pls send an enquiry) * Fire pit * Pet Friendly * Amazing satellite NBN Wi-Fi Hi there, thanks for visiting St Joseph's Guesthouse on Stayz. ⁠You'll find our beautiful property in St Albans, just two hours from Sydney and Newcastle. The church features accommodation for 10 guests onsite in five separate bedrooms - four with ensuites and one with an in-room clawfoot bath. There's also a large kitchen, dining area, lounge room with television and gas fireplace, big deck and a plunge pool for warm summer days, with plenty of lawn area for activities and even weddings. Our property is an 1839 convict-built sandstone Catholic Church, which was purchased in 2009 and restored by myself, Steve, over three years. We've lovingly restored the church over the years from the crumbling, uninhabitable state it was in when we acquired it. Nothing brings us more joy than sharing this beautiful part of the world with guests - old and new. While staying true to the original aesthetic, we pieced it back together and made some changes along the way. See that steel steeple on the church? And the gap beneath it? That’s our rooftop lounge area, complete with fire pit for you to toast marshmallows in comfort. Plus, we’re pretty confident it’s the best old church to witness a sunset from, this side of Europe.⁠ PET FRIENDLY 🐕 WORK FROM HOME AT THE CHURCH. We have amazing satellite NBN Wi-Fi Wedding packages and pricing (*includes venue hire please ask on enquiry.): Lunchtime weddings for 60 guests are our specialty as the curfew is 9:30pm. It's a BYO property which means there's full flexibility to create your own day in a way that feels personal to you. Our team can also help organise local transport for your guests, an Aboriginal smoking ceremony, a celebrant, catering, party hire and everything else you can possibly think of. ⁠Just touch base with us for a chat. In St Albans Village, we have a pub and free camping available on the Macdonald River just across the road if you have additional people staying during the week or on the weekend. --- Then yoga for everyone at the school of arts building St Albans at 8am.$15 The community tennis courts are available upon request. Just ask at the pub. Amazing convict walking tracks throughout the valley. AWARDS: 2013 National Trust Award for Best Restored Heritage Building NSW. We hope to welcome you at St Joseph's Guesthouse soon. Looking forward to chatting Regards Steve.