Title: Revamped church in an old gold mining village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000001881&destination=Ophir%2C+Otago%2C+New+Zealand&selected=37989950&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Revamped church in an old gold mining village ## Photo gallery for Revamped church in an old gold mining village ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Revamped church in an old gold mining village (Central Otago District)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37990000/37989950/531a8e74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Revamped church in an old gold mining village (Central Otago District)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37990000/37989950/7c8f9406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Revamped church in an old gold mining village (Central Otago District)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37990000/37989950/a77d189d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo - Revamped church in an old gold mining village (Central Otago District)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37990000/37989950/7c256f1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle - Revamped church in an old gold mining village (Central Otago District)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37990000/37989950/31db6b45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a charming historic town, this former church offers a warm and inviting retreat. Unwind with freeview TV in the lounge, cook simple meals in the kitchennette or take an easy stroll to dine at local restaurants nearby. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £161 includes taxes & fees 15 Apr - 16 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Revamped church in an old gold mining village We offer a remodelled small church of over a hundred years old with a modern bathroom catering for "wheelchair shower" and a deep bath. Kitchennette ( microwave, fridge ), lounge ( freeview TV ) and dining table. An extra bed is available. Off street parking. Dining out at the local restaurant or hotel are within walking distances Visit the historic Post Office or potter in the antique/collectable shops ( in the weekends). Nearby (2km) are tennis and squash courts, golf course, service station, cafe and another hotel. Ride on the rail trail or fish in the Manuherikia River. Special conditions: No smoking, no pets. Minimum stay of 2 nights Extras: 1 night stay (Required, NZ$30.00 per stay); Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Revamped Church in an old Gold Mining Village Ophir ## About the area Ophir is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Roxburgh Gorge Trail and Clyde Memorial Park, while Alexandra Museum and Art Gallery and Clyde Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Revamped church in an old gold mining village Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter G. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A short Stay in Ophir We (a group of 4 old people), were greeted by Russell and provided with an introduction to the property. He provided some of the history of Ophir and made suggestions regarding the best place for a meal, all of which was accurate. He made a prediction of the likely weather conditions for the Bike ride to Wedderburn and he was correct. ##### Peter G. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm B. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luxurious stay in Ophir Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy all the facilities, kitchen & bath. Bonus was a washing machine provided. ##### Malcolm B. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike 3 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A revamped church was a great new experience. Everything was of the highest standard and a credit to the owners. ##### Mike Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack M. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Very cody and odd place to sleep but worth to try. Thanks God. ##### Jack M. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah G. 9 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning space We had a lovely stay, only wish it could have been for longer. ##### Sarah G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M. 13 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent A great stay in this unique and well appointed Church. Easy check in. A great location on our Rail Trail bike ride. Very clean and a comfortable bed. ##### Stephen M. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg B. 6 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodation and excellent hosts 2nd time staying here. Hosts very easy to deal with, clean, warm property. Will be back ##### Greg B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R. 8 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ophir excellence We loved our 3 nights in Ophir at the restored church. Totally relaxing. Very comfortable beds and duvets, fluffy towels, well appointed living and kitchen with everything we needed. Great bathroom with a really good shower. The deep bath was a treat. Our hosts were welcoming and really helpful and hospitable with good suggestions for day trips. There were even beach towels for a swim at the local outdoor pool. Will be back again it was a really lovely stay. Thanks for a lovely holiday. ##### Karen R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ---