Title: Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534700/60534624/84f2d039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534700/60534624/97e60ec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534700/60534624/88929f10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534700/60534624/fdcdc7d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534700/60534624/9def4575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Chapel at the Olive Grove offers a serene retreat for couples in Russell. This 1870s wooden chapel, with its high ceilings and thick Kauri plank walls, provides an escape from day-to-day life with its kitchenette and BBQ perfect for quiet evenings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove As unique as you can get! This gorgeous 1870's wooden chapel has been lovingly transported and restored into perfect holiday accommodation. The space is perfectly set up as a couples getaway providing an ideal escape from day to day life. Located just 5 minutes drive from Russell, the Chapel at the Olive Grove is close enough to town to enjoy all there is to offer and it also has a Kitchenette and BBQ for those wishing to stay in for a quiet, romantic evening together. The chapel was built in 1875 in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands by Irish coal miners and was formerly know as St Francis Xavier catholic church. It is listed as a Category 2 Historic building with Heritage New Zealand and is constructed of 1 inch thick rough sawn Kauri planks. It was moved to the site on the olive grove in 2012 by a local couple after it had fallen into disrepair and was no longer in use. It has been lovingly restored and set for its new life as holiday accommodation amongst the olive trees. Because of the high ceiling and thick wooden walls the Chapel is lovely and cool in the hot summer months and we have an airconditioner/heatpump for added comfort. Please do note that there is no TV. There is good wireless Wifi and a portable speaker if you would like to bring your own devise and streaming services to use COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Should you be unable to travel for your confirmed booking due to a Covid-19 level change we will happily rebook your dates to a suitable time in the future at no extra charge and can do so as many times as needed ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65400700/65400619/fb4689a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views Russell - Sea view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=65400619&PinnedHotelID=65400619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627542/5f98315a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaport Village Russell - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Note from host: Chapel is available separately as a wedding venue 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Beautiful Unique The Chapel at the Olive Grove Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove Cottage Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove Russell ## About the area Located in Russell, this cottage is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and cycling. [Visit our Russell travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Russell.dx9659) [View more Cottages in Russell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Russell-Cottages.d9659-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.27943%2C174.14308&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7b_LLJ2maD1KYqCZBPqNA1i7o6U=) Russell, Northland ### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Russell Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Flagstaff Hill - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Paihia Beach - 21 min drive - 7.1 miles - Paihia Wharf - 22 min drive - 7.3 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬22 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬22 min drive - ‪Hone's Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬23 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bay of Islands and within 3 miles (5 km) of Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum. Pompalier House and Russell Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove Reviews 10 ### 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 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul L. 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location So peaceful, beautifully done, stylish and modern inside. Fantastic location close to everything, very tranquil and relaxing. We loved it here. ##### Paul L. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi F. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place! What a great find for us. It was exactly what we were looking for as we were visiting for a friend’s wedding. We would definitely highly recommend this place! ##### Kristi F. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe F. 31 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little chapel! Such a beautiful space, everything was spotlessly clean, little kitchen has everything you need and we loved using the BBQ and enjoying the grounds around the chapel. Highly recommend ! ##### Zoe F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ursula B. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks so much Lovely place ##### Ursula B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### grant r. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Absolutely bliss ##### grant r. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian M. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stars. Bird Life. Quiet. Simplicity personified. ##### Brian M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garth W. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Little Church A very unique style of accommodation, a very well restored 1875 chapel converted to a compact accommodation space. Small kitchen, but adequate for your needs. Nice outdoor area overlooking two ponds, heaps of bird life. Overall, a great place to stay. ##### Garth W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. 23 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place Gorgeous location and place. Perfect for a couple’s getaway. Hard to communicate with property owner/manager owing to need to create an account with the VRBO platform which we didn’t want to do. And there was no other option. ##### Kevin H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic & peaceful A peaceful special place to stay. Relocated into a beautiful location ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brydie H., Hamilton 26 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recommend and would stay again I loved staying at the Chapel, it was very private and quiet apart from the occasional sounds of birds outside. The heat pump made it nice and warm in winter. It had everything I needed and it was a nice distance between the ferry and Russell. I wondered whether it would feel weird staying in a former church but it only gave off good vibes. Definitely would recommend and stay again. ##### Brydie H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert B. 12 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very unique My partner and I had a perfect stay in this beautiful place. Bad weather on the first day but happened that sleeping in a chapel on a stormy night is quite an extraordinary experience :) This is more than a unique place. This is memories. Highly recommended ##### Albert B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie R. 22 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for our 25th wedding anniversary Just wonderful so peaceful, just what was needed. The owners have done an awsome job. We will def visit again ##### Debbie R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Solenn L. 30 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as per the photos Very lovely place. Super quiet. Very handy location at equidistant from the car ferry and Russell. Hassle-free check in/check out process. Highly recommend ##### Solenn L. 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