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Take me to church

Book yourself a getaway to this little slice of heaven, located in the Hawkesbury region of NSW - by Gavin Kirk
  • 19 Jun 2018

About a ninety-minute drive from the CBD of Sydney, the Hawkesbury Valley is the breathtaking backdrop to the all-new web series, Cooks Co-op. In epsiode one of the series, Executive Chef Martin Boetz shows you his recipe for twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs (see above) with the mighty Hawkesbury River as the background to his outdoor kitchen. But in addition to this magical moment, during the filming of Cooks Co-op, HB  had the pleasure of spending plenty of time in this stunning salad-bowl region, seeking out the best local food and watering holes, spectacular places to visit and, of course, accommodation on offer to visitors.

One of the gems that HB  stumbled across on this incredible journey is this riverside cottage — an 1880s Anglican church converted into the cutest two-bedroom guesthouse. The best bit is, not only is this pad loaded with decorating inspiration and interior styling tips, the owners have listed it on Airbnb, so you can stay here, too. It's a win-win!

Church exterior

The converted church-cottage overlooks the Colo River.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the Colo River)
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evening delight 📷 @caitlinmelling #1880sChurch #fairylights #covertedchurch #hawkesburyriver
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morning light by @isabella_and_george #1880sChurch #coloriver #churchconversion
Church kitchen

White-painted timber panelled walls, reclaimed furniture items and original church detailing set the decorating tone.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the Colo River)
Church kitchen

The quaint kitchen overlooks the garden.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the Colo River)
Church dining room

Take a seat at the dining table on a timber pew, surrounded by other original features of the old church.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the Colo River)
Church bathroom

Relaxing getaway? You can choose to swing open the doors of the bathroom and take a much-deserved bath.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the Colo River)
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When bathroom dreams become a reality....if only fleetingly 😍

Scroll down to catch up on Cooks Co-op.

Church bedroom

One of the bedrooms at the charming church-to-home conversion. The cottage features two bedrooms and sleeps five guests.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the colo river)
Church living room

With a relaxed and carefree vibe, the living space is flooded with natural light and features a supended cherrywood boat up-above.

Supplied: Airbnb (1800s church on the Colo River)
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photographed by @felixforest styled by @clare.delmar #1880schurch #churchHome #churchrestoration
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we have a cherrywood boat in the ceiling! It was supposed to be an extra bed for guests but it's up side down now. photo @isabella_and_george #highceilings #churchHome #1880schurch
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Magical things happen in places like this.....remembering an evening spent under the stars eating beautiful locally sourced and prepared gastronomic delights 😍
Cooks Co-op EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe

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Cooks Co-op
EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe

EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe

Cooks Co-op: Meet the team

Cooks Co-op: Meet the team

Recipe: Twice-cooked beef ribs with rich tomato sauce

Recipe: Twice-cooked beef ribs with rich tomato sauce

Cooks Co-op

- by Harvey Norman
EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe Entertain

EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe

Cooks Co-op: Meet the team Entertain

Cooks Co-op: Meet the team

Recipe: Twice-cooked beef ribs with rich tomato sauce Entertain

Recipe: Twice-cooked beef ribs with rich tomato sauce

Recipe: Fresh herb, citrus and chilli gremolata Entertain

Recipe: Fresh herb, citrus and chilli gremolata

EP 2: How to make creamy and delicious goat's curd Entertain

EP 2: How to make creamy and delicious goat's curd

Recipe: Goat's curd cake with poached brown sugar pears Entertain

Recipe: Goat's curd cake with poached brown sugar pears

Hawkesbury hotspots Entertain

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EP 3: The best-ever goat's curd cheesecake recipe

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