Furnished Parish Place - a beautiful retreat along the Madawaska River

Imagine staying in a church hall or an old church rectory! Built during the 1880s (1885 or 1886 to be exact), the Old Church Hall (also known as Mission Hall) served as the St. Paul's Anglican Church hall until a few years ago. Since late 2020, we dedicated ourselves to creating a haven for our travelling guests to enjoy while on vacation, or even getting married in our church next door! Mission House, also available, is the church's old rectory...and completely renovated to provide another exquisite choice for your long or short term stay

. Built over a century ago, it still retains some of the vintage charm you'd expect. Updates have been made to many of the rooms and offer a truly relaxing experience. There are private homes surrounding the large property, but you feel very secluded in the backyard enjoying the majestic trees and gardens.

Combermere is a very historic hamlet nestled along the Madawaska River. There is a host of fishing cottages and lakefront development in the area, that marry nicely with the old buildings and families that occupy century homes. The famed Madonna House retreat is nearby. The Hall now boasts much of this historic character with today's amenities. A short bike or walk to town is complemented with gorgeous sunsets and sandy bottom swimming at the public beach located directly across a quiet public street.

During summer months, children and families can enjoy the playground and swimming raft. Locally, swimming lessons are hosted at the beach. Feel free to spend your time enjoying sunsets from the front patio, or out for a great paddle on the waters of the Madawaska River.

The bedrooms provide ample comfort, while the living space provides comfort for all.

We've lived in the area for most of our lives, and love every inch of it. You will not be disappointed; we've created a space that you'll truly love.

St. Francis Memorial Hospital is a short 15min drive to Barry's Bay.