9th - 11th April 2010
Launde Abbey, Leicestershire
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Launde Abbey is a Church of England retreat house with a secular atmosphere in the diocese of Leicester. The Abbey is an Elizabethan manor house is set in a partly wooded valley among the rolling hills of Leicestershire. It has a walled garden of several acres and is a place of tranquillity. It encourages an atmosphere of trust, and there are no locks on bedroom doors. It is set in 13 acres of parkland. There are 25 places, all can be guaranteed single rooms, if desired, a few of which are en-suite. <more info>
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29th - 31st October 2010
Abbey House, Glastonbury, Somerset
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Abbey House was built in the 1830’s and is situated in the original grounds of the Abbey. With the dissolution of the Abbey by Henry VIII the grounds fell into disrepair, but have remained one property and provide an oasis of calm within the town. Abbey House guests enjoy the privilege of access to the Abbey grounds from the House gardens. In 1907 the house and abbey grounds were purchased by the Diocese of Bath and Wells and, in 1931 the house was dedicated as a retreat house. It has been appreciated, ever since by all those who stay there.
The house can sleep 36 people, in 18 single and 9 twin bedded rooms. Two of the twin rooms are en-suite and there are plenty of bathrooms around the house. All rooms are on the first floor and there is a chair lift available. Many of the rooms have stunning views of the surrounding countryside. All meals are prepared in the kitchen and local produce and suppliers are used wherever possible. Seasonable fruit and vegetables are fresh from the garden. Special diets can be supplied by prior request. The main chapel and sitting room can both accommodate up to 50 people and the library and small sitting room offer space for lesser numbers. Audio-visual equipment is available and both the sitting room and chapel have a loop system. There is a small basement chapel, offering the opportunity for quiet whatever the rest of the house is doing. <more info>
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