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| 28th - 30th March 2008 |
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.
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| 21st - 23rd November 2008 |
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 and booking form> |
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