The Guest House
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The St Benet Biscop Building, the first floor of which has been
refurbished for guests .
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Hospitality has been a special concern of monasteries from the
earliest times. St Benedict teaches in the Rule "All guests are to be welcomed
as Christ". At Douai we maintain this ancient tradition which is so vital today.
At present we have eleven fully en-suite rooms offering single and
shared accommodation for guests in the Bl Hugh Faringdon and St Alban Roe
building and eleven rooms in the refurbished St Benet Biscop building two of
which are fully en-suite, the others are
demi-en-suite.
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Left: a guest at the desk in her room, with the Abbey Church outside.
Right: a guest reading in one of the window
alcoves.
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One of the comments frequently made about Douai is that it offers an
environment and atmosphere of peace and serenity, where the cares of daily life
can be left behind. You would be most welcome to share that
atmosphere.
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The guest Refectory
Guests can eat formally in the refectory or on
occasion informally outside.
Our kitchen has been awarded five stars, the highest rating, by the West
Berkshire Council Environmental Health Authority who described it as
'excellent'.
The guest court outside the refectory has become a popular area for guests to
sit for conversation, or to read and meditate.
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Click for more pictures of the new guest
accommodation.
To make a booking or for further information please e-mail to guestmaster@douaiabbey.org.uk
BL HUGH FARINGDON CONFERENCE CENTRE
For information about bringing a group to use the
Conference Centre.
THE DOUAI COTTAGES
A row of three farm labourers' cottages has been converted into one and
sleeps 15. It is centrally heated and has a kitchen, scullery, dining room,
lounge and chapel and provides simple 'hostel' style self-catering accommodation
suitable for youth and student groups. Click for more
information about the cottages.
LOCATION
Douai Abbey, situated on high ground in the Berkshire countryside
overlooking the beautiful Kennet valley towards the distant Hampshire downs, is
within easy reach of London, Reading, Oxford and many places of interest. It
provides an ideal setting for quiet reflection, retreats and for conferences .
Guests are welcome to join in all the community services in the Abbey Church
and to enjoy the spacious monastery grounds, and the surrounding countryside and
woods. Click for a Location Map. H/t to http://www.douaiabbey.org.uk. |
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