Brownshill - Hospitality
“The monastic community has by its very existence a vocation to hospitality. It is one of its contributions to the evangelisation of the world.”
Our Guesthouse
Our guesthouse reflects the simplicity of the Cistercian way of life and, at the same time, is warm and comfortable. We welcome all who wish to ‘come away for a while’ from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to benefit from the peace of the monastery, the presence of a prayerful community and from the lovely surrounding countryside.
Individual Guests
Time to pray, time to be quiet, time to read, time to think, time simply to 'be'.......
Come for a Quiet Day or for a longer stay.........
See programme for list of available retreats which are organised by the Sisters......
Groups
We welcome a wide variety of day groups: parishes, organisations, schools, bible study groups....
Residential Groups:
The guesthouse offers 14 bedrooms, 5 of which are twin. There is good provision of bathroom facilities close to each bedroom.
Day Groups:
Our facilities allow for up to 24 with either a cooked lunch or a packed lunch.
Bookings:
Enquiries may be made to the Bookings Secretary, by phone 01453 883084. by letter or by e-mail: brownshillbookings@bernardine.org
Suggested Offerings:
We would not want anyone to be deprived of a retreat or quiet time for financial reasons. For those who are able, we suggest the following donations:
Full board 24 hours (2 or more nights) £55.00
Supper, Bed & Breakfast £45.00
Supplement for a single night £10
Residential Weekend £110.00 (Friday supper - Sunday lunch incl.)
Day with cooked lunch £25.00
Day with own packed lunch £15.00
An extra contribution is appreciated if we provide a Sister to speak to a group.
We aim to keep our suggested offerings very reasonable, but with prices increasing for us all, they are a little higher for 2024.
(Reg Charity: 241743)
Practical Information
On booking:
Please indicate your time of arrival (a.m. or p.m.)
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or special needs - we can cater for most but not all diets.
General:
Breakfast may be taken before or after Mass.
Lunch is served at 12.45 p.m. and supper at 6.30 p.m.
Sturdy footwear and suitable clothing are desirable if you enjoy walking.
We are unable to accept pets.
We operate a strict no smoking policy throughout the building.
There is a wireless network in the guest dining room and in the conference room. The mobile phone signal is strong.
Meals in silence can be offered on request at the time of booking.
By prior arrangement, and outside the Community times of prayer, groups are welcome to hold their own services in the Chapel.
Please bring toiletries and towel.
We usually ask resident guests to help with the washing-up and table laying.
The Chapel is fitted with a loop system.
