The Guest House
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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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.
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.
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
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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. |