DOUAI ABBEY

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Guests socialising outside the refectory.

The Guest House

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 buildings. When refurbishment of the St Benet Biscop building is complete we shall have a further eleven rooms.

Accommodation for Guests
Left: a guest at the desk in her room, with the Abbey Church outside.

Right: a guest reading in one of the window alcoves.

Sitting room
The guest Refectory
Guests can eat formally in the refectory or on occasion informally outside.
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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 court, left, outside the guest refectory has become a popular area for guests to sit for conversation, or to read and meditate.

To make a booking or for further information please e-mail to guestmaster@douaiabbey.org.uk

Click for more pictures of the new guest accommodation.

There are large areas of gardens available to guests.
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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.


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