Douai Abbey

4.5/5
(18) · Castle in Reading, United Kingdom
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Douai Abbey is a Roman Catholic monastery of monks of the English Benedictine Congregation, under the patronage of Saint Edmund, King and …

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4.5/5 · 18 reviews
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Mar 7, 2024
Visited for retreat & Douai provided exactly what was needed. Peaceful, welcoming, and spiritual. The welcoming aspect is particularly important, as I have been to other similar places which definite…Full review by Frank S
Sep 27, 2022
The monestry does the best retreats. I found it very reflective and gave me time out to think. The mink are very welcoming . Highly recommend Full review by Teresa D
Mar 27, 2022
Just as the title says. The grounds are perfect for contemplation, as is the church. Even if you are not a Christian, it is a superb place in nature to get away from the hustle and bustle, even if on…Full review by James F

Facts

Construction completed:1993
Architect:J Arnold Crush

Questions & answers

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Do you make a donation to stay or is there a flat rate?
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I'm not sure as I live locally and only visit the grounds and abbey church. However, I do know the Benedictines run various residential courses there and there is a guest house with …
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I'm not sure as I live locally and only visit the grounds and abbey church. However, I do know the Benedictines run various residential courses there and there is a guest house with 22 rooms. You can find more information at the Douai Abbey site (website references not allowed by Trip Advisor otherwise I would have posted it here) and look for guesthouse. Hope this helps.
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i would like to know if Douai Abbey has an email address, as I am an ex-student (long ago!), and would like to get in …
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i would like to know if Douai Abbey has an email address, as I am an ex-student (long ago!), and would like to get in touch with them.
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i would like to know if Douai Abbey has an email address, as I am an ex-student (long ago!), and would like to get in touch with them.
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Is it open to the public daily
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Yes, from 08.00 until 20.00
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Is wifi available in the bedrooms?
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Yes, a bit patchy but you just have to be patient and move about a bit!
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