The Ammerdown Centre

Hospitality is the motivating idea at this long established retreat centre nestling in woods next to a Stately Home. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and parkland, with an exquisitely beautiful chapel in its midst. The whole place is steeped in peace and tranquillity. No traffic noise – only birds singing! Yet, it is only 12 miles from Bath and is easy of access, with free car parking on site. Ammerdown Centre was refurbished in 2004/05 and is very aware of its ecological green responsibilities. Run as an open Christian community dedicated to hospitality, spirituality and growth, it welcomes people of all faiths and none and strives to offer a space where people of all backgrounds can feel free to be themselves. Courses and events are run throughout the year.

Highly Recommended
The Good Retreat Guide

Open:

All year, everyone welcome.

Accommodation:

40 en-suite rooms: 16 singles, 16 twins, 7 doubles, 1 family room – includes 1 self-catering facility and three rooms specially equipped for disabled people.

Facilities:

Four conference rooms (including two with integral audio-visual equipment) plus several break-away rooms, full accessibility to wheelchair users (including lift), Chapel, library, lounge with licensed bar, TV and computer room, WiFi access, bookshops and craft shop, heated indoor swimming pool in summertime, beautiful gardens, on-site catering facilities.

Disabled access:

Three bedrooms are specially equipped. All four conferences rooms are fully wheelchair accessible.

Spiritual help:

Spiritual direction, upon request.

Guests admitted to:

Everywhere unless otherwise advised. All guests are welcome to join in Prayer times.

Meals:

These can be taken alone or together. Food freshly cooked on the premises every day with a focus on wholesome food using local produce. Organic food as much as possible within budgetary constraints. Traditional English and a variety of other cuisines. Vegetarian options at every meal. Special diets – standard Gluten and Diary Free. Others are considered on request, but cannot cater for severe allergies conditions. Limited Self-Catering.

Special activities:

Courses are arranged by theme: Personal Development, Spiritual Nurturing, Creative & Artistic, Interfaith & Dialogue, and Recreation & Rejuvenation. Outside speakers. Private retreats. Self-managed groups welcomed.

Situation:

Country estate not far from Bath in Somerset with superb views. It has beautiful landscaped gardens that were first designed by James Wyatt and later by famous landscape artist Edwin Lutyens.

Maximum stay:

No set maximum.

Bookings:

Letter. Telephone. Fax. Email.

Charges:

Rates according to the course, event or retreat being held. See programme for details.

Access:

Train, car.

Spirituality:

Christian

Christian - Ecumenical

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