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How to find convent guesthouses in Italy. You don't have to take vows of chastity and poverty or wear those itchy woolen robes to shack up in an Italian convent for as little as $30. You don't even have to be particularly religious. There are religious guesthouses scattered all over Europe, including the one attached to the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli in Venice (+39-041-522-4077, www.donorione-venezia.it). However, it's proof that religious lodgings aren't always the cheapest: this one charges €134 for a double room (still not bad, by Venice standards).

Many convents in Italian cities and towns run guest houses set up and administered something like a bare-bones hotel. These convent hotels are most widely available in major cities and places of pilgrimage, particularly Rome and Assisi. Convent guesthouses are often designed to host pilgrims—from church trips to solo folks seeking enlightenment—but are open to anyone of any religious persuasion. Take a day or two to empty your mind and cleanse your soul. Tips & links. England Accommodation - Good Night and God Bless.

Monastery Stays - BnB Accommodation - Book Monastery & Convent Rooms. The best retreats | Travel. 1. The Penn Club, London A club in name only. Occupying three houses in Bloomsbury's Bedford Square and backed by a Quaker ethos, it's a tranquil space, despite the central location. The rooms have free Wi-Fi but no televisions. However, there are several lounges. . • Singles from £55 for non-members; doubles with en-suite bathroom from £88, including breakfast. 020 7636 4718; pennclub.co.uk 2. To the north of this 900-acre wildlife refuge off the Isle of Arran is the Centre for World Peace and Health, directed by a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master. . • Single rooms cost £45 per night; twin rooms £65; dormitory beds £25. 3. This Benedictine monastery houses both a school and a retreat centre.

. • Courses from £100 to £200, full board. 01439 766889; ampleforth.org.uk 4. . • Single rooms from £54, with all meals; guests are welcome to help with gardening and other chores. 01759 304832; madhyamaka.org 5. . • Doubles from $365, including breakfast. 00 1 212 929 3888; ahl-tutucenter.com 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Three of The Best: Monastery and Sanctuary Guest Houses. 10 Top Monastic Guesthouses in Europe. Monasteries are known for their relaxing and contemplative atmosphere, something that makes them an attractive spot for both pilgrims and vacationers alike. Monasteries are known for their relaxing and contemplative atmosphere, something that makes them an attractive spot for both pilgrims and vacationers alike. With spiritual and faith-based trips growing in popularity, Europe provides many monasteries to fulfill one’s desire for spiritual growth and rejuvenation. Here are some of the top guesthouses available in monasteries across Europe: Saint Peter’s Abbey of Solesmes Saint Peter’s Abbey Guesthouse Solesmes, France The Solesmes Monastery is located along the Sarthe River, 160 miles southwest of Paris.

Solesmes can accommodate large groups and family visits. Mount Saint Joseph Abbey Mount Saint Joesph Abbey Guesthouse Roscrea, Ireland Mount Saint Joseph Abbey is set among landscaped grounds, winding walkways, woodland areas and waterfalls. Monastery of the Virgin of the Olive Grove St. Solo Traveler - solo travel tips, safety advice, stories and destinations.

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