St. Katharine’s main purpose is to be a retreat house where people from all walks of life, from all faiths or none, can come to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the house and grounds and leave feeling refreshed physically and spiritually.
Our aim is to be as unobtrusive as possible so that you can make the house your own to suit your particular needs. If you wish to spend any part of your retreat in silence our staff will respect that. Larger groups may arrange to have exclusive use of the house and can be completely private, smaller groups and individuals will share some of the facilities but will have rooms designated for their exclusive use.
The main hall is a consecrated Anglican chapel and may be used for worship by all.
For 2024 we have put together a programme of led Retreats, Quiet Days and Special Events. Details for these can be found by clicking on this link…Retreats & Quiet Days 2024 Programme
We will be adding further details regularly, so please keep checking in.
For guidance;
Booking forms and further information can be obtained by contacting the office.
Prices for bedrooms vary slightly depending on facilities. There is a small discount for shared use.
Depending on the requirements of each group, ground floor rooms may be booked individually, or it is possible to book exclusive use of the main house.
All meals and biscuits and cakes for morning and afternoon breaks can be provided, including for those with most special dietary needs. Please contact us for more details and current prices.
Please note that the house is usually occupied by groups at weekends, but it is always worth checking if we have any rooms available.
Main Staircase
Dining Room
Room 3
Outdoor Prayer Space
Entrance Hall
1st Floor Landing
Groups or individuals are welcome at St. Katharine’s for non-residential visits, though weekend availability for day only visits is limited.
A full day visit may include morning and afternoon biscuits and cake and a two course lunch, plus unlimited hot drinks.
It is also possible to visit and bring your own packed lunch. Please check in advance regarding availability, to pre-book meals and to check prices.
Green Room
Library
Blue Room
Room 17
Glory
“ Thank you so much for everything that you and your team did for our family yesterday. Everything went so smoothly and everyone said what a wonderful venue St Katharine's was both in terms of food and venue. Your team were absolutely outstanding and made the day very easy for us. ”
CM - Feb 2020
“ Thank you for a wonderful stay. It was perfect. The memorial garden is wonderful and so good to have time to sit and appreciate the atmosphere. ”
Rosemary
“ Just wanted to thank you for the lovely day we spent on Saturday. I felt very welcome, the food was delicious and the grounds were so peaceful. It was really good to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. Please convey my thanks to all who were involved. May God bless you all ”
J.K. London 2022
“ Stunning house and gardens both are beautifully cared for. Staff were wonderful and vegan food was delicious. Thank you for a wonderful day. ”
Melissa - Sept 2022
“ Just a short note of thanks for my wonderful day at St. Katherine's yesterday. It was such a fruitful and blessed time with God. Please pass on my thanks for the warmth of the welcome. I look forward to booking another day with you in the future and will be in touch then. ”
Sheila - April 2022
“ I just wanted to say thank you to you and your staff for a wonderful retreat weekend. Everything was just lovely - the location, the accommodation and the food. It was a truly refreshing time and having everything arranged so perfectly meant that there were no distractions to relaxing and hearing from God ”
Rachel - April 2022
“ Just wanted to thank you for the lovely day we spent on Saturday. I felt very welcome, the food was delicious and the grounds were so peaceful. It was really good to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. ”
Jenny - March 2022
“ Many thanks to all those who made our retreat such a success. Peaceful surroundings with ideal facilities and great hospitality made for a memorable time. ”
VW - Nov 22
“ We had a marvellous time last week. The house is so clean and tidy and beautifully supportive of quiet yet productive prayer. It is a credit to you all. ”
LD - Nov 22
“ I was with you today for the Deanery Retreat Day and it was so lovely to be there, and we were so well looked after – thank you so much! ”
JD - Nov 22
“ It was a WONDERFUL venue and we very much enjoyed meeting you, and were blessed by the amazing hospitality by you and your team. Thank you so much. ”
DH - Dec 2022
“ Please pass on my thanks and appreciation for my two day stay last week. The meals were all great and my stay was a real help to me and I hope to be coming back again in the next few months. ”
TP - Feb 2023
“ Thanks for letting us use St Katherine's this last couple of days. We had a lovely time and were very well looked after. The ladies really loved being there and felt very much that they had got away from the stresses of everyday life. ”
RM - March 2023
“ Thank you for a super day on Saturday. There has only been positive feedback from everyone. We were well looked after by your catering team. The Prayer Room worked well - and the sun came out in the afternoon, so the team up top also doing marvellous work. ”
LW - March 2023
“ A huge thanks for a WONDERFUL time at our men's weekend away. ”
SB - March 2023
“ We had a wonderful day in so many ways. Loved the food and the setting, the sense of space and peace there is so tangible. ”
SW - May 2023