Abbey Lettings Policy

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of The Abbey is to encourage personal healing and development through self-enquiry, spiritual practice and transformational learning.  We welcome individuals and groups on retreats, workshops, seminars and conferences which support this overall purpose. 

We have a policy of welcoming groups exploring a wide range of spiritual and religious traditions, as well as groups involved in organisational or management development and training which have personal development as their focus.
New hirers are asked, where possible, to arrange a pre-meeting at the Abbey via the administrator (admin@theabbbey.uk.com) to meet the community and discuss mutual needs and requirements.

GROUP ROOM AVAILABILITY

The Abbey will try to meet users’ preferences in the allocation of group rooms, but consideration will be given to the impact of any gathering on other users of The Abbey when allocating rooms for hire.

RESIDENTIAL ROOM AVAILABILITY

The Abbey can accommodate up to 19 guests in 13 bedrooms using the Guest House and the main building.  On occasion preference may need to be given to groups that have participants willing to share accommodation.  Extra charges may apply to the single use of a twin bedroom.

EXCLUSIONS

Although The Abbey operates an equal opportunities policy and believes in the rights of people to express diverse opinions and hold diverse beliefs, it reserves the right to refuse bookings which, in its view, are not in accord with The Abbey’s ethos.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All bookings must be made using our booking form and no booking will be considered to be confirmed until a booking form is received together with payment of the appropriate deposit (see below).

All users of The Abbey must conform with all requirements of Health and Safety and Fire Safety and other policies in force (such as our no smoking policy).  Please note that we do not allow any animals other than guide dogs into the kitchen area.
It is expected that all users of The Abbey will behave in a manner according with the nature of The Abbey as a place of spiritual enquiry and learning.

Alcohol can only be consumed on the premises by agreement with The Abbey.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bookings: we will keep your booking in the diary for 14 days from the issue of the booking form. If your completed form and deposit are not received within 14 days then the date will be released. To confirm your booking please return your completed booking form together with a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of £300. Cancellation Policy: the full amount is due if you cancel 7 days or less before the event 75% is payable in the event of cancellation between 8 days and 28 days before the event.