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Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard, Brownshill
Brownshill Rd, Brownshill, Stroud GL6 8AL, UK
01453 488174
Rooms
Facilities include the chapel, a welcoming reception area, guest lounge, library and conference room with internet facilities.
We can accommodate a maximum of 19 residential guests. On the ground floor we have 2 en-suite bedrooms and 6 other bedrooms with tea/coffee points. There are 6 bedrooms on the first floor. Full board is offered.
Notes
We are a community of Bernardine Cistercian nuns who live according to the Rule of St Benedict, seeking God as a monastic community in prayer, work and a spirit of simplicity and silence. We welcome both individuals and groups for residential or day retreats and quiet days, either with their own leader or guided by a sister. You are welcome to join us for the daily celebrations of Mass and sung Divine Office and to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Cotswolds.
Contact
Bookings Secretary
2026 Events
20-22 February Lent Retreat
31 March-7 April Holy Week and Easter Guests
15-17 May Prayer Live-In
27-29 November Advent Retreat
22 December-2 January Christmas and New Year Guests
For other events including our monthly quiet days, please see our website