Holidays in the UK for Christian workers

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This section contains information about holidays in the UK for mission or overseas Christian workers. This includes holiday accommodation offering special deals and/or run by people sensitive to mission personnel's needs as well as organised holidays and retreat houses geared towards mission workers on home leave. Whichever establishment you contact, please mention OSCAR and ask if they offer a special price for Christian workers.

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Accommodation finding services & sources

Christian

CCI

CCI is an association of 260 members from Christian conference centres to those running camps and holidays.
Website: www.cci.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01908 641641

Christian Holiday Guide

Hosted by Premier Online, this is an online version of a printed guide produced by Christianity Magazine, Youthwork Magazine and Woman Alive magazine.
Website: www.christianholidayguide.co.uk

Christian Holiday Handbook

Christian holiday info is now available online and you can also request a handbook through the post (from the UK or overseas) which contains many pages of Christian accommodation and leisure facilities in the UK and abroad.
Website: www.christianvacationtravel.com
Email:
Tel: 01362 853376

Christian Holidays (Windrush Holidays)

Searchable online database of Christian holiday providers in the UK. Also features some Europe and worldwide locations.
Website: www.christianholiday.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 0845 644 0717

Christian House Sitters

Christian House Sitters is a new internet based service for Christians who want to take a holiday and need someone to look after their home and or pets, and Christians who need a break. We will put the two halves together. This way we hope many Christians who could not afford a holiday will be enabled to take a break and see other countries. The service will also support Christian work in South Africa with a minimum of 10% of all profits from this site will be going to support Christian work in South Africa.
Website: www.Christian-HouseSitters.com
Email:
Tel: 01903 520640

The Getaway Guide

The Getaway Guide, produced annually by Claybury International, offers inexpensive holidays, retreat and sabbatical opportunities for Christian leaders, clergy and missionaries. The Guide includes over 30 holiday properties in the UK, Channel Islands, France and Spain. Most are self-catering but some offer bed and breakfast. Price: £4.00. Available by post or pdf download.
Website: http://christian-leadership.org/shop/#getaway-download

Holidays for Christians

Holidays4Christians is a directory of Christian holiday accommodation in the UK and abroad.
Website: www.holidays4christians.co.uk
Email:

The UK Christian Handbook Online

The UK Christian Handbook online has a section on accommodation with contact details. Subscription needed to access all information.
Website: www.eden.co.uk/directory

MissionAssist

MissionAssist have a network of people throughout Britain who have volunteered to offer hospitality or short term accommodation to missionaries. Sometimes this is just an overnight, sometimes it is for a few days. They also have volunteers who have holiday accommodation and are willing to let missionaries use this either free or at cost. more>>
Website: www.missionassist.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 07527 804914

General

Airport-hotels-guide.co.uk

UK airport hotels guide and price comparison website. Find out about every UK airport hotel, then compare prices before you book.
Website: www.airport-hotels-guide.co.uk

Always On Vacation

Search from a great selection of Holiday Rentals Accommodations on AlwaysOnVacation.co.uk as well as Holiday Villas, Apartment Rental and other Holiday Rentals UK property types directly from owners.
Website: www.alwaysonvacation.co.uk

Visit Britain - Accommodation Guide

This online resource enables you to find generally available UK holiday accommodation in your chosen location and price range.
Website: www.visitbritain.com

Smoothhound

A commercial website that has a huge database of UK hotels and guest houses.
Website: www.smoothhound.co.uk

Airbnb

Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world. Good for finding a place to stay whilst travelling.
Website: www.airbnb.co.uk

Best Bed and Breakfast

A commercial website that is an on-line guide to B&Bs in the UK.
Website: www.bestbandb.co.uk

Cottages UK Directory

Hundreds of country cottages listed throughout the UK, many with links to their websites. Searchable by an easy clickable map.
Website: www.cottagesuk.com
Email: pam@cottagesuk.com
Tel: 0115 9225582

FHR - UK Airport Services

FHR offer a range of competitively priced hotels close to all the major UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester. Rates are available on a room-only basis or with holiday parking. They also offer the opportunity to pre-book from a choice of secured airport car parks which allows you to guarantee your space as well as save on the gate price you would pay if you just turned up at the car park.
Website: www.fhr-net.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 08707 456 347

HolidayParks4U.co.uk

A place to find holiday park offers and reviews for holiday parks in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Holland, the rest of Europe, and the USA. .
Website: www.holidayparks4u.co.uk

Rentasofa

Rentasofa™ connects travelers with people who are willing to host tourists at their homes.
Website: www.rentasofa.com

Rooms in Scotland

Accommodation directory of over 850 properties.
Website: www.roomsinscotland.com
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Hotels, guest houses, bed & breakfast

Biarritz Christain Hotel, St. Brelades Bay, Jersey

Jersey's original Christian hotel offering 42 years of Christian hospitality. A magnificent location overlooking beautiful St. Brelades Bay gives the Biarritz the perfect location to offer a quality of service and fellowship rarely found elsewhere. Substantially low & mid season discounts for full time Christian workers. Email for full colour brochure and tariff or telephone the reservations office.
Website: www.biarritzhotel.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01534 742239

Blenheim Lodge, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Robert and Janz Duncan are committed Christians who warmly welcome you to Blenheim Lodge, our home in the heart of the English Lake District. We are AA 4 Diamonds and we look forward to meeting you. We have 11 double, single, twin and family bedrooms with en-suite/private facilities, hospitality trays, colour TV with remote control, all of which have wonderful lake and mountain views or views to the National Park. We also have a TV lounge with living flame fire. We particularly welcome Christians who wish to come here for retreat, Alpha weekends or simply to find a quiet place to commune with God. (Full time missionaries and Christian workers: please ask for discounted rates for mid-week or long breaks.)
Website: www.blenheim-lodge.com
E-mail:
Tel: 01539 443440

Bryn-Y-Mor Hotel, Llandudno, N. Wales

Experience a warm and friendly welcome and relax in this Christian run, non-smoking seafront Victorian hotel. Situated in the sunniest part of Llandudno, the hotel has a lovely view of the bay and mountains. All rooms have en-suite, colour TV, tea/coffee-making facilities etc. and provide a pleasant and relaxing holiday. Try their Persian Restaurant and treat yourself to an unforgettable experience in gourmet delights! Special diet and vegetarian food is their speciality. Bryn-Y-Mor is one of those unique places that will inspire you to return time and time again. A warm welcome is extended to all who come as guests and leave as friends by Fay and Brian Sherlock. They are open all year including Christmas.
Website: www.bryn-y-mor.net
Email:
Tel: 01492 876790

Camus Bhan, Grange Over Sands, South Lake District

Peaceful with beautiful views of Morecambe Bay and distant hills. Reductions for
missionaries/Christian workers.
Email:
Tel: 01539 535408 

Christian Guild Holidays

Christian holiday hotels in six locations across the UK. New developments
include swimming pools and pine lodges; no supplement for singles; special
low prices for children.
Website: www.christianguild.com
Email:
Tel: 01629 580550

Harepath Holidays (formerly Peacehaven), nr. Seaton, Devon

Harepath Holidays is a family run holiday business situated in the lovely East Devon Countryside by the sea near Seaton. We enjoy lovely views over the Axe Valley to the Axe Estuary and beyond to the sea. With our flexible accommodation we can cater for a wide range of holiday needs from Bed & Breakfast for individuals and families to group bookings (up to 35) with catered and self catering options available. Also available for retreats for singles as well as church groups.
Website: www.harepathholidays.com
Email:
Tel: 01297 21681

Pentrenant Hall, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, Wales

Quality accommodation in a rural location on the English / Welsh border approximately an hour from the West Midlands.
Website: www.pentrenanthall.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01588 620450

The Haven Guest House, Colwyn Bay, North Wales

We are delighted to offer you this high standard 3 Star accommodation, with comfortable en-suite bedrooms, and TV & hospitality tray in all rooms. Soft fluffy white towels, and chocolates on your pillow provide that little touch of luxury!
Website: www.thehavencolwynbay.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01492 531779

Whitchester Christian Guest House & Retreat Centre, Borthaugh, Hawick

Experience the peaceful atmosphere of this 3 star Country House with its own garden and woodland, set in the beautiful Scottish Borders. An ideal base for rest and refreshment on every level. Homemade food with a vegetarian option, log fire and well stocked library. Discount available for clergy, missionaries and other full time Christian workers.
Website: www.whitchester.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01450 377477

London

The Highbury Centre (formerly The Foreign Missions Club), Highbury, London

The Highbury Centre is ideally situated in the heart of London in a delightful conservation area, yet it is only three miles from the centre of the capital. The Highbury Centre was founded in 1893, as The Foreign Missions Club, and over the years has provided accommodation to thousands of missionaries, Christian ministers, overseas visitors and guests of all denominations. Most are short stay visitors but those who are attending courses or studying may stay up to three months.
Website: www.thehighburycentre.org
Email:
Tel: 020 7226 2663

Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London. W2 3EL

The 80 hotel bedrooms are twin-bedded and offer comfortable accommodation with en-suite bathroom at a moderate price, including television, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. A comprehensive Continental Buffet Breakfast is served for all guests.
Website: www.lancaster-hall-hotel.co.uk
E-mail:
Tel: 020 7723 9276

Lee Abbey London

Lee Abbey is a Hall of Residence providing long-term accommodation for overseas students attending College or University in London. During the academic terms we normally only have spaces for full time students. We welcome bookings from tourists, and other visitors to London during the holiday periods –Summer, Christmas and Easter.
Website: www.leeabbeylondon.com
E-mail:
Tel: 020 73737242

Manna House, 320 Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, London, SE13 6TS

Mrs Lynne Rawlins welcomes you to B&B in her family home in south east London.
Website: www.mannahouse.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 8461 5984

London (North) - 2 Bed Flat

Spacious, furnished, self-contained 2 bed flat in North London. Available to missionaries/Christian workers on home leave for medium term lettings (1 month minimum). £120 per week.
Tel: 0208 883 0717

Sanctuary 'Summer Breaks' in London

We offer clean, comfortable and affordable rooms in the heart of London from June to September. All of our rooms have en-suite facilities and guests have the use of shared kitchens for all of their self-catering requirements. Best of all our prices start from just £26 per person per night.
Website: www.summerbreaks.org
Email:
Tel: 0207 841 0486

South Woodford B&B

Hospitable Christian lady offers comfortable accommodation in South Woodford within close walking distance to Central Line station. For information, please telephone Kirstin after 7p.m.
Tel: 0208 504 0161

The Terrace, Stanwell, TW19

Double bedroom accommodation commutable to London Heathrow airport.
Email:
Tel: 01784 248826

67 Rannoch Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9SS

Comfortable, central, quiet family home close to River, pubs and restaurants. Excellent transport facilities direct lines to all attractions, Heathrow, Gatwick (Victoria), Eurostar, Stansted. Ideal base for sight seeing, courses, concerts and business events. Near Earls Court/Olympia Exhibitions and Albert Hall. Central heater, TV, continental breakfast. Reduction for children.
Website: www.thewaytostay.co.uk
Tel: 020 7385 4904

Outside the UK

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Self-catering

Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre, Keswick, Cumbria

Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre provides group accommodation, a self catering apartment, holidays for individuals and school group residentials.
Website: www.bassenfell.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01768 776366

Christian Home Exchange Fellowship (CHEF)

CHEF provide a way of exchanging your home with another Christian family. This means that for no cost you can stay in a house in the UK whilst the owners' stay in your house overseas (or the UK). We have arranged a special deal for OSCAR users so please mention OSCAR when you contact CHEF.
Website: www.christianhomeexchange.net
Tel: 01243 586751

Edinburgh Holiday Apartment, Edinburgh, Scotland

Immaculate, large 4-bedroom double upper Victorian Edinburgh City flat for long or short lets. We are Christians and actively seek out Christian tenants or holiday makers or those requiring the flat for a short-term let. Beautifully furnished and fully equipped for up to 8 people, but we WELCOME smaller parties too. Non-smoking flat with free street parking, 5 minutes to the heart of the City Centre. Small outside space with garden bench.
Website: www.edinburghholidayapartment.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 015394 43440

Fair-Havens, Ryde, Isle of Wight

We have a two-bedroom cottage in Ryde Isle of Wight that we allow people from the Church and missionaries to use for holidays and retreats. This is on a donation basis of £25 per day all year round and £30 per day in July and August for two adults and one child.
Website: www.fair-havens.org.uk
Email:

Highland Break Holiday Cottage, Edderton, Ross-shire, Scotland

Cosy, recently decorated and furnished terraced house with 2 large double bedrooms (sleeps 6 + baby). Beautiful Scottish Highland views. Evangelical churches within 6 miles. Discount available to missionaries etc.
Website: www.highlandbreak.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01862 893236

Hope House, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

Sixteen bed self catering unit suitable for a week or weekend for Alpha groups, youth groups, mission groups, community groups, children's clubs, families and church leaders. Variety of bedroom types, Fully equipped kitchen, Dining room,Lounge. Gas and Electricity included. Situated 200 meters from sea front and no roads to cross.
Website: www.hopehouseholidays.org
Email:
Tel: 01507 478995

Kilchrist Castle Cottages, Kintyre, Scotland

Self-catering, well-equipped cosy holiday cottages on the beautiful mainland isle of Kintyre (Argyll). A rural hideaway.........great beaches, golfing, surfing, endless walking,
birdwatching. Missionary discount (booked thru' OSCAR) 1/ 50% OFF all bookings of 7+ nights outside school holidays. 2/ 10% OFF all other bookings. 3/ Special offer on CAMPBELL cottage (sleeps 3): £200/week ANY TIME of the year. Please visit our web site for details of the four cottages and normal tariff to work out what your price would be.
Website: www.kilchristcastlecottages.iowners.net
Email:
Tel: 01751 475047

Middlewich Narrowboats, Middlewich, Cheshire

Middlewich Narrowboats offer self drive cruises on Britain's beautiful canals in comfortable, fully equipped traditional narrowboats. Christian workers discount - please ask.
Website: www.middlewichboats.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01606 832460

Rivendell, Pickering, N. Yorkshire

This is a small Christian retreat/holiday place comprising of a variety of self catering units. The owners are very keen to make it available to Christian workers/mission partners. We offer standard 10% discount to all Christian workers. At times there are spaces, and we would like to offer these at half price to missionaries (School holidays not included, but if you are restricted to then, do give us a ring, and we will see what we can work out). All you have to do is contact us and let us know which organisation you work with and book in the normal way. Bookings at this price can be taken two weeks or less before your visit.
Website: www.rivendellbreaks.iowners.net 
Email:
Tel: 01751 475047

Robin Hood's Bay Holiday Flats, Whitby, N. Yorkshire

Whitby Methodist Circuit own four flats for holiday lettings. Each flat is well equipped with electric heating, cooker, microwave, fridge, spin dryer, kettle, toaster and colour television. Bed linen (duvets, sheets and pillow cases) are provided for the main beds and bed settees. Guest are asked to bring their own towels and tea towels.
Website: http://whitbymethodist.btck.co.uk/RobinHoodsBayChristianHolidayFlats
Email:
Tel: 01947 880233

Scottish Cottages, Kintyre Peninsular, Scotland

Get away from it all......on the Kintyre peninsula in one of our three characterful cottages in the renovated old byre of Kilchrist Castle. 'MacLeod' sleeps 2(+1); 'Angus' sleeps 6; 'Campbell' sleeps 3. Idyllically situated on Scotland's 'mainland island', the Kintyre peninsula. Surrounded by rolling countryside, only 3 miles from the sea. Discounts for Christian workers, longer sabbatical breaks etc.
Website: www.kilchristcastlecottages.iowners.net 
Email:
Tel: 01751 475047

Spinnaker Cottage, Penzance, Cornwall

Sleeps 2-6. 3 mins from the sea. Lovely light house with wood floors and breakfast terrace. Some sea views - a great cosy base from which to explore Penwith (Minack Theatre, Weslyan heritage, beaches, Eden Project, St Michael's Mount, Tate St Ives etc). Will offer £30 off any weeks (except school holiday peak season) to missionaries.
Website: www.cornwall-online.co.uk/spinnakercottage-penzance
Tel: 07803 594285

Stronvar House, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland

Scottish Laird's large historic mansion sleeps up to 12 in 5 spacious bedrooms each with it's own ensuite bathroom. Very large Lounge, Dining Room and fully equipped kitchen. A Grand Family self-catering vacation rental property. Impressive entrance hall and inner hall. Overlooking the mountains and loch of a quiet secluded glen in central Scotland. The house is fully equipped together with Player Piano in the enormous Drawing Room and electric organ in the very large Dining Room. Each bedroom has a TV, trouser press, hair drier and clock radio. One economical price covers all linen, heating, light and hot water-no extras. Good touring base convenient for Edinburgh and Glasgow and 30 Golf Courses. A Family and friends gathering place. Christian owned. Please mention OSCAR when booking.
Website: www.stronvar.com
Email:
Tel: 01877 384688

Torwood, Penlan Holiday Village, Cenarth, West Wales

Our wooden swiss-chalet type lodge has three bedrooms, bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and a living dining room with TV, and a large decking area outside.
It is set on a woodland site with approximately 90 other privately owned lodges, and is very peaceful with many varieties of bird life.
We share our lodge from March - June and September - December (inclusive) with missionaries and full-time christian workers from £10 per night (to help cover costs).  If you would like to use it, please email us for more details.
The site has a bar serving drinks and reasonable meals in season; an outdoor heated swimming pool open in season; and a children's play ground with swings, slides, and climbing frame.  Pets are welcome.  The coast is a 20 minute drive away.  For more information look at their website.
Website: www.penlan.co.uk (general website for whole village)
Email:

Holiday Cottage, Duras, Dordogne, France

Gem of a cottage, short or long lets, two bedrooms, roof terrace in the sun. In DURAS, a medieval market town. Photos sent by email, contact Ken at the email address below - you're in for a treat!
Email:
Tel: 01803 521743

NESCA, Southern Spain

This is a small informal home, for rest, retreat and holidays. B/B or self catering cottage. Large garden with private pool. Peaceful, yet close to town, sea and mountains. Free transport from Malaga airport. Reduction for missionaries and Christian workers.
Website: http://nescaretreatspain.org
Email:
Tel: ++ 34 952 371380 (SPAIN)
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Camping & caravanning

UK-Sites.com

A comprehensive list of UK Camping and Caravanning sites.
Website: www.uk-sites.com
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Organised holidays

Adventure Plus

A+ is an inter-denominational Christian charity based in Oxfordshire, UK, providing outdoor activities, outdoor education & training, primarily for young people.
Website: www.adventureplus.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01993 703308

Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre, Keswick, Cumbria

Bassenfell Manor host various fully catered organised holidays including Christian Adventure Holidays for young people between 12 and 17 years and also Walking Holidays in the Lake District. Special rates for missionaries.
Website: www.bassenfell.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01768 776366

Capernwray Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire

Capernwray Bible School offers courses from 8 weeks to 9 months designed to equip you to be a more effective part of Christ’s body on earth through relevant, practical bible teaching and training in a relaxed, caring environment that encourages personal growth.
Capernwray Hall also offers holidays and conferences based in a beautiful country house in extensive parkland just half an hour from the Lake District. We encourage to come to Capernwray, a place ‘where God changes lives’.
Website: www.capernwray.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01524 733908

Journeying

Journeying is an ecumenical organisation which takes groups of about 4-12 people on holiday in an informal Christian ambience to the more off-the-beaten-track parts of Britain and Ireland.
Website: www.journeying.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01834 844212

Network Christians

Whether you are divorced, widowed or single The Network welcomes you and enables you to meet other Christians who are on their own. They enable unattached Christians to meet in a variety of ways. They run a range of social events throughout the UK, from one day events to week long holidays.
Website: www.networkchristians.com
Email:
Tel: 01584 876116

ReKonnect Re-entry Holiday for Children, Derbyshire

Re-entry holiday for MKs/TCKs (Age 6-12). Usually in July/August. See a report from the latest event at re-kreport.pdf . Dates for 2013 are 22nd -26th Jul and 12th -16th Aug. Download an info sheet or go straight to the online booking form.
Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk/forums/TCKForum/Forumevents
Email:

ReKonnect Teens Camp, Derbyshire

This camp for teens is usually held in July/August each year. A report from the most recent camp can be found at Rekonnect teens report . Dates for 2013 are 22nd-26th July. Download an info sheet or go straight to the online booking form.
Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk/forums/TCKForum/Forumevents

Rock UK Adventure Centres, Kent (2)/Northants/Scottish borders

Formerly Barnabas, these folk are a long established Christian charity offering a safe residential experience, providing stimulating physical social and spiritual development in a fun and friendly environment!
Website: www.rockuk.org
Tel: 0844 8000 222

Scripture Union Holidays

SU run a whole host of organised holidays for children throughout the UK.
Website: www.scriptureunion.org.uk/holidays
Email:
Tel: 01908 856177

Urban Saints Holidays

Cru Holidays is part of Urban Saints (formerly Crusaders), a national Christian organisation working with young people (aged 8 -18+) that has been in existence for over 90 years.
Website: www.urbansaints.org
Email:
Tel: 01582 589832

WEC Summer Camps

Camps are planned each summer for 3 age groups between 10 and 21 years old.
Website: www.weccamps.net

Outside the UK

Spring Harvest Holidays

Starting with 2003, Spring Harvest launched Spring Harvest Holidays at La Pas Opton, a 4 star holiday site in the Vandée region of Western France.
Website: www.springharvestholidays.com
Tel: 0870 060 3322
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Retreat houses

CCI

CCI is an association of 260 members from Christian conference centres to those running camps and holidays.
Website: www.cci.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01908 641641

The Retreat Association

This organisation has information about and links to many retreat houses throughout the UK.
Web: www.retreats.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01494 433004

The Ammerdown Centre, Radstock, Bath, Somerset

A conference and retreat centre.
Website: www.ammerdown.org
Email:
Tel: 01761 433709

Braehead House, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Are you looking for a place to have a quiet Holiday or a place of Retreat /Take it easy? Then why not consider this place. Set in its own grounds and quiet gardens overlooking the CLYDE VALLEY in the heart of West Central Scotland. Around 45minutes from both Glasgow and Edinburgh and all that these two wonderful cities have to offer.
Website: www.christianhealingcentre.com
Email:
Tel: 01555 860716

Carronvale House, Larbert, Scotland

Carronvale House, The Boys' Brigade Scottish Headquarters, welcomes Christian based groups looking for a secluded yet central location either for on-site activities or as a base for exploring the vast number of attractions in the central belt of Scotland. Residential prices also include 4-6 hours use of the Recreation Centre, subject to availability and 1-2 function rooms depending on group size.
Website: www.carronvalehouse.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01324 562800

Chantmarle, Frome St. Quintin, Dorset

Chantmarle is a Christian retreat, resource & education centre offering a place to relax, unwind and meet with God in a setting that’s historic, beautiful, peaceful and very welcoming. They can offer a special price for missionaries during low and medium seasons of £20 - £25 depending on the type of accommodation you choose. This price is for full board;  breakfast, lunch and dinner, and free use of all their sports facilities. Please mention OSCAR when booking this.
Website: www.chantmarle.org
Email:
Tel: 01935 483201

Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre

The Healing Centre provides for mission partners rest, spiritual refreshment, prayer and personal healing ministry and counselling if required, on their return and/or on home leave.
This is a residential centre affording care and ministry in a peaceful, secure and safe environment. Special rates apply and should be asked about on application to come and stay to the centre.
Website: www.crowhursthealing.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01424 830204

Ellel Ministries, Lancaster/Pevensey/Farnham

Ellel run a 3 day Healing Retreat based at one of their centres.
Website: www.ellelministries.eu/uk
Email:
Tel: 01524 751651

Fair-Havens, Ryde, Isle of Wight

We have a two-bedroom cottage in Ryde Isle of Wight that we allow people from the Church and missionaries to use for holidays and retreats. This is on a donation basis of £25 per day all year round and £30 per day in July and August for two adults and one child.
Website: www.fair-havens.org.uk
Email:

Green Pastures Christian Centre, Poole

Green Pastures is a Christian Retreat Centre open to all, a mile from stunning Dorset beaches, a place of peace in the rush of today's world. Come and spend time with us and renew your relationship with God, joining in our daily rhythm of prayer. We offer superb hospitality with single, twin and double rooms and fresh, home cooked food. Our loving team will ensure you experience the best possible time with us here at Green Pastures. Full Board ensuite options, 20% reductions for those in fulltime ministry more>>
Website: www.green-pastures.org
Email:
Tel: 01202 764776

Harepath Holidays (formerly Peacehaven), nr. Seaton, Devon

Harepath Holidays is a family run holiday business situated in the lovely East Devon Countryside by the sea near Seaton. We enjoy lovely views over the Axe Valley to the Axe Estuary and beyond to the sea. With our flexible accommodation we can cater for a wide range of holiday needs from Bed & Breakfast for individuals and families to group bookings (up to 35) with catered and self catering options available. Also available for retreats for singles as well as church groups.
Website: www.harepathholidays.com
Email:
Tel: 01297 21681

Lee Abbey, Lynton, North Devon

Lee Abbey provide a range of holidays, conferences, retreats and breaks with a theme. You are also welcome to do your own thing and are free to opt in or out as you choose. Full/Half board or self-catering. 50% discount for missionaries.
Website: www.leeabbey.org.uk
Tel: 01598 752621

Les Cotils, Guernsey, Channel Islands

This luxurious Christian Retreat and Conference Centre offer 10% discount (or occasionally more) to missionaries.
Website: www.lescotils.com
Email:
Tel: 01481 727793

Mid Sussex Retreat House

Christian family home; opening November. Mid Sussex village 4 mins from Parish Church. Daily morning and evening prayer. All other usual weekly services and Holy Communion. Spiritual guidance available. Lovely, cosy, friendly home with full integration of village and Church life. Short stay and holiday breaks, B/B, Evening meals. You are most welcome to spend some time with us.
Email:

Mirfield Monastery, West Yorkshire

The Mirfield Monastery welcomes visitors using the monastery as either a retreat house or a conference centre. It is open for groups or individuals and has a full programme of activities throughout the year.
Website: www.monastery-stay.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01924 483346

NESCA, Southern Spain

This is a small informal home, for rest, retreat and holidays. B/B or self catering cottage. Large garden with private pool. Peaceful, yet close to town, sea and mountains. Free transport from Malaga airport. Reduction for missionaries and Christian workers.
Website: http://nescaretreatspain.org
Email:
Tel: ++ 34 952 371380 (SPAIN)

Penhurst Retreat Centre

The Centre has a heart for mission and is well known within the membercare community. The wardens, Richard and Storm Hann, are trained in listening and debriefing and are usually on hand to support and pray with guests if requested. Set in an area of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty' Penhurst is situated near the south coast but only 90 minutes from London by train. It is a small, peaceful house offering a warm welcome and many home comforts. Mission partners can visit throughout the year for personal times of rest, refreshment and renewal and there is a programme of led retreats run by leaders who have mission and membercare experience more>>
Website: www.penhurst.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01424 892088

Pilgrim Hall, Uckfield, East Sussex

A Christian Centre and Conference Venue in Sussex, UK, established as a Christian Conference Centre for over 35 years, accommodating both Christian and Business groups.
Website: www.pilgrimhall.com
Email:
Tel: 01825 840295

Quiet Waters, Bungay, Suffolk

Set in the unspoilt countryside of the Suffolk/Norfolk border, "Quiet Waters" is the perfect place to find rest, relaxation and renewal. The period house stands in two acres of picturesque gardens, which back onto the River Waveney.
Website: www.quietwaters.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01986 893201

Scottish Christian Conference Hotel

Beautiful Scottish Highland Christian Conference Centre. Ideal for  houseparties, retreats, conferences and holiday centre. Residential facilities and Day conferences catered for.
Aultnagar Lodge is located high on a hillside with glorious views over the Kyle of Sutherland.  In 1904 Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish born philanthropist, who had made his millions in the American steel industry, decided to build this hunting lodge for himself and his family.  Now used as an all year round retreat and holiday centre.
Website: http://sgo.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01549 421301

Society of Mary and Martha, Exeter

Specialist resources for people in Christian ministry including 12,000-mile Service weeks, Linhay Lodges and Family Holidays. Also have a programme of quiet days & retreats as well as provision for personal retreats.
Website: www.sheldon.uk.com
Email:
Tel: 01647 252752

Stanton House, Stanton St John, Oxford

Stanton House, owned by a Christian charitable trust, is in an attractive village near Oxford.
There is no structured programme, apart from informal prayers after supper. The house and surrounding area provide plenty of space for peace and quiet.
Website: www.stantonhouse.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01865 358807

Whitchester Christian Guest House & Retreat Centre, Borthaugh, Hawick

Experience the peaceful atmosphere of this 3 star Country House with its own garden and woodland, set in the beautiful Scottish Borders. An ideal base for rest and refreshment on every level. Homemade food with a vegetarian option, log fire and well stocked library. Discount available for clergy, missionaries and other full time Christian workers.
Website: www.whitchester.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01450 377477
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Bible weeks & festivals

Several events offer free or cheap tickets for missionaries, please ask when you first contact them.

Bangor Convention, Bangor, N. Ireland

March/April (Easter)
Website: www.faithmission.org
Tel: 028 9262 8286

BigChurchDayOut, West Sussex

May/June
Website: www.bigchurchdayout.com
Email:
Tel: 01825 748881

CLAN Gathering, St. Andrews, Scotland

July
Website: www.new-wine-scotland.org
Email:
Tel: 01771 637962

ECG, Llandudno

April
Website: www.ecgevent.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01782 524 200

Edinburgh Convention, Gilmerton, Edinburgh

July
Website: www.faithmission.org
Tel: 0131 672 2149/1419

Faith Camp, East of England Showground, nr Peterborough

July/August
Website: www.kingdomfaith.com
Email:
Tel: 01293 851543

The Festival, Cliff College, Calver, Hope Valley, nr Sheffield, S. Yorks

May
Website: www.cliffcollege.org
Email:
Tel: 01246 584 200

Firm Foundations, Felden Lodge, nr Hemel Hempstead, Herts.

May
Website: http://ff.boys-brigade.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01442 231681 or 0800 0180524

Go2013, Gerrards Cross

May
GO is an annual mission-focused conference which has taken place over many years at the WEC headquarters in Buckinghamshire, England. More recently, GO has evolved into a partnership event led by a variety of mission agencies and some local churches.
Website: www.go2013.org.uk

Gorsley Festival, Ross-on-Wye

August
Website: www.gorsleychapel.org/festival
Email:
Tel: 01989 720312

Grace Family Bible Week, Morval, Cornwall

July/August
Website: www.gfbwmorval.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01503 240930

Greenbelt, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Glos.

August
Website: www.greenbelt.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 7374 2760

Harvest, Hutton Rudby, Teeside

August
Website: www.harvestonline.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 0191 2580900

Keswick Convention, Keswick, Cumbria

July/August
There is a special fund available for overseas missionaries wishing to attend the Convention. If you would like to apply for a grant please contact the Keswick Convention Trust.
Website: www.keswickministries.org
Email:
Tel: 01768 780075

Keswick in Wales, Llandridod Wells

August
Website: www.keswickinwales.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01597 822700

Leading Edge, The Warwick School, Warwickshire

August
Website: www.baptist.org.uk/leadingedge
Email:
Tel: 01235 517752

The Mandate, Belfast, N. Ireland

November
Website: www.themandate.net

Newday, Norwich

August
Website: www.newdaygeneration.org

New Horizon, Coleraine, N. Ireland

July
For overseas workers returning home to Ireland, New Horizon provides a Hospitality Fund to assist them to attend the event.
Website: www.newhorizon.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 028 2955 7157

New Life Conference, Liverton, Devon

August
Website: www.newlifeconference.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01626 821715

New Wine, Shepton Mallet/Newark

July/August
Website: www.new-wine.org
Email:
Tel: 020 8567 6717

New Word Alive, Pwllheli, Wales

April
Website: www.newwordalive.org
Email:
Tel: 020 7407 5863

One (formerly Grapevine), Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln

August/September
Website: www.one-event.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01522 542166

Pentecost Festival

May
Website: www.pentecostfestival.co.uk
Tel: 020 8781 1735

People Without Limits (Detling), Kent County Showground

August
Website: www.peoplewithoutlimits.org
Email:
Tel: 0870 901 7777

Soul Survivor, Shepton Mallet/Stafford

July/August
Website: www.soulsurvivor.com
Email:
Tel: 0303 333 1 333

Spring Harvest, Minehead/Skegness

March/April
Website: www.springharvest.org
Email:
Tel: 01825 769111

Summer Madness, Belfast

June/July
Website: www.summermadness.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 028 9067 3379

SummerSalt, Ashburnham Place, Battle

August
Website: www.saltminetrust.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01384 454806

Whitby Gospel Music Convention, Whitby

May
Website: www.paulwheater.com/wgmc2.htm
Email:
Tel: 01947 810561

Without Borders, Staffordshire County Showground

July
Website: http://ministrieswithoutborders.com
Email:
Tel: 0161 273 2168
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