This section contains information about holidays in the UK for missionaries 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 mission personnel.
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Accommodation finding services & sources
Christian
Christian Camping International UK (CCI/UK)
CCI/UK is one of 14 similar associations worldwide. In the UK they are an association of 135 evangelical Christian conference centres and camps/holidays organisations providing resources and support for all involved in using the residential experience in Bible teaching and evangelism. The Getaway section of their site provides a comprehensive guide to Christian holidays and residential centres for families and individuals.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 over 100 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
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Holidays for Christians
Holidays4Christians is a directory of Christian holiday accommodation in the UK and abroad.Website: www.holidays4christians.co.uk
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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
Wycliffe Associates
WA 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.Website: www.wycliffeassociates.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01745 343300 or 350745
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
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
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
Needabreak.com
Needabreak.com has the largest list of UK B&B's, Hotels, Inns, Guest Houses and Pub's on the web. They also have travel guides, city guides, competitions, reservation service, an on-line shop and much more!Website: www.needabreak.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.activereservations.com/hotel/en/hotels-in-llandudno/ah-229793.html
Email:
Tel: 01492 876790
Camus Bhan, Grange Over Sands, South Lake District
Peaceful with beautiful views of Morecambe Bay and distant hills. Reductions formissionaries/Christian workers.
Email:
Tel: 01539 535408
Christian Guild Holidays
Christian holiday hotels in six locations across the UK. New developmentsinclude 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
Highlands Hotel, Jersey
Renowned for its high standards of both food and accommodation, our Christian hotel in Jersey offers an evangelical Speaker Ministry between May and October. 10% discount all season for full-time Christian workers and their families, also over 60's. Spectacular 270 degree seaviews, heated pool, 100 guests. more...Website: www.highlandshotel.com
Email:
Tel: 01534 744288
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
South Winds Guest House, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
South Winds is a family run Guest House close to Tenby’s medieval town walls and two hundred yards from the superb Blue Flag South Beach and Pembrokeshire Coastal path. South Winds is open all year. Part week bookings are welcome, even at our busiest times.Website: www.south-winds.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01834 844212/843366
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
Ashley Hotel, 15 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, W2 1RU
Small hotel in central London.Web: www.ashleyhotels.com
Email:
Tel: 020 7723 3375
Cassocks House, 81 Peterborough Road, London, SW6 3BU
Luxury Bed & Breakfast in fashionable Fulham, London. Comfortable and well decorated double and single rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Jane Churchill decor and linen. Full English breakfast. Near tube and bus routes. Easy access to Kensington and Olympia Exhibition Centres. Shops and restaurants close by. No smoking.Website: www.cassockshouse.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 7736 2617
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: http://members.aol.com/mannahouse
Email:
Tel: 020 8461 5984
Redland House Hotel, 52 Kendal Street, Hyde Park, London. W2 2BP
Redland House Hotel is just a 5 minute walk from Marble Arch and is situated in the heart of the West End of London. All rooms have colour television, tea and coffee making facilities, radio, intercom and wash Hand basins. There are also a number of rooms with shower facilities. All prices include a full English breakfast.Website: www.redlandhousehotel.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 020 7723 7118
Shaftsbury Student Housing 'Summer Breaks'
Sensibly priced accommodation in the peak summer season with a Christian company in Halls of Residence. Locations in Central London (Kings Cross & Waterloo) and North London.Website: www.summerbreaks.org
Email:
Tel: 020 7837 4212
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
North London Flat
Spacious, furnished, self-contained 2 bed flat in North London. Available to missionaries/Christian workers for short to medium term lettings. £100 per week.Tel: 0208 883 0717
Outside the UK
Hospitality Homes International
Makahiki Ministries has provided a rest and hospitality ministry for hundreds of Christian workers. Hospitality Homes International is our network of over 120 homes worldwide. These homes are privately owned by Christian hosts in the spirit of Romans 12:13 "Share with God's people in need . . practice hospitality." They are available to workers seeking spiritual and physical renewal at a nominal donation to the ministry.Website: www.hospitalityhomes.org
Email:
Tel: ++00 1 209 966 2988 (USA)
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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Self-catering
Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre, Keswick, Cumbria
Their is a self-contained apartment at Bassenfell Manor available for missionaries to rent by the week and at a special rate. Also during the winter they are able to rent out the apartment for longer periods of time.Website: www.bassenfell.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01768 776366
Catherine Park Holiday Bungalows, Looe/Polperro, Cornwall
Five attractive comfortable bungalows in idyllic rural location near Looe. Heated pool, 3 acre grounds, glorious rural views. Very peaceful. Near evangelical fellowship.Website: www.catherinepark.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01503 272570
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
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.co.uk
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: www.whitbymethodist.org.uk/Whitby_Methodist_Circuit/Holiday%20Flats
Email:
Tel: 01947 880233
Scottish Cottages, Kintyre Peninsular, Scotland
Get away from it all......on the Kintyre peninsula in one of our four characterful cottages in the renovated old byre of Kilchrist Castle. 'Macdonald' sleeps 4; 'Macgregor' sleeps 4; '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.cottagenet.co.uk/castlecottages.htm
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.co.uk
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 £5 a day (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)
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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
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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
Barnabas Adventure Centres, Kent (2)/Northants/Scottish borders
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.barnabas.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01732 366766
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
Grace Holidays
Holidays and short breaks for Christian Singles, Families and Church Groups. Now available - Christian Cruises. Travel in the Steps of the Apostle Paul, visiting the places where he preached the Gospel. Plus Holy Lands Cruise - November 2007. Fully inclusive holiday packages. Beautiful Cruise liners, Christian Guides. Prayer and fellowship onboard. Excellent rates for groups of 15 - 500.Website: www.graceholidays.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01492 531779
Pilgrim Adventure
We are a non-profit seeking Christian organisation founded in 1987. We offer a programme of pilgrim journeys through Celtic Christian, Britain and Ireland. We also have a Guest House in Tenby.Website: www.pilgrim-adventure.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01834 844212
ReKonnect, Slack Top Centre, Hebden Bridge, W Yorks.
Re-entry holiday for MKs (Age 6-12). Usually in July/August. Contact Janet Brown for more details.See a report from the 2005 event at re-kreport.pdf
Website: www.globalconnections.co.uk/getinvolved/networkevents/currentevents/XenosTCKre-entryholidays-4-8Augustl2008.htm
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ReKonnect Plus, Slack Top Centre, Hebden Bridge, W Yorks.
Re-entry holiday for MKs (Age 15+). Usually in July.Email:
The Network - An Association for Single 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.singleandchristian.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01584 876116
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 (formerly Cru 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 589842
WEC Summer Camps, Charmouth, Dorset or Beer, Devon
Camps are planned each summer for 3 age groups between 10 and 21 years old.Website: www.weccamps.net
Xenos Camps, All Nations Christian College, Ware, Herts.
Xenos is an organisation that seeks to serve Third Culture Kids (TCKs) of the world, enabling them to reach their full potential and resourcing those who work with TCKs. Xenos run retreats & holidays, often at All Nations Christian College, for returning TCKs. See website for details of upcoming events.Website: www.xenosmk.org
Email:
Tel: 01920 443538
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
The Ammerdown Centre, Radstock, Bath, Somerset
A conference and retreat centre.Website: www.ammerdown.org
Email:
Tel: 01761 433709
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
Centre for Christ, Burstone Manor, Crediton, Devon
Burstone Manor is a Christian retreat, holiday and conference centre offering full-board, half-board and B&B accommodation in a peaceful setting. Some organised weeks also available. Family friendly. Concessions and special considerations for missionaries.Website: www.burstonemanor.org
Email:
Tel: 01363 82261
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.co.uk
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
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:
Morley Retreat & Conference House, nr Derby
A place for praise, for prayer, for peace.Website: www.morleyretreat.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01332 831293
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.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
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: http://www.stantonhouse.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01865 358807
The Haven Ayr
The Haven Ayr offers a place of peace and tranquillity based round a routine of prayer for those seeking a time of rest or reflection.We are right on the seafront and have a peaceful walled garden.We aim to provide an intimate environment with antique furniture, very comfortable beds and a delightful lounge.Website: www.thehavenayr.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01292 263413
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
The Retreat Association
This organisation has information about and links to many retreat houses throughout the UK.Web: www.retreats.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 0845 456 1429
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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
Carberry Festival, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
JulyWebsite: www.carberrytower.com/what_we_offer/festival.html
Email:
Tel: 0131 665 3135
Crossover, Broomlee Centre, West Linton, nr Edinburgh
JuneWebsite: www.crossover.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01324 562008
Edinburgh Convention, Gilmerton, Edinburgh
JulyWebsite: www.faithmission.org
Tel: 0131 672 2149/1419
Faith Camp, East of England Showground, nr Peterborough
July/AugustWebsite: www.kingdomfaith.com
Email: info@kingdomfaith.com
Tel: 01293 851543
The Festival, Cliff College, Calver, Hope Valley, nr Sheffield, S. Yorks
MayWebsite: www.cliffcollege.org
Email: prin.sec@cliffcollege.org
Tel: 01246 582321
Flames of Fire, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
AugustWebsite: www.anglicanrenewalministries-wales.org.uk
Email: conferencecoordinator@anglicanrenewalministries-wales.org.uk
Tel/Fax: 01656 767672
Firm Foundations, Felden Lodge, nr Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
MayWebsite: http://ff.boys-brigade.org.uk
Email: firm.foundations@boys-brigade.org.uk
Tel: 01442 231681 or 0800 0180524
Focusfest, Castlewellan Forest Park, Co. Down, N. Ireland
JuneWebsite: www.emins.com
Email: focusfest@emins.com
Tel: 028 9047 1100 or 01232 471100
Fun with Father, Royal Cornwall Showground
AugustWebsite: www.deeperwithgod.org
Email: info@deeperwithgod.org
Gorsley Festival, Ross-on-Wye
AugustWebsite: www.gorsleyfestival.co.uk
Email: festival@gorsleychapel.co.uk
Tel: 01989 720312
Grapevine, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln
AugustWebsite: www.grapevinecelebration.org.uk
Email: info@grapevinecelebration.org.uk
Tel: 01472 3133388
Greenbelt, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Glos.
AugustWebsite: www.greenbelt.org.uk
Email: info@greenhouse.greenbelt.org.uk
Tel: 020 7374 2760
Harvest, Witton Castle, Co Durham
AugustWebsite: www.harvestonline.org.uk
Email: office@harvestonline.org.uk
Tel: 0191 2610752
Keswick Convention, Keswick, Cumbria
July/AugustThere 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/pages/missionsupport.asp
Email: info@keswickministries.org
Tel: 01768 780075
Keswick Wales, Llandridod Wells
AugustTel: 01597 822700
Kingdom Faith Camp, Peterborough
AugustWebsite: http://kingdomfaith.com
Email: info@kingdomfaith.com
Tel: 01293 851 543
Leading Edge, The Warwick School, Warwickshire
AugustWebsite: www.baptist.org.uk/le_site/leadingedge.htm
Email: leadingedge@baptist.org.uk
Tel: 01235 517752
The Mandate, The Spires, Church House, Belfast, N. Ireland
NovemberWebsite: www.themandate.net
Email: mandate@freeuk.com
Tel: 028 9067 1000
New Wine, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet (also Newark)
July/AugustWebsite: www.new-wine.org
Email: info@new-wine.org
Tel: 020 8567 6717
North East Christian Festival, Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
AugustIncluding displays by local churches and mission organisations.
Email: karenawatt@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 01464 851652 or 01224 740314
Northern Light, Thirsk
AugustTel: 0191 387 1152
Soul Survivor, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet
Including the 'Living Loud' and 'A Passion for Your Name' eventsAugust
Website: www.soulsurvivor.com
Email: info@soulsurvivor.com
Tel: 01923 333331
Spring Harvest, Minehead/Skegness
March/AprilWebsite: www.springharvest.org
Email: info@springharvest.org
Tel: 01825 769111
Summer Madness, Kings Hall, Balmoral Showgrounds, Belfast
June/JulyWebsite: www.summermadness.co.uk
Email: office@summermadness.co.uk
Tel: 028 9067 3379
SummerSalt, Tiverton, Devon
July/AugustWebsite: www.saltmine.org/holidays
Email: holidays@saltmine.org
Tel: 01384 454800
Whitby Gospel Music Convention, Whitby Pavilion
MayWebsite: www.paulwheater.com/wgmc2.htm
Email: bylands-24@lineone.net
Tel: 01947 810561
Without Borders, Staffordshire County Showground
JulyWebsite: http://ministrieswithoutborders.com/lifetothenations
Email:
Tel: 0161 273 168
Word in Action Festival (formerly Cross Rhythms)
Website: www.crossrhythms.co.ukEmail: festivals@crossrhythms.co.uk
Tel: 01782 642444
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