Cold Ash Centre

Cold Ash Centre
The Ridge
Cold Ash, Thatcham
Berks. RG18 9HU
England

Tel: +44 (0)1635 865353
Fax: +44 (0)1635 866621
fmmcac@aol.com

Roman Catholic- Interdenominational
The planned programme of retreats here run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary is short but good; offering both preached and directed retreats. There are pleasant warm rooms and fine views in this very large building and the welcome is warm and friendly. A popular place so you may need to book up well in advance. 

Open: All year except August. Receives men, women, young people, and groups. Rooms: 28 singles, 3 doubles. 

Facilities: Conferences, garden, small library, coffee rooms, guest lounges, TV, payphone, direct dialing. Take towel, soap, and soft shoes for indoor use. 

Spiritual Help: Spiritual direction, personal retreat direction. 

Guests Admitted to: Chapel, church, oratory. 

Meals: Taken in the guest house. Traditional & vegetarian food. Vegetarians and special diets. 

Special Activities: Planned programme of events, preached retreats, bio-spiritual focusing retreats and workshops, massage retreats. Send for brochure. 

Situation: Quiet, in the countryside. 

Maximum Stay: 1 month. 

Bookings: Letter.

Charges: Currently about £27 full board per person. 

Access: Train: Thatcham. Bus: Newbury or Reading. Car: Centre is 4 miles from Newbury. Map available if requested.