Minsteracres Monastery and Retreat Centre, Consett

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Minsteracres Monastery and Retreat Centre
Minsteracres Monastery and Retreat Centre
Minsteracres Monastery and Retreat Centre
This property is for informational purposes only and cannot be booked through our website.

Overview

There are various types of accommodations. Main House and Retreat House: Maximum of 86 beds (32 in the Main House and 54 in the adjoining Retreat House) in singles, twins and doubles. Baths are shared except for two ground floor en-suite single rooms in the Retreat House with disabled facilities, one of which has an adjoining room for a caregiver.


History

Minsteracres is a fine 18th century listed mansion built by George Silvertop in 1758 and then enlarged and remodelled in 1811 and 1865. The Silvertops were a Roman Catholic family who owned extensive portions of land in the area. Henry Charles Silvertop built the chapel by the mansion and dedicated it to St. Elizabeth of Hungary in 1854. In the second part of the 19th century, the Silvertops, following a fashion of the time, collected various plants and flowers for the grounds. Today Minsteracres is known for its avenue of Sequoiadendron Giganteum (California giant redwood trees), probably the largest collection of this type of tree in the country.

The Silvertop family sold the house to the Passionist Congregation in 1949. At that time the fathers embarked on a project of adapting the mansion to the needs of a monastery.

Food & beverage

All meals are provided with the lodging. The retreat house has a kitchen area for tea and coffee, including a licensed bar.

Other facilities

Linens are supplied. People are asked to bring their own towels. There is a variety of meeting, conference and common rooms. The retreat house has a  book and souvenir shop, chapel, library and extensive grounds. 

Facilities & information

Features & facilities

Chapel

Accommodation within monastery

Summary

Full Board available

Historic property

Facilities

Shared gardens

Linen included

Food

Restaurant

Tea room

Recreations

Recommended walks

Historic Houses

Gardens

Arrival information & directions

Address: Minsteracres, Nr Consett, Co. Durham, Newcastle upon TyneDH8 9RT, United Kingdom

By car: From London take M1 to A1 north towards Newcastle. Go left after Darlington and take A68 towards Corbridge. About 1 mile beyond Kiln Pit Hill, follow the signs for Minsteracres and turn left onto the entrance drive. It is a mile to the house. By train: Take a train from London King’s Cross to Newcastle and then change to Riding Mill. A car from Minsteracres will provide transportation from the train station.

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Legal information:
  • Minsteracres Monastery and Retreat Centre, Consett - This property is managed by a company/professional trader