The House of Retreat, Pleshey is a peaceful sanctuary where people from all walks of life come to seek God and reconnect with the spiritual dimension of their lives.
Set on the edge of a small, moated village in the heart of the Essex countryside — just a 12-minute drive from Chelmsford — this historic retreat house offers a space steeped in prayer, calm, and quiet reflection.
Accommodation & Full Board:
All bookings at the House of Retreat are full board.
The retreat offers comfortable accommodation across several charming buildings:
- Main House: 18 bedrooms
- First floor: 10 ensuite rooms, 1 standard single, and the Retreat Conductor’s suite with its private sitting room
- Second floor: 4 singles and 1 twin room with shared bathroom facilities
- Ground floor: 1 accessible room with a wet room, suitable for one guest or adaptable for a twin
- The Gatehouse: 5 ensuite rooms — 1 double and 4 singles
- Parsonage Cottage: 1 double and 1 twin room, sharing a bathroom
An ideal setting for personal retreats, quiet breaks, and reflective stays, with everything you need, including meals taken care of.
Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 18:00 (6:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)
Check out: Before 09:30 (9:30am)
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