The Monastery has 6 beds in 1 double and 4 single rooms. Only the double room has a private bath; the rest are shared. Both men and women are welcome. Open year round. The guest house books early for July and August. Make reservations well in advance.
The community inhabiting the monastery was originally founded in Santander in 1656. The nuns lived there until 1835. During the suppression of the monastic orders in 1835, the sisters were forced to leave. At that time, they joined another community in Santillana del Mar.
In 1917, the Bishopric asked the nuns to settle in their present location in an old house donated by a wealthy local family. Due to the deteriorating condition of the building, it had to be completely rebuilt. Of the original structure, only the 18th-century chapel and Gothic vault remain.
No meals are supplied. Guests may use the kitchen or dine outside of the monastery.
Towels and linens are supplied and there is a kitchen.
By car: From Santander take A8 and exit at Villaverde de Pontones. Once there ask for Monasterio San Antonio (or Santa Cruz).
By train: There is no public transportation to the monastery.
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