Whalley Abbey - B&B And Retreat House

Bed & Breakfast set within the ruins of a historic 14th-century abbey

Accommodations

Whalley Abbey - B&B And Retreat House offers 17 en-suite bedrooms with garden views, accommodating up to 29 guests. The rooms are located in a 400-year-old house built on a 700-year-old monastic site. Guests can choose from single rooms, twin rooms, and a disability-access studio.

Dining

A full English breakfast with vegetarian,vegan and gluten-free options is served each morning; a buffet or cooked-to-order meal is available from8.30am. The property has an honesty bar where guests pay for drinks they take. Self-catering facilties are also provided for guest use.

On-Site Facilities

The grounds include the ruins of the original 14th-century abbey, a chapel, and a library in the main building. Guests have access to a shared lounge with an intricate patterned ceiling, an outdoor terrace, and a picnic area. Boardgames, a coffee house, and a snack bar are available on site.

Location & Grounds

The B&B is set in landscaped gardens that border the River Calder, with walking paths into the Ribble Valley. Clitheroe Castle is 6 km away, and Stonyhurst College is 8 km from the property. The train station is a 10-minute walk, and the village centre of Whalley is 5 minutes on foot.

Retreat & Spiritual Focus

As a retreat house, Whalley Abbey offers daily morning prayer and, on Fridays, a eucharist service. Silent retreats and structured personal-reflection times are available for guests. Community-focused events and workshops are held periodically in the grounds.

• Unique setting: 14th-century abbey ruins with 400-year-old house
• Rooms: 17 en-suite bedrooms with garden views
• Dining: Full English breakfast and honesty bar
• Facilities: Library, chapel, shared lounge with intricate ceiling
• Location: 6 km from Clitheroe Castle, near Ribble Valley walks
• Retreat: Daily prayer services and silent retreats available
• Access: Free private parking and 10-minute walk to train station