Northgate House blessed at Buckfast Abbey

A special service was held at Buckfast Abbey in Buckfastleigh to bless its recently reopened Northgate House, which has been transformed into luxurious retreat and conference accommodation following an extensive refurbishment project.

Abbot David Charlesworth blessed Northgate House, with choral accompaniment courtesy of the Buckfast Abbey Choir. The ceremony was attended by the Benedictine monks who reside at Buckfast Abbey, in addition to Buckfast Abbey staff members and friends of the organisation.

Buckfast Abbey’s Accommodation Manager, Nigel Evans, explains: “We listened to the needs of attendees at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, and are now able to extend our usual warm welcome to conference delegates wishing to host events over multiple days by creating this stylish accommodation with 33 contemporary bedrooms.

"We have had some lovely comments from repeat visitors to Northgate House, but also hope to attract new guests to stay at Buckfast Abbey and be inspired by this tranquil place.”

For more information about Northgate House or conferences at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, please visit http://www.buckfastconferences.org.uk/accommodation