When we were in Spain and Portugal we were going to stay in some religious houses offering hospitality, but in the end it was just too hard. Most did not speak English, they did not have email or websites – all the things that make booking easier in a country where you do not speak the language.
St Michaels Convent in Richmond, London
I am staying here because a friend of mine – Catherine Wood is presently living alongside this Community, so I am in one of their simple guest rooms. Read more
I have just been introduced to another new B&B for women in West Cork Ireland – Bellatrix on Ireland’s stunning south west coast. Young and old, active and retired women, all are welcome.
Owners Lainey and Rita offer a home from home – set in mature gardens It is close to the fishing town of Castletownbere and from their website it looks like there is great kayaking and beaches to explore. Bellatrix is now listed on the Women Travel the World website with dozens of other great accommodation options around the world – check it out.
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It’s a breathe of fresh air staying with some of bestest friends in Oxfordshire – space from travelling to simply be with friends who effortlessly connect. It feels like home and a nice break to recharge batteries before heading off the unknown and mysteriously compelling Morocco. Hannah Ward and Jennifer Wild have been friends for 2o years – we met when they left the Franciscan Convent and became firm friends even though we are separated by half the world. Our interests connect over church/feminism/womens issues, but more than that they are family. Read more
Staying with my friend Maria and hanging out with her for two days enabled me to see London through her life. This has been one of the features of staying with friends which I have really enjoyed on this trip. Not doing the strictly ‘tourist’ thing, but having a friend share their favourite spots with you. They also get to visit some places on the tourist map which they have never got around to. Read more
