Welcome to

Penhurst Retreat Centre

Penhurst Retreat Centre is an oasis for prayer, worship, and a place where people encounter God.

Leaders, individuals, and groups are welcome for retreats, church weekends, quiet days, and holidays.

Situated in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, Penhurst is surrounded by lovely gardens, orchards, and tranquil woodlands; while inside, the house offers nine thoughtfully appointed bedrooms, each designed for rest and reflection.

Programme

See our 2025 programme

Availability

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Find us

Find out where we are

Vacancies

Deputy Director

Groups

We welcome small groups to come for the day or for a longer stay.

Led Retreats

We offer a carefully chosen programme of led retreats throughout the year.

Individuals / Personal Retreats

Come to Penhurst for a personal retreat.

Rooms

Our nine bedrooms accommodate up to 16 guests at a time, and whole house bookings for a minimum of 8 people.

Dining

Our cooks prepare all meals from scratch, sourcing ingredients locally where possible.

Facilities

A stay at Penhurst provides all the comforts of a country home for you to enjoy.

Testimonials

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I can only echo everyone’s comments on how beautiful this place is. The location, facilities and the amazing staff who make the whole experience what it is. I had an amazing time and will certainly be back. –

A gem of a location. Precious time and space given with generosity and every care. Thank you for a wonderful stay, the food was lovely, everything felt homely. It was really special to come away and find rest in such a lovely place, filled with God’s presence. Thank you for making us feel at home. I will be back soon I hope. –

A wonderful stay! Grateful for all of it but particularly the debriefing sessions. I feel rested and lighter. Wonderful service and food too. –