During the dissolution, between 1538 and 1539 it became a private dwelling and has remained so until the present day. Our endeavour is to create a 21st century version of what a 12th century priory would have offered, i.e. rest and relaxation to the weary traveller. Our bed and breakfast guests can expect hospitality, tranquillity, and beauty, as we aim to live up to the Old English phrase, ‘Luffendlic Stede’, meaning a lovely place. Our bedrooms and bathrooms reflect the simplicity of the early medieval period whilst at the same time offering 21st century comfort. Natural fabrics, organic where possible are used throughout and the rooms will be scented with fresh flowers and dried herbs from our own gardens. Our wish is to be not just ‘green in our outlook, but deepest green, not just ‘organic’, but traditionally pure and not just use ‘Fair Trade’, but the fairest trade. Our dining-room has a wonderful 16th century ceiling carved with what is believed to be the 13th century design known as the ‘Glastonbury thorn'. And our huge oak front-door opens into a flagstone passageway flanked by plank and muntin screens. Add to this, log fires, home-made traditional English fare and speciality first flush teas and you truly will be in a ‘Luffendlic Stede’.