The Old Monastery, Retreat Venue Hire, Northern Cyprus

Kosova Sokak, Lapta

Closest airport: The only airport on the Turkish side is Ercan, which is about 1 hour by car.. There are only direct

Venue Details

TypeRetreat Centre
Sleeps8 - 25
Bedrooms14
Bathrooms8

About the property

The Old Monastery, in the heart of the residential village of Lapta, Northern Cyprus, is an oasis of peace and beauty, ideal for retreats and special occasions, close to shops, restaurants, and beach.


Categories

  • Best for Hiking
  • Budget Venues
  • By the Beach
  • Swimming Pool

Types of retreats we host

  • Art Retreat
  • Group Gathering
  • Nutrition Retreat
  • Silent Retreat
  • Team Building
  • Weddings
  • Wellness Retreat
  • Women’s Only

Included Amenities

Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Fireplace
Parking
Yoga/Seminar room

We have 2 air conditioned meeting rooms, each seating up to 25 persons. Beamer and sound system can be provided.

Eco practices

We have installed 7500KW Solar electric panels and as is customary on the island we have hot water solar panels.
There is no pressurised water system at TOM, the water has gravity pressure.
Also the toilets and grey water empty into septic tanks, so again, as is customary on the island, toilet paper must be disposed off into bins provided and not flushed down the toilet.

Rooms

Outdoors/Pool

Yoga Studio/Meeting Room

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Description

The Old Monastery, retreat venue Cyprus consist of 5 buildings, 6 fully equipped self catering apartments, 14 bedrooms with 25 beds. There are 2 meeting rooms, a central swimming pool, communal meeting spaces, an art studio and a laundry. All bedrooms, all meeting rooms and most of the lounges have inverter air conditioning units for heating or cooling. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, coffee maker or press, fridge freezer, a dining and lounge area, as well as a bathroom. All have a balcony or terrace, and have access to two courtyards for communal meetings.

We are in the heart of Lapta village with 2 local restaurants, 3 nearby supermarkets, barber shops, a children's playground. The public dolmus buses stop outside the gate and link Lapta to Girne and beyond. There is a public beach and numerous coastal restaurants about 20 minutes walking distance away, or 5 minutes by car.

The beauty of The Old Monastery is that there is space to retreat to your private space and there is also ample space for meetings or communal eating. Guests feel the peace and atmosphere of rest exuded in this retreat venue in Cyprus,  by the traditional architecture, the majestic Cyprus trees, the beautiful swimming pool.

We have hosted retreats up to 25 people and weddings up to 70 people, from short stays to 3 months. We can arrange catering, transport, flowers, hairdressers, beauticians, photographers, music and sound system. For those on a budget we can also work with you to provide some of our own equipment. Please talk to us.

Bedrooms

Our bedrooms are mostly double or twin and all have inverter air conditioning. There is one room which can sleep 4, and one single bedroom. All bedrooms have wardrobes, bed side tables and a mirror.

Bathrooms

Most of our bathrooms have a bath tub with shower over, Three bathrooms have only a shower. Apart from the bathrooms there are also guest WCs. There is also a hair dryer in each apartment.

Cleaning

There is an onsite laundry where guests can do their own washing for a fee. The apartments are cleaned before arrival and cleaning service is available for an extra fee. Brooms and mops are provided.

Catering

There are 3 restaurants within 5 minutes walking time, and 20 minutes away, by the coast, there are numerous restaurants serving local and international cuisine. Home deliveries are also available.

Kitchen and Dining room

All the apartments have fully equipped kitchens, with electric oven, gas hob, microwave oven, fridge-freezer, coffee machine , water cattle. There is an outside covered dining area which can seat 25

Outdoor

There are numerous spots around the property to enjoy the peace and beauty of the grounds. Two gas BBQs are available for use, a fire place and a portable fire bowl add to the atmosphere at night.

Things To Do Nearby

There are numerous sandy beaches nearby to swim. Between June and August greenback and loggerhead turtles lay their eggs and hatch. By car you can visit ancient crusader castles, an old Roman city and St Barnabus's grave. Local activities include water sports, horse riding, hiking, scuba diving, sailing and boat tours. There is a lively music scene on weekend nights at some bars and clubs.

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Location

Turkish controlled area, Cyprus

The Old Monastery is located in the centre of Lapta village, about 500 metres from the sea on the slopes
of the Five finger mountains.

Map

Kosova Sokak, Lapta

Nearest Airport

The only airport on the Turkish side is Ercan, which is about 1 hour by car.. There are only direct flights from Turkey to Ercan.
Larnaca airport on the Greek side is about 1,5 hours by car.

Nearest Town

The nearest town Girne is about 15 km away to the East. The capital Nicosia/Lefkosa is about 30 km away.

Nearest Station

There is no railway in Northern Cyprus. There are buses connecting the major cities and locally there are taxis and the dolmus buses, a shared public transport system at low cost.

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Booking Conditions

At time of booking please pay a deposit of 50% and a refundable fee of €200 for breakages.
Two months before arrival please pay the balance.
If you have to cancel we will look at the circumstances , but reserve the right to charge 25 % if cancelled more than 30 days before arrival and 50 % if cancelled less than 30 days before arrival.

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