Affordable London accommodation in a peaceful setting with breakfast included.

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine’s is a retreat centre where many have found its sense of calm transforms the way they feel. Whether on a short stay in London, a business trip, or a holiday from abroad, we offer a quiet sanctuary set in an extraordinary urban oasis.

Many charities and organisations use us for meetings and events. Our regular programme of Christian Retreats is appreciated by many looking for renewed stillness in their lives.

Located in East London’s Limehouse area, St Katharine’s is within walking distance of Canary Wharf and has great transport links to the City and major London attractions.

 

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Location at RFSK

THE PERFECT HUB

Great transport links

Great transport links

Close to major attractions

Close to major attractions

Set in a historic part of London

Set in a historic part of London

Quiet, peaceful setting

Quiet, peaceful setting

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St Katharine’s is located in Zone 2 and is just a 2-minute walk from Limehouse DLR Station.

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Whether you want to explore Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, catch a show at the O2 arena, or get into the City for work, St Katharine’s provides a great base.

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For those who wish to explore the local area, St Katharine’s is in walking distance of Canary Wharf, the Thames Pathway and Whitechapel Gallery, along with great local eateries and some of the capital’s most vibrant streets.

Accommodation at RFSK

OUR ROOMS

Standard Single Room

Simply furnished yet comfortable, our standard single rooms are all en-suite. All our standard rooms have double glazing and air conditioning, but do not look out over our garden.

Includes Continental Breakfast Buffet, Complimentary WiFi.

Pay on-site parking is available.

 

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Garden Single Room

With views over our beautiful cloister garden, our comfortable single rooms are perfect for peaceful retreats or quiet study time.

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Chapelside Single Room

The Chapelside bedrooms consists of a variety of rooms on the south western area of our site.

The atmosphere in Chapelside is designed to create a reflective space where people can, in different ways, step back from the busy-ness of life and think deeply. This might be on a guided retreat, in mindful conversation with others or just in taking of some time to think.

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Double Room

Simply furnished yet comfortable, our standard double rooms are all en-suite. All our standard rooms have double glazing and air conditioning but do not look out over our garden.

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Garden King Room

Our comfortable and modern king bedded rooms are all en-suite and offer views of the peaceful cloister garden. Whether staying for business or leisure, our double rooms are tucked away so you can switch off and take the opportunity to get away from it all.

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Garden Super King Room

An executive room with a super king-size bed and view of the garden. This quiet and tucked-away room offers peaceful seclusion. For business travellers, there is a work desk in the room.

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Chapelside Super King Room

Our Chapelside bedrooms are situated on the south western area of the site. The atmosphere in the Chapelside bedrooms is designed to create a quiet, reflective space where people can step back from their busy lives and think deeply. We kindly ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the day and for it to be quiet after 10pm.

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Chapelside Suite

Our Chapelside bedrooms are situated on the south western area of the site. The atmosphere in the Chapelside bedrooms is designed to create a quiet, reflective space where people can step back from their busy lives and think deeply. We kindly ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the day and for it to be quiet after 10pm.

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Double Room

Simply furnished yet comfortable, our standard double rooms are all en-suite. All our standard rooms have double glazing and air conditioning but do not look out over our garden.

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Twin Room

Simply furnished yet comfortable, our standard twin rooms are all en-suite. All our standard rooms have double glazing and air conditioning but do not look out over our garden.

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Garden King Room

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Garden Twin Room

Our comfortable and modern twin rooms are all en-suite and offer views of the peaceful cloister garden. Some rooms have wheelchair-friendly facilities, so let us know when booking if you require this room type, and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

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Garden Super King Room

An executive room with a super king-size bed and view of the garden. This quiet and tucked-away room offers peaceful seclusion. For business travellers, there is a work desk in the room.

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Chapelside Super King Room

Our Chapelside bedrooms are situated on the south western area of the site. The atmosphere in the Chapelside bedrooms is designed to create a quiet, reflective space where people can step back from their busy lives and think deeply. We kindly ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the day and for it to be quiet after 10pm. 

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Chapelside Twin Room

Our Chapelside bedrooms are often used by guests staying on retreat. The atmosphere in the Chapelside bedrooms is designed to create a quiet, reflective space where people can step back from their busy lives and think deeply. We kindly ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the day and for it to be quiet after 10pm. 

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Chapelside Suite

The atmosphere in the Chapelside bedrooms is designed to create a quiet, reflective space where people can step back from their busy lives and think deeply. Including a small private lounge our Chapelside Suite allows for even greater privacy. We kindly ask that noise be kept to a minimum during the day and for it to be quiet after 10pm. 

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Our two-bedroom apartment includes one twin room and one double room, one bathroom with toilet. The apartment is complete with a beautiful dining area and open plan kitchen, and has views over Butcher Row.

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Our two-bedroom apartment includes one twin room and one double room, one bathroom with toilet. The apartment is complete with a beautiful dining area and open plan kitchen and has views over Butcher Row.

Includes Continental Breakfast Buffet & Complimentary WiFi.

Pay on-site parking is available.

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Chapelside Single Room

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The atmosphere in Chapelside is designed to create a reflective space where people can, in different ways, step back from the busy-ness of life and think deeply. This might be on a guided retreat, in mindful conversation with others or just in taking of some time to think.

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Facilities at RFSK

ALL YOU NEED

Breakfast: Continental Breakfast is served from 7am-10am on weekdays and from 8am-10pm on weekends.

Check-in: Check-in time: 4pm. Check-out time: 11am. Early Check-in / Late check-out available at 1pm for £20  (£40 for apartments). Please pre-book with the reservations team. 

Bar and Lounge Service: Our bar and lounge service offers an excellent selection of drinks and snacks that can be enjoyed in our lounge, garden or in the comfort of your bedroom. We also have St Katharine’s memorabilia and travel essentials available for purchase.

Complimentary high speed WiFi: Available throughout St Katharine’s: A wonderful settings to spend time relaxing or working during your stay.

Our beautiful garden: Home to undisturbed wildlife also finding sanctuary at St Katharine’s. You can often see blackbirds, wood pigeons or squirrels in the sheltered space of our garden.

Breakfast:

Continental Breakfast Buffet is served from 7am – 10am Monday to Friday, and served 8am – 10am Saturday and Sunday. We offer a selection of freshly baked pastries, smoked salmon, cured meats, emmental cheese, free range boiled eggs, selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit platter, toast, fairtrade tea & coffee.

Check-in:

Check-in time: 4pm. Check-out time: 11am. Early Check-in / Late check-out available at 1pm for £20 (£40 for apartments). Please pre-book with the reservations team. A valid credit or debit card must be presented at check-in for pre-authorisation.

Bar and Lounge Service:

Our bar and lounge service offers an excellent selection of drinks and snacks that can be enjoyed in our lounge, garden or in the comfort of your bedroom. We also have St Katharine’s memorabilia and travel essentials available for purchase.

Complimentary high speed WiFi:

Available throughout St Katharine’s: A wonderful settings to spend time relaxing or working during your stay.

Our beautiful garden:

Home to undisturbed wildlife also finding sanctuary at St Katharine’s. You can often see blackbirds, wood pigeons or squirrels in the sheltered space of our garden.

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Food at RFSK

DELICIOUS MEALS

Guests staying at St Katharine’s can enjoy a traditional continental breakfast, with a wonderful selection of freshly baked pastries, smoked salmon, cured meats, cheese, eggs, yoghurt and fresh fruit, as well as fairtrade tea and coffee. 

For our conference guests, we offer a range of wholesome menus, including our conference breakfast and buffet lunch. We also offer light refreshments, which can be served at any point throughout the day.

Meals are served in our bright and spacious dining room overlooking our beautiful gardens, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

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Food at RFSK

YURT CAFE

London's only Yurt Café is warm, fun and welcoming space to enjoy delicious homemade food and an array of drinks, including craft coffee, specialist teas, wine, beer and even cocktails.   Every dish is crafted with care, using fresh and seasonal products sourced locally and responsibly. Our cakes are homemade, and our coffee is one of the best speciality coffees in the world, roasted in small batches to highlight its origin notes. The Yurt Café is open Monday to Sunday.

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Environment at RFSK

A QUIET SANCTUARY

It’s hard to imagine a more peaceful setting in the heart of London. Set in beautiful gardens, St Katharine’s provides an extraordinary urban oasis in the city.

In keeping with the peaceful environment, there are no televisions in the bedrooms, however complimentary high-speed WiFi is available throughout St Katharine’s. Our spacious lounge, conservatory, garden and library are all wonderful settings to spend time relaxing or working during your stay.

Our beautiful garden is home to undisturbed wildlife also finding sanctuary at St Katharine’s. You can often see blackbirds, wood pigeons or squirrels in the sheltered space of our garden.

You may also be interested to go across into the rose garden, where you can find the rose bush planted by our patron Queen Elizabeth II during her last visit.

Getting to RFSK

FIND US

St Katharine’s is easily accessible via  excellent public transport links. We are just by Limehouse Station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), which runs directly to Bank and Tower Gateway stations (5 minutes) where the London Underground can be joined. It is on the main dedicated cycle way between Canary Wharf and the City/West End.

Located in Zone 2, St Katharine’s is perfectly positioned for access to the attractions of London’s West End. For the theatre goer, the shopper, or those who wish to explore London’s historic sites, St Katharine’s provides a great base. For those who wish to explore the more immediate East End, St Katharine’s is walking distance from many local attractions.

Getting to RFSK by train

Take the Central, Northern or Waterloo and City line to Bank OR the Circle or District line to Monument and walk to Bank, then get on the DLR to Limehouse (2 stops, 5 minutes).

Alternatively, take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf or Canning Town (easier change) then the DLR to Limehouse - 4 minutes and 4 stops from Canary Wharf, 5 stops and 9 minutes from Canning Town.

Arriving at Limehouse station, take the Bekesbourne Street exit. Turn left onto Bekesbourne Street and then right at the ‘Grocery Station’ on the corner. Immediately on your left is the entrance to St. Katharine’s precinct and Yurt Café. Our main reception is on the other side of the precinct and on your left through the car park. If you arrive in the evening and our precinct gate is locked, continue straight under the railway bridge and take the first left onto Butcher Row. Take the first left into St. Katharine’s. Our main reception is on your right through the car park

To plan your journey, visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

Getting to RFSK by bus

Limehouse is serviced by many buses which are convenient for local trips around the East End. The routes with stops nearby are 115, 135 and 15. For more details of buses that run from Limehouse visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

Getting to RFSK by taxi

Guests may wish to pre-book their journey with Addison Lee, a reliable taxi company offering fixed fares. Book online or call 0207 387 8888 to book your taxi.

Getting to RFSK by car

For guests arriving by car, we recommend using Google Maps. Please be aware that using our postcode with many sat nav systems will direct you incorrectly. We advise inputting ‘2 Butcher Row, London’. Parking can be paid for on arrival in our gated car park.

From Heathrow Airport

Take the Elizabeth line (towards Abbey Wood) to Canary Wharf. From there, take the DLR towards Bank and travel 2 stops to Limehouse.

From Gatwick Airport

Take the Gatwick Express or Southern Train to Victoria station. Once at Victoria, take the District or Circle Line Eastbound to Tower Hill Station. Walk across the road to Tower Gateway DLR station. Take the DLR to Limehouse, which is 2 stops away.

From Stanstead Airport

Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street. From here, the number 135 bus will take you directly to Limehouse, Commercial Road. Alight the bus and walk back on yourself slightly and cross over the road at the lights. Continue walking down Butcher Row and take the 2nd turning on the left into our car park. Alternatively, a taxi from Liverpool Street should cost no more than £12-15.

From London City Airport

Take the DLR towards Bank or Tower Gateway and alight at Limehouse station.

From London Luton Airport

Take the First Capital Connect Service towards London Kings Cross St Pancras. From here, take the Northern Line to Bank, where you can take the DLR 2 stops to Limehouse.

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