Residential library and cultural hub, housing a vast collection of books and offering accommodation. It is the UK's only residential library, founded by Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
📚 Sleep among 150,000 books in a unique residential library
🏛️ Historic Grade I listed building
📖 Explore over 150,000 items, including Gladstone's annotated collection
✨ Enjoy a tranquil environment for study, reflection, and intellectual engagement
🍽️ Comfortable accommodation with good food and free WiFi
♿ Increased accessibility to communal areas
🎉 Regular cultural events like GladFest
🏨 Not a conventional hotel, focus is on study and quiet retreat
🚶♂️ Some rooms may have shared bathrooms (though spotless)
🚧 Lift to upstairs rooms not yet installed
🗓️ Book accommodation well in advance due to high demand
☕ Visit the 'Food for Thought' coffee shop for breakfast, lunch, or cakes
🗣️ Look out for evening talks and literary events
📝 Register as a Reader for full access to reading rooms.
💸 Discounts available for students, clergy, and long stays.
💰 Rooms £120.00 - £170.00 per night (breakfast included). Free access to collection for non-residents.
🕒 Coffee Shop daily 9am-7:15pm; Sunday Lunch 12pm-2pm. Reading rooms open until 10pm for guests.
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