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The monastery and garden

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'De Kluis'

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The pond

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Orchard in summer

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A place of prayer and meditation

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Dining room

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Bedroom

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Bathroom

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'Het leeuwenkot' - historical lion cagee

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The library

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The corridor

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Single Room

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View on the inner courtyard

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Single room

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Bedroom

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Twin room with gardenview

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Study in your room

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A place of prayer and meditation

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The Carmelite Church

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Ghent - Gravensteen castle

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Ghent - Graslei

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Overview

Het Rustpunt is an oasis of tranquility and green in the heart of Ghent. In this seventeenth-century Carmelite monastery you can come to relax, recharge and reflect. Due to its central location, the Rustpunt is the ideal starting point if you want to visit historic Ghent.

For a stay at Het Rustpunt you can opt for an overnight stay with breakfast or accommodation in full board.

In the main building there is 12 single rooms, 6 double rooms, 9 twin rooms and 1 triple room. All the rooms have been renovated, modernised and are equipped with a private bathroom. On site you can also find the guesthouses 'De Kluis' - with a private chapel - and 'Guest house Thérèse'.

The guesthouses can be rented for longer stays in complete privacy and tranquility. Het Rustpunt has several rooms, suitable for seminars, meetings, workshops, or celebrations. For groups, guided tours are available on demand.

Check in: 10:00 (10:00am) - 16:00 (4:00pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 08:00 (8:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

In 1651 the father Carmelites bought the 'leeuwenmeers'. This area used to be part of the palace of Charles V. For over 15 years the fathers lived in a small building, where the emperor used to keep his lions he won form the battle of Tunis. Plans were made, funds were prayed for and found. In the coming years the monastary was built in different fases.

Late 17th century: the south- and westwing were built with a temporary church. Later the church would be transformed to a magnificent library with over 60.000 books. The northwing (1667), the impressive Carmelite church (early 18th century, regency style) and a crypt were finally added to the domain. After a peaceful time, the French occupied the monastery in the late 18th - early 19th century.

The following years the buldings were rented out, until in 1845 the monastery was once more occupied by its rightfull inhabitants: the Carmelite fathers, who are still inhabitants of the domain. In 19661 the Carmelite church became a classified momument and got completely renovetad.

Food & beverage

Breakfast = included in the price (8h - 10h)

Only on request:

Lunch (soup + hot meal + dessert + drink) 25€
Dinner (cold dish + bread) 15€

You can find all kinds of restaurants, bars and cafes within walking distance of the monastery in the beautiful city of Ghent.

Grounds & Gardens

Het Rustpunt is located in the heart of the vibrant city of Ghent, but you would never notice once on the premises. Within the walls of the monastery, there is a secret garden, even the locals don't know about it.

You will find an idyllic park, with a little pond and picknickbenches. You can go for a stroll and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Reviews

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Exactly what we were hoping for a gentle oasis in the heart of Ghent. Simple but comfortable rooms. Be aware of mozzies in summer months. Breakfast was excellent. Gardens lovely to sit in. In easy reach of good restaurants opposite the castle. Would definitely recommend for those looking for a chilled experience comfortable but not luxurious
BarbaraB

The staff were lovely. Clearly they had had feedback about the mosquitos so they had deterrent plugins in the room. It was a bit more expensive then the going rates in the area so that was hard to justify, but I am glad I stayed. The facility so VERY clean, the staff is helpful and kind and the rooms are extremely quiet and peaceful.
marilynw

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Facilities & information

Features & facilities

Chapel

Accommodation within monastery

Summary

17th-century buildings

Private parking (charge)

No smoking

Room Only (no kitchen facilities)

Historic property

Lifts

Religious Orders

Carmelite

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Private/enclosed garden

Garden furniture

Children's cots

Chapel on premises

Book library

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Sitting room

Security lockers

Hair dryers

Central heating

Air Conditioning

Bicycle storage

Food

Tea room

Picnic area

Microwave

Fridge

Recreations

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Burgstraat 1110-16, Ghent, Ghent9000, Belgium

By public transport

Train station Ghent-Sint Pieters: Take tram 1 to Gentbrugge or 3 to Moscou, get off at 'Gent Zuid' and take tram 2 to 'Evergem/Wondelgem'. Get off at the 'Gent Sint-Elisabethplein' stop. This is the first stop after the Gravensteen castle. This stop is 50m from the doorstep.
From Ghent-Sint Pieters station you can also take tram 4 to Evergem/Wondelgem until 'Gent Rabbot' and take tram 2 from there to Melle. Get off at the stop 'Gent Sint-Elisabethplein'.
Train station Ghent-Dampoort: Bus 10 towards Mariakerke Post or bus 11, 12a or 12b towards Gent Blaarmeersen. These will take you to the 'Poel' stop. This stop is 350 meters from the Rustpunt. Leave the Sint-Michiels bridge behind, and walk into Hoogstraat until the first street on the right: Ramen. Follow this street and you will reach Burgstraat.
By car ! Attention ! Rustpunt is located within the low emission zone (LEZ - Check whether your car can enter via https://lez.stad.gent/en/flows/controleertoegang). You can also purchase a day pass or admission. The city of Ghent has an intricate circulation plan for cars. Only use a GPS that has been recently updated.

Parking in front of the church

(Burgstraat 46). This costs 9€ per day (until noon) You can park for free at various car parks outside the center (P+R - https://stad.gent/nl/mobiliteit-openbare-werken/parkeren/park-and-ride-pr). A free shuttle bus leaves from P+R Weba / Decathlon and P+R Watersportbaan to the center. You can take tram 1 from P+R Expo. .

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Het Rustpunt, Ghent