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Phoebe Fuller

Unusual Airbnb that wants grieving or 'bruised and worn down' people to visit

A stay in an historic church open to the 'bereaved, bruised or worn down' is being advertised as an unusual holiday destination.

Airbnb is currently hosting the 17th century reformed church in Barnsley as a spot for a relaxing getaway or a chance for some "spiritual guidance".

The '17th century rural retreat' in High Hoyland is hosted by Eagles Retreat, a team of ministers and other church ambassadors, to offer a range of religious services or just an enjoyable space to unwind.

On their website, the Eagles Retreat team said that the site is open to people from "all faiths or none" Yorkshire Live reports.

The 17th century building is housed in Barnsley (MEN MEDIA)

They said: "In a spirit of Christian hospitality, we welcome people of all faiths or none. We particularly welcome those who have been bereaved, bruised or worn down in life."

The opportunity to "meet with someone for support" during your stay is available, with a number of services on offer including marriage counselling, spiritual guidance and prayer ministry.

The main church will set you back £80 a night (MEN MEDIA)

But if you just want an awe-inspiring base to lay your weary head while you explore the incredible, rural surroundings then the Rural Retreat is perfect for that, too.

The main church apartment is available to rent for up to four guests at £80 per night, or up to two guests can book the Tower Room for £67 per night.

Both areas can also be booked at once for larger groups.

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