# The Old Monastery — Holiday Homes & Retreat, Lapta, North Cyprus

> A 120-year-old former monastery in the village of Lapta, North Cyprus, restored as eight self-catering holiday homes around a whitewashed courtyard and pool. The whole property can also be hired exclusively for retreats, weddings and events. Sleeps up to 30.

Key facts:
- Location: Kosovo Sokak 16, Lapta, Kyrenia, North Cyprus (35.3386, 33.1736)
- Eight self-catering holiday homes around a courtyard and pool; sleeps up to 30
- Exclusive-use packages from three days: courtyard plus up to 24 beds across 12 bedrooms
- Candlelight prayer chapel, conference room (seats 24, with projector), light-filled art studio, cloister garden, hammam
- Courtyard weddings for up to 70 guests; catering, flowers, music and photography arranged
- Retreat types hosted: church and prayer, creative and writing, yoga and wellness, silent and private
- More than 120 years of history — originally a monastery serving St Luke's church across the lane
- North Cyprus has around 330 sunny days a year; nearby: Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia harbour and castle, coastal walks
- Booking: direct on the website (no OTA); personal reply, usually within a day
- Site languages: English, German, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Korean

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/): overview and availability search
- [Holiday Homes](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/holiday-homes): the eight homes, sizes, prices and photos
- [Self-Catering](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/self-catering): how self-catering works here
- [Retreats](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/retreats): exclusive-use monastery retreat venue
- [Weddings](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/weddings): courtyard weddings for up to 70 guests
- [Events](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/events): celebrations and gatherings
- [Facilities](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/facilities): pool, chapel, studio, conference room
- [Things to Do](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/things-to-do): Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia, beaches
- [Our Story](https://www.theoldmonastery.com/about): 120 years of history