An ancient cloister is brought up to date with the installation of smart access control cylinders. A REFUGE FOR PRAYER AND STUDY The legendary date for the founding THE MODERN ESTATE In the middle of the Irish Sea is an of The Nunnery is the 6th Century. The modern Nunnery Estate ancient land known as the Isle of Man. It is said to have been established by comprises of the ancient Chapel, Just outside the island capital of St Bridget of Kildare, who became the various lodgings and a distinguished Douglas is an ancient Manx estate first Abbess. Within The Nunnery, Mansion House which sits in the heart which is now being restored to its the Cistercian order of nuns would of the estate. While only fragments former glory, thanks to a partnership have had a secluded cloister, a place of the original chapel remain, between education and business. of for spiritual reflection away from the mansion dates backs to 1823 unwanted visitors and the hustle and and now takes centre stage amongst Known to locals simply as bustle of everyday life. Even then, the formal gardens, surrounded by ‘The Nunnery’, it is one of the Isle of security of the premises would have landscaped parkland. Man’s most historic establishments been of great importance, with solid and is now equipped with an extensive walls surrounding the cloister and As a central hub for start-up and versatile range of beautiful an imposing gate. businesses and education, the estate purpose designed suites. Currently required a more modern access host to the University College Isle of Today, the Nunnery is more open to control system to ensure that the Man’s higher education programme, visitors. Its quiet charm and beauty facility is protected from unauthorised it also serves as a venue for provide the perfect setting for access. The Nunnery is therefore in the corporate or private hire functions academic study or special occasions process of introducing an automated with its fairy-tale setting and and, while guests are welcomed to system that will allow secure access hospitality to match. explore and appreciate what remains to the buildings, while providing an of this remarkable site, the importance efficient means of managing bookings. of access control still applies. Best of DOM | 55