"Beautiful Setting & Superbly Organised"

I attended a half day workshop and talk by Siobhan Daniels at The Writers Retreat.
I was highly delighted with the venue - what a beautiful setting and the event itself was superbly organised.
The staff looked after us brilliantly and kept us fed and watered throughout. The food really was outstanding - and so much of it!
The event was insightful and it was lovely to meet the other people there and feel at home with them.
I can imagine staying there longer would be a perfect way to concentrate on writing that book/screenplay/poetry.

"Just write - they'll handle the rest."

The easiest way to sum up my experience is that, from the moment I arrived at The Retreat in Beal, I didn't have to worry about anything other than my writing. The Retreat Suite was a reet treat! A distraction-free working environment, fully catered (including afternoon teas every day) with fresh food options which were tailored to our individual needs, and a peaceful, restful night's sleep at the end of it all. I vastly exceeded my writing goal for the trip, and the provided workshops and 1:1 sessions from resident writers (as well as the companionship of others on the retreat) was very inspiring. I'll definitely be back!

"Lovely time at the Retreat"

Friendly and accommodating staff. Great venue and good food. Freedom to be completely flexible as to how you interact with the group and your own space to write.
Would have been good to see more of the host and receive some direction when there was an unexpected crisis

"Perfect environment for a writing/academic retreat"

I had an excellent retreat here to work on academic research. The location is quiet, with lovely views and walks along the river, and the facilities were perfectly equipped with a well furnished private room and plenty of shared alternative space if needed. The meals were all provided and the chef did a fantastic job of catering to my dietary requirements, which made the whole experience so much easier as I could just concentrate on my work. The hosts were really welcoming and supportive, with the perfect balance of being available if needed but also providing space and privacy to concentrate. I would highly recommend this retreat, and I'm definitely planning to visit again.

"Perfect Retreat for Solitude"

Great food and hospitality from Shane and Jan, who were really accommodating with all my requests. Lots of peace and quiet to allow concentration and writing - exactly what I needed.

"A perfect place to write and be inspired. Amazing!"

It was Amazing!

My first writing retreat and I did not know what to expect but came away feeling extremely motivated!

In fact, I was inspired to go from the moment I made my first enquiries with Jan who runs the centre.

An established writer herself, Jan’s a very warm, welcoming and supportive person who accommodates guests’ every need. Nothing is too much trouble!

Together with the other retreat staff, the centre is well managed as every care and attention appeared to have been thought of. I was really well looked after throughout my stay in this lovely, peaceful village setting. It is a perfect place to get away and switch into writing mode. And all was set up so I could simply do that - just focus on my writing, which I did and in a more inspired way!

The rooms were comfortable with everything provided. And the meals freshly prepared by their dedicated in-house chef Shane were always delicious, and all served up together with Ann’s warm smiles! 😊

This is a small but fast-growing, family-run business and the warm, cosy atmosphere of the venue offers an intimate and relaxed atmosphere to encourage creativity and draw the best out of your writing potential!

There were also optional activities such as interactive talks on various thought-provoking topics to enhance your writing and an additional 121 mentoring session which in itself was invaluable and stimulated my interests further. If anything, it left me feeling excited about what else my book could do, and where else it could take me!

The whole experience exceeded my expectations and made my first visit most unforgettable!

I can’t wait to return to the next one Jan! Hope to see you all again soon and thank you so much for a truly enjoyable experience!

"What a wonderful experience!"

What a wonderful experience. Writers Retreat UK was the perfect environment for me to focus on my novel. We were well looked after from the moment we arrived, with transfers from the train station arranged. My room was lovely and comfortable, and all of the food provided was delicious, generous and filling. Evening meals were served with wine which was a lovely treat too! It was wonderful to not have to think about anything but writing - it gave me full focus on my work and meant that I could really utilise my time on my creativity. While there are desks in the bedrooms, I really enjoyed sitting in the shared spaces to work too. Writers Retreat UK offered a supportive, encouraging and inclusive space for all its guests, and I can’t recommend enough.

"Customer service was amazing"

Customer service was amazing. The place is quiet and ideal for writing retreats. PhD students had a great time.

"Great First Time Experience"

Although I have written fiction for myself for over 20 years, I have never attended a retreat. This was reasonably priced and the host was extremely friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The other guests were great to talk with and the mentor was excellent. I will definitely do it again!

"Peaceful and Productive Space"

I spent six days at the Writer's Retreat in March to work on final amendments to my PhD thesis and it was probably the most productive week I've had throughout the entire process. The space is very quiet and is situated on edge of a peaceful village, which meant it was ideal for daily rural walks to clear the mind. For me, there was a perfect balance between isolated writing and social interaction during mealtimes. The food is delightful and nothing is too much trouble for Jan, Shane and Tony. Would highly recommend.