"I had an amazing time at the Writers…"

I had an amazing time at the Writers Retreat UK June 2021 excursion. Over the course of 6 days, I met amazing writers and thinkers who inspired me, supported my writing goals and provided brilliant conversation in between stretches of quiet, writing periods. Jan and Anne were the consummate hosts and organisers, making sure we didn't have to do anything but eat and write throughout the week - I can't thank them enough for all the work they put into making this trip one I will never forget. I'd recommend the retreat to any writer who is looking for some peace, quiet, comfort and community as they continue their journey towards meeting their writing goals.

"I had an amazing time with jan at the…"

I had an amazing time with jan at the Writers retreat, everything you need is provided including stunning settings, peace and quiet and a shared collective of people. The mentoring was absolutely wonderful and helped me really get to grips with where I was going. Cant wait to come back.

"Perfect way to have a great time and do a bit ot writing as well!"

I had a great time with Jan and Ann in Middleham on a 6 day retreat. I'd not done anything like this before and it exceeded any expectations I had. The food was great and I felt very looked after. The 2 online mentoring sessions were very insightful my only suggestion would be that a 3rd one would be nice towards the end of the week. The other people were all lovely and great company and there were so many easy escapes for walks and reflective moments that I took a car but did not use it for the 6 days. Will definitely do this again!

"Relaxing Writers Retreat"

We have just had a relaxing, delightful retreat at Middleham, North Yorks. I can only echo what you will find in many of the reviews here. Jan and Ann were extremely friendly and welcomed us as one of the family - and that is the whole basis of the long weekend. It was great to sit and chat with not only Jan and Ann, but also the other writers on the retreat - our companions-in-arms.
The food and catering is absolutely top-notch - cooked breakfast and cereals, buffet style lunch, cream tea in the afternoon and a fantastic evening meal.
You can write in solitude or in the communal places - and also the garden. My mentoring session was excellent - Steven (on zoom) was assured and understood my situation and level of experience in seconds. Great advice for short term and long term gain.
Still stuck for inspiration? Being in the Dales, the countryside is amazing and the ruins of the castle in the town centre add further inspirations for fantasy, horror or historical fiction writers.
Looking forward to booking again....

"Jan is a phenomenon and she has come up…"

Jan is a phenomenon and she has come up with a great formula giving the time and space to focus, and connect with like-minded creative types. I will definitely do it again.

"Writers' Retreat"

Those of us who travelled by train, were met at the station and taken to the venue.

We were immediately made welcome, and treated to an afternoon snack of home baked scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Delicious!

The accommodation was first class, a converted school brimming with charm and character, providing ample space to allow for individual working areas, and social distancing. The bedrooms also had a desk and chair for those preferring to work alone. Situated in a beautiful, tranquil village, which was an ideal location for peace and quiet.

Excellent home cooked meals, snacks and a variety of drinks kept energy levels high and fuelled a good day's writing. The food was varied and nutritious.

The hosts created a perfect environment for writers, whether beginners or more experienced. A quiet, relaxed and distraction free atmosphere enabled us to focus on writing. Individual online tutorials provided invaluable encoragement and information. At the venue a range of reference books, resources, and information were also immediately to hand.

As a beginner myself, I learned a lot from the other guests, who were happy to share their experiences, information and tips.

The hospitality was superb and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Thank you

"A beautiful setting and lovely room"

A beautiful setting and lovely room. We were looked after well with delicious food, allowed to get on with our writing in a peaceful environment without interruption, and help and advice was there if we needed it. I managed to make major inroads into work I’ve been fiddling with for some time. Thank you!

"Fantastic Writers Retreat: We will be back!"

Just enjoyed a fantastic experience with Writers Retreat UK. A friend and I joined Jan and her group for a 3 night retreat in the lovely village of Middleham in North Yorkshire. The retreat was held in a beautiful old school house, and the accommodation was fantastic. Plenty of room to hang out in the communal areas and garden if you wanted, and our room was huge with everything needed for a more than comfortable stay. Jan had even provided desks and writers goody bags in the room, which really made writing life easier! The food was ample and delicious, provided by Jan herself and Ann, both ladies looked after us incredibly well. Plenty of wine at dinner for those of us who enjoy it!
This was such a relaxing experience. It was great to meet fellow writers, all at different stages in their writing life, and all working in different genres, some fascinating discussions were held round the table!
Jan and Ann were always on hand to help with any questions, but they provide a lovely, laid-back atmosphere where you can totally work at your own pace. There's no obligation or expectation to get involved unless that's what you'd like to do. If privacy is your thing, that's fine too.
I found Steven Nesbitt's mentoring advice invaluable too, he totally opened my eyes to something that had been causing me a bit of writers block for some time, and I can't thank him enough.
If you're thinking about a retreat but just can't make up your mind, or feel a little apprehensive, I would highly recommend Jan and Writers Retreat UK. We have already made plans to return and seriously can't wait!

"A Positive and Enjoyable Experience"

I didn’t know what to expect when I booked my first Writers Retreat and was very pleasantly surprised. The venue was superb, spacious and comfortable, with desks provided for working.
The catering was great - a lovely cooked breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon cream tea (delicious home-made scones!) and dinner, with wine each evening. Tea, coffee and orange juice were constantly available. Jan and Ann could not have looked after us any better. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

I found the mentoring sessions with Stephen extremely useful, helping me to clarify a number of issues with my writing and marketing. With plenty of time to concentrate on writing, without the usual distractions, I was able to make significant progress with my novel.

Overall, a positive and enjoyable experience which provides great value for money! Can’t wait for the next one!

"Very valuable in terms of peaceful…"

Very valuable in terms of peaceful opportunity to focus on writing, lovely surroundings and very relaxing. It would have been good to have a little more structure and chance to share readings with other people, but that of course depends on what they are writing, and that didn’t happen on this retreat. Naturally there is no control over what others are working on, so another occasion might be quite different.
Enjoyable six days though, and stimulating to catty on.