Write South West Scotland
How our writing retreat works…
Our writing retreat is a cottage that sleeps up to six, in three bedrooms. Writers can book it alone or with friends, self-catering, for £850 a week (that is the price of the whole cottage, not per person).
For larger groups we partner with two local B&Bs and connect our house to the writers’ cottage to make accommodation that can easily sleep 12.
On self-catered retreats, you can opt to be entirely self-directed or you can come next door for plot-walks, plot-talks, or plot-snacks with Anstey Harris. Anstey is an experienced novelist & creative writing teacher: she is also a fully qualified biosphere guide and can help you get the most out of your visit, and the most out of your story.
We run catered self-guided retreats, taught retreats and book bootcamps:
Catered Self-Guided Retreats
Our catered retreats are boutique and only take four writers at a time (five if two people share the twin room). These cost from £825 for five nights’ peace and quiet and fabulous food. Anstey Harris is on hand for any plot problems or as a general sounding board.
Taught Retreats
Our taught retreats are from £825 for five nights’ tuition, food, and accommodation.
Book Bootcamps
Our book bootcamps are £345 for two nights’ accommodation, food, and two solid days of tuition/book-problem-solving. Check our courses for the next one.
Bespoke Writers Retreats
We can also quote a price for bespoke retreats: perhaps you are a group who would like to come away together & have a part-catered, part-self-catering stay. Drop us a line with any questions or suggestions.
We’re now on the cool list!
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire on National Geographic ‘cool list’
- By Giancarlo Rinaldi
- South Scotland reporter, BBC Scotland news website
