Write South West Scotland

Next Taught Course:

November 8 – November 10

Start Your Novel. Just Do It.

(One cancellation place available)

How our writing retreat works…

The writers table at Write South West Scotland

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 £825 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.

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere Logo

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.

Afternoon tea at our writers retreat

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.

Eating around a big table at Write South West Scotland Writers Retreat
Writers deep in thought at Write South West Scotland

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’