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in the heart of North Devon

What do we offer?
– all-inclusive fully catered retreats for Writers in North Devon, UK.
– four nights, Monday to Friday, mostly
– mainly once a month. Occasional weekends. Sometimes five nights.
– ‘Just Write’ Retreats, untutored or
workshops with excellent writing tutors also available. (See ALL availability here, under events/dates).
– own cosy room with writing space, tea and coffee making, luxurious bedding, some en-suites.
– self-service breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, glass of wine before supper and with supper all included. 2024 pricing from £124pn
– ask about semi self catering if you can’t make our existing dates, for small groups.
 
Take the five minute tour and see what you can expect, here!
And one minute dining room tour here.
 
Self-catering Holiday Let – See holiday let page here.
 
In January 2023, bestselling author Cally Taylor (C.L. Taylor) did this super tour while she was staying!
 
The nearest station is now just 19 minutes drive away (Okehampton).
 

 
 
 
Why authors love Retreats For You and how it helped Kate Baker finish her highly reviewed debut Maid of Steel
 
Kate Baker tells me how being here at a retreat or two, helped her write the highly reviewed debut #maidofSteel – and an exciting blog tour. Met at Self-Publishing Forum’s Live Show #Spslive2024 in London. Always nice to catch up!

Very happy for Kate, looking forward to her next one. Look out for her short stories in The People’s Friend as well!

The news of our workshops do visit our event page (here).

From writing a novel for beginners, to honing your craft, we do one retreat a month on different topics, including Memoirs. (Spaces on our micro Memoirs week in August, a great way of getting published and seeing your work online or in magazines – contact us soon, just two places left. Room, full board, wine with supper, no chores, charming thatched house in North Devon. Info@ retreatsforyou .co .uk).

Meanwhile click here to see Kate’s interview in full!

 
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From your host Debbie Flint…

Every writer needs a space to be creative: an idyllic writing retreat, a cosy room, no interruptions and all meals, hot drinks and snacks provided. Like-minded company, no chores, no daily domestic routine to distract you, just the luxury of feeling looked after from 2pm on your day of arrival until the morning you leave.

We also welcome you if you need some time out for any other reason – or just to relax and get a good night’s sleep. We’re offering complete respite from life’s distractions. A writers’ retreat, deep in the heart of the beautiful North Devon UK countryside, where that space is waiting for you. This is your time. We guarantee it. Get in touch.

Luv Debbie Flint

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Our facilities

We offer quiet, comfortable rooms in a large, traditional 1600s thatched house, with a roaring woodburner and a beautiful courtyard and walled garden. You can be as solitary or as sociable as you choose. And as a working writer, I am happy to offer constructive criticism on your work. The village pub is just 50 yards from the front door and there are many delightful walks all around.

But not everyone who visits Retreats for You is here to write. Some paint, read, tackle a work project, or simply relax and recuperate.

Our facilities

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For ALL available dates, check our events/dates page.

Just Write Week plus Ask an Agent Afternoon

20 January 2026

Early bird special offer – Book soon and secure your room for a fifth night on the Saturday night, self catering, for just £20! First come first served. From Tues 20th January Four nights, Tuesday to Saturday, to write your own novel, followed by a Saturday workshop with a top London Agent. Those wishing to […]

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Develop your Novel with Rebecca Horsfall – four night workshop and writing retreat

9 February 2026

Just Added – nearly half gone! Early Bird Price – £30 reduction   Develop your Novel with Rebecca Horsfall – four night workshop and writing retreat 9th February – 13th February 2026 About Retreats For You Full board, wine included at supper, mini gym, summer house, roaring fire in cooler months. Own room with an […]

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Beginners’ Scriptwriting Retreat with Lucy V Hay

17 March 2026

We are thrilled to welcome back Lucy V Hay to Retreats For You for the second time!  Find details of her Beginners’ Scriptwriting Retreat below, and book your place now. Arrive Tuesday afternoon (day one), leave Saturday morning (day five). Cost is £795 per person (standard rooms. Supplement payable for premium rooms please ask but […]

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Black Friday offer, today only. If you book today by making an inquiry via our website, and pay for your deposit by Sunday at midnight, on your upcoming writing retreat here, we will offer you a free night on a future one. Plus other offers may be available depending on availability, if you send an inquiry today and follow up with a booking. We have monthly Writers retreats next year. In January we have just three spaces left on the “ask an agent“ writing retreat – Four nights, nothing to worry about except you and your writing, (whatever kind – no tutor) all meals, afternoon tea, own room, no chores, beautiful surroundings, and an agent visiting at the end of the trip including a one-to-one! All the details on our website.Also – script writing, develop your novel, beginners, memoir, and more.If you and Friends book a bespoke week today, we can sort out the date later – just £250 deposit, then we will find a date for a four night retreat (minimum five or six people) next year and give you an unbelievable offer. (Dates subject to availability).Finally, we do Christmas vouchers!Please note this also entitles you to a free night on the end of any of these retreats (except the Feb one). Self catering basis.WhatsApp Debbie if you have questions. Or ping an inquiry via the website.Retreatsforyou.co.uk Events pageAlso a brilliant holiday let for Writers because of our facilities. Videos on the holiday let page.Deb x ... See MoreSee Less

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Black Friday offer, today only. If you book today by making an inquiry via our website, and pay for your deposit by Sunday at midnight, on your upcoming writing retreat here, we will offer you a free night on a future one. Plus other offers may be available depending on availability, if you send an inquiry today and follow up with a booking. We have monthly Writers retreats next year. In January we have just three spaces left on the “ask an agent“ writing retreat – Four nights, nothing to worry about except you and your writing, (whatever kind – no tutor) all meals, afternoon tea, own room, no chores, beautiful surroundings, and an agent visiting at the end of the trip including a one-to-one! All the details on our website.Also – script writing, develop your novel, beginners, memoir, and more.If you and Friends book a bespoke week today, we can sort out the date later – just £250 deposit, then we will find a date for a four night retreat (minimum five or six people) next year and give you an unbelievable offer. (Dates subject to availability).Finally, we do Christmas vouchers!Please note this also entitles you to a free night on the end of any of these retreats (except the Feb one). Self catering basis.WhatsApp Debbie if you have questions. Or ping an inquiry via the website.Retreatsforyou.co.uk Events pageAlso a brilliant holiday let for Writers because of our facilities. Videos on the holiday let page.Deb x ... See MoreSee Less

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Want to become a screenwriter? We have one of the best running our March retreat on the 17th. Four nights, all inclusive, and masses and masses of workshops and tutorials and chats about the industry and how it all works. Lucy V Hay Author is also a brilliant novelist. So come along, you’re in good company if you come to us this March. Book now by paying Just £125 deposit. Go via the website, retreatsforyou.co.ukAlso monthly retreats – ask an Agent, Just writing retreat January; develop your novel intermediate Feb; beginners novel writing end of April; memoirs in August, and an edit your novel special in July !! 2026 is looking good, book now, many places already gone.X ... See MoreSee Less

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