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

– Themed Events –

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

Micro-memoir: first steps on how to begin writing a full memoir, using personal essays

5 August 2025

LAST PLACES AVAILABLE Always wanted to write a memoir but don’t know where to begin? Our experienced tutor, Margarita Gokun Silver, joins us at here Retreats for You. Across the four days you will learn about personal essays – a kind of micro–memoir, and an excellent starting point for jotting down the stories of your […]

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General Just Write Retreat (Sept 2025)

1 September 2025

Almost sold out! Please check November Just Write retreat. Arrive Monday 2pm, leave Friday morning. (Four nights). From £129pn, depending on room choice. Day after day of writing time, in like-minded company, someone to chat to whilst you make a coffee during your hard-earned break, after hours of being immersed in your writing. Nothing but […]

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Write a book that sells

27 October 2025

Write a Book That Sells With award-winning author Janet Gover Whether you’re just starting out, or already have stories out in the world, this retreat will help you lift your writing to the next level with an in-depth look at what readers and publishers want in a commercial novel, and how to give them exactly […]

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Fancy being looked after for a few days from Tuesday, the 5th of August in North Devon? And learn invaluable tricks and tools for writing your memoir in chunks? Micro memoir week has a space, can you come? Email info @retreatsforyou.co.ukThis is our latest wonderful group and the weather has returned to its previous Best and looks set to continue! Making the most of the garden !By the way own cozy room, or meals, wine with supper, no chores, mini home gym, small summer house and garden, beautiful countryside walks and like-minded company. Join us! X ... See MoreSee Less
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