Stratford Upon Avon

Our first Book-Break reading retreat was held 21-23 February 2025 just outside of Shakespeare's' birthplace in Stratford upon Avon.

‘From arrival to checkout it was the perfect weekend of making new friends, relaxation and reading. Utter perfection!’

-Nicola (Feb 2025)

‘The Reading Retreat was a gorgeous break from real life: the perfect blend of bookish companionship, relaxed luxury and structure vs chilled time. A real treat for the soul, wholeheartedly recommended, 5 stars!’

-Samantha (Feb 2025)

‘The experience was fantastic - a proper little escape from my usual life. I met fascinating people, got a lot of time to relax and read and had a wonderful time.’

-Lorna-Rose (Feb 2025)

Elegant lounge with ornate white ceiling, wooden wall paneling, vintage armchairs, sofas, and large windows with curtains.

Ettington Park

Liven up the long British winter with a trip to the country at our first Book-Break retreat in the North Cotswolds. Experience Ettington Park’s neo-gothic estate with 40 acres to explore. 

Enjoy time spent cozied up with a great book and new friends while relishing in roaring fires, comfy chairs, and quality food.

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A historic stone castle with tall towers and battlements, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor seating and umbrellas.
Indoor swimming pool with large arched windows and skylights, lounge chairs, and a small hot tub in the corner.
A cozy, elegantly decorated living room with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, multiple sofas and armchairs, and large windows overlooking a water view, all illuminated by string lights and table lamps.
Sliced smoked salmon with green peas, radish slices, microgreens, and small dollops of green sauce on a black plate.
Indoor pool area with lounge chairs and hot tub, tiled pillars, and ceiling with circular cutout.
A historic stone castle with turrets and pointed roofs surrounded by a lush garden and trees under a clear blue sky.

Included in the retreat

2 night stay at Ettington Park

All meals, snacks & non-alcohol drinks  

  • Welcome afternoon tea on Friday

  • Box & seated lunch options

  • 3 course dinner

  • Sunday Roast send off

  • Tea/Coffee & Biscuits/Fruit available all day

  • Wine Tasting

Activities and goodies

  • Morning Pilates + country walks

  • Access to the hotel pool + spa

  • Gift bag on arrival

  • Guest Speaker

  • Guided Book Talks with the group - 1 hour each day

  • Book Fair

A well-decorated bedroom with a large bed, four pillows, a wooden headboard, and a gray blanket. There is a window with curtains, two armchairs, a small round table with a flower arrangement, and wall-mounted lamps on each side of the bed. A painting of a flower hangs above the headboard.

Classic

Double Rooms located in the garden wing, have a more contemporary feel with views over a private green space and lawn. Please get in touch with this option for accessible friendly rooms.

PRICE: £850

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A cozy bedroom with a large bed dressed in white linens and orange pillows, a wooden wardrobe, a small wooden table with a vase of flowers, a sitting area with two armchairs and a round table, a fireplace with a mirror above it, and a window with white shutters letting in sunlight.

Premium

Situated in the main gothic mansion house, the premium rooms are larger, all vary in design and have staple features/furniture of the original property

PRICE: £975

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A cozy hotel room featuring a bed with three red pillows, a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, a small desk with a mirror and a round tabletop mirror, a chair, a pair of green armchairs by a window with floral curtains, and a bouquet of flowers on the table.

Shared Room

Split a room in the Garden Wing - we have limited options for 2x twin bed configurations. Request to be connected with a person directly or match with a new friend.

PRICE: £650

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