Join us for a winter Reading Retreat

20th - 23rd November 2026, Cheshire

Come and get cosy with us for a luxurious weekend of quiet reading and companionship. We will gather in a Cheshire countryside manor house, full of comfortable reading nooks, roaring log fires and breathtaking views.

With a private chef for the weekend and the whole place to ourselves, you can fully immerse yourself in your book, or take time out in the indoor pool and sauna. We have also arranged some beautiful slow events.

What to expect

To ensure you get the most out of your weekend and leave feeling relaxed (with another book ticked off your TBR!), we've arranged the following:

  • Private chef and unlimited snacks/drinks
  • Personalised goodie bag
  • Morning yoga with Lucy
  • Wreath making with Happy Bloom
  • Sunday massage session
  • Large comfortable bedrooms
  • Multiple lounge spaces for reading
  • Indoor pool, sauna & table tennis
  • Beautiful countryside grounds and views
  • + more to be announced soon!

The bedRooms

Bedroom 2

Solo room £1,700

Double bedroom in the main house with en-suite shower.

Bedroom 3

Solo room £1,750

Super-king bedroom in the main house with en-suite shower.

Bedroom 4

Solo room £1,700

Kingsize bedroom in the main house with en-suite shower.

Bedroom 5

Shared room £1,400 per person

Arranged as twin bedroom in the main house with en-suite bath & shower.

Bedroom 6

Solo room £1,750

Kingsize bedroom in the main house with en-suite shower.

Bedroom 7

Shared room £1,400 per person

Twin bedroom in the coach house. Bathroom with shower shared with bedroom 8.

Bedroom 8

Solo room £1,650

Double bedroom in the coach house. Bathroom with shower shared with bedroom 7.

Bedroom 9

Solo room £1,650

Super-king bedroom in the coach house. Own bathroom across the hall.

Bedroom 10

Shared room £1,400 per person

Arranged as twin bedroom in the coach house. Jack & Jill bathroom with shower shared with bedroom 11.

Bedroom 11

Shared room £1,400 per person

Twin bedroom in the coach house. Jack & Jill bathroom with shower shared with bedroom 10.

Answering your questions

Yes! A couple of weeks before the event we will send through a form to collect some info, and any dietary requirements and allergens will be included in this.

Arrival will be from 18:30 on the 20th, with departure by 09:00 on 23rd.

A full itinerary will be sent to guests in advance of the event.

All activities are optional! If you would prefer a silent solo weekend hiding in your favourite reading nook, appearing only for meals... you do you!

Our very own Lucy has been teaching yoga for years (you will still find her at Calm Yard on a Wednesday eve and Nomad on a Thursday morning!).

She will be hosting a cosy, relaxing, beginner friendly morning session on Saturday and Sunday.

All activities are included and optional.

We have a private masseuse available on Sunday for you to pre-book a shoulder, neck & back massage, or a head massage. The treatment will be approx 30min in a private room.

All activities are included within your ticket, but pre-booking is essential due to health and safety checks.

We will send you information on how to book your slot nearer the time.

The house is in Malpas, Cheshire.

30 minutes from Chester, an hour and 20 minute drive to central Manchester or Liverpool and an hour and a half from central Birmingham.

The closest train station is Chester.

Whilst we can't offer payment instalments directly, you can choose to pay via Klarna or Clearpay at checkout to spread to cost!

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