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Get into painting with the idyllic Cotswolds countryside as your inspiring backdrop and stay at a Grade II-listed house

This crafty holiday is ideal for those wanting to take up watercolour painting as a hobby. With the glorious Cotswolds as an inspiring backdrop, you'll enjoy three full days of workshops focussing on composition, tonal range, colour mixing, line and wash, and sketching.

You'll be based at the glorious Grade II-listed Harrington House, a sumptuous country house just a skip away from the heart of pretty Bourton-on-the-Water, the impossibly pretty Cotswolds town known for its chocolate-box cottages, old-fashioned tearooms, and stone bridges that span the River Windrush.

All your meals will be included during your stay, with breakfast each day, three-course dinners each night, a light lunch during your workshops, and a delicious cream tea on arrival day.

Your workshops will be with expert tutor Alison Carr, an artist with experience in a range of mediums, who'll help you capture the beauty of the Cotswolds in your art. Through her friendly guidance and personalised feedback, Alison will increase your confidence and help you to make noticeable progress over the three days.

Take some time to explore your surroundings before or after your workshops. The Cotswold Motoring Museum, the Model Village, and Birdland Wildlife Park & Gardens are all within easy reach, and it's an easy drive from village beauties Broadway and Bibury.

For walkers and hikers, there's no shortage of thrills, especially for those keen to explore the well-trodden trails and paths around the Windrush Valley, Lower and Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire Way, Cotswold Way, and Monarch Way.

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You'll be joined by

Alison Carr
Artist
Alison Carr is an artist with experience in multiple mediums. When putting pencil to paper, Alison takes inspiration from the awe-inspiring scenery she sees on her frequent walks in the countryside.

Price includes

  • Expert tuition from Alison Carr
  • Loan of wooden A3 art boards
  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in Harrington House
  • Cream tea on arrival day
  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
  • Daily packed lunches
  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea and coffee
  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information available in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently
  • £60pp* discount
  • Room upgrades are available at a supplement

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Classic Double/ Twin

Price (per person) £489.00 * Single Occupancy Supplement £489.00

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Price (per person) £629.00 * Single Occupancy Supplement £80.00

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Price (per person) £629.00 * Single Occupancy Supplement £80.00

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in the Cotswolds
    Bourton-on-the-Water, United Kingdom

    After making your own way to Harrington House in Bourton-om-the-Water, you're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. On arrival, you'll enjoy a delicious cream tea before settling into your accommodation.

    Why not arrive early and spend some time exploring the surrounding area before checking in? You'll be based just a short drive from quaint Cotswolds villages like Bibury and Broadway and attractions including the Cotswold Motoring Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water.

  2. Days
    2-4
    Watercolour workshops
    Bourton-on-the-Water, United Kingdom

    You'll enjoy three full days of workshops, specially designed to help you develop your skills in watercolour painting. Your expert tutor, Alison Carr, will be on hand to offer guidance and personalised feedback to help you capture the beauty of the Cotswolds in your artwork.

    There'll be regular breaks for refreshments and lunch, so you can chat with your fellow budding artists and admire each other's work.

    Most of the tuition and practice will take place inside the house, but if the sun is out, you might head into the grounds to take advantage of some fresh air.

    In the evenings, you can relax in Harrington House's comfortable lounge and bar areas, socialise with other guests, or take part in a range of fun optional activities.

  3. Day
    5
    Departure day
    Bourton-on-the-Water, United Kingdom

    After a final leisurely breakfast in Harrington House's attractive dining room, you'll check out and begin your homeward journey as your creative break comes to an end.

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