'Cottwood'

 

"I have learned a lot.  Vivien is an excellent teacher.  Many thanks for the wonderful hospitality" - Anita Wishart, Crewe

"A wonderful course, expertly tutored.  I'm leaving full of enthusiasm to try new things out" - Helen Mattacott, Exeter

"Wonderful tuition.  A great time was had by all of us.  Your courses really give us all the incentive to keep painting and return home with renewed vigour!!" -  Margaret Addison, Chippenham

"Thank you for another excellent course which I really enjoyed" - Adelaide Lifely, Gloucestershire

Spread over three days, our Leisure and Painting Breaks are designed for artists who would like to combine tuition with time out to explore the beautiful scenery of North Devon and visit our local attractions - ideal for those wishing to get out and about with non-painting partners.

These breaks are suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced.  The style of tuition will make it easy for you to learn and develop pastel techniques under expert supervision.

To ensure individual tuition, places are limited to three artists on each break.

If you are coming by public transport, we will be more than happy to come and collect you from local bus and train stations.

'Shepherds' Delight'

Non-painting partners will find plenty to see and do. For those who enjoy the outdoors there is some maginficent scenery to explore, as well as fishing on the nearby River Taw.  Our cottage is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and overlooks the beautiful Cott Wood  valley with its wooded streamside walks.  Exmoor and Dartmoor are within easy driving distance, and the Tarka Trail runs close by.  There are many places to visit at nearby Torrington, including the ever popular Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Rosemoor and the Dartington Crystal factory and shop, with tours of the factory and finished fine crystal for sale - an ideal gift to take back. For those who love horses, the Exmoor Pony Centre near Dulverton is a must. As might be expected, the area is well supplied with traditional inns serving local ales and good food, where you are always sure of a warm welcome. Try the local pubs in the nearby villages of Dolton and Winkleigh.

'View from cottage'

Many of our artists visit alone and from far away.  There is plenty of local B&B accommodation - we have listed some details below, and we will be more than happy to help you to find suitable accommodation during your visit.

 The cost of each Leisure and Painting Break is £150.00, with a non-refundable £75.00 deposit payable on booking.  Please refer to next page for schedule.

                                                             Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

 Rose Hookway, East Villavin - 01805 603272.  Traditional Devon farmhouse B&B accommodation, around a five minute drive away.

Riddlecombe Manor Farm, Riddlecombe.  Self catering cottage, central for North Devon, Dartmoor and Exmoor - and just at the top of our hill!  www.riddlecombe-manor.co.uk

 The Old Parsonage B&B, Court Walk, Winkleigh EX19 8JA - 01837 83772.  Listed thatched house set in two acres of mostly walled gardens.  www.parsonagebandb.co.uk.

Cloudberry Farm, Hollocombe, nr Chulmleigh - 01837 83640.  Rural Devon B&B Guesthouse close to Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.  www.cloudberryfarm.com.  

The Cranford Inn, St Giles in the Wood, Nr Torrington, Devon EX38 7LA.  01805 623309.  www.cranfordinn.co.uk.  Traditional country inn offering bed and breakfast and holiday cottage accommodation. 

 See Links page for further details of the above.   If you are a caravanner please let me know, and I can let you have details of some local sites.

Further accommodation details to be posted shortly

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