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These pages show you details of the hotels where our holidays are based and the facilities available within each hotel including directions but to see a list of all holidays please see our Programme Page
The Swan Hotel has a unique charm offering guests modern amenities in a beautiful traditional setting, with a homely feel.
It has been sympathetically restored, to ensure every comfort within its 48 en-suite spacious bedrooms.
The hotel is steeped in 600 years of history and is in the heart of the historic City of Wells, yet set back in a quiet street with
views of the Cathedral and within walking distance of amenities and some painting locations.
Award-winning food and attentive staff ensure the perfect holiday.
There are standard rooms, superior rooms (£15 pp/night extra), deluxe rooms (£30 pp/night extra) and four
ground floor rooms, giving you plenty of choice.
They also have a gym.
Bells Hotel is situated in the unspoilt Forest of Dean and is close to all locations in The Wye Valley. The hotel combines the
traditional, historic feel of the old school house with modern facilities to ensure your stay is as enjoyable as possible.
There are 53 en-suite rooms with 36 of them on the ground floor making it ideal if you have limited mobility.
The hotel provides good quality accommodation that is excellent value for money. You will be assured of a warm and
personal welcome and you will receive a high standard of service in all aspects of your stay to ensure that you have a
relaxing and enjoyable holiday. The restaurant serves wonderful home made traditional food.
There are two studios both with the necessary facilities nearby, one of which is on the ground floor and the other is on the
lower ground, which has a laminate floor and plenty of natural light as well as vehicle access.
There is also a bowling green and an 18-hole golf course on site - ideal for your non-painting partner.
Nestling in the tranquil beauty of the Welsh countryside, the Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa sits within 50 stunning acres of
landscaped grounds and combines historic charm with modern amenities. Built on the foundations of the original 17th
Century property, the hotel proudly retains key features of the historic manor house, many of which can still be seen in some
of their heritage bedrooms. There is also a large indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, courtyard and a luxurious
Cwrtium day spa.
In the beautifully landscaped grounds there is a lake with reflections, a meandering stream, plenty of bushes and trees with
plenty of shade, all of which give plenty of painting potential.
The hotel has different options for studios according to the holiday you are on and so make it a great place for painting on
site as well as being in a good position to explore the nearby locations.
Tucked away in the tranquil Lyth Valley, the Damson Dene Hotel is the best place for a relaxing painting holiday as the hotel
is well positioned to get to all our favourite painting locations both in the Southern Lakes and the area around Windermere
and the Langdale Valley.
With friendly staff, great spa facilities and gorgeous food you will have a truly enjoyable stay.
Each room offers ensuite bath or shower room, television, radio, ironing facilities, tea and coffee making facilities and direct
dial telephone. Many offer spectacular views across the Lakeland valley.
There is a gym, indoor heated swimming pool and spa treatments plus the amazing Lakeland Model Village in the grounds of
the hotel.
We have different studio options. One with great views and natural light and the other with skylights and plenty of space.
A warm welcome awaits you at the Leigh Park Country House Hotel & Vineyard, located in the picturesque town of Bradford
on Avon, near Bath.
Set in five acres of landscaped gardens, overlooking the picturesque Wiltshire Downs, Leigh Park is a classical Georgian
country house hotel with charm, character and a subtle elegance.
The superbly appointed Vine conservatoire Restaurant offers both traditional English and International cuisine using prime
local produce together with home grown organic fruit and vegetables from the kitchen garden.
The Hotel offers 38 individually designed bedrooms, with the more traditional style rooms in the main house together with
sixteen brand new contemporary chic designed executive bedrooms some in the former Coach House. There are some
ground floor rooms available for those with limited mobility. Within the lovely gardens there are some secluded places to
paint as well as two or three areas or function rooms within the hotel that would be suitable as a studio.
Leigh Park has its own Vineyard which consists of 600 Reichensteiner vines in the one acre of walled garden within the
grounds, which produce a particularly attractive medium dry white wine, exclusive to the Hotel.
Set in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park and overlooked by the famous Haytor Rock, the Moorland Hotel is the perfect
hotel for a painting holiday as there are beautiful views in every direction.
Each room overlooks the beautiful gardens or the Dartmoor National Park, with its picturesque landscapes, wildlife and
moorland beauty literally on our doorstep. All rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds and modern decor.
The Moorland Hotel is a modern country house hotel, designed to ensure an unforgettable stay. This country hotel is
operated by a professional team that deliver excellent service.
There are a couple of options for studios but it is likely that we will be in the conservatory which looks over the beautiful
gardens and just a stone's throw from Haytor and near to Widecomb-in-the-moor it is the perfect spot. We are also close to
many of the other spots that we visit on locations but still not far from the town of Bovey Tracey.
The Victorian Palace Hotel sits in 5 acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of Buxton overlooking the Opera House and is
not far from the Pavillion Gardens making it an ideal hotel for painting within Buxton and of course the Peak District.
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, a relaxing spa, and modern leisure facilities which include a heated indoor
pool, gym, sauna, steam rooms, beauty treatments and massages.
The spacious en-suite bedrooms offer comfort and convenience and are well appointed.
There are many options for studios and we have a choice of two studios that we can use based on our requirements, both
with plenty of space and very good natural light.
Simonsbath House is set in the heart of Exmoor with splendid views of the Barle Valley thus providing some painting spots
from or near the hotel. Also, it's unique location enables access to not only the Exmoor locations but some North Devon
Coast locations such as Lynmouth.
It is a 350 year old house which retains many of the wonderful traditional features yet has been maintained to a high
standard and provides a comfortable place to stay.
All hotel rooms are en-suite and have stunning views of the valley. (One of the cottages has a view up the hill instead of
down the valley)
There are 14 bedrooms including 4 self contained cottages, which can be occupied individually for an extra £10 per
night or by 2 or more friends/partners for the normal double occupancy rate.
Set in the tranquil, naturally beautiful, surroundings of gently rolling pasture land in the Vale of Llangollen,
the hotel is in a perfect position for the painting locations many of which are nearby the banks of the River Dee and the
Victoria Promenade Park is just a short walk away.
There are various studio options according to the size of our group all with good natural lighting.
The rooms have been tastefully decorated and offer a clean and comfortable environment to
have a restful nights sleep.
The thermal spa experience includes a sauna, steam room, a hydrotherapy pool with four different areas of power jets and
a cooling shower which adds up to a relaxing time.
Standing majestically on St Brelade's beachfront and with 5 acres of stunning gardens, The St Brelade's Bay Hotel is a
beautiful place to stay. It is a beautiful 4-star hotel with it's own private beachfront garden and private access to the beach.
There are great panoramic views of the bay that can be seen from the restaurant, the dedicated function room and many of
the bedrooms.
Within the beautiful gardens there is an outdoor swimming pool, a health centre with a gym and an indoor heated pool.
Within the restaurant they serve fabulous food all sourced within Jersey.
The hotel is a lovely hotel with traditional Spanish charm and ornate decoration around the stairs and balcony to the first
floor. It is set in beautiful grounds with majestic views of the surrounding countryside. There are indoor and outdoor
swimming pools, jacuzzi. There are Tennis courts next to the hotel.
All rooms are en-suite, have phone, AC, heating, TV, hair dryer and free Wi-fi connection.
The hotel is a 17th-century former convent which nestles in the heart of The Luberon, Provence and is set within 74 acres of
beautiful grounds, where you will find some lovely painting spots.
There are 54 en-suite rooms all with AC and there is a lift to all rooms making it suitable for those with limited mobility.
Within the beautiful grounds is an outdoor heated swimming pool and within the dining room you will find tasty provencal
cuisine.
The Rock Hotel is the landmark and the most historic of the hotels in Gibraltar since 1932. It has enhanced its colonial
heritage and art decor style with all the contemporary comforts our discerning guests have come to expect of The Rock - an
icon of hospitality and first-class service.
The hotel's elegant and sophisticated ambiance is unique and the personalised attention to detail is second to none. Staying
here will inspire your creative thinking as the views are breathtaking from every room (including the studio space) as there
are panoramic views across the Bay of Gibraltar taking in the coast of Africa with the Atlas mountains, the straits of Gibraltar
to the coast of Spain with Algericas.
It truly is a sight to behold at the southern tip of Europe and all nestling in the Rock and above the stunning and tranquil
Botanical Gardens. The views are just spectacular!
Please Note that the hotel swimming pool is not open in November (although there are public swimming baths a short taxi
ride away)
With contemporary architecture, the 4-star Hotel Vila D'Obidos is located a 5-minute drive from the medieval Obidos village.
Each room at Vila D'Obidos offers an elegant and contemporary decor and includes artworks of national artists. All rooms
include a mini-bar and private bathroom, and some offer a terrace. There are ground floor rooms and a lift to many floors.
The bright lounge bar overlooks Obidos Castle and is adjacent to the outdoor swimming pool which is set in 6 hectares of
land and has a natural pool and many trees and shrubs. The hotel also has spa facilities and there is a dedicated studio
should we need it.
Villa Termal Das Caldas De Monchique Spa Resort is in the National Park of the Serra De Monchique and has a huge variety
of painting subjects including traditional Portuguese architecture, cobbled streets lined with deciduous trees and dappled
sunlight. There are buildings perched down the valley giving various vantage points for painting. It is a wonderful place to
visit, stay and paint where you will soak up the atmosphere of the place.
In the evening you can go for a walk, have a drink in the tapas bar or enjoy a quiet drink in one of the comfortable lounges
or you can go for a swim in either the indoor or outdoor swimming pools.
There are multiple lodging complexes and the rooms are furnished with 18th and 19th century furniture and many have
been completely re-modernised while others remain in a traditional style. They are all en-suite, heated and have AC. There
are lifts to most rooms and so are suitable for those people with limited mobility.
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