Hotels

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

Swan Hotel, Wells - Wells, Somerset

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 - Wye Valley

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.

Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel - Usk Valley

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.

Damson Dene Hotel - Lake District

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.

Dartmoor Lodge Hotel - Dartmoor National Park

The hotel is perfectly situated for transport links and access to Dartmoor, the River Dart & Estuary as well as the South

Devon Coast.

The hotel has been family owned and operated since 2008. They provide a quality experience within the warmth and

familiarity of this privately owned Hotel.

We have a dedicated well lit light studio on the ground floor.

The bedrooms are all en-suite and decorated to a very good standard and are well appointed including Phone, TV,

Tea/Coffee making facilities, hairdryer & iron and ironing board. There are plenty of ground floor rooms and wheelchair

friendly rooms as well as a good mix of Twin and Double rooms.

Leigh Park Hotel - South Cotswolds

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.

Simonsbath House - Exmoor National Park

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.

The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa - Vale of Llangollen, North Wales

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.

St Brelade's Bay Hotel - Jersey, Channel Islands

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.

Hotel Rural Huerta de las Palomas - Cordoba, Spain

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.

Notre Dame De Lumieres - Provence, France

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 - Gibraltar

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)

Villa Termal - Hotel Central - The Western Algarve, Portugal

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.