Rural Retreat France
10 Bed Catered Accommodation for Self & Tutor Led Retreats

Rural Retreat France
Designed for people seeking space & time to engage with your passions & interests with friends. Set in tranquil, open landscapes, Rural Retreat France is the perfect setting dedicated to learning & connection.
Here, life follows the gentle rhythm of the seasons, living closely with nature & the environment. Our values reflect a commitment to ecology, sustainability & slow, mindful living, underpinning all that we do.
Read more about our commitment to ecology & sustainability here.
Rural Retreat – Who is it for?
Get together with a group of 4-8 friends or colleagues & book Rural Retreat France for your exclusive use. You may be a group of friends looking for a place to spend time together, or a group of people who share a passion or special interest, maybe you are looking for a group venue to share ideas, develop a project or start something new.
- You can enjoy our facilities or try activity taster sessions chosen from our options on site.
- We can book local tutors to lead sessions, if you would like to improve your skills.
- Arrange your own tutor & make the most of our accommodation & resources to run your own retreat.
- If you are a tutor you can book Rural Retreat to run your own retreat for up to 8 participants.
- Make the most of our countryside location to explore the Charente with like-minded people.
Let us know your ideas, projects & interest & see how we can help you here …

What We Offer
- Accommodation for up to 10 people
- Breakfast & evening meal served at a time to suit your group
- A rural location with fields, gardens & patios
- Incredibly dark, clear skies & astronomy viewing area
- Recording studio & music equipment
- Large activity room for indoor activities & social events
- Outdoor kitchen, fully equipped for meal preparation
- Close to medieval town with shops & riverside activities

The face of Rural Retreat
Sue Woolf is your host for your retreat & welcomes you to her home in the beautiful French countryside. She is the inspiration behind Rural Retreat France & works tirelessly to take care of you.
Sue is always at the end of the phone or email, to answer your questions about Astrofarm, Studio Alouette and Rural Retreat. Sue is the point of contact for all bookings & provides your comfortable, quiet accommodation & the wonderful meals during your stay.




