Reading Retreat
Escape, relax & read at Rural Retreat France
Read all day without interruption, away from life’s distractions.
Are you a member of a book club or reading group?
Do you have bookworm friends & family?
Book your 2026 Reading Retreat NOW!
Have you ever …
- dreamed of guilt free time to do nothing but read?
- wished you could get engrossed in your book without interruption?
- longed for time to read without responsibilities and demands on your attention?
- wanted to finally get to the end of your reading pile?
- liked the idea of spending time with other passionate readers books?
- believed you deserve to indulge in your favourite thing once in a while?
If the idea of having time, peace and beautiful surroundings, while being taken care of, then our reading retreat may be just what you are looking for. In a small group of no more than 8, you can have a much or little company as you wish!
Rural Retreat Bookmark
What can we expect from the reading retreat?
Book therapy! Our reading retreat is a little different to our other tutor led skill based retreats. There are no set dates, retreats can be arranged for small groups throughout the year. There is no structure, timetable or expectations. You can chose to spend time alone or with other readers whilst we take care of all the cooking, cleaning and shopping. Plus you receive a complimentary Rural Retreat handmade bookmark!
Rural Retreat is set in 5 acres of farmland, with fields, meandering paths, garden, allotment and wildflower meadow. You can choose from variety of hideaways and quiet seating areas, from a sunny spot with a glorious view to the shade under a canopy of Horse Chestnut leaves to our new summer house with a comfy chairs.
Retreat Pricing
We like to keep our pricing simple. One price for all retreats – €550 per person – for groups of 4 -8 people booking together. There are no supplements, seasonal price hikes, small print, add-ons or extras!
Included in the price is 5 nights accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner & tuition. We even provide all day tea & coffee, toiletries, towels & anything else you may need for your stay. The only extra is your travel & insurances.
Simply email Sue, who will answer your questions, help with travel advice and check available dates.
What we will do on the reading retreat
Get together with a group of favourite bookworm friends and family and enjoy undisturbed peace. No demands or interruptions and we even provide a free cat for company!
You needn’t do anything but read, eat and drink tea (you can even read while you are eating) and you don’t even need to get dressed. You can choose to spend the day or part of the day on your own or share time with other readers.
We suggest a variety of activities and occasional outing. You choose when, and if, you join in any of our group activities. We share an optional daily mindfulness moment or you can take yourself off to a private spot, if you prefer. You are free to enjoy a stretch or yoga on the decking, if that’s something you do regularly.
Evenings
Evenings are an opportunity to spend time with others, when we get together for dinner. If cooking is your pleasure, you are encouraged to join us to chat over dinner prep. We don’t expect you to do the washing up though!
We have art resources, games and puzzles, instruments and a big indoor space if the weather is cooler. From time to time we even have a resident musician, who we may persuade to play us some guitar and piano.
Sunset Patio is glorious for the evening meal and watching the stars during the evening is a real bonus here on our dark sky site. Summer months brings a serenade from Nightingales, Crickets and a Frog chorus!
