Writers’ Retreat at Totleigh Barton

Leave the world behind and escape to Totleigh Barton for a week free of interruptions. Give your writing the time and focus it needs, whatever stage your project is at, with all day to yourself and near-infinite supplies of tea and cake on hand. When you’re in need of a break, take a walk through glorious springtime Devon countryside or curl up in a window seat with a book. Then spend the evenings with like-minded people for dinner and lively discussion. An untutored writing retreat is all about you. There are no tutors or guest speakers; no distractions but the occasional owl. Apart from shared meal times, your days are yours to structure as you see fit.

Band A room: £885

Band B room: £835

Concessions Band A room: £619.50

Concessions Band B room: £569.50

Physical Access at Totleigh Barton:

We do not currently recommend this house if you are a wheelchair user. Totleigh Barton is a sixteenth-Century manor house and has many steps and tight corners. In the future we hope to redevelop the property to provide level access. For additional detailed information on physical access in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining, shared spaces and the grounds please visit our dedicated access page.

Please see our access page for general access information for residential courses.

Our grants scheme may be able to cover a portion of your course fees. Disability costs and additional living/support costs are taken into account when considering your grant application. You may also be entitled to concession pricing on selected courses.

If you have any questions or concerns and want to chat to a member of staff prior to booking please contact us on access@arvon.org

Totleigh Barton, the first ever Arvon centre, is a 16th-century manor house in one of the most peaceful and idyllic parts of Devon.

Totleigh Barton is a thatched manor house with single occupancy rooms and shared bathrooms. The house offers many comfortable lounge and spaces to relax and write throughout the house and a renovated barn offers a comfortable space for evening readings. Mobile and Wi-Fi signal is limited. We invite you to think of a retreat to this beautiful old house as a full ‘digital detox’ – a chance to make real progress with your writing with no distractions.

All your meals are provided, locally and sustainably sourced wherever possible. Help yourself to breakfast, our team will prepare lunch, and dinner is prepared in groups each evening using the delicious recipes and ingredients provided.

Totleigh Barton lies two miles from the village of Sheepwash, with walks along the River Torridge nearby. There is a beautiful and productive garden and quiet spaces on-site for writing.

See here for more information on Totleigh Barton.