Comments from visitors

The Coach House Accomodation

'This is surely one of the most enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding weekends of my life. What a great time. The setting is beautiful, the hospitality warm and friendly, the food delicious and very filling and the tutor fantastic. I am leaving here a happy man! I’ll be back very soon.' - Alex

'What better environment could one possibly ask for to learn and create. Incredibly good cooking too.' - Hugh

'After over a 2 year absence I returned to find the tuition exceedingly good, with the ambience as I remembered, company, food, everything still 100%.' - Connie

'I've come home again – Thank you – good work done and shared. More please next year.' - Fleur

'A splendid weekend which surpassed all expectations. Excellent and sympathetic tutor, which makes the learning so much easier and therefore more enjoyable.' - Nick

I have learned a lot, have had a lovely week and felt at home in this lovely house and the food is excellent. Have not laughed so much for ages. Looking forward to next year.' - Audrey

'Even the wonderful setting was eclipsed by the well organised way the centre is managed. The beautifully appointed rooms with great attention to detail and the marvellous healthy, beautifully cooked and presented meals made the whole weekend such an enjoyable experience. The excellent coaching by the tutor has given me such confidence that I feel I can tackle any subject now.' - Janet

'The most entertaining, informative and well-fed course we have ever attended; well done to all concerned. We hope to return' - Sue and John

'Excellent tutor, excellent food, a great way to spend a weekend . Thank you' - Andrew

'A beautiful setting and a great group atmosphere- a place where memories are made.' - Karen

'Thank you all for a wonderful weekend- delicious food, gorgeous smells and colours, great company and the most enthusiastic and enlightening teaching in paint that I've ever experienced.' - Jane

'A great time, working very hard and producing such a lot of work!! Great food again. See you all next year. A lovely place.' - Yvonne

'Thank you yet again for another inspirational course complemented by really excellent vegetarian cooking.' - Maggie

'Great weekend- I've learned a lot and it has given me more confidence and motivation to carry on. We shall return- great tutor , very, very helpful and inspiring.' - Pam

'Most enjoyable and a good learning exercise. We look forward to our return to this wonderful place.' - Moya and Kieran

'I would not have wanted to exchange those days for any so-called luxury holiday I can think of. The secret of course lies in you finding just the right tutors, organising everything to perfection and providing a warm, home-like atmosphere' - Petra

'Thank you for another lovely time in the Centre -patient and stimulating tutorship, good food, good fellowship' - Anne

'By far the best and happiest painting holiday I've been on. Everyone is so friendly and cheerful and the welcome so warm' - Betty

'As ever, wonderful atmosphere, 2 inches on the waistline and excellent tuition' - Peter

'I couldn't paint water, I didn't do trees. I can't say can't anymore - all things are possible even after a few days' - Valerie

'The whole family had a wonderful weekend sculpting' - Joyce, Robert, Pip and Alfred

'Thank you for a very stimulating and enjoyable week. Every best wish for all the lovely staff at this haven of learning' - Don

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