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My word count is always ridiculous at the end of each stay. Included in the cost of your stay bed, full board, and all that tidying up is wine really, you got to love this place! Each evening I adore savouring a glass or two of plonk in front of the roaring fire, which is lit every night in the lounge.

A separate TV room is available for those who want it, and Deb always has an interesting selection of films from Love Film to peruse. There is Wi-Fi throughout the house, but I stick my out of office on and focus on the task at hand.

Isabelle, a local therapist can be booked for beauty treatments at the house. I always have a massage or two to keep my shoulders and back in good working order, before lolling in my pjs in front of the fire. I love that fire! I rise early, I bash out plenty of words, I eat healthily, I enjoy a daily stroll through the surrounding fields or along the river, I have interesting and inspiring conversations round the fire at night and I retire early.

The fee for the taxi from Exeter St Davids will be free, covered by Arvon. Please see the accommodation, food and accessibility page for further information. Email: totleighbarton arvon. You can keep up to date with news about Arvon by joining our mailing list. You will receive a regular newsletter, with news about Arvon courses and other activities, occasional fundraising campaigns and writing opportunities. Totleigh Barton Devon. Accommodation Totleigh Barton is a thatched manor house with 14 single rooms and shared bathrooms.

Food All your food and drink supplies are provided, except for alcohol, which can be delivered on request early in the week from a local wine merchant. Read more testimonials. Accessibility We do not currently recommend this house if you are a wheelchair user. History Totleigh Barton was built in the 16th-century, and in a recent study it was found that people have been living on the site of Totleigh Barton for nearly a thousand years, and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Travelling by car From Okehampton, take the A towards Hatherleigh. Further information Please see the accommodation, food and accessibility page for further information. Jan Totleigh Barton Fiction. See all courses and retreats at Totleigh Barton. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The Court was first known to be a public house throughout the s, and was called The White Hart Inn.

In the s it was a general store, including when the Jones family lived there from the s. There is a special bookshelf holding signed books from authors who worked on them during their time here — hopefully yours will be there one day too!

Take a look at our latest video tour here and please contact us with any questions: info retreatsforyou. She fell in love with the place and returned soon after, little knowing that a couple of years later it would be up for sale. In January she took over the reins at Retreats for You after a fabulous handover from Deborah Dooley, founder and former owner, and with the help of Linda and co-host and ace cook Wendy, they began a little revamp of the property.

Wendy and Linda are my neighbours, friends and lovely helpers, helping me to run the retreat and making sure everything runs smoothly. Deborah Dooley - Credit: Archant. Every writer needs space. A place away from work, chores, family and other distractions. Deep in the heart of the beautiful North Devon countryside, that space is waiting for you. This one-day course will explore different strategies for creating structure in a novel.