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SUMMARY:Luxury Knitting Retreat with Debbie Bliss & Jacquie George - Bailbrook House\, Bath 27th - 30th November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Luxury Knitting Retreat 2026 – Bailbrook House\, Bath November 27th – 30th – Bailbrook House Hotel Bath \n \nWelcome to our Luxury Knitting Retreat with Debbie Bliss MBE and Jacquie George — a truly special and inspiring creative escape taking place from 27th–29th November 2026. \nSet in the elegant surroundings of Bailbrook House Hotel\, Bath\, this exclusive retreat offers a rare opportunity to spend quality time knitting\, learning\, and relaxing with Debbie Bliss MBE and the incredibly talented Jacquie George\, a highly respected tutor and designer who works with Debbie regularly\, bringing her expertise\, creativity\, and passion for knitting to every project. \nGuests may also choose to arrive the night before or stay an extra night after the retreat\, extending your stay to a mini holiday in Bath. The city offers beautiful historic streets\, world-class spas including the Thermae Bath Spa\, independent shops\, charming tea room all just minutes from the hotel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe retreat includes a visit to the much-loved A Yarn Story\, an inspiring wool shop filled with carefully chosen yarns\, patterns\, and treasures. Every item has a story\, reflecting Carmen’s passion for beautiful fibres\, colour\, and supporting designers and makers from around the world. \nFully accessible hotel — wheelchair friendly and suitable for disabled guests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nAbout the Retreat \nThis immersive knitting retreat is perfect for confident beginners through to experienced knitters seeking to refine their skills\, gain fresh inspiration\, and enjoy personalised guidance in a small\, supportive setting. Led by Debbie Bliss MBE\, founder of Debbie Bliss Yarns and author of several influential knitting books\, this retreat offers a rare and intimate opportunity to learn directly from one of the UK’s most celebrated knitwear designers\, with plenty of one-on-one attention to help you grow and explore your creativity. \nJoining Debbie is Jacquie George\, a highly experienced and incredibly talented knitting tutor and designer who works closely with Debbie. Jacquie brings her expertise\, creativity\, and enthusiasm to every project\, providing personalised guidance and encouragement to each participant. Together\, they create an intimate\, inspiring\, and supportive environment\, ensuring every guest feels valued and can develop their skills to the fullest. \nA key highlight of the retreat is a vist to the Yarn A Yarn Story \, which will provide creative inspiration for the weekend and influence the projects and discussions throughout the retreat. \nBailbrook House Hotel \nWe are delighted to be returning to Bailbrook House Hotel\, a venue we have successfully run retreats at before. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation\, faultless staff\, amazing\, plentiful food\, and is fully wheelchair friendly\, ensuring all guests can enjoy the retreat comfortably. Its elegant\, relaxing atmosphere makes it the perfect setting for a creative weekend. \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nYour Expert Tutors \nDebbie Bliss MBE \nOne of the UK’s most celebrated knitwear designers\, Debbie is the founder of Debbie Bliss Yarns and the author of several influential knitting books. Awarded an MBE for services to hand knitting\, she has shaped modern hand knitting for decades and is renowned for her elegant\, timeless designs\, clear and inspiring teaching style\, and her passion for sharing creativity and empowering knitters worldwide. \nJacquie George \nJacqueline George is a knitting and crochet tutor and creative arts lecturer with a passion for garment making and handmade craft. Their teaching is grounded in a calm\, intuitive approach that encourages confidence\, curiosity\, and enjoyment of the making process.\nOn retreat\, Jacqueline creates a relaxed\, welcoming space where attendees can slow down\, work at their own pace\, and find pleasure in the gentle rhythm of stitch and yarn.\nIncluded in the Retreat \nResidential Stay – £1350 \n\nThree full days of expert-led knitting workshops with Debbie Bliss MBE and Jacquie George\nExclusive visit to the Yarn for creative inspiration\nÀ la carte 3-course dinner each evening in a private dining room\n2-course buffet lunch on workshop days\nAll workshop materials and inspiration packs (unless otherwise stated)\nUnlimited refreshments throughout the day (tea\, coffee\, soft drinks\, cakes & savouries)\nLuxurious accommodation at Bailbrook House Hotel\nA friendly\, relaxed\, and inclusive atmosphere\nPayment plans available\n\nNon-Residential / Day Delegate – £699 (3 days teaching) \n\nTwo full days of expert-led knitting workshops\nExclusive visit to the Jane Austen Centre for creative inspiration\nÀ la carte 3-course dinner each evening\n2-course buffet lunch\nAll workshop materials and inspiration packs (unless otherwise stated)\nUnlimited refreshments throughout the day (tea\, coffee\, soft drinks\, cakes & savouries)\nA friendly\, relaxed\, and inclusive atmosphere\nPayment plans available\n\n(Optional night(s) 26th and/or 30thth November) Optional additional nights before or after the retreat are available — perfect for turning your creative weekend into a mini getaway in Bath. Free parking at the hotel / short bus ride into Bath City Centre \nWhat You’ll Take Away \nBy the end of the weekend\, guests can expect: \n\nNew knitting techniques and design insights from Debbie Bliss MBE\nSkill development and personalised guidance from both tutors\nInspiration drawn from literature\, history\, and beautiful surroundings\nIncreased confidence in knitting and creative expression\nA sense of connection\, relaxation\, and shared creativity\nWonderful memories\, new friendships\, and exceptional food\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nBooking & Payment Information \nA £300 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.\nThe final balance is due 10 weeks before the retreat.\nFlexible payment plans are available on request. \nPayment Options: \nBank Transfer \n\nAccount Name: Arts and Crafts Retreats LTD\nSort Code: 04-00-03\nAccount Number: 04487572\nPayment Reference: Your Name\n\nPayPal – Pay your deposit here  \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nSpaces are strictly limited to just 18 guests (with 5 non residential places)\, ensuring an intimate\, relaxed\, and highly personalised experience with Debbie Bliss MBE and Jacquie George. \nWe would be absolutely delighted to welcome you to this unique and unmissable knitting retreat — a rare chance to learn\, create\, and unwind with two exceptional tutors in a truly luxurious\, fully accessible setting. \n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n**Terms and Conditions** \nTo secure your place\, a £200 non-refundable deposit is required. The final balance is due 10 weeks before the retreat. Cancellations after the final payment are non-refundable. Payment plans can be arranged if needed. \n*A full list of T+C’s are available on our website* \n“We advise all guests to purchase adequate travel insurance at the time of booking. This will ensure you are covered in the event of illness\, unexpected travel issues\, or the need to cancel.”
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