RETREATS/HOLIDAYS: Dates for 2026


...we have a waiting list. If you like the look of a retreat please let us know and we'll add your name to this list. We also have a general waiting list (happy to attend any event), so if you prefer this option please contact us.


BEDROOMS


TBL bedroom: 1st floor, largest twin-room, sea-view, 2 x small double beds + en suite bathroom (with bath + separate shower)
KFB bedroom: 1st floor, smallest cosy single room, sea-view, 1 x small double bed + own shower room (opposite bedroom)
SSK bedroom: 2nd floor, twin-room, sea-view, 2 x small double beds + own bathroom next to bedroom (with bath + separate shower)
PSSO bedroom: 2nd floor, largest single sea-view bedroom, 1 x double bed + own bathroom next to bedroom (with bath with shower)
YO bedroom lower ground floor, largest single bedroom, kingsize bed, small sofa + shared shower-room with M1 (no sea-view)
M1 bedroom lower ground floor, 2nd largest single bedroom, kingsize bed, small sofa + shared shower-room with YO (no sea-view)

+ 1 or 2 FULL-TIME - staying off-site DAY GUESTS- here for the whole weekend from breakfast to bedtime - (not staying at TKH) - please note day guests do not miss out on the fun. Most DGs book a bed (just board) at the B&B across the road; they are still part of the magic, they just don't sleep here.

If you are interested in coming to be part of the magic please get in touch. We will send you the BOOKING FORM, T&Cs and RUNNING ORDER.

Hosts for the 3 day retreats are Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda M. Watson + tea and cake, sea, luxury yarn, wonderful projects to make, laughter, wine, delicious food, knitting and more knitting + crochet and chat ... oh and paddling (if the sea is warm enough). Full board except for one night when you have the option of dinner (paid for by guest): either joining me (with 99% of guests) at The Ivy (in Exeter - short train ride away, take our knitting/crochet, chat and look out to sea and the estuary), go to a local bisrto or stay at TKH (maybe pop something in the microwave in our guest kitchen).

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR up-to-date AVAILABILITY - info@theknittinghotel.co.uk

ALL EVENTS: either Thursday 4pm until Sunday 4pm with the option of staying Sunday night, leave after breakfast on Monday (for an extra charge) or Monday 4pm to Thursday 4pm with the option of staying Friday night, as above.



LEARNAWAY .|.

January Thursday 15th to Sunday 8th/Monday 19th .|.

EVENT: Private party...
Host: TBC

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Workshop to be decided...



GETAWAY .|.

January Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th/Sunday 26th .|.

EVENT: Private party...
Host: TBC

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Workshop to be decided...



LEARNAWAY .|.

February Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th/Friday 6th .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host TBC

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LEARNAWAY .|.

February Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th/Monday 16th .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host TBC

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LEARNAWAY .|.

February Thursday 26th to March Sunday 1st/Monday 2nd .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host TBC

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LEARNAWAY .|.

March Monday 9th to Thursday 12th/Friday 13th .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host TBC

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GETAWAY .|.

March Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th/Monday 30th .|.

EVENT: Bring Your Own Projects
Hosts for weekend: Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda M. Watson

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No specific workshop, bring your own projects to work on + a new design in your goodie bag; knit, eat, chat, knit and crochet some more.



LEARNAWAY .|.

May Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th/Monday 18th .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host TBC

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LEARNAWAY .|.

June Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th/Monday 8th .|.

EVENT: Reserving - TBC - Contemporary Craft Festival + Silversmithing (creating a shawlpin)
Host: Silversmith Helen Burrows

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LEARNAWAY .|.

OR - June Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th/Monday 15th .|.

EVENT: Reserving - TBC - Contemporary Craft Festival + Silversmithing (creating a shawlpin)
Host Silversmith Helen Burrows

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LEARNAWAY - TKH goes on Tour .|.

End of June (18th to 29th window) .|.

EVENT: Sheffield
Hosts: from left to right; Maria Heron, Jo Ellis and Belinda Harris-Reid

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LEARNAWAY .|.

July Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th/Monday 6th .|.

EVENT: Felted Jacket - worked on a Bond Knitting Machine
Host: Belinda Harris-Reid

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LEARNAWAY .|.

August Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th/Monday 10th .|.

EVENT: Jeanette Sloan work on one of her designs
Host for two day workshop: Jeanette Sloan

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Colour is very important to me and my design process often begins with a search for an intriguing stitch that will inspire creative juices to flow or a decorative detail that will add a stylish, contemporary edge. I’ve worked as a freelance textile designer and tutor teaching both machine and hand knitting and as 'an accessories obsessive' have written 4 books on hand knitting. I’ve been very lucky to work with some of the best hand knitting brands in the UK and my designs have featured in several UK knitting magazines including Knitting Magazine where I am a regular contributor responsible for the ‘Ask Jeanette’ letters page, Yarn Reviews and A-Z of Techniques.

Jeanette is championing diversity and representation. She is actively bringing these vital and essential conversations to our attention.

She writes: […] there are those who will say that conversations like this are unnecessary and that bringing race or skin colour into knitting and craft is being divisive or perhaps even ‘political correctness gone mad’. To those people I would ask them to imagine not seeing themselves represented on the pages of the magazines and publications they read and thinking how that would make them feel. Unwelcome? Invisible? In some way ‘less than’?….

We are thrilled to be welcoming Jeanette to TKH.







LEARNAWAY - TKH goes on Tour .|.

September 2nd to 8th - TBC .|.

EVENT: Knitting and Exploring in Denmark (Aarhus)
Hosts: Belinda Harris-Reid, Maria Heron and Jo Ellis + Mette Tholstrup

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LEARNAWAY .|.

September Monday 14th to Thursday 17th/Friday 18th .|.

EVENT: Crochet Sunflower Project Bag, lined with sunflower fabric
Host: Sonia Thompson-Round

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We will be welcoming the fabulous Sonia to host a crochet workshop for us. A guest becomes a tutor. She has designed this fabulous project bag, clutch bag, just lovely bag for us. Your goodie bag will have everything inside to make your Sunflower Project Bag, all you need to bring is a hook! We are also giving you some fabulous printed sunflower fabric to line your bag.






GETAWAY .|.

September Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th/Monday 28th .|.

EVENT: Bring Your Own Projects
Hosts for weekend: Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda M. Watson

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No specific workshop, bring your own projects to work on + a new design in your goodie bag; knit, eat, chat, knit and crochet some more.



LEARNAWAY .|.

October Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th/Monday 26th .|.

EVENT: Jeanette Sloan work on one of her designs
Host for two day workshop: Jeanette Sloan

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Colour is very important to me and my design process often begins with a search for an intriguing stitch that will inspire creative juices to flow or a decorative detail that will add a stylish, contemporary edge. I’ve worked as a freelance textile designer and tutor teaching both machine and hand knitting and as 'an accessories obsessive' have written 4 books on hand knitting. I’ve been very lucky to work with some of the best hand knitting brands in the UK and my designs have featured in several UK knitting magazines including Knitting Magazine where I am a regular contributor responsible for the ‘Ask Jeanette’ letters page, Yarn Reviews and A-Z of Techniques.

Jeanette is championing diversity and representation. She is actively bringing these vital and essential conversations to our attention.

She writes: […] there are those who will say that conversations like this are unnecessary and that bringing race or skin colour into knitting and craft is being divisive or perhaps even ‘political correctness gone mad’. To those people I would ask them to imagine not seeing themselves represented on the pages of the magazines and publications they read and thinking how that would make them feel. Unwelcome? Invisible? In some way ‘less than’?….

We are thrilled to be welcoming Jeanette to TKH.






LEARNAWAY .|.

November Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th/Friday 6th .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host: TBC

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LEARNAWAY .|.

November Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd/Monday 23rd .|.

EVENT: TBC
Host: TBC

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LEARNAWAY .|.

November FRIDAY 26th to November Monday 3oth/December Tuesday 1st .|.

EVENT: Festive Frolics
Hosts: Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda Watson

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Christmas winter time projects; utterly delightful stuff to make + mulled wine, crackers and more.




LEARNAWAY .|.

December Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th/Monday 14th .|.

EVENT: Festive Frolics
Hosts: Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda Watson

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Christmas winter time projects; utterly delightful stuff to make + mulled wine, crackers and more.