Writers’ Retreat
Published author Liz Fenwick leads this year’s writers’ retreat at BV. Called the ‘queen of the contemporary Cornish novel’ by the Guardian, Liz Fenwick is the author of ten books and two novellas. The latest are The Secret Shore and The River Between Us which won the Popular Romantic Fiction Award from the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Her eleventh novel The Secrets of Harbour House comes out in July 2025.
She lives with her husband and two mad cats near the Helford River in Cornwall. When not writing Liz is reading, painting, knitting, plot walking, and procrastinating on social media.
What to Expect
Wednesday 5th Feb 2025 (evening) – Saturday 8th Feb (lunchtime)
A deep dive with plenty of writing time, 1:1 sessions where Liz can critique the first 5-10k of a novel/memoir. Tutored sessions will explore synopsis writing, elevator pitches and generally getting ready to submit to agents and publishers.
Our Writer’s Retreat break includes a 4 course dinner each night, bed, breakfast plus tea and coffee breaks during the sessions.
Book Writer’s Retreat online here.
Prices:
Standard Room £495 per person for 3 nights
Signature Room £600 per person for 3 nights
Facilities for Everyone
When you’re not busy writing (or have a non-writing partner coming along with you) the hotel has a beautiful 9 hole, 18 tee parkland golf course, a stunning indoor pool and outdoor hot tub, tennis courts and subtropical gardens that lead down to the Helford River.
Local Attractions
What’s the local area like?
We’re situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; step outside the hotel for glorious walks and day trips. There’s a plethora of National Trust sites; beaches, woodland and properties a short drive away, or venture a little further to discover more about Cornwall’s mining heritage, visit beautiful fishing coves or have a coffee at England’s most southerly spot at The Lizard.
With so much to see, do and enjoy, you’re going to need a bigger postcard!