With its spectacular natural beauty, the Yorkshire Dales is the perfect location to relax during this portrait drawing retreat

Stay in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and spend two full days in the company of a professional artist as you learn to draw portraits.

This creative holiday is specially-designed for those looking to take up drawing as a hobby. Under the guidance of your tutor, you'll spend time learning how to compose a portrait from scratch by experimenting with different drawing techniques and processes, while also learning about observation, tone, structure, and colour.

You'll stay at Newfield Hall in Malham, an imposing mansion house which dates back to the 1850s. On your arrival, enjoy a delicious cream tea. With all your meals included during your stay - from a continental or cooked breakfast every morning to a daily packed lunch and three-course dinner each evening - you can fully concentrate on your portrait drawing.

However, if you'd like to explore the local area, staff at the house will happily provide you with routes and maps.

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Price includes

  • £40pp discount
  • Three-night stay at Newfield Hall, Malham, including a cooked or continental breakfast each morning
  • Cream tea on arrival day
  • Two packed lunches
  • Three three-course dinners, plus tea and coffee
  • Expert tuition from a professional artist
  • Loan of wooden A3 art boards
  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information available in the Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

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From
Fri, Fri, Oct 24, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Duration
4 Days
Price per person
£419*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classic room, subject to availability. Price includes £40pp discount, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. No supplement charged for a single room. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd and HF Holidays Ltd.

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Price (per person) £419.00

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Price (per person) £419.00 * Single Occupancy Supplement £419.00

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Price (per person) £479.00

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrival
    Skipton, United Kingdom

    Check in at your country house hotel this afternoon and enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival. Settle down in your room or explore the facilities. This evening, dinner will be served in the restaurant.

    Meals - Dinner
  2. Day
    2
    Art session
    Skipton, United Kingdom

    Enjoy breakfast, before spending a full day practising your chosen discipline. There will be breaks throughout the day for a cup of tea (or two!) and lunch. Most tuition and practice will take place inside the house, but if the sun is out, you may head into the grounds to take advantage of some fresh air. In the evenings, relax in the house lounges and bar, socialise with other guests or take part in a wide range of house activities. A three-course dinner will be served this evening.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day
    3
    Art Session
    Skipton, United Kingdom

    Enjoy breakfast, before spending a full day practising your chosen discipline. There will be breaks throughout the day for a cup of tea (or two!) and lunch. Most tuition and practice will take place inside the house, but if the sun is out, you may head into the grounds to take advantage of some fresh air. In the evenings, relax in the house lounges and bar, socialise with other guests or take part in a wide range of house activities. A three-course dinner will be served this evening.

    Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day
    4
    Departure
    Skipton, United Kingdom

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning, before checking out and making your way home.

    Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

Newfield Hall, Malham

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Skipton, United Kingdom

Built in 1855 on land once belonging to the Lambert estate. Nowadays, there’s 46 well-appointed guest rooms spread across the main building and the tastefully converted coach house. You’ll find two cosy lounges, a bar, and a light-filled dining room for a wide range of dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Elsewhere, there’s a multi-purpose activity room used as an artist’s studio and games room, plus well-kept grounds. Many of the original design features remain, including the pillared entrance, impressive hall, and sweeping staircase. The Discovery Point offers a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and easy-to-follow information for self-guided walks.

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Availability

From
Fri, Fri, Oct 24, 2025
To
Mon, Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Duration
4 Days
Price per person
£419*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a classic room, subject to availability. Price includes £40pp discount, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. No supplement charged for a single room. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd and HF Holidays Ltd.

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