Monday (Day 1 tutoring) : Why has a crime been committed?

Tuesday (Day 2 tutoring) : How has a crime been committed?

Wednesday (Day 3 tutoring) : Who has committed the crime?

Thursday (Day 4 tutoring) : When and where has the crime been committed?

Friday (Day 5 tutoring) : Reflection day. Tutoring finishes at lunchtime

Friday afternoon: Guest Departure

A typical day on the retreat:

0800-0900 Continental style buffet breakfast

0900-1130 Group teaching, classroom style

1130-1230 Own time and space to write. 121s with Jonathan Hall

1230-1315 Lunchtime

1315-1400 Own time and space to write. 121s with Jonathan Hall

1400-1615 A reflective group session on the writing process

1615-1800 Sharing session

1800-1930 Free time

1930 Dinner and evening entertainment

Daily lively, engaging, in-person teaching sessions with our author JM Hall

A one to one private coaching session with our author JM Hall, minimum 30 mins

A signed, pre-release, copy of Jonathan’s latest book (title to be revealed)

5 nights accommodation at Kington Grange in the 16 th century Manor House, Event Barn or Annexe (Sunday to Thursday)

Welcome supper event on arrival day (Sunday)

All meals during stay. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Teas, coffee and water will always be available.

Hi-speed Wifi.

Parking.

Maximum class size of 15

Use of Kington Grange gardens and grounds including tennis court and swimming lake

Note:

Transportation to/from Kington Grange is not included

Alcohol is not included but can be provided for an additional fee

Our Location

Kington Grange is in the heart of West Midlands only 15 mins drive from the M40/M42, 25 mins from Birmingham Airport and 15 min from Warwick Parkway train station which has direct links to London and Birmingham.

Address: Kington Grange, Kington Lane, Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8PW.

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Guests wishing to explore and find extra inspiration in the Cotwolds or nearby towns such as delightful Henley in Arden, historic Warwick or Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon can request to extend their stay and book to arrive several days early.

1 x welcome supper (Sunday)

5 x Continental breakfast (Monday to Friday inclusive)

5 x lunches (Monday to Friday inclusive)

4 x evening meals (Monday to Thursday inclusive)

Breakfast

Breakfast will be set out daily, for all guests, in The Orangery of The Manor House. Breakfast will be available from 0800 to 0900hrs, allowing guests the option of grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a more leisurely start to the day. Breakfast will be a continental style self-serve buffet comprising a selection of cereals, fruit, yoghurt, pastries, toast and crumpets and hot drinks.

Lunch

Lunch will be prepared daily in The Manor House and available between 1230 and 1315hrs.

Guests are welcome to eat indoors or picnic outdoors, together or in a quiet space.

There will be a choice of freshly prepared sandwiches or rolls, hot soup, crisps, fruit, biscuits and cake.

Dinner

A two course dinner will be served at 1930hrs each evening. This might be served in The Plotters dining room, The Event Barn, The Dining Orchard or beside the lake. Dinner will be freshly cooked, homemade and comprise classic, British, country-house meals.

Typical favourites;

• Roast lamb, dauphinoise potatoes, charred broccoli

• Salmon en croute with new potatoes and green peas

• Chicken curry with side dishes

• Barbecue night

• Apple crumble

• Biscoff cheesecake

• Chocolate mousse

• Trifle

Arrival

Please plan to arrive from 1600hrs on Sunday 26/4/26. Settle in to your room. Welcome supper served at 1900hrs. Meet your fellow writers and enjoy an introduction from Jonathan about the tutoring and the owners about Kington Grange. This will be a settling in day and there will be no tutoring.

Departure

Please plan to depart by 1500hrs on Friday 1/5/26. Continental breakfast will be served 0800hrs. Buffet lunch at 1230hrs.

JM Hall is the pen name of Jonathan Hall. Jonathan was born in Yorkshire and, bar a few brief interludes, he has lived in the county ever since. He has been writing for stage and radio for many years, most recently creating the critically acclaimed BBC radio series "Trust" starring Julie Hesmondhalgh which is about to broadcast its sixth season on Radio 4.

Pricing is dependent on the bedroom you select, and whether you book single or double occupancy. All guests will receive identical tutoring and catering. Bedrooms are listed below - The first price is for single occupancy, the second price is for double occupancy (the total price for two guests)

• The Traitors Rest- Manor House

  King / Twin + Ensuite

  £2025 / £2625

• The Hidden Bog - Manor house

  4 poster king + Ensuite

  £1850 / £2400

• The Lady in the Lake - Manor House

  King, shared bathroom

  £1500 / £1900

• The Turquoise Plot- Manor House

  King, shared bathroom

  £1500 / £1900

• The Random Treasure - Manor House

  Single or twin, shared bathroom

  £1350 / £1750

• The Secret Escritoire - Manor House

  King / Twin + Ensuite

  £1850 / £2400

• Shakespeare’s Sanctuary - Manor House

  King-size + Ensuite

  £1850 / £2400

• The Discerning Sleuth - Barn

  King / Twin + Ensuite

  £2025 / £2625

• Pat Dreams of ‘How?’- The Annexe

  King / Twin + Ensuite

  £1900 / £2475

• Thelma Ponders ‘Who?’ - The Annexe

  Single / Twin + Ensuite

  £1750 / £2275

• Liz Considers ‘Why?’ - The Annexe

  King-size + Ensuite

  £1850 / £2400

• NON-RESIDENTIAA

  £750