Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of Scotland on a six-day retreat at Gartmore House, set in 100 acres of private grounds close to beautiful landscapes of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Over the course of four full days of tuition, you'll connect with likeminded people and practise your sewing skills under the watchful eye of professional tutor Gill McBride. An experienced seamstress, passionate about her work, Gill opened a successful sewing school over ten years ago, and offers a clear and enthusiastic approach to her teaching. Based in Perthshire, she has authored two books on sewing.
The course will teach you all about sewing patterns, fitting your garments, and various sewing techniques. Over four days, you'll choose from a number of workshops, such as how to make beautiful dresses and blouses, how to perfect your trouser fit, or how to speed-tailor a fabulous jacket. By the end of the course you will be able to produce a simple toile, transfer your fitting adjustments back to your paper pattern, and produce a wonderful final garment to take home. The course suits beginners and experienced sewers alike, but the jacket-tailoring workshop is best for those with some sewing experience.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policy
In these difficult and challenging times, we want to reassure anyone wanting to book one of our 'in-house' Art, Craft or Activity Holidays at Gartmore House. We have put additional measures in place that protect all guests. Should you be prevented from staying as a result of the Covid pandemic, and associated government restrictions, we will be more than happy to transfer your booking to a later date or alternatively will provide you with a full refund.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
Check in from 4pm and receive a warm welcome from our team. Once you are unpacked and settled, enjoy some tea or coffee and home baking in the lounge where you can relax after your journey.
Come 6pm, everyone will gather in the lounge for the Welcome Talk and Meet & Greet, giving you the chance to meet both your fellow guests and your tutor before the start of the course on Monday. Your tutor will talk you through what to expect from the week, discuss what you would like to achieve during your stay, and answer any questions you may have.
From there, dinner is served at 6.30pm in the downstairs dining room.
Each day after breakfast, tuition runs from 10am to 4pm with regular breaks for tea and coffee, so you can relax and have a natter with your fellow guests about everything you've been up to so far.
All your meals are served in the dining room. Evening tea and coffee is available in the lounge at 9pm.
After breakfast today, say goodbye to your new friends and check out for 10am. There's an included transfer to Stirling Station at 10am.
Unique 18th-century property offering a wide variety of arts, craft and activity breaks in the beauty and serenity of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Nestled within the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and set in 100 acres of private land, this beautiful 18th century property is the ideal place to enjoy an art, craft, and activity holiday.
Included in your stay will be freshly prepared, wholesome meals and home baking, made by resident chefs using local produce. Enjoy farm-to-table comfort food and a selection of Scottish favourites throughout your stay, as well as craft beers, gin, spirits and local whiskies at the bar.
Stay in comfortable en-suite accommodation individually decorated with traditional Scottish touches. There's a mixture of single, twin, double, and multiple occupancy bedrooms available.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price is based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.