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April in the Lake District Knitting Retreat - Monday 27th April - Friday 1st May 2026
£1,850.00 - £2,500.00
Join us in April 2026 for a relaxing four night knitting retreat in the heart of the Lake District at one of the most beautiful times of the year at “The loveliest spot that man hath ever found". We are again hosting our retreat in the village of Grasmere, in our private, quintessential, Cumbrian stone cottage. Situated seemingly in the middle of nowhere, but in fact only a short walk away from civilisation, Thorney How is the perfect location to sit back and relax in its tranquil location, nestled between the lakeland fells or to head out for a hike and be inspired by the colours, flora and fauna of the rugged Lake District landscape, or wander into the village for tea and scones or real ale at the local pub.
The Details
On the first full day of the retreat, Susan will host a full day workshop, introducing you to your bespoke colour work project, designed and created especially for the group by Susan and directly inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District. Our workshop will take place in the purpose built event room in the brand new annex of our gorgeous venue, with floor to ceiling windows looking out to the Lakeland fells.
We will spend time during the week exploring the local area with plenty of knitting time to continue working on your project and the opportunity to receive one-to-one guidance from Susan. A very special trip to our Lake District studio is included with a hand-dyeing demonstration and workshop hosted by our own amazing hand-dyer Charlie. During this workshop you will dye your very own 100g skein of sock yarn to take home with you as a reminder of your time spent with us. Our studio shop will be open exclusively for retreat participants to shop and take advantage of a 20% discount on all purchases. Plus our sample rails will be bulging with hand knits for you to try on to help you decide on your next project.
Throughout the retreat, we'll also have our Susan Crawford pop-up shop set up at Thorney How for you to browse or shop to your heart's content with Susan and the team on hand to help you with any questions you may have – all without needing to leave the comfort of the cosy retreat.
Each day, a hearty breakfast and dinner will be provided by our in house chef, focused on regional dishes and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The evenings will be spent knitting, chatting, quizzing and unwinding round the wood burning fire.
The retreat will run Monday evening to Friday morning with dinner and drinks on the first night, and breakfast on Friday morning before your departure. The price includes all trips, breakfasts and evening meals* at the retreat. We will also be hosting a range of activities during the week which are all included in the price - more details on these to follow soon. You will also receive a Susan Crawford goodie bag, all yarn and instructions for your bespoke colour work project, informal knitting sessions throughout the week and a full day colour work workshop with Susan.
For more detailed information please visit our general Retreats page.
This retreat is limited to only fourteen attendees so please book early to ensure your place on this very special holiday.
Our Delightful Accomodation:
Resting on the outskirts of the village of Grasmere in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park is Thorney How. Thorney How is a characterful, large, stone-fronted property originally built in the 1600s. It welcomes up to fourteen guests across ten stunning, en-suite bedrooms – with three bedrooms on the ground floor and four rooms on the first floor of the main house. In 2025 further renovations were carried out to this beautiful property with the creation of an additional annex next to the main house. Three additional bedrooms have been added, plus a stunning events room for holding our classes. Thorney How is set in its own grounds down a quiet lane and has its own private car park. Internally it is decorated and finished to a high standard, with log burning stoves and comfy sofas for relaxed knitting.
There are ten rooms available at Thorney How, all furnished and finished to a high specification and with en-suite facilities. We have six rooms for single occupancy, all with double or king sizes beds and en-suite facilities with walk-in showers. The majority of the single occupancy rooms are situated on the ground floor of either the main house or the newly renovated annex which is directly next to the main building. The four twin rooms are each intended for shared occupancy but attendees should book per person unless booking for two people. These rooms come with twin beds plus en-suite facilities again with walk in showers. For further information please read the terms and conditions below.
Pricing:
The prices shown are the full price for the retreat. 50% DEPOSIT PAYABLE WHEN BOOKING WITH BALANCE DUE BY 27TH JANUARY 2026.
Ground Floor Main House
Room One: Shared Occupancy Room (twin beds) with ensuite – Shared with one other person (ground floor) - £1850pp
Room Two: Single Occupancy Room (double or king size bed) with ensuite – Single Occupancy (ground floor) - £2150
Room Three: Single Occupancy Room (double or king size bed) with ensuite – Single Occupancy (ground floor) - £2150
Upper (first) Floor Main House
Room Four: PREMIUM Single Occupancy Room (king size bed) with ensuite – Single Occupancy (First floor) - £2350
Room Five: Shared Occupancy Room (twin beds) with ensuite – Shared with one other person (first floor) - £1850pp
Room Six: Shared Occupancy Room (twin beds) with ensuite – Shared with one other person (first floor) - £1850pp
Room Seven: Shared Occupancy Room (twin beds) with ensuite – Shared with one other person (first floor) - £1850pp
Annex
Room Eight: PREMIUM Single Occupancy room (king size bed) with luxury ensuite – Single Occupancy (ground floor, separate annex) - £2500
Room Nine: PREMIUM Single Occupancy room (king size bed) with luxury ensuite – Single Occupancy (ground floor, separate annex) - £2500
Room Ten: PREMIUM Single Occupancy room (king size bed) with luxury ensuite – Single Occupancy (ground floor, separate annex) - £2500
What's included
Yarn kit and pattern to complete the colourwork project
A Susan Crawford goody bag
Workshop holiday hosted by Susan Crawford
Hand-dyeing workshop hosted by Charlie
Trips as specified in itinerary
Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
Dinner each evening (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast each morning (Tuesday – Friday)
Lunch two days
Cakes and cookies at break times
*Water, hot drinks, 1 glass of wine with each evening meal (feel free to bring your own drinks)
Dietary requirements catered for.
What's not included
Additional food or drink other than specified
Travel to and from Grasmere on arrival and departure
Airport transfers are not included
Medical and travel insurance
Knitting needles and other notions
Getting Here:
Nearest train station - Windermere (taxi/cab transfer from Windermere to Thorney How)
Trains run direct or with 1 change from Manchester Airport to Windermere Train Station (approx 2 hours).
Trains run direct from London to Oxenholme (approx 3 Hours), Edinburgh or Glasgow to Oxenholme (approx 2 hours).
Connecting trains from Oxenholme train station to Windermere train station (approx 20 mins).
There are regular flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester from all around the world.
Travelling by car - Thorney How is easily accessible via the M6 followed by the A591 to Grasmere.
Please thoroughly read the terms and conditions below
Terms and Conditions of booking
In the event of your cancellation, the following fees will apply: 20 - 24 weeks prior to start date, 50% of full price (i.e. the deposit already paid); 14 – 20 weeks prior to start date 75% of full price must be paid; 0 - 14 weeks prior to start date, 100% of full price must be paid.
In the unlikely event that the holiday has to be cancelled by Susan Crawford Vintage, then you will receive your deposit or total payment if made, in full.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Thorney How on arrival and departure days. Car parking is at the owner's own risk but off-street parking at the venue is available. Your booking includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner for 4 nights and 2 lunches as described above. The price paid includes any applicable taxes.
There is complimentary wifi provided by Thorney How. 4G is also widely available. The organisers cannot accept any responsibility for wifi or mobile service on the Estate.
Any additional items, including food or drink required in addition to that specified, must be paid for by guests separately.
Guests are responsible for their own medical and travel insurance. It is recommended you ensure you have both.
All activities specified are included in the price. If you choose not to participate in any of the activities no refund is available. Activities may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.
The properties are centrally heated and insulated to the highest standards but we are in a rural location so it is recommended that you also bring warm clothing and outdoor wear (preferably waterproof) along with wellies and/or walking boots.
Thorney How operate a 'no outdoor shoes indoors' policy so please be aware you will be required to change your footwear when you come into the property, so it is recommended you bring your own house shoes/slippers.
If a guest requires any special assistance or has any special physical or dietary needs, this must be made clear at the time of booking by email. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary needs but we must be given this information at the time of booking.
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