Moor and Sea Newsletter
Newsletter from Moor and Sea
Christmas and Winter stays at Moor and Sea
Autumn and winter are beautiful times to visit Exmoor and the North Devon coast
Wonderfully dramatic coastal, woodland and moorland walks, lovely seaside towns with cosy pubs and welcoming fires to warm up beside and your own peaceful relaxing cottage to unwind in at the end of the day.
We have cottages suitable for everyone from solo travellers and couples to larger groups of friends and families
Contact us for availability and special deals on stays of three nights or more
ART COURSE AVAILABILITY
Whether treating yourself or buying a Christmas present for a loved one these are wonderful creative getaways!
We only have a few places left on our art courses this autumn and spring 2027.
Our courses are suitable for all abilities whether you are a beginner or an artist looking to expand their practice. We keep the course sizes to a maximum of eight to give everyone the best experience.
Surrounded by the inspirational landscape of Exmoor and the North Devon coast and the option of staying in our lovely eco friendly cottages..designed with relaxation in mind.
Expressive Mixed Media with printmaking
November 13th-15th 2026
Spend three days exploring different mediums and creating art work influenced by the beautiful landscape of Exmoor and the North Devon Coast
Bridget will guide you through, whether a complete beginner or a more experienced artist looking to explore new ways of expressing themselves
We will gather inspiration locally and then back in the art room, Bridget will guide you with a series of demonstrations in different mixed media and printing techniques. You will experiment and play with the techniques based on the images and materials you have gathered creating your own expressive pieces of art with guidance through out the three days.
We also provide delicious lunches, cakes and refreshments to nourish you!
Course Price...£300
Materials, lunch each day, cake and refreshments are included and a welcome drink on Friday evening.
Accommodation at Moor and Sea...
Guests attending Art Courses enjoy a 20% discount on stays of 3 nights or more if staying as solo travellers in a one bedroom cottage or two or three people sharing a 3 bedroom cottage.
Indian miniature painting
BIRDS January 22nd-24th 2027 3 day course
Design your own tree April 22nd-25th 2027 4 day course
This three-day inspirational workshop introduces students to the beautiful technique of Indian miniature painting. From preparing your paper and mixing paints from pigments to learning traditional way of transferring images and the painting techniques to produce your own Indian miniature painting.
Taught by Samantha Buckley who is a professional Indian miniature artist and teacher.
Samantha studied at the School of Traditional Arts in London and in India under a Master of Indian Miniature Painting.
Course fee includes all materials and lunches and cakes on the art course days
20% off accommodation at Moor and Sea holidays for art course guests
*see conditions on our website or contact us for details
Studio and location based oil painting
Spend three days gathering inspiration from visiting beautiful locations and then learn how to create your own individual oil paintings from your sketches and photographs in the warmth of the studio.
Suitable for all abilities as Bridget will guide you through all the processes involved from colour mixing to painting techniques and composition
Course Dates...
March 12th-14th 2027
Course Price...£340
What's included...
Travel to locations
Materials, lunch each day, cake and refreshments
Welcome drink on Friday evening
The course runs from 9.30 am until about 4/4.30 pm each day. We tend to finish by 4pm on the Sunday.
Accommodation at Moor and Sea...
Guests attending Art Courses enjoy a 20% discount on stays of 3 nights or more if staying as solo travellers in a one bedroom cottage or two or three people sharing a 3 bedroom cottage.
Contact us through the contact form below or by phone for more details or to book.
Art Retreats on Exmoor
Walk the Moor. Paint the sea.
Exmoor's only retreat where you do both.
Three or five days of gently exploring the landscape and guided art, based in our south-facing cottages on Exmoor — five minutes from the sea at Lynmouth. Wonderfully inspiring and restorative retreats on Exmoor. A chance to create, relax and explore in beautiful surroundings and nature.
5 day retreat 12th-18th April 2027
3 and 1/2 day retreat 2nd-6th June 2027
Contact us directly for more information and availability
Artist residencies at Moor and Sea
We are now offering special deals on accommodation for artists and photographers who would like to stay in this stunning and inspirational part of the world this winter and early spring
These are based on longer stays in the quieter months and you would also have use of our art room
Contact us for more information or to book
Moor and Sea HolidaysDean Steep
Barbrook
Lynton
North Devon
EX35 6JS
01598 751567 / 07794 594916
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