Bath Luxury Knitting Retreat
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa — Bath, UK
November 23 - 27, 2026
Join us in the beautiful and historic city of Bath for an unforgettable luxury knitting retreat set in the iconic Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa.
Our Bath Luxury Retreat is designed as a truly special experience — an opportunity to step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in creativity, inspiration, and connection. Over four luxurious nights you will enjoy inspiring knitting workshops, exceptional food, beautiful surroundings, and time to explore one of the most extraordinary cities in the UK.
This retreat brings together a wonderful group of knitters who understand the quiet joy of making. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful experiences, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy your knitting.
Expect beautiful surroundings, inspiring teaching, incredible food, and the kind of conversations that only happen when knitters gather together.
The Experience
Throughout the retreat you will enjoy a carefully curated programme of workshops, experiences, and relaxed knitting time.
The retreat includes:
• Four nights accommodation at the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
• Breakfast each morning
• One traditional Afternoon Tea
• Two lunches
• Three dinners including wine
• Inspiring knitting workshops
• Special experiences exploring Bath’s culture and history
• A curated retreat goodie bag
• Plenty of time to relax, knit, and explore the city
There will also be time to wander the elegant streets of Bath, visit independent shops, explore the city’s incredible architecture, and of course stop by A Yarn Story.
Where You’ll Stay
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
The retreat takes place at the spectacular five-star Royal Crescent Hotel, one of Bath’s most iconic locations. Set within the famous Royal Crescent, this historic building forms part of a sweeping crescent of Georgian townhouses overlooking Royal Victoria Park.
The hotel offers beautifully designed rooms and suites, elegant communal spaces, award-winning dining, and a luxurious spa and bath house.
During the retreat you will enjoy exclusive use of many of the hotel’s wonderful spaces, creating a truly relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
Room Options
You will be able to choose from several room types within the hotel.
Classic Room
Elegant and comfortable rooms combining contemporary luxury with Georgian charm.
Heritage Room
Elegant and comfortable rooms combining contemporary luxury with Georgian charm.
Suite
Suites offer a spacious bedroom and sitting area, perfect for relaxing with your knitting.
Master Suite
The most luxurious option, featuring exceptional Georgian elegance and generous living space.
Master Suite bookings include a complimentary spa treatment and private airport transfer from either Bristol or Heathrow Airport.
November 23–27, 2026
Bath at Christmas
Our November retreat takes place just as the Bath Christmas Market opens, when the city transforms into one of the most magical winter destinations in the UK.
Wooden chalets fill the streets around Bath Abbey, lights glow across the historic buildings, and the air is filled with the warmth and excitement of the festive season.
This retreat will celebrate the beauty of Bath at Christmas, blending luxury knitting experiences with the atmosphere of the city in winter.
A Special Evening at the Roman Baths
One of the highlights of the retreat will be an unforgettable private evening at the Roman Baths, where you will experience this extraordinary historic site after hours.
During the evening you will enjoy a performance by the Bath Mummers, bringing the traditions and storytelling of the region to life in a wonderfully atmospheric setting.
Workshops
You will take part in two inspiring workshops during the retreat.
Meet Max & Vincent - our headline instructors
Some teachers you book because of their CV. Others you book because you already know that spending the week with them is going to be a joy. Max and Vincent are both.
Maxim Cyr and Vincent Deslandes are the duo behind Les Garçons, the Montreal knitwear and yarn studio known for its clean, modern, gender-inclusive designs and for a following that treats their YouTube show like appointment viewing. Max brings a children's book illustrator's eye for shape and story to every pattern. Vincent is the problem solver of the pair, forever chasing the construction that makes a sweater actually work on a body, not just on paper.
Carmen has known them for years - this isn't a cold booking, it's a reunion. "We've been collaborating and getting into trouble together for a long time," she says. "Getting them to Bath has been on my wish list and our schedules have finally aligned. I couldn't be more excited for you to meet them."
Amanda Jones returns
Knitwear Designer & Instructor
Amanda has been designing knitwear for most of her adult life, with well over 150 published patterns to her name; from cosy cabled cowls to socks, sweaters and everything in between. Her designs have been commissioned by The Knitter, Laine and many more and among her career highlights, she once knitted a bespoke cardigan which she personally presented to the Queen.
She's been part of the A Yarn Story team for a decade, both in the shop advising on yarn and fit, and teaching workshops on everything from beginner basics to sweater construction. Her specialty is the technical detail that makes a garment actually fit - measurements, bust darts, fit adjustments, and how to shape a design around a real body rather than a size chart. She's known for a teaching style that's patient and encouraging first, technical second - the kind of instructor who gets as much satisfaction watching a beginner leave with a new skill as she does from her own designs.
Choose your room
Single Classic Room : £3,850 - includes one knitter
Single Heritage Room : £4,250 - includes one knitter
Single Suite: £5,450 - includes one knitter
Master Suite: £6,750 - includes one knitter
Bringing someone with you
You’re very welcome to share your room — either with another knitter or with a partner.
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Second knitter (shared room): £2,750
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Partner / non-knitter: £2,250
This is the same for all room types.
Many guests choose to share - it’s a warm, sociable way to experience the retreat, and we’re happy to help pair you thoughtfully if you’re coming on your own. Please note the bed in the Master Suite is a king size bed to be shared, it cannot be split into two single beds.
Booking & Payment
To secure your place on the retreat, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance 50% is due on September 1, 2026 which will be invoiced separately.
Bookings made after the first instalment date will require payment of any outstanding instalments at the time of booking.
A Small Note
We will send reminder emails ahead of each payment date, however it remains the guest’s responsibility to ensure payments are made on time.
If a scheduled payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to release your place and offer it to another guest. In this case, the deposit will not be refunded.