Need some time to work on a special writing project? Book onto one of our individual self-guided writing retreats here at Cumberland Lodge located in Windsor Great Park. We are uniquely located in a historic former royal lodge surrounded in parkland with tranquillity and inspiration all around. Devote time to write, away from the pressures of work in a supportive environment with other like-minded guests.
Who are these retreats for?
These retreats are suitable for writers at all stages of their writing careers, from just starting out to established, regular writers, including academics, students, creative writers and professional authors.
Facilities include:
- Inspiring historical setting in private surroundings
- Elegant comfortable ensuite bedrooms, with writing desk and stunning views
- Shared writing room space
- Outside space for writing or relaxing
- All meals and teas/coffees included
- Surrounding parkland for walks, including nearby Cow Pond
- Communal lounge spaces and bar
- Wifi
Prices
2025/26 fees, for retreats taking place from September 2025
2-night retreat
£495 per person
£295 per student (full-time student price – proof of full-time study needed)
3-night retreat
£745 per person
£445 per student (full-time student price – proof of full-time study needed)
4-night retreat
£995 per person
£595 per student (full-time student price – proof of full-time study needed)
*all prices include VAT and include accommodation, linen, towels and all meals/refreshments
Other durations are available on request
We can also arrange group writing retreats, and are approved suppliers for many UK universities. Please contact enquiries@cumberlandlodge.ac.uk to make an enquiry.
Useful information
What is included in the price?
- Accommodation – sole occupancy with en-suite bathroom
- Teas/coffees in the bedroom
- Towels and linen
- Access to communal writing space
- All meals and refreshments
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi and charging points for laptops
- Tour of the Lodge on arrival day
Meal and breaktimes
- All meals are served in the communal dining rooms at set times – the standard service will be tray service, but occasionally this may be upgraded to table service, dependent on other group bookings on those dates.
- Breakfast is buffet style options, cereals, dried fruit toppers, tea, coffee, juice and cooked breakfast.
- Lunch is two courses – set main course, followed by cheese, biscuits and fresh fruit.
- Dinner is a three course set menu.
- Tea and coffee breaks are at set times, one in the morning and one in the afternoon with biscuits and healthy snacks.
- All dietary requirements will be catered for separately – this information will be requested in advance of your visit.
Other information
- Please note that these retreats are not facilitated – they are self-guided.
- The building is wheelchair-accessible throughout, with a lift. There are also accessible bedrooms available upon request.
- 1pm check in on the first day
- 9am check out and 4pm departure on the last day (includes breakfast and lunch)
- Cumberland Lodge is located in a safe, secluded environment. The site is covered by CCTV for security reasons. We ask that guests wear the lanyards supplied with their keycards at all times. Our external doors are locked, with access via electronic keycards only. Our bedrooms are lockable and equipped with safes for small personal items.
- At the request of The Crown Estate, walking, running or cycling in Windsor Great Park is not permitted after dark. If you go outside between dusk and dawn, please stay within the grounds of Cumberland Lodge. There is no lighting in the wider Great Park, and we cannot be responsible for your safety once you are outside of our boundaries.
You can find a complete list of our frequently asked questions here. Please feel free to contact our Meetings & Events team on 01784 220521 if you have any other questions.