The Bath Luxury Knitting Retreat - Christmas Market Edition
An exclusive, luxury retreat set in the heart of the historic city of Bath, returning again in November 2026.
When: 23 - 26 November, 2026
Where: The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath UK
Room Options: Classic, Suite, Master Suite**
Price 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
*Master Suite booking includes a complimentary treatment in the spa, plus private hire airport transfer from either Bristol or Heathrow Airport.
Payment due in three instalments. 30% deposit on booking, then two further payments of 35% each, due on the 1. June and 1. August 2026. Payment can be made in full if you prefer, please state when booking.
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.
Carmen will lead a workshop exploring the creation of unique fabrics in knitting, helping you experiment with texture, stitch combinations, and ways to bring individuality to your projects.
We are also delighted to welcome Amanda Jones, who will teach a class focused on helping you achieve a better fit in your hand-knit garments. This session will guide you through understanding fit, making adjustments, and approaching your knitting with greater confidence so that your finished pieces feel as good as they look.
Your accommodation
You will stay at the iconic, 5 star Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, which we will have exclusive access to over the four night stay. This beautiful hotel nestles in the prestigious Royal Crescent, an impressive landmark built between 1767 and 1775 which forms a sweeping crescent of 30 Grade I listed terrace houses, overlooking the Royal Victoria Park. A familiar sight to many, due to its popularity as a location for Film and TV Productions, from classic Jane Austen adaptations such as Persuasion (2022) to The Duchess (2008) and the fantastic Netflix series Bridgerton.
The hotel consists of beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites, communal meeting spaces, restaurant and bar, an acre of gardens and a Spa and Bath House, all yours for the true VIP experience.
Room Options
You will have a choice of room options available to you. From the Classic rooms, which combine contemporary comfort with elegant furnishings to a selection of Suites, providing a relaxing sitting room adjoining the bedroom area. You can also choose the full luxurious experience by booking the Master Suite. These exceptional suites are brimming with Georgian elegance and five-star splendour with unique and chic flourishes to make them the perfect place to unwind.
Single Classic Room: £4,250 - includes one knitter
Single Suite: £5,450 - includes one knitter
Master Suite: £6,750 - includes one knitter
Bring someone with you
You’re very welcome to share your room — either with another knitter or with a partner.
Second knitter (shared room): £2,750
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.
Lovely things previous guests have to say…
“The Bath Luxury Retreat...is the gold standard for knitting retreats. The itinerary of workshops and presentations was spot-on with plenty of opportunities for exploring Bath and knitting around the lovely hotel grounds.
Having exclusive access to the entire Royal Crescent Hotel facility was a dream, the food was amazing and don’t even get me started on the goodie bag. 10 out of 10, no notes.”
“This retreat was a relaxing, thought provoking, luxurious stay in Bath. Carmen and her team are to be commended for the planning and hospitality that went into this retreat. The hotel, food, people, gifts and team were all memorable.
The speakers were all inspiring and from the one who has been in the industry for many years to those who are starting their journey there was plenty to discuss, learn and hope for the future of our craft. Carmen this is going to be a hard one to top!”
“The Bath Luxury Knitting Retreat was absolutely the highlight of the year (and last several years!) for me. This was a great experience—time for me to be with others, and plenty of time to myself.
I learned new skills to help me “level up” that I never would had tried on my own. I met lovely people, the hotel was fantastic, and Bath is magical. I cannot recommend the experience enough. I hope to attend again!”
“THE place to be for knitters from all over the world! What a delightful community and a fantastic retreat program! Thank you to A Yarn Story and Events Unwound for a memorable experience indeed!”