
Escorted Tour
Learn knitting and crochet in the beautiful Scottish Trossachs
Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of Scotland on a six-day retreat at Gartmore House, set in 100 acres of private grounds close to beautiful landscapes of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Over the course of four full days of tuition, you'll connect with likeminded people and practise your knitting and crochet skills under the watchful eye of experienced tutor Samira Hill.
Designed for all levels - from complete novice to experienced
yarnie - the classes are relaxed, informal and tailored to suit
each individual guest. The tutor Samira will be in contact one
month prior to arrival to discuss which of the themed knitting and
crochet workshops you'd prefer to follow during your stay. You can
even bring along your own works in progress and get some extra
inspiration.
Course sizes are small to allow for personalised instruction based
on your level of experience. In between workshops, you'll have
plenty of time to get to know your fellow knitters, during tea and
coffee breaks and at mealtimes.
Please note that materials are not included in the workshops. Samira will discuss material requirements with you ahead of your arrival. If you forget essentials, there will be a selection of wool, needles, crochet hooks and accessories available for sale.


















Reasons to book

Stunning countryside

Stay at Gartmore House

Small, like-minded group
Price includes
- Four-day knitting and crochet course with specialist tuition from Samira Hill
- Five nights' full-board accommodation at Gartmore House
- Transfers from Stirling train station if required**
- Day trips and activities for non-knitters (fees apply, call for details)
- Prima Exclusive: a hamper full of locally sourced goodies which will be sent to your home upon your return (worth £30)
From knitting and crochet to candle-making and watercolour painting, there's something for everyone in our exclusive collection of creative breaks at Gartmore House. Find out more.
Availability
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
Itinerary
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Day1Check in to Gartmore HouseGartmore, United Kingdom
Check in from 4pm and receive a warm welcome from our team. Once you are unpacked and settled, enjoy some tea or coffee and home baking in the lounge where you can relax after your journey.
Come 6pm, everyone will gather in the lounge for the Welcome Talk and Meet & Greet, giving you the chance to meet both your fellow guests and your tutor before the start of the course on Monday. Your tutor will talk you through what to expect from the week, discuss what you would like to achieve during your stay, and answer any questions you may have.
From there, dinner is served at 6.30pm in the downstairs dining room.
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Days2-5Daily knitting and crochet workshopsGartmore, United Kingdom
Each day after breakfast, tuition runs from 10am to 4pm. The classes are relaxed, informal and tailored to suit each individual guest, with personalised instruction based on your level of experience. You can bring along your own works in progress too and get some extra inspiration. In between workshops, you'll have plenty of time to get to know your fellow knitters, during tea and coffee breaks and at mealtimes. All your meals are served in the dining room. Evening tea and coffee is available in the lounge at 9pm.
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Day6Final dayGartmore, United Kingdom
After breakfast today, say goodbye to your new friends and check out for 10am. There's an included transfer to Stirling Station at 10am.
Accommodation


Gartmore House
Unique 18th-century property offering a wide variety of arts, craft and activity breaks in the beauty and serenity of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Nestled within the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and set in 100 acres of private land, this beautiful 18th century property is the ideal place to enjoy an art, craft, and activity holiday.
Included in your stay will be freshly prepared, wholesome meals and home baking, made by resident chefs using local produce. Enjoy farm-to-table comfort food and a selection of Scottish favourites throughout your stay, as well as craft beers, gin, spirits and local whiskies at the bar.
Stay in comfortable en-suite accommodation individually decorated with traditional Scottish touches. There's a mixture of single, twin, double, and multiple occupancy bedrooms available.
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Availability
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.
* Please note, price based single occupancy of a room. Subject to availability. Room upgrades available at a supplement. Deposit £25%. ** Transfers from Stirling station at 3.30pm on Day 1, departs Gartmore House at 10am on Day 6. Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport are available at a supplement. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Gartmore House, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.