
Whether you’re planning a long weekend with friends and family, midweek break or a special celebration - from private chefs and caterers to tips on where to find the best local walks, great places to eat and drink or the best seasonal events, we’d love to help.
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27.07.22
Last minute availability
We have some last minute stays available :
- Life House, 29 July- 01 August, 3 night weekend stay now £1695, book here
- Long House , 01 - 05 August, 4 night midweek stay now £1995, book here
-Secular Retreat, 04-08 August, 4 night weekend stay now £3990, book here
27.05.22
Last minute Bank Holiday availability
Life House has become available for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend:
03 to 06 June, book here
18.01.22
A House for Essex Available stays
All dates have now been allocated.
To celebrate the fresh start of 2022, we are pleased to announce that we are releasing some dates at A House for Essex which will be available to book without the need to enter a ballot.
This house sleeps up to 4 people.
NB this includes a maximum of two children ( 10 years or older) per booking.
The available dates (and the relevant price you will need to pay) are shown below.
Please email us with two or three options for a chance to book your stay. We will allocate dates on a first come, first serve basis. You must confirm the names of any guests at the same time as making full payment.
26.10.21
2023 booking calendar is now live.
31.08.21
September availability
We have a weekend stay available for this coming month:
- Shingle House, 10-13 September here.
03.03.21
Availability for Bank Holiday and early May
Some stays have become available for the Bank Holiday and early May at:
- 30 to 03 May
- 07 to 10 May
22.02.21
Temporary closure
In light of the latest Government guidelines, our properties will remain closed until the 12 April 2021.
We would like to remind our guests to abide by the latest recommendations, including guidance regarding who can travel and indoor gatherings - please note one household only is allowed until 17 May 2021.
19.02.20
February 2020 Special Deals
For latest availability:
- Suffolk - Balancing Barn (sleeps 8)
- Wales - Life House (sleeps 6)
- Norfolk- Long House (sleeps 10)
23.07.19
Reading and Thinking Retreat at Life House, Wales
Join other friends of The School of Life and Living Architecture on a long weekend of contemplation, reading and new horizons.
Available dates in 2019 -
20- 23 September
22- 25 November
15.05.19
A House for Essex
Due to high demand, all holidays at A House for Essex are sold via a ballot. Each ballot offers you the chance to purchase a 2- or 3- night stay at A House for Essex, for up to 4 people.
The ballot for A House for Essex has now closed.
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04.12.18
2019 Holiday Dates available
05.11.18
Secular Retreat
2019 dates have sold out - if you are interested in staying at Secular Retreat in the future, please sign up to our newsletter.
02.08.18
A House for Essex
Due to high demand, all holidays at A House for Essex are sold via a ballot. Each ballot offers you the chance to purchase a 2- or 3- night stay at A House for Essex, for up to 4 people.
The latest ballot for A House for Essex is now live, for stays from September to December 2019 - enter here.
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16.09.16
The Life House by John Pawson - Financial Times, Sept 2016
"A tour de force of domestic minimalism" - Financial Times, September 2016.
21.09.15
A Room for London
Please note that A Room for London has now closed.