Our special collection of hotels have been carefully chosen to provide the perfect backdrop for our design workshops. Importantly, we have identified the ideal months to visit each location to ensure your free afternoons and evenings can be spent outside enjoying the local culture. The workshop weekend in August has been timed to coincide with Edinburgh's popular Fringe Festival.

We are confident that you will return home feeling relaxed, inspired and full of enthusiasm for your selected design project.

Valencia, the former Roman, Moorish and Aragonese provincial capital, is steeped in history and oozes with life and hospitality. With its Mediterranean allure Valencia has something to offer everyone. A visit to this amazing City of the Arts and Sciences - home to the Paella and many other gastronomic delights - means you will surely be in heaven.

The Palau de la Mar is a cosmopolitan refuge. Its architecture - based on an old palacete from the late 19th Century - seduces you with its capacity to transmit the values of its city, its people and its history. Perfect for those that need time to escape from the constraints of everyday life into a haven of relaxed well-being, comfort and pleasure.

This fascinating and historic city has played host to the Jews, Romans, Moors, and Christians and overflows with their influences. The Alhambra Palace, built in the 14th Century, is arguably one of the most exciting, sensual and romantic of all European monuments. In its construction Moorish art reached a spectacular climax, revealing the brilliance and spirit of Moorish life and culture. The palace gardens, courtyards and fountains makes this a truly idyllic location.

Nestled in a quiet corner of the palace grounds, the Hotel Amèrica offers the perfect retreat. The old Moorish casbah or “medina” is a fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and whitewashed houses with secluded inner gardens - the perfect place for tapas and café culture.

What better way to enjoy your stay in one of the world's greatest cities. Check into the past at The Rookery Hotel, London's coolest hotel and the city's best kept secret. Careful restoration of this picturesque period building has created a haven of calm, complemented by the highest levels of comfort and service.

Located close to St Paul 's Cathedral and the Old Bailey, the nearest tube station is just 2 minutes walk away. Farringdon tube connects to the Circle tube, Metropolitan tube and British Rail Thames link. Whether you intend to combine your visit with a trip to theatreland in the West End, shopping around Knightsbridge or taking in some sights, London never fails to please.

Situated in a stylishly restored 18th century Georgian townhouse, Brownes is considered one of Dublin's finest luxury boutique hotels, host to it's most celebrated restaurant, Brownes Brasserie.

Steps away is Grafton Street, Dublin's fashionable shopping district where you will also find little alleyways full of antique shops, specialist boutiques and other hidden gems. Nearby Trinity College, with its cobble stone courtyards and spectacular architecture, is Ireland's oldest university and home to one of Ireland's most prized treasures - the Book of Kells. If art is your thing then the National Gallery is temptingly located on your doorstep. Dublin is also home to the world's largest enclosed urban park - an area of 1760 acres including zoological gardens.

Trends come and go and Paris is usually at the forefront of it all. Whatever it is you want, you are bound to find it here. A captivating city with bustling street life, cosmopolitan cafés and some of the most spectacular buildings, monuments and galleries in Europe , paying homage to its 2000 years of history. Whether you simply want to soak up the Parisian atmosphere, visit exquisite boutiques and bustling flee markets or make a trip to the Louvre you won't be disappointed.

This exceptional hotel is a true haven, situated between Champs Elysèes and the Faubourg Saint-Honorè, making it ideal for exploring the city by day or night.

Tranquility, relaxation and style are words which come to mind when you think of the quiet seclusion of the Botanic House Hotel. Only a mile from city centre with spectacular views over the famous Royal Botanic Gardens, it would be difficult to find an escape like this so close to the city.

Edinburgh is home to some of the best galleries and museums in the country. With great shopping, world-class theatre and the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, you really will be spoilt for choice. From classical concerts and awesome exhibitions to cutting edge comedy and fantastic theatre - Edinburgh 's got it all. The Edinburgh Festival will be in full swing over this weekend, offering a huge range of artistic events, performances and exhibitions.

Over the last decade this city has become the place to be, one of the most popular short stay tourist destinations in Spain for very obvious reasons. Full of avant-garde architecture and home of Gaudi's spectacular Segrada Familia you cannot fail to be impressed. A visit to Picasso's museum and a stroll along Spain's most famous shopping street, Las Ramblas, will make this a truly memorable experience.

The Hotel and Restaurant Neri is within a small 18th century palace set in the Gothic quarter of the city. Restored with care and attention to detail, this hotel has successfully mixed traditional elements from past centuries with the avant-garde and a little touch of magic at every corner.

The mountains of Sóller on the northwest of the island are just thirty five minutes from the hustle and bustle of Palma. In the midst of the mountain range you will find the finca Ca's Xorc. A unique combination of traditional majorcan architecture paired with modern accents and friendly service is the secret to this former oil mill's charm.

A fascinating stone-walled swimming pool area and romantic scented gardens provide an oasis of peace and quiet. Shady cobbled terraces enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and the ocean on the horizon. The restaurant offers exceptional creations of majorcan cuisine and indulges its visitors with fabulous wines of some of the world's best known regions.

If you  love truly magical places, then Marrakech is for you. Lost in time within the heart of the Old Mèdina you will find Casa Lalla. This recently restored Riad captures all the authenticity and sheer delight of Marrakech. Just two minutes walk from the famous Jemaa El Fna Square and Bahia Palace, Casa Lalla is perfectly situated and offers you everything you need for a guided & safe discovery of this wonderful and fascinating city.

Prices are based on two people sharing a room - in most cases the hotel's ‘standard' double or twin room. If you require a suite or a triple room we are happy to check availability and prices for you. Please advise us of your requirements or any special needs prior to booking.

MEALS
Prices include breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Please let us know if you would like us to make lunch or dinner reservations on your behalf.

TRANSFERS
Prices include transfers between the airport and hotel. The London price does not include transfers because there are excellent train & tube transport links close to the hotel. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange for a car to collect you from the airport.

WORKSHOP MATERIALS
Prices include all course materials and mid-morning refreshments.

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