Spicy Reading Retreat
Berriew, wales
15-18th october
from £475
FULLY BOOKED
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FULLY BOOKED ᨒ
For the girlies who want to spend a long weekend buried in their feral smutty books, with zero guilt and zero judgement
A long weekend with no crammed schedule and nowhere else to be. Just long lazy hours buried in morally grey, why choose, mafia / romantasy, 5 chilli spice books.
Over 3 nights, you’ll get a chance to:
✨ Hang out in the hot tub with your latest book boyfriend(s).
✨ Laugh over Toyah's homemade feasts; family style meals that always turn into book club.
✨ Share your “did they really just do that?!” moments with other girlies who want to know ALL the deets.
Key Details
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Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th October 2026
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Berriew, Wales
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Rooms from £475 per person, payment plans available
Join in with as little or as much as you like:
✢ Optional gentle yoga sessions with Self Love Sarah
✢ Spend afternoons relaxing in the garden by the fire pit
✢ Relax at our private bar, play pool in our games room or cosy up in the snug
Whether you want to devour your TBR pile, (re)watch Heated Rivalry on repeat, or just giddy scream when the enemies finally become lovers, then this retreat is for you.
The Venue
What’s included?
✓ 3 nights in a stunning 5* converted barn
✓ All meals and snacks, cooked fresh from scratch by Toyah
✓ Welcome cocktail on arrival
✓ A glass of wine with dinner each evening
✓ Exclusive use of the full property & both hot tubs
✓ Access to the private bar, games room & snug
All dietary requirements can be catered for, you’ll share the details in your welcome pack closer to the date.
The Books We Read
Meet Your Host
Hey, I'm Toyah.
smutty Book lover, Massive foodie & Retreat host with 7 years of experience of creating weekends women don't want to leave.
I host smutty book retreats for women who want a proper weekend away. Spicy books, great food, great company, and the kind of conversations you can only have when you're surrounded by women who also think fictional men are better than real ones.
I'll be cooking for you all weekend, every meal, from scratch, with way too much love. Food is my love language, and guests keep asking for my recipes (don’t worry, I’ll send you home with your favourites!)
I'm also an avid reader who takes her smut very seriously.
This is a space to laugh loudly, read shamefully, eat well, and exhale.
Come as you are. Leave with a full belly, a new book boyfriend or three, and friends you'll be texting about “that chapter” for years.
Choose your retreat room
split your payments over 5 months
Premium Twin Room
You + your bestie + your own private bathroom = the perfect base to debrief every single steamy scene together.
Number of Guests: 👩 👩
Beds: 2 Single
Bathroom: Ensuite
Price: £1,050 (£525 each)
Twin Room
Number of Guests: 👩 👩
Beds: 2 Single
Bathroom: Shared (with one other person)
price: £950 (£475 each)
Double Room
Your own private bedroom with a double bed, sharing a bathroom with one other.
Number of Guests: 👩
Beds: 1 Double
Bathroom: Shared (with 1 other person)
Price: £580
Executive King Room
Your own private sanctuary. A large king bed and ensuite bathroom to yourself. The perfect place to stay up late with your book boyfriend.
Number of Guests: 👩
Beds: 1 Double
Bathroom: Ensuite
Price: £630
Previous Guest
"I had such an incredible experience — honestly, I couldn't fault a single thing. From start to finish, everything was just perfect. Toyah was an absolutely amazing host. She made us feel so comfortable straight away. The atmosphere was so relaxed, full of laughter, and just genuinely good vibes throughout. The food was out of this world — every dish was clearly made with so much care and attention, and it really showed. This is something I would recommend to absolutely anyone. If you're thinking about booking, do it — you won't regret it!"
Previous Guest
The most amazing away time I have ever been on. I rate it over holidays with my family!!! The venue, the activities, The itinerary, communication; everything was perfect. But the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I have never ever eaten food like this. So amazing. So attentive to every guests needs. Thank you so much for such a perfect weekend. I will be booking your next ones!
Previous Guest
I had such an incredible experience — honestly, I couldn’t fault a single thing. From start to finish, everything was just perfect.
Toyah was an absolutely amazing host. She made us feel so comfortable straight away. The atmosphere was so relaxed, full of laughter, and just genuinely good vibes throughout. It’s rare to find something that feels this effortless and enjoyable.
This is something I would recommend to absolutely anyone. If you’re thinking about booking, do it — you won’t regret it. I’m already looking forward to going on another again!
FAQ’S
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The venue is approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Welshpool train station, making it easy to reach by train if you’re travelling without a car.
Taxis are readily available at the station.
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Absolutely, we have a combination of single occupancy and shared rooms.
Lots of our guests come alone but leave with friends for life
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You have to be 18 to attend our retreats, but there is no upper age limit.
As long as you are happy discussing our smutty, taboo books, any age is welcome!
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There will be up to 15 guests in total
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Yes absolutely. At Alma Sol we are very passionate about our menus & ensure everyone is fully catered for.
You will have the opportunity to let us know in advance.
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There’s no pressure to ‘perform’ or finish books. This is about enjoying the time, not hitting a reading target.
You’re likely to go away with a huge TBR list after chats with the other ladies
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Guests range from solo travellers to friendship pairs, all coming together because we love reading spicy books, eating good food, and switching off from everyday life.
Women of all ages attend - from early 20’s to mid 50’s
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Not at all. Some guests come to chat and connect, others come to quietly read all weekend, both are equally welcome.
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Not at all, this is completely optional, dip in whenever it suits you