Osea Island Writing Retreats

Here is the third phase of our series of blogs on Osea Island, and this time we are focusing on its incredible potential for writing sessions.

Osea Island’s popularity with writers is owed to its secret and un-spoiled environment that serves as the ideal place to completely focus on creating music. Any of Osea’s buildings can be used to write your next record, but the smaller cottages and apartments scattered around the island are especially suited to writing projects and serve as brilliant creative bases.

There are nine traditional cottages, two large beach houses and six modern apartments all of which provide plenty of space to be used as small writing studios. Bring your own equipment or let us know what you need and we will work out a package.

The cottages and apartments vary in size, age and character. The older cottages, some of which date back to the seventeenth century, are filled with authentic features such as original beams, low ceilings, steep staircases and traditional fire places. They are filled with a combination of antique furniture and modern comforts such as Sky TV. If you thrive off authentic environments then these warm and welcoming homes will be perfect for your project.

Based in a large Edwardian building are the Courtyard Apartments. These contemporary style spacious pads are stylishly furnished and enjoy coastal views and plenty of sunlight. The apartments are perfect for larger groups.

There are also two extremely popular beach houses on Osea Island. These larger bungalows have the beach and sea to the front and private gardens to the rear.

If you want to completely separate your working environment from your accommodation then look into hiring the Summer House, a purpose built writing studio which is annexed to one of the cottages. You can also choose to hire one of the large outbuildings to work in while you stay in a cottage or apartment – a great option for larger groups and ensembles.

Osea Island’s capacity as a writing destination is an especially exciting prospect for large publishing companies looking to organise a ‘writing camp’. The island is capable of accommodating over 100 people so can cater for groups of all sizes.

Click the following link to find out more on the Osea Island writing retreats.