Bakewell - A2 - B1 level
Residential Spanish Retreat near Bakewell
Intensive Spanish Course for Upper-Beginners/ Pre-Intermediate Learners
Hurdlow 9th - 12th October 2026
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Go Beyond DuoLingo & Textbooks, Start Speaking!
Ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure that fast-tracks your Spanish fluency? Perfect for learners who know the basics but need a serious boost in real-life speaking and practice.
What makes us different?
Instant immersion—you'll use Spanish in practical situations right away for a truly transformative experience. Tailored for the upper-beginner/pre-intermediate level, we build a strong base in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment.
Enjoy the support of small classes and an expert native Spanish teacher every step of the way.
What's included?
- 🌻Welcome Package to make you feel extra special upon arrival
- 📝 10-12 hours of Intensive & Interactive Spanish Language Classes led by a Native Spanish Teacher
- 🏡Accommodation (3 nights 4 days) - En-suit Twin Bed Room OR En-suit Double Bed Room for single use (OR for a couple -same price as for Twin Rooms)- it's essential to ensure an even distribution of genders to avoid odd numbers.
- 🌮 3-course Dinner 3 nights (vegan/ vegetarian & GF upon request)
- 🫖 Unlimited Coffee and Tea supply
- 🧘🏼♂️Materials for a successful learning experience
- 🥇Certificate & Prosecco/ Non-alcoholic Prosecco (to celebrate) at the end of the retreat
- Activities throughout the day (games in Spanish).
📌OPTIONAL upon request:
- Breakfast - £18 for the entire retreat (abundant choice of daily, freshly baked granola & home-made jams, bagel, bread, cream cheese (VG too), fruits, yoghurt (VG too), juices, nuts, freshly baked croissants/ pan au chocolate and much more etc.)
- Return Transfer from Sheffield - approx. £40-45
What is not included?
- Yoga mat (in case the weather allows us to practice)
- Walking gears (boots, waterproof etc.)
- Lunch - drinks/ refreshments of your choice
- Free time activity equipment - if you wish to read, paint, draw, play board games or walk maps, if you want to go for a walk. Spanish games will be provided.
Location:
The Grange is situated in a beautiful rural position making it an ideal location surrounded by this stunning national park. Just a short walk from the very start of the Tissington and High Peak Trail, you can walk and cycle until you hearts content. In the surrounding area of Buxton you will find the Blue John Caverns, Monsal Trial, The Tissington and High Peak Trail, Go Ape Adventure Park, The Goyt Valley, Dovedale, Chatsworth House, Tissington and Haddon Hall are all within an easy drive. Alton towers Resort provides enough excitement even for the most ardent fun seeker is within a 25 minute drive too.
Prices:
From £150* - EARLY BIRD PRICE
plus £100 non refundable deposit
Upon full payment, you will be added to our exclusive WhatsApp Group, where all aspects of the retreat will be thoroughly discussed.
This experience is for you if you:
01
Hit a plateau, feeling stuck
You've completed Duolingo, but still can't speak.
You're stuck on a plateau, desperately searching for that breakthrough moment because your current routines aren't yielding noticeable conversational progress.
02
Don't Want to Settle for Rusty Spanish
You invested years in Spanish—maybe you even achieved fluency after your GCSEs or an extended trip living abroad—but without practice, your proficiency has painfully waned.
You're now left with the frustration of knowing you used to be fluent and the need to retrieve those lost skills.
03
Tired of pausing and not being able to express your true thoughts
We know the feeling. You've gone beyond the basics, but you hit a wall—that frustrating gap where you can understand Spanish but can't quite express your full, complex thoughts. You're tired of resorting to simple words or translating awkwardly in your head.
04
Want to Break the Barrier: Why Confidence Remains Out of Reach?
You're currently unmotivated and craving the inspiration and confidence boost necessary to reignite your passion.
You're looking for a program that provides the ideal mix of supportive group interaction and personalised attention from a Native Teacher to finally break through your language barriers.
The Program
Spanish Language Holiday Weekend for Upper-Beginners.
Here is the schedule you can expect in our 3 Day Intensive Course.
Day 1
- Arrival after 5PM
- Room allocation, unpacking
- Dinner - 8 PM
- Introductory Spanish Class with interactive games
Day 2
- Breakfast - 8.30 am-10am
- Spanish Class
- Lunch and debrief
- 2-4 Free Time (walks- board games/ craft night etc.)
- Spanish Class
- Games/ Chill/ Rest
- Dinner - 7.30pm
- Socialising/ rest
Day 3
- Breakfast - 8.30 am-10am
- Spanish Class
- Lunch and debrief
- 2-4 Free Time (walks- board games, chill etc.)
- Spanish Class
- Dinner - 7.30pm
- Movie Night
Day 4
- Breakfast - 8am -9am
- Cleaning - basic cleaning to leave the place decent (tidying your room, getting rid of rubbish, emptying fridge and freezer etc.)
- Departure - 10am
- Saying Goodbye
The curriculum is subject to change, depending on weather conditions, group dynamics etc.