What is included in the cost of the course?
Included in the cost are accommodation and Full Board, and all tuition and relevant equipment.

Do I have one-to-one time with the tutor?
Individual attention is very important, and you will have both scheduled time, and continuous advice, if you want it. An on-line tutoring follow-up after the Creative Writing course is available to all participants, and a specialised painting day in Palma with the tutor, is an optional extra at the end of the Painting Course.

How many will be on the course?
Not more than 8 people, consisting of individuals and participating couples.

Who comes on the course?
The courses are suitable for all levels from beginners upwards, and will be customised to your individual needs.

What do I need to I bring with me for the course?
We will provide the necessary equipment and supplies for your course. If you prefer using your own, then bring them with you.

Will I need to bring a laptop?
Not unless you want to. You can scan/ print off your coursework if you need to, or access the internet through our wireless broadband or in-house computer.

Will I have to share my double room?
No – if you book as an individual you will have exclusive use of your room. All our rooms are double-bedded, and we know some participants will want come with either a participating partner, or one that just wants to come along for an enjoyable holiday.

Is there a single person supplement?
No, although we will give a reduced room-rate to an additional person sharing.

Do you cater for vegetarians or people on special diets?
Unfortunately not – in Spain it is impossible to guarantee that animal fats are never included in the food preparation chain. However, where possible, all ingredients are locally sourced fresh produce.

How can I get there?
You need to book your own flights to Mallorca (more direct flights from the UK than to any other destination), and although we don’t specially arrange collection from the airport, getting to us is very simple, quick and inexpensive. Improve your carbon footprint by using the narrow-gauge train which meanders to us through the bucolic Mallorcan countryside. See downloadable Booking Details for more information.

What is the weather like?
Mallorca has one of the world’s most agreeable climates, and between April and October the daytime temperatures will vary from warm, to very hot in July and August. The spring and autumn evenings can be cooler, although it’s normally warm enough to eat out of doors. The unlikely event of bad weather will not affect the progress of the course.

What is Sineu like?
It is a picturesque small market-town, surrounded by wonderful rural countryside, and is now one of Mallorca’s most desirable places for Mallorquins to live. Twenty-first century connections to Palma and other parts of the island, mean that although there is an active working rural community, many of the residents are commuting high-earners living in comfortable housing and apartments. They have enabled the existence of the excellent range of facilities – the bars and restaurants, the small boutiques and the wide range of locally funded amenities. It is probable that the only tourists you will see will be passing through in their hire cars, or on their bikes.

Are there any sightseeing excursions included?
No - there isn’t enough time during the course to allocate to sightseeing away from the local area, but we have arranged the timing of the courses so you could add a day or two to either end of your course. We can recommend places to see, or arrange excursions through our travel partner Balearic Discovery.