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What to expect

Daily Workshops

Daily Workshops

Led by professional artist Marilyn Allis

Marsham Court Hotel

Marsham Court Hotel

Four-star hotel overlooking the sea

Coastal Inspiration

Coastal Inspiration

Paint with panoramic views of the sea

All Abilities Welcome

All Abilities Welcome

Beginners or experienced artists

About this trip...

Refresh your creativity on an escorted painting holiday in Bournemouth. Every artist needs a spark of inspiration now and then—and what better way to find or reignite your passion than with watercolour workshops by the sea? We stay at The Marsham Court Hotel in a great position overlooking Bournemouth beach, providing the perfect backdrop for creativity to flourish. During our stay, we’ll be guided by professional artist Marilyn Allis, bringing her own unique impressionist style, techniques, and subject matter. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, this immersive experience offers something for every ability. With inspiring scenery and a supportive atmosphere, get ready for an unforgettable artistic journey with your fellow solo guests.
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What's included?

  • Double/twin room for sole use
  • Half board: Breakfast & dinner including 1/2 bottle of wine
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • Expert tuition
  • 4 Watercolour workshops
  • All required materials and tools for the workshops
  • Painting Dorset in watercolour book
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully financially protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance see here

Itinerary

  • Arrive at the Marsham Court Hotel
  • Art Classes
  • Art Classes
  • Departure Day

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive at the Marsham Court Hotel

Day One: Arrive at the Marsham Court Hotel

We check-in to our hotel, enjoying a paint and sip session with artist Marilyn Allis and fellow Solos guests before dinner in the hotel restaurant. 
  • Dinner included
Day Two: Watercolour Workshops

Day Two: Watercolour Workshops

After a relaxed breakfast, we'll have our first workshop. Guided by Marilyn’s unique impressionist style and expert step-by-step instruction, we'll explore how to capture the charm and character of coastal life through colour, light, and movement. We'll work on a range of inspiring scenes - from bustling harbours and beachside views to lively markets and peaceful rural landscapes - learning to find beauty in the unexpected and gain the confidence to express our creativity. After a break, we continue with an afternoon session, where we’ll have the chance to further develop our skills and explore different subject matter. 
 
For our December break, we’ll also be incorporating festive themes into the workshops, drawing inspiration from seasonal colours, atmosphere, and celebratory details.
 
  • Breakfast & dinner included

 
Day Three: Watercolour Workshops

Day Three: Watercolour Workshops

Today brings another inspiring morning and afternoon workshop, where we’ll continue to develop the techniques introduced yesterday and take our skills to the next level.

 
  • Breakfast & dinner included

Day Four: Departure Day

Day Four: Departure Day

After breakfast, we have the option to store our luggage at the hotel and enjoy time at leisure - perhaps enjoying a stroll along the beach or exploring Bournemouth’s traditional pier, charming seaside shops, and inviting cafés.


  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

Marsham Court Hotel

This much-loved, award-winning family-run hotel boasts breathtaking views over Bournemouth Bay, offering warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation—an ideal base for our seaside escape.
Facilities include:
Enjoy the facilities on offer including a bar, restaurant, outdoor swimming pool (open/heated May-Sept, weather permitting), gardens/sun terraces with stunning sea views. Free car parking for Solos guests (first-come-first-served basis)
Room includes
Single or Standard Twin/Double rooms for sole use are equipped with en-suite facilities, direct dial telephone, Freeview TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, laptop safe, clock radio, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Room upgrades available at a supplement (Subject to availability)

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
7 Dec 2026 10 Dec 2026 3
£649
  
22 Mar 2027 25 Mar 2027 3
£699
  

Essential Information

Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual and layers are recommended. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides and hotel staff (including restaurant, kitchen and reception staff) of approximately £10. 
 
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% gratuity (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% of the metered fare.
Important Information
All required materials and tools for this break will be provided by your art teacher. If you wish to continue painting plain aire or around the hotel in your own time you might wish to bring your own kit.
 
Watercolour Workshops will take place at 10:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 16:30 on both days. 
Permissions

WhatsApp Group: Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader. If you choose to join the WhatsApp group, you’re consenting to your phone number being visible to other travellers. Photos or messages may be shared within the group. Solos may use group content for marketing purposes. You can opt out at any time by emailing: [email protected]. 

If you would prefer not to join the WhatsApp group, you can simply meet the group on your first day instead. Please note, if you have not received an email within 24 hours of departure, we recommend you check your email junk folder. Upon the conclusion of your holiday, please be informed that we will close your specific holiday WhatsApp group. Therefore, we recommend making personal arrangements with those you wish to stay in touch with before the holiday concludes. 

Photo Permissions: At the beginning of your trip, your Tour Leader will ask if you would be happy to sign a photo permission form. This means that any photographs taken during your holiday can be used by Solos to share what the Solos experience is all about. It also means you have lots of memories to go home with! Details will be given at your welcome meeting

Location & Transport
Our hotel is located in the East Cliff area of Bournemouth the perfect launching point for exploring the spectacular Dorset Coast of England. The hotel is minutes from all the towns facilities including Bournemouth Pier. Bournemouth coach and train stations are located only 10 minutes away from the Marsham Court. For those driving SATNAV directions use BH1 3AU and parking is available onsite.

Rated as Excellent (4.8/5) by our customers

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First Class

I’d highly recommend Solos to people looking to travel on their own with a group of like minded people.
-David F

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Fabulous experience

Solos are extremely organised and provide fantastic holidays for people on their own. The tour leaders are of a very high standard and are extremely caring with the guests.
-Carole

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Don't Delay any Longer!

This was my first Solos holiday and it hugely exceeded my expectations. Lovely, lovely people made the holiday so special.....it will stay with me for always
-L Heaton

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Well worth going

I’ve recently returned from my first Solos holiday and had a fantastic time. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every minute, and the memories will last a lifetime.
-Patricia B

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