What's included?
Time, space & support to work on your business
Need to get your head down? Some of us like to work on our own and others like the comfort and support of others around us. Our Getaway offers both. There are lots of opportunities to talk with other small business owners and a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon. You can also book individual advice sessions with Emma Torrance, a qualified and highly experienced business adviser. But there's also plenty of private space to work undisturbed in this beautiful, rambling mansion hired exclusively for us.
Creative & Wellbeing Activities
You are your business and that means looking after yourself, trying new things and having fun. So there's a varied programme of activities to try; to help you relax, ease anxiety and inspire creativity. After all you've probably noticed how often your best ideas come when you are doing something completely different!
Good Company
Nobody understands the issues you face more than other female freelancers and small business owners. Over dinner, drinks and shared activities enjoy the chance to connect, share experiences, test ideas, swap knowledge, explore collaborations and and build lasting professional relationships.
(But it's also absolutely fine to spend as much time as you want alone. This is your GetAway!)
Beautiful Environment
Nanpantan Hall is tranquil and peaceful. Set in 30 acres of grounds, 10 minutes from Loughborough station & the M1, access to miles of footpaths across rolling Leicestershire countryside, forest and rocks - the area that inspired the young Sir David Attenborough!
Delicious, Nutritious Food
The GetAway is fully inclusive of a delicious and nutritious vegetarian menu - 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 x three-course dinners, with help-yourself snacks and beverages available thoughout the day. Some alcoholic drinks are also available with dinner. All diets and allergies can be catered for but please advise at the time of booking.
A Room of Your Own
Virginia Woolf wrote how important a room of your own is, and for those who normally share, this could be the time to enjoy some delicious solitary-time! There are small modern en-suite rooms on the top floor in the loft space and mostly larger traditional rooms (with amazing views) and shared bathrooms on the first floor. There is also an accessible ground floor room with en-suite. Please specify your room choice on booking.
Your Hosts - Emma Torrance & Jeanne Booth
We have worked together since 2015 when we opened up a co-working and events space with an art gallery and cafe in Nottingham City Centre. We each have our own individual businesses, skills and expertise which make up a unique, creative combination!
Emma Torrance - I am an independent qualified business adviser who has been supporting and mentoring freelancers and small businesses for over two decades. I'm a creative and practical problem-solver and can help in all aspects and particularly enjoy helping people get to grips with new product development and the financial side of things including pricing, cashflow and tax.
Jeanne Booth - I have owned two art gallery and event spaces and simultaneously worked as a freelance higher education consultant, delivering entrepreneurship skills for arts graduates in the UK and internationally. Now I'm particularly interested in how participation in creative & wellbeing activities (having more fun!) greatly enhances your life, work and business.
Getting to the Getaway
Nanpantan Hall, Nanpantan Road, Nanpantan, LE11 3YF - a private country estate in 30 acres of tranquil rolling countryside.
- 90 minutes from London
- 10 minutes from Junction 23 of the M1
- 10 minute cab ride from Loughborough railway station, on the mainline route from London St Pancras to Sheffield. It lies in 30 acres of private estate including terraces, woodland and walled kitchen garden. From here you can access miles of footpaths across Leicestershire to Charnwood Forest and the Beacon, the landscape that inspired the young David Attenborough with dormant volcanoes, fossils, wildlife and beautiful views
