For any writer, time and an inspiring space to spend it in is the most precious commodity.
Three years ago, Bronte Bennett found that rare combination of peace and inspiration at Marrington Hall. Surrounded by the Shropshire countryside, heritage architecture, and quiet luxury, the seeds were sown for what would become her first novel The Squire.
Rivals energy with Jane Austin’s romance
Set against a backdrop of a rural England, The Squire is a page turner packed with romantic tension and scandal. It has all the steamy drama of Rivals blended with the romance and emotion of a modern Pride and Prejudice. Rich in atmospheric country houses, countryside and character, the novel reflects the same sense of place that continues to draw guests to Marrington today.
An atmosphere that invites creativity
For Bronte, channelling your inner Jane Austin comes easily when you’re writing in a 16th century country house, where the air smells of wood polish, floorboards gently creak underfoot and the days feel full of possibility. It’s where you can step away from distraction and let the romance of your plot and characters unfold.
If you’re drawn to houses steeped in history and peaceful places to write, then Marrington offers the perfect writers retreat.