I am a writer from Oxford, and I moved to Venice with my baby daughter in 2018 to write books, travel and experience Venetian life in a way I couldn’t otherwise.
I fell completely in love with Venice, Venetian life and its people, and have made it my home-from-home.
I now share my time between the UK and Venice, writing books and magazine features, hosting creative retreats (starting in April 2024), running rather a lot and occasionally drinking aperitivo ;)
When I’m not here, I make my Venetian apartment available for others to come and enjoy what I have been so lucky to experience.
It is very much my HOME, not a ‘rental apartment’, so it contains all my books, art and magazines, kitchen things, even some children’s toys and games - and a cot and high chair if you would like one. I just ask visitors to respect that this is my home, it’s very personal and special to me, and to treat it with love and care.
Below is a little summary of the apartment and surrounding area - I hope you enjoy looking through it, and do get in touch if you’d like to come and have a Venetian adventure/retreat/holiday of your own x
The apartment has two large bedrooms and a very large wardrobe, chest of drawers and shelving units.
There is also a new IKEA sofa-bed in the lounge, which can sleep another 2 people comfortably.
Ideal as a writer’s retreat, to think, relax, stimulate your creativity or just get away from it all.
Sant’Elena is one of the most beautiful, peaceful parts of Venice -
undiscovered by most visitors, it’s a piece of green, shaded Paradise that, once discovered, you’ll never want to leave and will return to time and time again . . . which is exactly why I moved here!
Did you know Venice also has . . . miles of beautiful beaches?!
ONE short vaporetto stop away from my house, this is the island of Lido.
It’s often flat-calm, but when the wind is up you can surf here! There’s a beautiful golf course, and 20 kms of roads to cycle and run on. I LOVE the vibe and life on Lido, and cannot recommend it enough, especially for visitors with children.
The Venetian Dream
Central Venice and all her sights, museums, palazzi and bridges are very easy to get to from my flat, either on foot or by vaporetto.
People rarely think of Venice as a good place to bring children, but the area where my flat is situated is children’s HEAVEN - for toddlers as well as teens.
There are 3 playgrounds very close by, tennis courts, volleyball, a small flood-lit astro-turf pitch, no cars or canals to worry about, and several local cafés for that all-important GELATO! This is where many Venetian families live, and there’s a good reason why.
From a family holiday to a romantic weekend get-away, a creative escape or simply a chance to experience this unique City from the peace of your own home-from-home, there are so many wonderful ways to enjoy my home if you come to stay.
I’m open to everything from a few days here and there to as long as a month or two if you want to immerse yourself for longer. Prices vary depending on number of people, length of stay, time of year and so on, so just send me your requirements below, and I’ll get back to you :)
