The Apollo Studio is the ideal solution for students travelling a distance to attend one of my Painting Classes
The compact Apollo Studio is completely self contained and can sleep up to 3 people. The basic price is £35 per night for a single and £50 per night for two people. A deposit of £10 per night, per person, will be required to confirm your booking.
For enquiries or reservations please contact Sue on: ayoub_art@hotmail.com , telephone +44 1473 311938 (International from outside UK), telephone 01473 311938 (UK Landline) or 079500 32557 (mobile)
Kitchenette
The Apollo Studio has it's own kitchenette with full sized fridge and plenty of storage cupboards. Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are all provided. A full size microwave oven, toaster and kettle are also included. There's a breakfast bar with 2 sturdy stools so you can sit and take your morning cereal, or even sign our new guest book!
Wet Room
The circular wet room contains a wall mounted shower, a hand wash basin with built in storage space and a 'corner' fitted toilet. Bath towels are provided.
Relaxation Area
The compact relaxation area has a comfortable double bed settee. The double-glazed French doors open to the back garden with a small patio area. From here you can take in the views of the garden, (you may even spot Bobby the squirrel running along his high-wire between trees!), or you can watch your favourite DVD's on the TV/DVD player with a glass of wine or 3.
More storage is in the TV unit. A stock of DVD movies are provided for your entertainment. Feel free to borrow any of my Bob Ross or Darrell Crow instructional DVD's also. There are seating areas, both back and front for you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Single Bedroom
A door from the relaxation area takes you into a cosy single bedroom containing single wardrobe and chest of drawers. A heater is available for the colder months.
The Apollo Studio also has a mini library, feel free to enjoy a variety of good reads.
A micro stereo system of course).
A variety of games are provided too, from chess, backgammon and cards to Trivial Pursuit......
OPTIONAL EXTRA'S
A welcome pack consisting of bottle of wine, tea, coffee, sugar, pint of milk, loaf of bread, butter, marmalade and eggs can be provided for an additional £10.
If you require advice on oil painting equipment and accessories, I am happy to show you my own range of products. Alternatively I am also willing to take you to a nearby art store in Ipswich town and personally guide and assist you in selecting your very own brushes, paints, canvases etc. The cost for this trip would be £5 per hour.
Weekend guests at the Apollo Studio can have the added option of having personal tuition on the Saturday before a Sunday Class. This is by arrangement. The guest's special price for a home class is £35 per person. Weather permitting, this can take place in the garden.
Ipswich or Colchester Bus Station collection to Apollo Studio is available, by arrangement, at a cost of £5 each way
Ipswich or Colchester Train Station collection to Apollo Studio is available, by arrangement, at a cost of £5 each way
Stansted Airport collection is available, by arrangement, at a cost of £40 each way.
Your paintings can be sent to you via Courier Service, (once dry enough to package), at a cost of £6.50
VILLAGE FACILITIES
Capel St Mary does have several bus stops should you wish to make your own way around Suffolk/Essex and surrounding areas. There is an excellent bus service both from Ipswich and Colchester. Capel St Mary is virtually in the middle of both towns. A regular mini bus also runs from Stansed Airport to Colchester.
A short, and picturesque stroll will take you into the heart of the village. You will find a small precinct of shops which include a greengrocers, a bakery, a Co-Op with ATM machine, a hairdressers, a Chinese Take-Away and a newsagents. In this area is the village community centre and library. The Community Centre has a lovely family bar and quite often offers entertainment. At the far end of the village is the White Horse Public House.
Across the road from the Apollo Studio is the footpath leading to our woods. This is a lovely area to stroll and great for painting inspiration too. If you time it right, it's a lovely place to watch a sunset. The woods is a protected conservation area which is home to green woodpeckers, wrens, pheasants and if you're early enough, you'll even spot small deer.
Capel is just a few miles from Dedham and Flatford Mill, the site of the Haywain, Constable Country. This is a highly recommended place to visit. If you have strong arms you can hire a boat and row from one area to the other and reward yourself with a cream tea in the coffee shop.
A door from the relaxation area takes you into a cosy single bedroom containing single wardrobe and chest of drawers. A heater is available for the colder months.
