Squarespace web design for Artist Retreat

The Hide Artist Retreat is a rural creative escape nestled in the South West of England, offering tranquil residencies and stays for artists, writers, and thinkers.

They needed a calming, editorial Squarespace website that could reflect the serene environment of the retreat while enabling guests to explore the space, book stays, and apply for residencies — all through a simple, mobile-first experience.

Since launching the new site, The Hide has seen a rise in direct bookings, retreat applications, and inbound enquiries — with strong feedback on the clarity, ease-of-use, and atmosphere the website conveys.

- Create a digital presence that communicates calm, creativity, and space
- Make bookings and applications easy to complete on any device
- Integrate with third-party booking tools without visual disruption
- Allow non-technical users to update content independently
- Lay SEO foundations for long-term visibility
We designed a spacious, editorial Squarespace website with soft typography, warm imagery, and a clear page structure to echo the retreat’s environment.
Key features included:
- A mobile-first layout focused on simplicity and legibility
- Seamless third-party booking and application integration
- Full SEO setup: metadata, titles, image optimisation
- CMS handover and training for internal edits
The new site now acts as an extension of the retreat itself — calm, clear, and quietly confident.
It has helped The Hide:
- Increase direct bookings and residency applications
- Build long-term visibility via organic search
- Receive consistent positive feedback from guests