The Letter Club

There is something rather special about finding a handwritten-style letter waiting on the doormat.

Railway View Cottage Letters is a monthly letter club where Betsy writes to her pen pals about the ordinary happenings of the weeks gone by. Inspired by a real cottage, real places and real life, each letter celebrates the simple moments that are so often overlooked.

Although Betsy herself is fictional, every story she shares has genuinely happened during that month. Nothing is invented—just lovingly retold through the eyes of a fictional friend.

Each month, Betsy writes a thoughtful letter sharing the little adventures, quiet moments and seasonal happenings from Railway View Cottage.

Some months there is more to tell than others, so letters naturally vary in length. Betsy simply writes until she has shared everything she wanted to tell you that month.

Every letter is carefully prepared, printed on quality cream paper and sent by Royal Mail Second Class during the first week of each month.

Occasional Little Extras

Every now and then, Betsy may tuck a little surprise into the envelope. It could be a seasonal keepsake, a postcard or another thoughtful extra to make opening your letter feel even more special.

A Birthday Card

Tell Betsy when your birthday falls and, each year, a birthday card will make its way to your letterbox.

( If you have subscribed to 12 letters or if your Birthday falls on a month you have purchased)

A Moment to Slow Down

No notifications.

No inbox to clear.

Just a letter waiting for you to enjoy with a cup of tea and a slice of walnut cake whenever you have a quiet moment.

Just One Letter, Please — £9 per letter

Perhaps you’re curious about Betsy but aren’t quite ready to invite her into your letterbox for an entire year.

You’ll receive:

One current monthly letter from Betsy, sent by Second Class post within the UK, along with a little something from Railway View Cottage tucked inside.

That might be a postcard, a small water colour print, a photograph or another little keepsake inspired by that month’s story.

£9 including UK postage

One letter. No ongoing commitment.

Three Letters from Betsy — £24 for 3 Letters

A little longer to get acquainted.

You’ll receive three consecutive monthly letters from Railway View Cottage, each telling the story of what really happened during the previous month.

There may occasionally be something extra tucked into the envelope too ,Betsy is rather fond of little surprises ,although exactly what appears will depend on what life has been up to.

£24 including UK postage

Three letters, paid for together. No automatic renewal.

A Year of Letters — £75 for 12 letters

For those who would like Betsy to become a more regular visitor to the letterbox.

Over twelve months you’ll receive:

Twelve monthly letters from Railway View Cottage, usually posted during the first week of each month and telling the story of the month just gone.

There will also be occasional little extras tucked into the post throughout the year.

And because some things deserve more than an email, you’ll receive a personally handwritten birthday card from Betsy, as well as a handwritten Christmas card when December comes around.

£75 for one year, including UK postage

Paid once for the full year. No monthly payments.

12 Months of Audio Letters

Prefer to listen? Let Betsy read her letters to you.

For £36, you’ll receive access to twelve new audio letters, released monthly over the course of a year.

These aren’t polished studio recordings. They’re recorded simply at home, often at my kitchen table, with the occasional pause, stumble or little bit of everyday life in the background.

Put the kettle on, find somewhere comfortable and spend a few quiet minutes away from the world while I tell you what’s been happening at Railway View Cottage.

No physical letter is included with this subscription, which means you can listen wherever you are in the world.

£36.00 for one year.

Paid once for the full year , no monthly payments

Vintage watercolor postcard with illustration of a white house, garden, and blooming flowers, with a lavender sprig tied with string in the corner.
A vintage envelope decorated with a sprig of lavender and pink flowers tied with a string, featuring a postage stamp with a bird and a watermark stamp that reads "Railway View Cottage." The envelope has a handwritten note that says "with love, Betsy x" with a small heart.
A cozy workspace with a wooden desk by a window showing a scenic countryside view. The desk holds a laptop, a smartphone, a notebook with a pen, a mug, a vintage typewriter, stacked books, a small framed painting, a glass ink bottle, and two pots of flowers.
A watercolor birthday card with the message "Happy Birthday to You" above a cake with berries and five lit candles. The card is decorated with a floral border and is surrounded by a jar of flowers, a pen, and vintage-style envelopes and stamps.
Watercolor illustration of a bouquet of pink and purple flowers in an envelope labeled 'Betsy x', with a note saying 'Click the button to become a pen pal' and an arrow pointing to a feather quill.
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