5 English Countryside Venues To Host Your Retreat At

When it comes to organising an unforgettable yoga retreat, it goes without saying that location is key. Plan ahead for your retreat next year and get your venue organised.

If you’re looking for a location in the Great British Countryside where you’ll get plenty of open spaces – perfect for both indoor and outdoor classes – check out these five venues offering the perfect setting To Host Your Next Retreat at.

Middle Coombe Farm

Location: Devon

Sleeps: 21

Set in a private valley of over 700 acres of the rolling Devon countryside Middle Coombe Farm is an established and exclusive retreat venue.

The converted Cider Barn has been painstakingly restored with underfloor heating and large doors opening on the meadow which makes it an inspirational space for indoor and outdoor activities.

The Listed 16th Century farmhouse and Allensdown barn sleep up to 21 in 4* luxury and includes exclusive use of the swimming pool and sauna.

There are 7 bedrooms including several doubles with 3 en-suites plus a large family bathroom. The bedrooms are all lovingly decorated with many period features and antique furniture. All have thick pocket sprung mattresses, feather duvets and pillows and 100% white cotton bedlinen and towels.

For your yoga classes – the traditional Cider Barn has underfloor heating making it warm for floor based activities. The meadow offers a flat space complete with traditional fire pit. The woodland glades also offer alternative yoga spaces. Click for more details.

Prince Hall Country House

Location: Dartmoor National Park

Sleeps: 20

Prince Hall Country House is a Georgian Period manor house situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, the house has a contemporary twist and is full of sunlight, slate flag stones and historic features, sleeping up to 20 across 9 large en-suite bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.

You can soak yourself in rural bliss with acres of gardens which are surrounded by Dartmoors beauty and wildlife which you can immerse yourself in.

We have a converted coaching barn available for indoor yoga classes, with wooden floors and it is double glazed for additional hire for larger group classes.

For outdoor classes, options are vast with lawns with breathtaking views and wooded areas for meditation circles and quiet, reflective periods, all within the private grounds of Prince Hall. Click for more details.

Charney Manor

Location: Oxfordshire

Sleeps: 23-43

Charney Manor offers a relaxing and peaceful stay in our gorgeous countryside setting where you can explore our stunning gardens, opt for various local picturesque walks or just take some time to read in our fully stocked library. All our stays are fully catered and are all taken in our historic 13th Century dining room.

We offer 23 bedrooms all of which have private bathrooms. These can be booked on a single occupancy basis or if a larger capacity is required, 35 guests on a shared basis or 43 guests if our Gillett’s cottage is used for additional accommodation.

The Barn, our main indoor space which is ideal for yoga and Pilates. It can hold up to 23 people. Our historic Solar can accommodate 30 guests, this space is ideal for meditation or lectures.

We have a social room that can be used as a treatment room. We have various outdoor spaces which are ideal to hold yoga classes in milder or warm weather.

We also have a marquee available for retreats that need larger floor space for activities and events. The marquee is perfectly positioned to look out over the lovely gardens and orchard.

Charney Manor values sustainability, using local produce and fair-trade products where possible. We compost and recycle as much as possible and offer our guests the use of the electric car charger. We have been awarded a Bronze Green Tourism award. Click for more details.

Barsham Barns

Location: Norfolk

Sleeps: 14-52

Our group accommodation is located in a tranquil rural setting in Norfolk but within easy reach of London, Birmingham or Cambridge.

The barns lie in a tranquil little river valley about a mile from Little Walsingham and 5 miles from the beautiful North Norfolk coast at Wells-next-the-Sea. There are fantastic beaches like Holkham nearby and lovely little towns and villages to explore.

A stunning contemporary conversion of six barns and stables, full of sunlight and space. Enjoy rural peace, lovely views, spacious interiors, jacuzzi spa pool, steam room and games room.

Here you have the best of country living: an enticing palate of flint, cobbles, chalk and beams, with cosy underfloor heating, warm textures and sophisticated furnishings plus all the romantic country sounds of birds tweeting and sheep bleating.

Each barn is fully equipped to a very high standard to make your stay enjoyable: wood burning stove, oven/hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer, dryer, iron, food processor, terrestrial TV, Freeview, radio, DVD, CD system, Wi-Fi and BBQ. The beds will be made with 100% cotton bed linen. Click for more details.

Tredudwell Manor

Location: Cornwall

Sleeps: 16

We invite you to relax in style, stepping into the elegance of this piece of heaven on Cornwall’s coastline.

Tredudwell Manor is an exquisite 18th century country manor house set in its own peaceful gardens and woodlands, its elevated position is ideal to admire the breathtaking views stretching out to Cornwall’s Heritage Coastline and the blue sparkling sea beyond.

Entirely renovated from 2011-2014 with love and utmost care, we are delighted to open our doors to offer you a unique stay in the heart of this area of outstanding natural beauty. The house offers a charming blend of historic atmosphere, elegant accommodation and modern luxuries and comfort.

Take the opportunity to forget about the stress of daily life and bring your walking shoes, your sun hat and your towel, we are only 10 min walk from the stunning secluded beaches of Lansallos and Lantic Bay.

Those breathtaking coastal landscapes can also be admired from our elevated terrace with a glass of gin and tonic and your favourite book for company.

Make the most of the tasty pleasures in life and enjoy local and fresh produce will be found on our doorstep and served in really lovely restaurants from nearby Polperro, Looe, Fowey and Lostwithiel.

Super spacious, light and airy, our 25 metres of south facing French windows which open on those amazing coastal views and the 400m2 modulated space is simply perfect!

You can indeed divide the space for your activity/course or conference but also have the room for tea breaks or meals. Complete silence except for the lovely bird songs you can truly relax and nothing will be disturbing your course/workshop/conference.

Thanks to nearby accommodation, we can welcome up to 150 guests. In house, B&B for up to 16 guests based on double occupancy. Click for more details.

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