About The Retreat
Dates:
11th – 14th October
14th – 18th October
Join us for our 3 night weekend or 4 night mid week yoga, wild swimming and coastal walking retreat in Cornwall. Stay in a beautiful country estate and enjoy a day with swim coaches on the beach learning the benefits of sea swimming followed by a swim and the next day a coastal walk. Yoga twice a day with beach time in the day and country living at night.
The location is only 15 minutes away from some of the most famous beaches in north Cornwall, like Porth Beach, Mawgan Porth, and Watergate Bay, giving it the perfect opportunity to relax in the beauty of the Cornish countryside while enjoying activities on the coast in the daytime.
After high demand, we have introduced sea swimming to our calendar alongside our usual coastal walks. If you have the time or energy, you can try surfing or SUP. This cold-water sea swimming experience is for all levels. You are split into two groups: beginner and experienced. We ask that you have a good level of pool swimming.
We have teamed up with a local Cornish cold water sea swimming company that are Open Water Swimming and Beach Lifeguard qualified to lead this half-day activity with a briefing and some swim fit exercises before heading into the sea for a swim followed by a warm drink and post-swim snacks on the beach with a debrief. Learn how to sea swim safely and build confidence if you are new to it. If you are a seasoned sea swimmer, share your experiences with others.
On the second day, enjoy a coastal walk along the coastal paths, enjoy the views and have an ice cream or even another dip in the sea.
After a fun day on the beach, come back to your country pad to relax in nature, enjoy yoga in the spacious yoga shala, delicious food, massage and cosy sofas to sink into, or if sunny, relax in the sun on a blanket on the lawns. The garden surrounding the manor house and additional properties is a 22-acre expanse of lawns, ornamental lakes, camelia woods, orchards and an incredible walled vegetable garden. When not enjoying yoga in the large studio, the lawns create a perfect space for classes.
There is something for everyone on our 3-night yoga holiday in Cornwall. If you prefer walking more, you can enjoy this as the coastal paths are easy to follow. If you want to enjoy swimming, SUP or surfing, we can help arrange any of these activities.
Accommodation
Recently converted and restored, this truly stunning estate manages to maintain the grandeur of a true Manor house while embracing a modern feel.
Beautiful touches such as White Company London linen in all of the bedrooms and REN products in all of the bathrooms add little luxuries that make the whole experience feel even more special.
The estate is split into three properties. The main one being the Manor House, the hub of the home as this is where the kitchen and dining room are located. In fact, you may recognise the kitchen as it is where celebrity chef Rick Stein has used to film his TV shows many times! Within the Manor are 8 bright and spacious bedrooms that all boast views across the gardens. There are also multiple communal areas with a drawing room, study and library for you to relax in.
The Apple Store is a more modern space only a skip across the courtyard from the Manor. With 6 bedrooms there is also a beautiful sitting room with plenty of comfy sofas and its own kitchen. The Apple Store is also where the yoga studio is located! Through a door in the kitchen you find yourself in the bright and super spacious yoga studio boasting stunning oak beams, pillars and high ceilings.
If you want total privacy, there is also the adorable Laundry Cottage. A fully self-contained cottage attached to the Manor that is full of character and a beautiful first-floor bedroom perfect for a solo traveller or a couple. As a former laundry, this building was where the water was heated to wash the linen and has an enormous original Tudor inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove.
Schedule
The retreat will begin at 4 pm on the first day with our opening yoga class at 6 pm. On the last day, checkout is at 10 am.
Our days will roll like our yoga classes do, a slow-flow blend of movement and relaxation that makes the most of the stunning location we are in.
Coastal path walks and surfing is all within a short drive away and SUP-ing is also available locally. You can make your time with us as adventurous or relaxing as you wish.
Daily Itinerary
7.30am
Pre yoga tea, coffee, herbal teas and snacks
8am – 9.30am
Energising morning yoga practice
9.30am – 10.30am
Wholesome brunch of warm and cold vegan/ vegetarian foods
10.30am – 1.30pm
Coastal path hike or surfing
2pm
Light lunch
2.30pm – 5pm
Free time to relax o do as you desire
5pm – 7pm
Evening restorative yoga
7.15pm 2 course evening meal
2 course evening meal
10pm
Bedtime!
Yoga
The classes on our yoga retreat in Cornwall are suitable for all abilities and levels. They are modified for the surfers needs, stretching out the legs and strengthening the core, balance and concentration.
All classes cover pranayama, asanas and meditation to help increase oxygen flow, balance, clarity and a peaceful mind. Morning sessions are a more dynamic practice and the evening sessions are gentle with lots of stretches, meditation and relaxation. Bliss!.
Our classes will take place in the beautifully converted barn and it is a vast space with high ceilings, wooden beams and plenty of light! If we are blessed with some lovely autumn weather, there will also be the opportunity to head out into the gardens.
Our morning yoga classes will be an uplifting but gentle flow class blending pranayama and movement to start our day! Evening sessions will be dedicated to yin, restorative and meditation style practises to really embrace the opportunity to truly relax and heal.
Cuisine
We are a plant-based company and take great pride in creating incredible food on our retreats. Our chefs create diverse and imaginative menus that really highlight the seasonality of local produce. We are able to cater to all dietary requirements.
On our yoga retreat in Cornwall you can expect nourishing post-yoga brunch to fuel your day, a light lunch and a wholesome two-course evening meal.
Retreat Price
A twin/double room is for two people sharing either two single beds or a double bed.
Twin room (two people sharing a room with two single beds) with en-suite bathroom:
£649pp
Twin room (two people sharing a room with two single beds) with a shared bathroom:
£599pp
Bunk Room for two people with shared bathroom with 1 other person:
£449pp
Included
- Exclusive Cornish Estate to call home with extensive 22 acres of gardens to relax in and explore
- 1.5 hrs of morning yoga practice which will energise and awaken sleepy bodies and a variety of types of meditation practice to calm the mind
- 2 hrs evening yoga practices to unwind and calm with restorative practices, meditation and Yoga Nidra
- 3 x Delicious wholesome vegetarian/vegan brunches
- 3 x Delicious vegetarian/vegan evening meals
- 2 x lunches, either packed lunch or at venue depending on schedule
- First afternoon: Group transport and guided walks along the coastal path
- Second afternoon: Group transport to the beach on one day for surfing, swimming or just relaxing!
How to get there
By Car
The nearest town is the little seaside community of Mawgan Porth. We will let you know the full address upon booking, when you shall receive a welcome pack via email.
By Train
The nearest station is Newquay. It’s about 5 miles from the retreat venue. The journey from London is about 4.5 hours depending on the route you take. Please book these trains/or similar times if coming from a different direction. We set up a whatsapp group a week before the retreat start date and you can arrange to share a taxi with other guests arriving at a similar time.
Recommended Train Times:
We recommend that you choose a train that arrive before 15:30 on the arrival day. Entry to the property is from 16:00 with your first yoga class between 17:30 and 18:00.
We will be required to check out of the property by 10:00 on the last day so we recommend a train any time after 11:00.
By Plane
You can fly to Newquay from a number of UK airports at great prices out of season. The venue is less than a 10-minute drive away from Newquay Airport.
Booking
Please complete the enquiry form below to book our Yoga, Hiking and Wild Swimming Retreat in Cornwall. Please specify the room you wish to book on the enquiry form.
