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Yeotown Devon

Snapper, Devon, United Kingdom

Overview

Yeotown Devon is a multi award-winning retreat haven in rural North Devon. Don't expect a juice fast, boot camp or weight loss holiday, but an authentic healthy lifestyle concept focused on giving our minds and bodies a break from the everyday stressors of modern living. This 5 day/4 night retreat will give you vital tools and practical daily habits to improve your health and longevity. Hiking, outdoor activities, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, group talks & workshops, delicious and nutritious meals and massages are all a key aspects of this life-changing retreat experience. 

Please note that retreats run from every WEDNESDAY to SUNDAY only.

When to go

RETREATS RUNS EVERY WEEK FROM WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY ONLY.
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What we love

  • The social aspect of the retreat - you will surely meet like minded people
  • The packed schedule of activities - schedule is not published so there might be a few surprises along the way 
  • Food promotes gut healing and you will be able to taste home-made Yeotown water kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi and apple cider vinegar 

Who should go

  • The retreat is perfect for solo travellers who want to be in a sociable environment
  • Those who want to participate in a fun, active group retreat but don't want to travel abroad. 
  • Anyone who wants to be active on their holiday 

Offers

  • Exclusive benefit for Wellbeing Escapes
  •  Additional deep tissue massage (60 minutes) 
  • 10% discount on sharing rooms (already reflected in your price) 
Have a question?

Cracking the Menopause & Beyond – Building Resilience for Mind, Body & Soul with Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie

Mariella and Alice will enhance their signature five-day Yeotox by Yeotown experience with a special focus on health and hormones through menopause and beyond, empowering you to build resilience for your mind, body, and soul. Together, you'll navigate the inevitable changes that come with mid-life, challenging outdated narratives that leave women feeling powerless. Through a blend of holistic practices and cutting-edge medical insights, this retreat will guide you in embracing ageing as an opportunity for transformation. Mariella, a renowned UK broadcaster and journalist, brings her personal experience and passion for breaking the stigma around menopause. In collaboration with health journalist Alice Smellie, she co-authored “Cracking The Menopause” and leads the Menopause Mandate collective, advocating for better support and guidance for women navigating midlife health challenges.


Price from

Prices start at £2,950

The Programme
  • Accommodation
  • Hiking
  • Yoga for both “yogis and non-yogis”
  • Practical nutritional discussion
  • 3 Massages
  • Mindful practises throughout your stay
  • Plenty of opportunity to discuss the menopause and beyond
  • Full board - three meals each full day & fresh juices

Retreat dates:

  • 19 - 23 March 2025

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
Exclusive benefit for Wellbeing Escapes guests

  • Additional deep tissue massage (60 minutes)
  • 10% discount on sharing rooms (already reflected in your price) 

Long Weekend Winter Warming Retreat

Mindfully created these exclusive long weekend retreats will help guests decompress from the post-holiday whirlwind and kick-start the new year with some time to take care of yourself and your health. It’s a total reset for your body, spirits and mind. With the perfect balance of movement, mindfulness, and relaxation, our Winter Warming Long Weekends will leave you feeling centred, empowered, and ready to embrace a vibrant, healthier you.


Price from

Prices start at £1,275.

The Programme

  • Accommodation
  • Yoga for both “yogis and non-yogis”
  • Personalised nutrition workshops
  • Practical nutritional discussion
  • Mindful movement sessions
  • Soulful healing practices
  • Hiking
  • Massage
  • Full board - Thursday evening meal, three meals each full day & fresh juices

Retreat dates:

  • Feb 6th - 9th 
  • March 6th - 9th 
  • Arriving Thursday evening and departing Sunday lunchtime.

Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Exclusive benefit for Wellbeing Escapes guests
  • Additional deep tissue massage (60 minutes)
  • 10% discount on sharing rooms (already reflected in your price) 

Yeotown Signature retreat - Wednesday to Sunday

The multi-award-winning programme is a modern-day take on an old-school detox or weight-loss retreat. Yeotown is more interested in how to detox the mind, and lighten the spirit, rather than solely focusing on the body. Retreat runs weekly from Wednesday to Sunday.


Price from

£2650 in single use Classic Farmhouse

£2790 per person when sharing Threshing barn room

The Programme
  • Morning yoga-inspired stretching
  • Daily group activities such as hiking, cycling, yoga, fitness training, cold water immersion, wild swimming and more
  • Mindfulness and meditation sessions 
  • Workshops such as breathwork, healthy cooking demonstrations
  • 3 Massages during the retreat (Deep tissue / Shiatsu)
  • Full board - 3 meals a day including snacks and juices
  • Use of facilities - sauna, hot tub and outdoor gym 
  • Laundry (collected every morning and returned later in the afternoon) 

RETREAT DATES:

Arrival on every Wednesday and departure on Sunday after lunch (around 2.20pm).


Wellbeing Exclusives and Benefits
  • Exclusive benefit for Wellbeing Escapes guests
  •  Additional deep tissue massage (60 minutes) 
  • 10% discount on sharing rooms (already reflected in your price) 

Wellness

Yeotown Devon offers a very unique retreat concept full of fun outdoor activities as well as yoga, meditation and fitness training. You will go on breathtaking coastal hikes, try a cold water immersion, sound bath, sea swimming and much more! There will also be educational talks on various health and wellbeing-related topics. Plus Yeotown has been awarded 'The Times Southwest England Spa of the Year for 2024'! 

No one day is the same and it builds upon activities of the previous day. During your stay, you will be able to increase your stamina and endurance with some challenging hikes. The group activity schedule is kept a secret which encourages all guests to be more mindful and live in the present moment.  

Yeotown offers seasonal programmes designed to align with the rhythms of nature. Each retreat is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique qualities of the season, providing a transformative journey that nurtures physical, mental, and emotional well-being through seasonal, conscious cuisine and practices that resonate with the current environment. These programmes draw inspiration from the distinct characteristics of each season, inviting guests to explore and embrace the changes around them. Whether it's the rejuvenation of Spring, the warmth of Summer, the introspection of Autumn, or the quiet reflection of Winter, each 5 day retreat promises a rich experience that fosters growth and connection.

 The whole retreat programme spreads over 4 nights in total and it gives you a chance to disconnect, gain a new perspective and clarity, and give yourself some precious me time. You will feel more energised, engaged, empowered and armed with knowledge so you can make and maintain healthier choices when you return to your everyday life.

Retreat is suitable for any level of fitness. 

RETREATS RUNS EVERY WEEK FROM WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY ONLY.

Arrival is on Wednesday around midday. Departure on Sunday after lunch (around 2.20 pm). 


Example treatments at Yeotown Devon
  • Tuina Massage 
  • Reiki
  • Acupuncture
  • 1:1 Surf lesson
  • Lymphatic drainage 

Typical Group Classes

  • Yoga-inspired stretching 
  • Coastal hiking
  • Cold water immersion
  • Sea swimming
  • Functional fitness and strength training
  • Mindfulness & meditation sessions
  • Sound bath
  • Breathwork



Rooms

There are different room types at the retreat to suit all tastes and budgets. All rooms are designed in their unique style and they are all different. Please note that some rooms share bathrooms while others are en-suite.

Room facilities include bathroom amenities (organic shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and conditioner), towels, reusable quick dry hair towel, The White Company bathrobe, dressing gown, hair dryer, a kettle and bottled water which is replenished each day.

Laundry is done every morning and returned later in the afternoon and is included in the retreat package. 


Classic Farmhouse room

This room can only be booked on single use basis. 

There are 2 of these rooms and they share one bathroom with a bathtub. 

Both are comfortable rooms with a classic English countryside vibe with the views of rolling fields. 

Also a great option for two friends coming together who want their own rooms but are happy to share a bathroom.

Junior Lodge room

This room can only be booked on single use basis. 

A cosy lodge set by the larger eco-lodges with south-facing windows overlooking the orchards. 

This lodge has a high A-frame ceiling and is dressed in classic English farmhouse style. 

Large double bed, under-floor heating, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. 

Threshing Barn Room
There are 3 of these in total and they all have private bathrooms with underfloor heating and power showers. 

Bright, spacious rooms each have their unique decor and style with super king-size beds.

Perfect for a solo participant or a couple. Beds can be split for friends sharing. 

Farmhouse Suite
Spacious and airy room with doors that lead out onto a private balcony with expansive views over the Yeotown fields and Woodland. 

There is a newly renovated bathroom with underfloor heating, a large bathtub and a walk-in shower.  

This room can be shared by two people however please note the super king-size bed cannot be split into twin beds. 

Eco-lodge Room
Retreat has 3 of these rooms, all designed in their own unique style and décor.

They have an underfloor heating, double-height A-frame ceilings, beautiful South-facing views with doors leading to their own outdoor seating.  

Private bathrooms have power showers and large stand-alone stone bathtubs. 

1 Bedroom Eco-cottage

A luxurious one bedroom cottage overlooks the fruit orchard and spans over 1400 Sq ft.

In the master bedroom, the walls have been clad with dark oak and above the bed sits a 300-year-old antique hand-carved stone Buddha. 

The bathroom is tiled with polished white stone with a separate freestanding stone bath and power shower. 

The central feature of the cottage is the large double-sided fireplace, which leads into the sitting room with a swinging meditation pod.   

What’s on the menu

Retreat includes all meals (full board with snacks and juices) and menu promotes gut healing dishes that naturally increase energy and stamina. Away from your normal patterns of eating and drinking, time at the retreat will give you some perspective and allow you to observe how certain foods and drinks may be affecting you. Using a creative blend of nutritionally dense foods, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, adaptogenic lattes and farmer market fresh fruits & vegetables, the Yeotown menu will leave you feeling energised throughout the day. 

There is no caffeine, refined sugar, gluten, dairy, alcohol available. 

Meals at Yeotown
Menu is not completely vegan but can easily be made so for those who wish. There are a couple of sustainable fish options served for those who aren’t vegan or vegetarian. All allergies, special diets and intolerancies can be catered for.

Location

Yeotown Devon is located in the rustic and unspoiled wilds of North Devon. The property itself centres around a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by 40 acres of rolling fields, with the River Yeo running through its backyard. 


By car

Nearest Train Station is Tiverton Parkway. There are trains from London Paddington station. 

Please book a train that arrives by 11.10 on Wednesday and departs after 3.20 on Sunday. 

Retreat offers a transfer service from the station on Wednesday at approx. 11am and return back on Sunday at about 2.20pm for the 3.30pm train to Paddington. Cost is £25 per person per way. 

Families, Children & Infants

This is an adults only retreat. No kids under 14 allowed. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts
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Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.
Value added benefits and discounts
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As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.
Award winning service
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With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.