Cider House at Buckland Abbey
Bespoke Retreats
UNIQUE LUXURY EXPERIENCES
“The house was perfect, the rooms divine, the flexibility and personalised approach to our itinery exceeded all our expectations – you should be shouting from the rooftops!”
Whether you have something in mind or are looking for inspiration we can help you create the perfect escape and experience.
THE EXPERIENCE
Maybe you cannot make the dates of our other retreats or maybe you have a group of friends you would love to curate your own perfect retreat around – our Bespoke Retreats are exactly what you have been looking for. Where you have the option to choose available dates which work for you and bring a group of up to 8 to immerse yourselves in your own unique retreat.
Curating a bespoke blend of those elements you want to experience and enjoy, whether catered or self-catered, you can include yoga classes specifically aligned to your group, developing asana poses, breathwork or meditation. Guided or self lead, Dartmoor offers breathtaking wide open, wild spaces with ancient woodlands, secret pool and hidden rivers. The dramatic coast, exploring and embracing the vibrancy and invigoration of cold water swimming – perfect for beginners as well as those who love this revitalizing experience – a day walking the spectacular coast path, followed by a sea swim and maybe a sauna is not to be missed!
Additional elements of Sound Experiences Reiki and Massage can also be woven into the programme. With our bespoke retreats they can be just that – totally bespoke to you.
WHAT MAKES OUR RETREATS UNIQUE?
You are immersed on the idyllic National Trust Buckland Abbey Estate, where every carefully considered element of your luxury location nudges you to put down your everyday life, taking time with those who light you up, leaning into the stillness, the space, the adventure, whatever you choose.
Step away with you friends and immerse yourselves in whatever programme best suits you, booking as a group allows you to really make it your own, enjoying the flexibility to curate your own bespoke retreat.
All too often we know what we need, and yet on we plough, it is the intentional carving out of time to allow the space for ourselves and the honouring of this that allows the shifts, recalibration and rejuvenating impacts. This time is for you, surrounded by the nourishment of friendship, immersive escapism from the “every day”.
food
For our bespoke retreats you can choose to be self-catered or we can put you in touch with our amazing caterers to offer a fully or partially catered option – it is entirely your choice.
Guests consistently rate our food 5 out of 5
We love our food and source as much as we can locally and seasonally.
your hosts
Bertie and Bryony shared a vision to create escapes where yoga, nature, stillness, adventure, and idyllic seclusion went hand in hand with comfort and an effortlessly unique style.
“We know first hand the profound benefits to be gained from slowing down, immersion in such a magical place, the importance of taking time out, connection with self and others and the need for a playful sense of fun and adventure – we love where we live, it’s heavenly – we look forward to welcoming you.”
Getting out in wide open spaces, rolling landscapes and uninterrupted views with options to expereince the many benefits of wild swimming under the experienced guidance of Bertie, each retreat can be adapted to your level whatever that may be.
With grounding in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restoratative Yoga Bryony is currently enjoying further deepening her professional development and personal practice in EFT, Sound Healing, Kundalini, Trauma and Breathwork beyond her initial RYT500.
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Whether planning a Day Retreat just for you, a Residential immersion to reground and take time, a Bespoke retreat with a group to choose your dates and your experience or a Solo Retreat to intentionally press pause and have that unique space held for your individual experience, you could not wish for a more picture perfect, indulgent location and offering where every element resonates the quality and nourishment of each experience.
your cider house experience
Key Components...
Location and Directions
Nestled in the idyllic National Trust Buckland Abbey 700 acre Estate, Cider House feels a world away and yet on the edges of Dartmoor and within striking distance of the coast. For details of how to find us, to help you plan your journey.
Arrival and Departure
The property will be available from 4pm on your date of arrival and we ask that guests check out before 10am on their departure date. Our Residential Retreat programmes usually run from 3pm on the day of arrival to 12noon on your departure day. Guests can confirm details in their programme information. Train station transfers can be assisted with.
What You Can Expect
This is your retreat, curated for you, maybe you have a clear idea of exactly what elements you would like to include or maybe you would like some inspiration, the following link gives a sample schedule from a previoius retreat – then you get to cherry pick as much or as little as you would like. Get in touch – we would love to discuss your ideas of exactly what you would like to create.
How many can you accommodate?
Cider House can accommodate up to 8 guests across our 4 double ensuite rooms one of which can be converted to a twin on request. Should your group exceed these numbers you might want to consider our additional on site option of StarBed Hideaways, 2 luxurious cabins tucked away on the estate each sleeping 2 guests.
Your Digital Detox
Cider House offers a slower pace, whilst we do have wi-fi and Netflix the monks were not considering the internet when they decided on the wall thickness and our speed could be described as glacial until fibre finally reaches us.
How to Plan Your Unique Retreat
Get in touch, we have a wealth of experience and contacts to curate the most idylic retreat, your choose the dates and let us know what you would love to include, it doesn’t matter if you are new to experiences or would like to bring more of them into your life, our spoiling accommodation and stunning location make us the perfect fit for your unique bespoke retreat! We look forward to welcoming you!
Floorplan
Check Availability
You can view availability for Cider House below and select your dates.
Bespoke Retreat Escapes
Our Turnover days are Monday and Friday
10% discount for groups of 4 (Woodbine and Langworthy will be available)
20% discount for groups of 2 (Woodbine will be available)
Cider House is available as a retreat hire venue with yoga studio and catering options – please contact us for more details.
Retreats & Unique Escapes in Devon
” The house was perfect, the rooms divine, we loved flexibility of the programme, our early morning yoga sessions left the rest of the days flexible, our day with Bertie hiking and swimming was simply perfect and we explored further than we would have planned ourselves, coming back to the expanse of the house and the huge hottub under the stars we simply felt a world away from everything. The perfect balance of slowing down, exploring and just chilling out – the Estate is amazing! Huge thanks to Bertie and Bryony for the perfect bespoke retreat! We will be back!
“A feeling of escapism, to step away with the best of friends, we all live under an hour away, some only 30mins but it was the perfect setting to switch off and enjoy some much needed recharging, Bryony’s intuitive adaptation of our yoga classes was so welcome, her genuine enthusiasm for all things wellbeing is infectious – we gained hugely from sessions, way beyond the poses. We are all – sad to be going, huge thanks to Bertie and Bryony for their warmth and hospitality – a complete gem of a find!”
“We all enjoy the outdoors and had experienced breathwork through a work training day but didn’t want to sign up to a retreat as a group of 5 guys nothing really seemed to resonate – being able to bolt on and selct those aspects which worked for us allowed us to come away as friends but with sessions planned we could all enjoy and still remain flexible. We were all very new to yoga and so only booked one session but having had that one, Bryony kindly fitted us in for one a day as the profound impact it had both physically and mentally was something we all noticed, we never felt like beginners. Bertie is clearly in his element on Darmoor and the swimming was amazing if bracing! We opted to be self catered which worked well but equally would book catered options another time – a great few days away, would strongly reccomend, good to be with mates in your own group. Thanks guys!”