Designed for you & your group

As experienced retreat hosts we know what it takes to provide an environment for successful, memorable group gatherings.

With your group needs in mind, we can work with you to create your ideal retreat. Whether it is for a friend reunion, a quiet hen weekend (Zen weekend), or team building event, your retreat will be a wonderful, stress-free stay where we help you plan an itinerary and provide the venue and equipment and optional activities or catering to make your retreat a memorable success.

Stone Mill Retreat provides calming spaces to meet, beautiful bedrooms for rest, communal meal facilities, a versatile studio barn for a range of activities, plus varied indoor and outdoor seating and dining areas and direct access to riverbanks and countryside.

​The venue is wonderful for being immersed in abundant nature, birdsong and trees. Situated on the banks of the Little River Dart there are beautiful walks right from the door. 

Optional guided activities and retreat ideas:
Yoga
Pilates
Walking 
Fishing
Cycling
Reading
Desk spaces for writing
Knitting / crafting
Meditation
Silent retreat
Training courses
Workshops
Please get in touch to find out more
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Accommodation

✓ Sleep up to 10
✓ 3 twin rooms, 1 flexile twin / triple, and 1 double
✓ High quality mattresses with fresh cotton linens and towels provided
✓ Period furnishings and garden views from all rooms
✓ Private use of the farmhouse, studio barn and gardens
✓ Cosy Rayburn in the farmhouse dining room
✓​ Large dining table for 11 plus al fresco dining spaces too

Facilities

✓ Self contained, newly renovated 4-5 bedroom farmhouse
✓ ​Peaceful studio barn with woodburner for yoga, meditation and gathering
✓ Stunning mature garden with half-moon bridge leading to the Little Dart River at the bottom of the garden
✓ Group seating inside and out, including secluded spaces surrounded by trees and wildlife
✓ Sheltered BBQ area with fire pit, perfect for star gazing on dark evenings
✓ Indoor or outdoor dining for 11
✓ Shady trees, loungers and hammock for summer relaxing
✓ Well equipped kitchen with Rangemaster stove and double oven, plus an Aga
✓ Comfy lounge for everyone to gather around the woodburner
✓ Desk areas for writing and comfy armchairs for reading
✓ Local walks from the door for all abilities
✓ Space for muddy boots and coats after wet walks
✓ 2 full bathrooms plus downstairs loo and utility room
✓​ Easy access, half an hour from Tiverton or 3 miles from Eggesford train station

Catering

For self-catering the farmhouse kitchen is well-equipped with a large Rangemaster 5-ring stove, double oven, dishwasher and two fridges and freezer. In the cooler weather the Aga is wonderful for slow cooked jacket potatoes.

You can self-cater, we can offer simple wholesome catering options or put you in touch with local caterers or chefs. There are local pubs and restaurants and a fabulous farmshop nearby too. Contact us if you would like to discuss ideas.

Pricing and terms

✓ Exclusive use of the farmhouse, gardens and barn
✓ Early arrivals from as early as 11am and late 4pm checkouts available with a minimum of 2 nights/3 days

✓ Pencil in proposed dates and we'll hold them for 2-weeks at no charge allowing you time to offer them to your group.
✓ Confirm the booking with a non-refundable deposit of 50%.
✓​ The balance is due 8-weeks before your retreat.

There is seasonal variation on the pricing so please contact us with ideas for time of year and length of stay and we are happy to provide you pricing for the venue and talk about any catering requirements. 
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If you have any questions or we can be of any help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
​We are experienced at both hosting and leading retreats and are happy to offer advice and support. 

​Clara & Graham