Yoga Weekends in Devon

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This lovely yoga weekend is set in north Devon, on the fringes of Exmoor and Dartmoor. Situated in the heart of a charming West Country village, our accommodation is a beautiful old rectory owned by a local artist.

Highlights

- Revitalising yoga classes
- Beautiful boutique accommodation
- Walks and hikes in England's most spectacular county.

Accommodation - The Old Rectory

This country residence maintains Victorian grandeur with bold contemporary styling . It is the artist owner's home and lavish care is immediately evident. You might find a minotaur sculpture atop an antique Persian rug, or silver candleabras above African sculptures - complimented by a nude statuette.

It is a place full of discoveries and associations: a feather boa adorns a mantelpiece next to an African mask; antlers and a pair of snakeskin high heels adorn a table, overlooked by a madonna, next to a fez. What on earth could all this mean?

Outside, gravel paths meander through the tiered garden and through a hedged tunnel to reveal a swimming pool surrounded by rocking chairs. As well as an infrared sauna, jacuzzi and a tennis court outdoors there are also several indoor chill out areas - a fire-warmed drawing room, an aga-heated kitchen, a gym, and a games room.

Rooms

As you might expect, each of the bedrooms is resolutely different. Each is individually-themed, but all are decked out to exacting standards. Expect organic cotton sheets, white fluffy towels - and even a hot water bottle if it's chilly! All have TV with remote.

Principle Room

The Principle Room boasts a canopied four poster king-size bed and a unique bath (rumoured to have been found behind Buckingham Palace). Indeed, the room has a luxurious feel with twist: a chaise- longue, wardrobe, large chest of drawers, sorrel curtains, marble-topped side tables complement a daring golden leopardskin wallpaper – followed through with gold-plated taps in the bathroom. The Principle room overlooks the renaissance garden and fountain.

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Parisian Room

Overlooking front of the house, the Parisian Room is all creams and blues and, as its name implies, derives its inspiration from 1920’s Paris. Overlooking the magnificent sweeping entrance to the house, the room has marbled- topped tables, two easy chairs, modern Japanese bedside tables and large full size mirrors. An Indian bed throw with crewel-needlework completes the melange. The king-size bed can be separated into two singles and the ensuite bathroom has a bath with integral shower.

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Garden Room

The garden room is classically styled with a stand-alone roll-top bath, a large gold mirror and a wrought- iron double bed. A blend of creams and whites, featuring an Edwardian wardrobe and bedside tables. There are spectacular views over the main garden and the Devon hills beyond.

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Peacock Room

The Peacock room is an elegant melange of styles - unique Japanese-style wallpaper featuring small blue birds, combined with the Edwardian elegance of a large gentleman's wardrobe with matching regency marble- topped dressing table, art-nouveau lamps and a large ornate gold- plated mirror. The room has a small double bed, an ensuite shower and overlooks the main entrance to the house.

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Princess room

The Princess room boasts a spectacular orange/cream canopy over its queen-sized bed, blue velvet easy chairs and gold silk curtains. Here we find an eastern influence - as well as the huge swathes of fabric covering the bed, there are Persian rugs, gold silk curtains, copper-topped tables and cashmere throws. The bathroom is Victorian gentlemen's style, large and white, comprising a washstand with marble top, overhead shower and a bath.

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White room

With large mirrors, curtains and pelmets of white silk and marble tiles in the bathroom the White Room is, as you might expect, pure white. JW Waterhouse prints as well as the artist owner's nude photographs adorn the walls and there's also a king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom featuring bath with integral shower. The room overlooks the renaissance garden and the croquet lawn.

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Bunk room

The Bunk room was created with children in mind and contains three single beds. The room overlooks the courtyard and is decorated in a fun circus theme of pinks and greens and yellows.

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Cherry room

The Cherry Room has a queen-sized bed and overlooks the Rectory's lawns and gardens. With maroon pelmets & curtains of gold silk, it is another eastern-styled room, and is decorated with photograhs of nudes, unique glass-studded bedside cabinets and a terracotta bathroom of marble and sandstone tiles as well as a separate shower room.

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The Studio

Situated within the walled garden, the Studio is a self-contained unit accommating up to four people. The ground floor sleeps two in a king sized bed, and has an en-suite bathroom and dining table. A spiral staricase leads to the maisonette with its king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom. The Studio also has secluded balcony with own roll top bath and running hot water.

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Cobbled room

Housed off the courtyard, the Cobbled Room has a king-sized bed and a large sheepskin rug over the cobbled flooring. Small steps lead down into an ensuite bathroom. The room has a cobalt-blue theme featuring sparkly materials and a canopied double bed.

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Dance barn

Adjoining the yoga studio; the Dance Barn is a small double bedroom with blues, gold and creams drapes and a side table. The room has its wwn kitchenette and an outside seating area overlooking the apple orchard and chickens. It has a double bed and shower next to (but separate from) the bedroom.

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Itinerary details

Day 1 - Arrive at our lovely accommodation for a chilled weekend in the country. Our first yoga class, followed by a relaxing dinner in Chumleigh.
Day 2 - A morning yoga class followed by the chance to explore the surrounding Devon countryside. Exmoor and Dartmoor are both nearby, as is the North Deveon Biosphere (a UNESCO World Heritage site). This evening we have another class, and an evening meal.
Day 3 - Morning yoga with a restorative breakfast. Departures.

What's included - All yoga instruction (4 classes), hotel accommodation (half board - breakfast and dinner).
What's not - transport & transfers to the Old Rectory, lunches & optional activities.

What you'll need - For our yoga sessions you'll need loose, comfortable garments; lightweight cottons and linens are ideal. Smart casual wear is suggested for our evening meals in the village.