yoga at Brownscombe

Group stays at Brownscombe Spring and Autumn 2025

Are you planning a weekend away with extended family to celebrate a wedding anniversary or a milestone birthday with friends, wanting a hen weekend that feels more like a spa break, or are you looking for a venue to host your yoga retreat? We can help you put together plans for multi – generation celebrations, and other memorable get-togethers. Tell us what you’re thinking and we’ll assemble a package just for you, from catered meals in our lodge, to spa days, craft workshops, pizza and prosecco nights and downtime in the hot tubs. 

We have noise constraints at night, as we are at the edge of a village, so we can only accept adult only get togethers if the evenings are spent in our soundproof Lodge, where you can let your hair down. We are fully booked in the school holidays so there is only availability for group bookings outside of these busy dates.

Here’s an idea of what’s on offer:

Catered Wellness Breaks £249 / head for 2 nights for 12* – 16 guests

Available in our Safari Tents outside of school holidays and current Spring dates available are 25th – 27th April 2025 and 9th – 11th May 2025

The package includes:

  • Two nights accommodation in 3/4 luxury Safari Tents (depending on number of guests), arriving Friday from 4pm and late check out on Sunday at 1pm
  • Sole use of our stunning soundproof Lodge room for your entire weekend
  • Private use of three electric hot tubs (located outside Dart, Tamar and Yealm) with room for 5-6 guests in each at a time.
  • All bedding and towels provided (beds are made up).
  • A welcome hamper in each safari tent which includes all the essentials: milk, tea, coffee, crisps, biscuits, hot chocolate and marshmallows to toast on the fire pit.

Friday:

  • Arrival from 4pm by car to Brownscombe or train to Newton Abbot (2hr 40 from London or 1hr 20 from Bristol) 15-minute transfer
  • Settle into your Safari Tent and catch up with friends
  • Delicious supper of campfire curry, cassoulet or beef casserole served in the Barn (other options available Vegan, GF,DF) with Salcombe Dairy ice cream
  • Retire to the soundproof Lodge which has Wifi and is yours for the evening

Saturday:

  • Body Flow in the field (or barn depending on weather) – a mix of yoga and pilates suitable for beginners and a good stretch for experienced yogis! Mats provided.
  • Saturday brunch: Cooked for you and all laid out in the barn a feast of Brownscombe sausages (vegan or pork), scrambled eggs and baked beans with Demi baguettes, jams and tea, coffee and orange juice.
  • Afternoon – Treatments available (as an extra on own account) or enjoy one of the many activities on or off site that we recommend
  • Cream Tea; set out for you in the barn of one scone, roddas clotted cream and jam with choice of tea or coffee
  • Pizza and Prosecco night in the Barn – enjoy prosecco served in vintage champagne glasses before you roll your dough, select your toppings and we will cook your pizza in our wood-fired pizza oven followed by chocolate brownies 
  • Retreat to the Lodge for more fun

Sunday:

  • Breakfast of granola, yoghurt and fresh berries with Demi baguette and orange juice to pick up from the barn
  • Optional Farmer’s rounds (feeding the piglets and collecting eggs)
  • Aqua aerobics in the pool followed by a swim and then return to the hot tub
  • Return to Newton Abbot to catch your train or if you have your own transport explore nearby beaches or Dartmoor

* Based on a minimum of 12 guests in order to book

“Everything has been so great from start to finish. Kate has been an absolute dream with planning and the lead up to the weekend, and a fantastic, friendly and warm hostess. The tents and dining areas are so well thought out, decorated to a high standard and the epitome of luxury. The food was delicious! We cannot stop talking about how wonderful everything is and would love to re-visit. Thank you Kate – you’re a star!”

Amy September hen weekend

ACTIVITY PACKAGES at Brownscombe

Activities: from £25 per head

Coasteering or Stand up paddle boarding in nearby Torbay with instructors for your group

Surfing together in beautiful Bantham with wet suits and surf boards included

Pony trekking on Dartmoor

Cocktail  Masterclass in our Lodge £25 per head

Learn how to make two of your chosen cocktails from an expert mixologist, while sipping a glass of prosecco while you wait; choose from Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Daquiri, Espresso Martini, Pina Colada, Amaretto sour

Craft sessions: from £45 per head

Craft sessions take place in our lodge and are the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Options include:

  • Floral head crown workshop: With a selection of beautiful seasonal flowers. and roses and gorgeous ribbons or twisted ivy; you will learn the skills and techniques of making a natural, wild and rustic headband.
  • Bake off: We can arrange for you to decorate a number of cupcakes using different techniques and award a prize for the winner.

Make your own fun 

Alternatively why not make your own fun for free. Here are some examples of what other groups have done:

  • Scavenger hunts
  • Sports days on our playing field, we can provide woggles, rounders kit, and egg and spoon!
  • Rainy day alternative; ping pong tournament in the games room and skittles in the barn
  • Cocktail making in the Brownscombe Lodge as DIY or we can hire bar staff at cost for you.
  • Chill out in your hot tub with friends!