Designed by two artists, world renowned master sculptor Andrew Sinclair and Diane Coates-Sinclair, Burnswood Boutique Escapes offers a unique ‘Artist’s Garret’ studio apartment and two artist-designed luxury Shepherd’s Huts in a beautiful meadow, surrounded by rolling Devon farmland, a field of alpacas and sculpture gardens.
We want your stay to be as relaxing and as memorable as possible. So, here we have put together a few extra little luxuries you might enjoy to make your stay as perfect as possible.
We are located in the heart of Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and within easy reach of miles of stunning coastline, so you will never be at a loss for lots to do. But if you are looking for some ideas, here we have put a few together for you.
“The bed was one of the comfiest I’ve ever stayed in, the hosts meeting you on entry to the hut and all the small touches within the hut. For a small hut there was a surprising amount of room within it.”
“This luxury shepherds cottage was beautifully designed and makes for a great staycation. The owners went above and beyond to make us feel at home. There were so many lovely personal touches which made our holiday truly lovely and relaxing.”
“Di & Andy are fantastic hosts, thank you both so much for making my stay in the gorgeous Da Vinci’s Den so enjoyable. I really appreciate your warm welcome and local knowledge. You are perfectly situated to explore Dartmoor & Exmoor and both coasts. The bijoux Den itself is sumptuously decorated and furnished, with everything…
“The breakfast hamper we ordered. The welcome note and free homemade brownie. The Swedish outdoor bath. The towel robes provided. The BBQ equipment provided. The cosy feel of the shepherds hut. The sculptures dotted about the grounds.”
“Me and my partner went away for our 6 year anniversary. It was so romantic and perfect. This is definitely not just for couples. This is perfect for anyone. The owners of the property were amazing, they were only a message away. Everything within the property was well thought of, and I personally could not…
“Luxurious shepherds hut in a beautiful setting, surrounded by countryside. The Swedish bath was a fantastic experience, very decadent! Loved seeing the alpacas, so cute. The owners were excellent & on hand whenever we needed them, very helpful & knowledgeable about the local area.”
“Thank you for the delightful stay – the attention to detail, cleanliness and proximity to the sculpture school was perfect.”
“We had a great stay at Rodin’s Retreat and was just what we needed – a beautiful place and total peace. Lots to do nearby, highly recommended.”
“The perfect weekend getaway! A lovely Shepard’s hut with everything you’ll need for your stay. The hosts were amazing and could be contacted easily if we had any problems. From small little touches like the rug from the alpaca fur to one of the comfiest beds I have ever slept in. This stay cannot be…
“Beautiful hut, beautiful decor, loved the stargazing window, bbq, outdoor bath and the alpacas. Really enjoyed seeing all the sculptures!”
“Beautiful place packed with everything you’d need. Near to amenities and easy to get to main roads to go to coastal areas etc., but still tucked away in tranquil countryside. Very welcoming hosts that were there when we needed them but not overpowering. Lots of small extra touches that made it feel luxurious and personal…
“We loved our stay in Rodin’s Retreat and would love to return someday. We leave feeling rested with a new memory to treasure. Thank you.”
Diane and Andrew Sinclair are artists with a vision: A vision that the world should be full of inspiration, art and the beauty of nature. An escape to Burnswood is to find yourself in an artist’s wonderland.
