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.
PLEASE NOTE: we are unble to accept dogs at Burnswood.
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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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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…
“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…
“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.”
“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 bedding was wonderful! So amazing, in fact that I am going to buy some for home.”
“What a fantastic stay we had in the shepherd’s hut and how much I enjoyed the sculpture course. It was really handy being able to stay in the grounds during the course and the hut itself was lovely and cosy – you seemed to have thought of every detail. We were also blessed with clear…
“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.”
“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.”
“Thank you for the delightful stay – the attention to detail, cleanliness and proximity to the sculpture school was perfect.”
“We loved it! Just what we needed to have a short break away from the children. The bath was amazing and the hosts were lovely – Thank you x”
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.
We are offering a 10% discount off all bookings for the May Bank Holiday weekend!