Rebecca H
“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.”
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.
“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.”
“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…
“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”
“The bath was like therapy! Thank you so much for making our stay so amazing for our anniversary. The bath tub was absolutely amazing – we don’t want to leave. Thank you.”
“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.”
“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 bedding was wonderful! So amazing, in fact that I am going to buy some for home.”
“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.”
“The most beautifully furnished hut containing everything you would ever need for your stay! Very welcoming hosts and an absolutely stunning setting! We loved our stay.”
“The whole experience was incredible! No detail wasn’t thought of and the hut is beautifully designed. Stargazing was the icing on the cake and the tranquil surroundings were exactly what we needed! Thank you x
“Beautiful hut, beautiful decor, loved the stargazing window, bbq, outdoor bath and the alpacas. Really enjoyed seeing all the sculptures!”
“Thank you for the delightful stay – the attention to detail, cleanliness and proximity to the sculpture school was perfect.”
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!