Dan S
“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.”
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.
Recently featured on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed – Click below to watch!
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 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.”
“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…
“The small touches were really nice, great place to stay, good location and the star gazing window was amazing!”
“The bedding was wonderful! So amazing, in fact that I am going to buy some for home.”
“Me and my partner went away for our 6 year anniversary. It was so romantic and perfect. However, 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…
“Beautiful hut, beautiful decor, loved the stargazing window, bbq, outdoor bath and the alpacas. Really enjoyed seeing all the sculptures!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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…
“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
“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.”
“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.”
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!