Sarah W
“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.”
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.
“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 bedding was wonderful! So amazing, in fact that I am going to buy some for home.”
“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 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 small touches were really nice, great place to stay, good location and the star gazing window was amazing!”
“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
“Thank you for the delightful stay – the attention to detail, cleanliness and proximity to the sculpture school was perfect.”
“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…
“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…
“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.”
“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”
“It was really kind of you to show me around The Sculpture School, what a privilege to see the inner workings of such a unique and inspiring space teeming with objects of such beauty, raw talent and history. I can not thank you enough and I would definitely stay again.”
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!