Self-contained - your own private access
Free parking in sheltered carport
Double bed
En-suite shower room
Sitting room
Wood burner
Desk
Yew Arch at Pen Selwood Retreats
Beneath the ancient yew, shaped by time into a living arch, lies the gateway to your retreat. The yew tree has long been associated with transformation and renewal - its ability to regenerate is a quiet reminder of our own capacity to shed what no longer serves us. As you pass under the arch and through to The Retreat accommodation, take a moment to breathe in deeply and feel the shift from everyday life into this space of stillness and possibility.
Your Private Sanctuary
Solo Retreat in Somerset
The Retreat is a self-contained annexe within a traditional stone cottage tucked away beside ancient woodland in rural Somerset. This is your private sanctuary - two thoughtfully appointed and newly decorated rooms, a private area of garden with outside seating, access to the paddock as well as miles of woodland to explore on your doorstep.
Time to Yourself
Your Retreat from the Every Day
Whether you come for a weekend or settle in for a week or more, you’ll be warmly welcomed and find everything you need. All retreats are self-catering and are for solo guests over the age of 18. Sorry, no pets. The invitation is to switch off completely so whilst there is Wi-Fi in The Retreat, there is no TV – so bring those books you have been wanting to read for ages, a fresh new journal and your camera.
Kind Words From Retreat Guests
Testimonials
Discover what other guests say about their time at Pen Selwood Retreats.
Gary Wright
Senior Tutor, The College of Psychic Studies
“Pen Selwood Retreats is the most wonderful place to escape to. It has a beautiful energy and with its wonderful soft palette of pinks and greens, it’s a nurturing and relaxing space from the moment you walk through the door. With the addition of having Craniosacral Therapy on hand, this really is more than just a place to escape to for a couple of days, this is an experience to relax, explore your creativity, explore the opportunity to rest, explore the opportunity to heal – all of this and more is available to you.
With its beautiful garden, which is backdropped by the stunning Somerset scenery, it really is the most wonderful, calming, relaxing and beautiful space – which I highly recommend everyone should experience more than once in a year.”
Etienne de Peirsman and Toshiko
World Renowned Craniosacral Therapy Tutor, Founder of Peirsman Craniosacral Academy (PCSA)
“At the end of last summer, we had a chance to stay at Pen Selwood Retreats. It was our first time in Somerset with its small lanes, mysterious trees and shrubs and staying and sleeping in a cottage where it was easy imagining wizards and elves looking at you from between the flowers and plants. They must be as curious about us as we are about them!
The cottage itself is old, built in the mid 19th century, and everything is newly decorated and so cosy, we felt very welcome and at home. Our host is a wonderful Craniosacral Practitioner. The word magical is used too often, but it certainly describes our whole experience to a tee. On a personal note, her father’s armchair is the most wonderful friend I have encountered! We would not hesitate to go again and breathe in the old magic of the land and enjoy the comfort of modern times”.
What Makes Pen Selwood Retreats Different?
Craniosacral Therapy
To enhance your retreat experience, Craniosacral Therapy is available for those seeking deep restoration and renewal. Your host, Belinda Roberts RCST, offers treatments in the tranquil treatment room within the cottage.
For the most transformative experience, we recommend one treatment for each full day of your stay (excluding Sundays), allowing the therapeutic work to unfold and deepen throughout your time here. You can choose how many treatments to book when you reserve your stay. £65 – one hour treatment, £90 for 90 minutes. A short medical questionnaire will be sent upon confirmation of booking together with a schedule of your appointments.
What's Included?
Facilities
The annexe has been thoughtfully designed and equipped with all that you need for a comfortable stay.
Dining area
Kitchenette - 2-ring ceramic hob, multi-function oven, fridge
Sheets, towels, hairdryer
Tea and coffee
Private garden area with table & chairs
Access to paddock
Wi-Fi - being in a remote location, signal can be patchy
Key Features
Character property
Tucked away beautiful corner of Somerset
Beside a nature reserve and woodland
2 miles from Stourhead National Trust
2 hours from London
Near Bruton, Castle Cary, Sherborne, Frome and Glastonbury
See Around Us for more about things to see and do.
Prices and Booking
Accommodation Price:
£135 per night
Craniosacral Treatment Price:
£65 per one-hour treatment or £90 per ninety-minute treatment.
We recommend one treatment (1 hour or 1.5 hours) per full day of your stay (excluding Sundays).
Check-in: 3pm, Check-out: 10am
No Check-in on Sundays – minimum 2-nights stay
Solo adults only, over the age of 18