Picture this: a sympathetically restored Victorian villa tucked away in a peaceful pocket of the English Riviera, where the pace slows, the sea air works its magic and switching off comes naturally. Inside, it’s all light-filled rooms, reclaimed treasures and four gorgeously styled bedrooms designed for serious flopping, deep exhaling and blissful sleep. AND did I mention the uninterrupted sea views?!

Behind it all is Leanne, a former tourism professional, mother of two and wellness devotee who knows first-hand the importance of resetting. After a shock Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in her 30s, she spent the past decade immersed in holistic therapies and mindful living, eventually creating the kind of retreat space she felt was missing locally – grounded, soulful and genuinely welcoming. Think more cosy luxury hideaway than clinical spa retreat.

The result is The Space Retreat: intimate wellness escapes that feel warm, personal and refreshingly unpretentious. Each retreat is thoughtfully curated by Leanne alongside a handpicked collective of trusted local practitioners, creating something genuinely unique on the Devon wellness scene.

For wellness-curious newbies, Restore Your Roots is a gentle, nourishing introduction to slowing down, blending beach yoga (when the weather plays ball), breathwork, sound healing, journalling and mindful coastal walks, plus a dreamy natural skincare facial from local skincare brand Moksa. Want to go a little deeper? Rewild Your Soul layers in hot and cold therapies, more immersive breathwork and deeper restorative practices designed to properly reset frazzled nervous systems.

Before you even arrive, the experience begins. Guests complete a pre-retreat questionnaire and receive a beautifully curated welcome pack featuring a branded journal, their signature tea, seasonal treats, artwork from resident artist Angela and thoughtful journal prompts – essentially the kind of parcel you’ll wish you got everyday.

And because Leanne’s little black book of wellness experts is extensive, there’s also a menu of bespoke add-ons, from reflexology and massage to one-to-one therapy sessions. There’s even a retreat designed for mindful brides-to-be: Henlightenment, a holistic hen do alternative for those swapping sticky nightclub floors for sea swims, breathwork and a bit of nervous system nourishment.

Days here unfold slowly: nourishing meals freshly prepared by Muddy Awards finalists Me & Mrs Jones, grounding rituals, meaningful conversations and small international groups capped at just eight guests. It’s the kind of place you arrive feeling frazzled and leave lighter, calmer and quietly glowing – with just enough balance restored to justify a celebratory glass of fizz overlooking the marina afterwards.