Your Private Sanctuary

The cottage is not only where I practise — it is also, quietly, somewhere people come to stop.

Set high on a ridge in a quiet corner of Somerset and surrounded by woodland, Pen Selwood Retreats is a self-contained, self-catering annexe, nestled beside extensive woodland which was once part of the ancient Forest of Selwood.

Available to book for solo guests and couples, Pen Selwood Retreats is a separate offering with its own dedicated website.

To find out more, see photos and pricing or to make a booking:

Why Come on a Retreat?

Whatever your reason for coming, you will be very welcome. Here are some of the many reasons why guests choose to retreat here:

  • Writing projects, or a creative project requiring focused attention
  • A well-earned break from a demanding job or hectic life
  • The simple pleasure of being in nature with no demands made on you
  • Celebrating a milestone birthday or personal achievement
  • Respite from caring for others — family, patients, clients or students
  • A juice fast, digital detox, or silent meditation retreat
  • Processing life transitions — time and space to go inwards and restore
  • Reconnecting with yourself — or with each other — through nature, stillness and rest

Craniosacral Therapy Retreats

What makes a stay here particularly unique is the opportunity to receive Craniosacral Therapy during your retreat, working gently and deeply with your body’s own natural rhythms.
Treatments are woven into the 4 Day and 7 Day Retreat packages. A Flexible Retreat lets you choose your own number of sessions, or none at all.
Whether you come primarily for the therapy or simply for the restorative quality of this place, the two sit together naturally.