Stride & Swim:
Salcombe to Dartmouth
Join us this summer for our award-winning coastal retreat in South Devon. Based in the historic seaside village of Torcross, this 4-night escape is perfect for those craving an active break from daily life. Hike the most scenic stretches of the South West Coast Path between Salcombe and Dartmouth, refresh with guided sea swims, and unwind with yoga sessions and nourishing meals. Let the salt air, wind-swept coast, and stunning scenery clear your mind and leave you renewed.
What's Included?
Your retreat includes four nights of luxury accommodation, all meals, snacks, afternoon cake, and drinks (excluding alcohol), plus daily yoga sessions, guided coastal hikes, and professionally led sea swims. You’ll have full access to the yoga studio, hot tub, and communal spaces, and a pre-retreat health consultation ensures your yoga experience is tailored to you.
Location
Torcross, South Devon – nestled between Slapton Sands beach and a freshwater nature reserve, with direct access to the coast path.
Duration
5 days / 4 nights. Friday to Tuesday. Day 1 arrival: 3pm, Day 5 departure: 12pm
Group size
Intimate group of 10–14 guests for a warm, personal retreat experience. Solo travellers are most definitely welcome.
Accommodation
Stunning beachside retreat home, with beautiful open plan communal living spaces, and extra rooms in nearby 5* coastal accommodation.
Yoga levels
Suitable for all levels – practices are tailored to you, from energising flows to deeply restorative sessions.
Activity Level
Moderate – includes daily yoga, daily coast path hikes of up to 5 miles, and optional sea swims with experienced guides.
Who's this retreat for?
This retreat is for anyone seeking a meaningful break from the routines of daily life, a chance to recharge and reconnect. It’s perfect for those who love the outdoors and enjoy spending time with like-minded people, sharing the energy of walking along rugged coastlines, taking invigorating sea swims, and embracing mindful movement. If you find that time in nature restores your mind, uplifts your mood, and supports your mental well-being, this retreat is designed for you.
Move, breathe, explore: your retreat experience
The Yoga
Each day includes energising and restorative yoga sessions, ending with deep relaxation through Yoga Nidra. Natalie’s alignment-based style, inspired by Iyengar yoga, focuses on safety and adapting poses to suit every body using props. Classes are suitable for all levels, including beginners, and you’ll have a chance to chat with Natalie beforehand to tailor sessions to your needs. Yoga takes place in our very own dedicated beachside Yoga Studio, fully equipped with everything you’ll need for a perfect practice.
The Hiking
Just steps from your front door, lies the world-famous South West Coast Path and Slapton Sands beach. After morning juice, yoga, and breakfast, we’ll head out for daily hikes across South Devon’s dramatic cliffs and rolling fields, covering the very best sections between Salcombe and Dartmouth. We keep the pace relaxed, covering up to 5 miles a day with plenty of stops for snacks, hot drinks, guided sea swims and photos in hidden coves. The terrain can be rugged, so bring sturdy shoes, a backpack, and waterproofs—just in case!
The Swimming
For the adventurous, enjoy wild swims in stunning hidden coves like Soar Mill Cove or Great Mattiscombe Sands. At Yoga Field & Sea, we embrace the benefits of cold water year-round, and during your stay, you’ll dip at some of South Devon’s most beautiful hidden beaches. All ocean sessions are led by certified life guards and always start with a safety briefing and a breathwork exercise designed to keep your nervous system in a calming mode. We’ll keep you cosy afterward with hooded towels and flasks of hot tea.
Coastal bliss in beautiful South Devon
Set within South Devon’s stunning scenery, our retreat takes place in Torcross, a charming beachside village at one end of the famous Slapton Sands. Framed by the sea on one side and a protected freshwater lake on the other, the location is truly unique. Rich in history—from storm damage and lost roads to WW2 and coastal defences—it offers a genuine escape from modern life. With the epic South West Coast Path on our doorstep, you can swim, practice yoga, enjoy the hot tub, relax by log fires, or simply read—all just steps from the ocean.
Re-wilding by the sea
Our Summer retreats are set in Torcross village, South Devon. Next to the ocean, and opposite Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, guests have the choice of staying in the main retreat home (The Old Bakehouse), or one of our waterside cottages or apartments. Each property offers peaceful, comfortable spaces with the sea on your doorstep, cosy bedrooms, shared living areas, and outdoor spots to relax. Enjoy the hot tub, yoga studio, and plenty of coastal charm throughout your stay.
Super King ensuite
- £1595 per person
- Private bathroom
- Solo occupancy
Just a five-minute lakeside walk from the main retreat home, you’ll find Shelsey, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom property featuring a luxurious master ensuite with a Super King bed just for you. With breath-taking views over Slapton Ley Nature Reserve and out to the ocean, this home is a private haven for your retreat. Enjoy open-plan living, a sunny garden, and elegant design — your own space to unwind — while still having full access to the main retreat home’s facilities, including the hot tub, outdoor shower, and yoga studio. All meals and yoga classes take place in the main retreat home and studio, 5 mins walk away.
Double
- £1495 per person
- Shared bathroom
- Solo occupancy
Just seconds from the seafront, The Old Bakehouse is our main retreat home — complete with a hot tub, log fire, yoga studio, and communal dining space. This inviting double room shares a bathroom with one other bedroom and offers elegant comfort within the heart of the retreat. With the beach just moments away and lake views from the window, it’s the perfect space to rest, reset, and soak up the coastal atmosphere between yoga sessions and nourishing meals.
King room
- £1495 per person
- Shared bathroom
- Solo occupancy
A short five-minute stroll along the lake from the main retreat home brings you to this newly refurbished three-bedroom house: Shelsey, home to a serene king room with shared bathroom. Overlooking Slapton Ley Nature Reserve and the ocean beyond, this house offers a private escape with spacious open-plan living, a sunlit garden, and stylish interiors. Guests staying here enjoy their own peaceful haven while still having full access to the main retreat’s facilities — including the yoga studio, outdoor shower, and hot tub. All meals and classes are hosted at the main retreat home, just a gentle walk away.
Twin ensuite
- £1295 per person
- Private bathroom
- Shared for 2
Located just seconds from the seafront, The Old Bakehouse is our main retreat home and the heart of the experience — complete with a hot tub, log fire, dining space, and yoga studio. It features two large and beautifully designed Twin bedrooms that can be arranged as Super Kings or twins, each with a roll-top bath, ensuite shower room, high vaulted ceilings, and stunning views over Slapton Ley freshwater lake. Blending luxury with coastal charm, it’s the perfect place to unwind between ocean dips, delicious meals, and soulful yoga sessions.
King ensuite
- £1595 per person
- Private bathroom
- Solo occupancy
Just a few minutes walk along the sea front from our main retreat home, charming three-bedroom Bay View sits directly opposite the ocean — so close you can almost taste the salt in the air. The serene master ensuite room offers its own bathroom and uninterrupted sea views right from the bed, with the sound of waves your nightly soundtrack. It’s an inviting coastal hideaway for one, perfectly positioned just steps from the shore yet moments from all the retreat’s comforts. All yoga sessions and meals are hosted at the main retreat home, a 3 minute walk along the sea front.
Double
- £1495 per person
- Shared bathroom
- Solo occupancy
Just a short stroll along the seafront from our main retreat home, this characterful three-bedroom apartment, Bay View, sits almost on the shore — the sea so close you can hear and smell the waves. The double room is light and inviting, sharing a bathroom with one other guest, and enjoys beautiful ocean views from its window. Peaceful and perfectly placed, it offers a true seaside escape while keeping you close to the yoga studio, hot tub, and all the comforts of the main retreat. All yoga sessions and meals are hosted at the main retreat home, a 3 minute walk along the sea front.
Twin (for 1)
- £1295 per person
- Shared bathroom
- Solo occupancy
Just a few minutes’ walk from the main retreat home, this lovely three-bedroom coastal apartment, Bay View, sits right by the water’s edge, with the sound of waves ever-present. The spacious twin room is offered as a single room for solo occupancy, giving you privacy and room to unwind, while sharing a bathroom with one other guest. With glorious sea views from the main living room and a sunny terrace, it’s a peaceful space to rest and recharge — close enough to enjoy the yoga studio, hot tub, and everything the main retreat has to offer. All yoga sessions and meals are hosted at the main retreat home, a 3 minute walk along the sea front.
Twin
- £1295 per person
- Shared bathroom
- Shared for 2
Just a five-minute walk along the lake from the main retreat home, Shelsey, a beautifully refurbished three-bedroom house includes a bright and spacious twin room that shares a bathroom with one other bedroom. With sweeping views across Slapton Ley Nature Reserve to the ocean, it offers a peaceful base for your retreat. Enjoy elegant open-plan living, a sunny garden, and tranquil surroundings, with full access to the main retreat’s facilities — including the yoga studio, outdoor shower, and hot tub. All yoga sessions and meals are hosted at the main retreat home, a short lakeside stroll away.
Bunk
- £1195 per person
- Shared bathroom
- Shared for 2
A spacious room in The Old Bakehouse, our main retreat home, designed to sleep four but offered for just two guests to provide extra space and privacy. It features custom full-size twin beds with bedside lights, charging points, and shelves, plus built-in wardrobes for ample storage. Guests use the main bathroom on the same floor, shared with the double room. For bookings of more than two guests in this room, please contact us at 07500 032781.
Great local food
Food is at the heart of life at Yoga Field & Sea. Our talented in-house chefs craft nourishing, delicious meals using fresh, local, and organic ingredients. From vibrant breakfasts and packed hike lunches to indulgent afternoon cake and colourful three-course dinners, you’ll eat well and often.
Our chefs, with years of experience at Yoga Field & Sea, are a big reason guests return year after year—ready to enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals (and let someone else handle the washing up!). Pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan diets are all catered for with care and love.
All the things you may be wondering
Who is this retreat for?
Anyone looking to recharge through yoga, sea air, and nature. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or brand new, you’ll be warmly welcomed and supported throughout.
Do I need to be good at yoga?
Not at all! The retreat is suitable for all levels. Natalie will adapt each session to meet you where you’re at, with a mix of energising and restorative practices.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Most guests come solo and leave with new friends. It’s a safe, relaxed space to reconnect with yourself.
What’s included?
3 nights of luxury accommodation, all meals, daily yoga and movement sessions, guided hikes, optional wild swims, and plenty of downtime.
What’s not included?
Travel to and from the retreat, optional treatments (e.g. massage), and any personal extras.
What kind of food is served?
Delicious, seasonal vegetarian food prepared with care. We can cater for most dietary requirements—just let us know in advance.
Is wild swimming compulsory?
Not at all. The swims are optional and fully guided. If you prefer a paddle, a beach walk, or the hot tub—we’re here for all of it.
How active is the retreat?
It’s gently active—expect yoga once or twice a day, optional hikes (around 3–5 miles), and sea swims. But there’s always space to rest and do things at your own pace.
How do I get there?
Torcross is around 30 minutes from Totnes (mainline station) and just over an hour from Exeter. We’ll help with lift shares or transfers if needed.
What should I pack?
We’ll send a full list before you arrive, but essentials include comfy yoga clothes, walking shoes, swimwear, and layers for the coastal weather.
Talk to us about this retreat
Get back to nature with a luxury Devon retreat courtesy of Yoga Field & Sea. Immerse yourself in some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery, wild swim in rejuvenating salt water and get grounded with a tranquil days of yoga and walking.