- What is Yeotown?
- Where is Yeotown?
- How do I get to Yeotown?
- What do I need to bring with me?
- Will I have to participate in all the activities?
- What level of fitness is required in order to participate?
- What if I have never done yoga before?
- What is included in the cost?
- Will I have access to the internet or my mobile phone?
- What sort of food will I eat on my Yeotox and where does the food come from?
- Will I go hungry on a Yeotox?
- Is Yeotown a boot camp?
- How many people will be on my Yeotox programme?
- Are there laundry facilities?
- What is the weather like during different times of the year?
- What will my accommodation be like?
- Can I bring my pet?
- Can I stay longer than 5 days?
What is Yeotown?
We are the first choice for discerning individuals seeking a unique, authentic, and world-class yet nurturing, wellness-centred experience. At Yeotown, guests discover accessible ways to live with greater clarity, purpose, and strength.
Recognised with multiple awards, including the Tatler Life-Changing Spa Award and The Times Best Spa in the South West, Yeotown offers an idyllic rural escape set in the green rolling hills of North Devon. Here, you are guided by our expert Yeotown Mavens—passionate specialists in modern health, fitness, and nutrition—while being introduced to holistic practices and ancient wisdom designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit.
We’re not a spa. We’re not a boot camp. We’re not a yoga retreat or a weight-loss programme. We don’t believe in pampering or punishing, and we don’t offer quick fixes. Instead, Yeotown is a wellness haven—a place of health, strength, and resilience. We focus on helping you make sustainable, life-enhancing choices, not just for the time you’re here, but for the long term.
Where is Yeotown?
Yeotown is located in North Devon, England. The address is Yeotown, Snapper, Devon EX32 7JY.
How do I get to Yeotown?
Train: The journey from London Paddington to Tiverton Parkway takes approximately 2 hours. From there, one of our designated drivers will collect you at the scheduled time.
Car: Yeotown is a 45-minute drive from Junction 27 of the M5. Travelling from London takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Plane: Guests can fly into London Heathrow or Gatwick, take the Heathrow Express into London, and connect to a train to Tiverton Parkway, where a designated driver will collect you. Alternatively, the nearest airport is Exeter International, just a 50-minute drive from Yeotown.
Helicopter: Yeotown has a landing area should you wish to arrive directly on the premises by helicopter. Please enquire for details.
What do I need to bring with me?
Once you’ve booked your space, we’ll send you a detailed packing list, train times, and general information. In the meantime, here’s an overview of the clothing we recommend bringing:
Yeotown is a relaxed environment and we want you to feel at home. Please bring comfortable clothing for indoor activities such as yoga and slippers or sliders for moving between buildings. For outdoor activities, hiking gear, waterproofs, and sturdy boots are essential.
Laundry is done daily during your stay.
Will I have to participate in all the activities?
We encourage guests to fully engage in our programmes to maximise their experience, but we always prioritise your comfort and never push anyone beyond their physical limits.
What level of fitness is required in order to participate?
At Yeotown, we meet you exactly where you are. There’s no specific fitness level required to join our Yeotox wellness programme, though we recommend being able to comfortably walk 10km to fully enjoy the outdoor activities. Whether you’re here to improve your fitness, gut health, or peace of mind, we encourage you to start from your current place. Everyone’s journey is unique, and our retreats are designed to adapt to your level, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.
What if I have never done yoga before?
The Yeotox is not a yoga retreat, but yoga classes feature within our 5-day programme, helping to reduce cramping, soreness, and fatigue. Yeotown’s Co-Founder, Mercedes Sieff, is a leading Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher, and our instructors expertly guide all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Even if you’ve never tried yoga before, our multi-level classes provide the support you need. Guests who are initially hesitant often end up loving it the most!
What is included in the cost?
All prices quoted are inclusive of luxury accommodation, all activities featured during the 5 days, all meals, and juices. The cost also includes 3 massages with the option to add paid additional treatments if you wish.
Will I have access to the internet or my mobile phone?
Many guests come to a Yeotox to enjoy a digital detox. As Yeotown is located in the countryside mobile phone coverage is limited. There is wi-fi connection in the main house and the bedrooms where you will be able to check emails etc, however, there will be recommended times so as not to disturb the other guests or distract from your programme. For this same reason, mobile phones are only permitted outside of the communal areas.
You may get mobile coverage depending on your carrier (Vodafone tends to work best) however should you find you are unable to get a signal you will be more than welcome to use the landline to call your family or friends with a request for them to call you back. Mobile phones are not permitted during the programme’s activities such as hiking (except for pictures), yoga, training sessions etc.
What sort of food will I eat on my Yeotox and where does the food come from?
All of the Yeotox food is lovingly prepared by one of Yeotown’s talented chefs. It is seasonal and local and mostly organic. The Yeotox diet is a nutritionally dense plant-based diet but does include some fish (vegan options available). Most of the vegetables and fruit you will eat at Yeotown come from local farmers markets and suppliers.
All of of our dry stores, pulses, rice quinoa, kaniwa, herbs etc come from Suma Wholefoods in Bristol who are the best organic and fair trade supplier in West Country.
Fish wherever possible is caught locally in the Atlantic ocean responsibly and ethically.
Will I go hungry on a Yeotox?
It wouldn’t be very difficult or creative to starve guests in order to guarantee weight loss however Yeotown is all about sustainability and balance. For this reason, we serve healthy, nutrient-dense foods that should fulfil you. On a Yeotox your meals will be plated and portioned and most likely less than you normally eat however most guests express their surprise at how little hunger they experience. With this in mind, you are served healthy meals each day, along with nutritious snacks to keep blood sugar levels even. This programme is safe, designed to deliver optimum results and is not a juice fast so at no point is the body or mind starving. At any point, you may ask for more food if needed.
Is Yeotown a boot camp?
Yeotown is NOT a Bootcamp nor is it a Fatfarm, Raw Food retreat or Juice Fast. The dietary restrictions on the Yeotox menu including the exclusion of meat, dairy, refined sugars and caffeine are in place to give your body, mind and digestive system a break. But, by no means are we suggesting these are things you need to give up forever. For more information please visit Our Philosophy page to read about our vision and ethos.
How many people will be on my Yeotox programme?
Yeotown prides itself on offering personalised care and attention to all who visit. On a Yeotox numbers are capped at 12 people staying on site.
Are there laundry facilities?
On your Yeotox programme, laundry will be done every day in the mornings and returned to you in the afternoons.
What is the weather like during different times of the year?
The UK is typically a mix of seasonal weather. The late autumn/winter months tend to run cooler average temperature highs of 10-14 degrees Celcius while during spring/summer highs can reach up to 23-26 degrees Celcius. As it is on the Atlantic ocean it can rain any time of the year, however, when dressed appropriately some guests find it more enjoyable to hike in wetter/cooler weather rather than very hot/dry weather hence a Yeotox can be enjoyed during any season. We encourage guests to reconnect with the great outdoors hence we do at least one outdoor activity such as hiking or cycling every day of the programme.
What will my accommodation be like?
Yeotown is beautiful, stylish and comfortable. It is a former House & Garden ‘Home of the Decade’ winner and its owners have a background in Interior Design and Art & Antiques. We like to use the term ‘Rustic Luxury” to describe the feel. There are four room categories which start at £2200. For full details please see our Yeotown Accommodation page for images, prices and descriptions.
Can I bring my pet?
Apologies however due to health and safety reasons, no pets of any kind are allowed at this time. Should you require, there is a kennel in nearby Lee that can take care of your dog or cat during your stay. Please inquire for more details.
Can I stay longer than 5 days?
Yes, you can. Yeotown offers a longer Yeotox over 2 weeks. In the 2 days in between programs, we offer a bespoke package that you can build around your preferences. Yeotown is also available for bespoke escapes and can cater to groups of family or friends, PR Launches and Corporate Entertaining.