Melcombe Retreats offers intimate, carefully curated wellness retreats from our family home and organic farm in the heart of Exmoor National Park.

Rooted in nature and inspired by the rhythms of the landscape, our retreats combine yoga, breathwork, meditation, one-to-one yoga therapy, massage, movement, and deep rest. Days are shaped by long walks across moorland and coastline, wild swimming, wood-fired saunas, nourishing seasonal food, and time to slow down.

Hosted by Miranda Taylor and Colin Dunsmuir, each retreat draws on decades of experience in wellbeing, movement, and therapeutic practice. Colin is a yoga therapist and teacher trainer with over twenty-five years of experience, certified in the Viniyoga lineage by T.K.V. Desikachar. He specialises in yoga therapy, breathing, philosophy, and meditation, and has taught everywhere from hospices and schools to Downing Street and global corporate wellness programmes.
He is also the author of How to Find Stillness Within, published by Penguin.

Miranda brings a wealth of experience in health, movement, and restorative practices, combining yoga, breathwork, nervous system regulation, sleep management, and therapeutic bodywork to create deeply personalised experiences for guests.

Every retreat is intentionally small and bespoke, allowing us to tailor each stay to individual needs and goals.
Whether seeking restoration, clarity, connection, or simply a break from the pace of everyday life, Melcombe offers space to reconnect with yourself and the natural world.

More than a retreat venue, Melcombe is a family home—shared with guests who are looking to leave the noise behind and discover a different pace of life.

Our next retreat takes place from 24–27 September,
with bespoke private and group retreats also available throughout the year.