Stay, Dine, Cook or Meet at Mill Cross Retreats,
Welcome
Welcome to Mill Cross Retreats, a unique South Devon getaway where you can stay, dine, cook or meet in the tranquil countryside, nestled in beautiful Rattery (near Dartmoor, Totnes & the South Devon coast). We invite you to step off, slow down, recharge your batteries, surrounded by nature.
Whether you’re here for a hands-on wood-fired Devon pizza making course, a private dining experience, a luxury, eco-friendly countryside stay with woodfired hot tub or a creative team meeting, our aim is to make you feel relaxed, inspired & special.
We’ve crafted an experience that blends rustic charm with modern luxury – evoking the warm, personal feel our guests rave about in reviews (think private woodfired dining or woodfired cookery classes, cosy nights by the fire & starlit nights in a woodfired hot tub) all surrounded by nature.
A Little Place in a Big World
At Mill Cross, we believe in the simple pleasures: good food, fresh air, nature, local suppliers & taking time to enjoy life's little moments. We're committed to doing things thoughtfully, using organic & locally sourced ingredients wherever possible & creating experiences that tread a little more lightly on the planet. Welcome to our little place in a big world. We look forward to welcoming you.
Whatever you choose to do with us, organic, the environment, peace & quiet, nature & "keeping it local" matters. Just a short drive from Dartmoor, the South Devon coast, A38 & Totnes, Mill Cross Retreats is easy to reach in beautiful Rattery, South Devon.
Choose whether to cook or eat, meet or stay....
Fire up your passion for food in The Bakehouse, our on-site private cookery school, dining & meeting space.
Cook – Private Woodfired Pizza Classes
Get hands-on with fire, flour & fabulous ingredients in one of our private woodfired pizza-making classes.
Learn to make delicious woodfired pizzas from scratch, prepare your own dough, sauce, focaccia & puds & discover the secrets of cooking with fire, using local & organic ingredients. Our classes are designed for couples or friend/family/colleague groups of up to 8, with plenty of practical tips to take home & enjoy in your own kitchen.
(P.S. Our staying guests get a 10% discount on classes – a perfect way to enhance your stay.)
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Dine – Unique Private Woodfired Dining in South Devon
Gather friends and family for a unique private dining experience in our cosy Bakehouse. Enjoy delicious Italian and Persian feasts, or a relaxed woodfired pizza dining experience, all prepared using organic, seasonal & locally sourced ingredients. It's relaxed, sociable dining with good food at its heart & the wonderful flavours that only cooking over a wood fire can bring.
Join us with friends, family or colleagues to book incredible private, woodfired, organic dining for groups of 4-10 people or for just 2 (also with 10% off) if you stay with us!
Meet – Unique Meeting Space in South Devon
For a truly unique team meeting or away day, book The Bakehouse for your team where we'll look after you with wonderful organic food & drink in our peaceful & creative space.
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Stay – Relax & Recharge in South Devon
Find yourself again when you escape to Jenny Wren, our lovingly handcrafted shepherds hut (for 1 or 2) or The Oystercatcher, our cosy self-contained annexe for 2 (plus baby/doggies*) Both offer privacy, eco-friendly luxury, many thoughtful extras & touches. Plus the opportunity to enjoy your own, private woodfired hot tub (avaialable as an optional extra) of our luxurious, cosy retreats for two & experience eco-friendly comfort taken to the next level for your romantic get away.
Each features a comfy double bed with organic linen, well kitted out kitchens,private wood-fired hot tub & many thoughtful extras to make you feel at home- just pack your bag & come.
Wake up to birdsong & countryside views, spend your evenings stargazing from a steaming woodfired hot tub & fall asleep to the crackle of your woodburner. It’s the cosy countryside retreat with private hot tub you’ve been dreaming of.
We welcome well-behaved dogs & young babies, (in The Oystercatcher) so you can bring your whole family (furry friends included) for the adventure!
No matter how you choose to experience Mill Cross Retreats – cook, eat, meet or stay – you’ll find our core values at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to sustainability (“keep it local” is our motto), using organic, locally-sourced
products & preserving the peace & beauty of our natural surroundings.
Our guests tell us they leave feeling recharged, inspired & pampered by the thoughtful extras. We hope you’ll feel the same. Ready to plan your visit? Step into our little haven in a big world & let us take care of the rest.
Explore our site or contact us – we’d love to help you create your perfect Devon experience.