Wow, it is hard to believe that we have arrived in 2022! The last couple of years have been somewhat disrupted, but we have to say (in a hushed whisper, so we don’t scare it off) that 2022 has an air of optimism and a new normal and we’re excited about it! Naturally, we are already convinced that Stoodleigh Court Coach House is a little bit of heaven in Devon, and we have some fabulous new additions this year to bring you enticing and exciting reasons to come and stay with us. Relax, learn, rest and play in the luscious green backdrop of the glorious Devon countryside and our stunning home from home accommodation. Staycation, Vacation, or Retreat While the lockdown was not exactly ideal, it did give the world a bit of a reboot. Priorities had to change, air travel temporarily stopped being something we could do and we spent a lot more time staying close to home. So, with true British grit, we found new ways of taking holidays and embraced the staycation; figured out how to keep our jobs and tackled remote working, and we learned to love the peace of solitude and a quieter pace of life. It turns out we love it so much, many of these things are here to stay. This is massively exciting for us, and we have been creating some fabulous new ideas, including rural retreats and courses we know you will love. Our newest classes are a collaboration with three super talented experts, and this is just the start of what we are sure will be a wide range of learning experiences and opportunities that you can immerse yourself in while staying in this quiet location that offers boutique-style luxury. We have just released dates for our Copper Foiled Stained Glass Workshops, Luxury Silver Clay Jewellery Retreats and Weekend Yoga Retreats – find out more information here and book your spot now! Homestay or Getaway We have learned from our amazing guests that whether you are just a few miles down the road looking for a homestay or come from the other end of the UK for a getaway, you will love the peace and tranquillity of our home from home holiday cottage. If you haven’t visited us yet, Stoodleigh Court Coach House is nestled on the Devon/Somerset border, and we are blessed to live in such a glorious part of the world. Offering our very popular ‘Staycations’ again for 2022, we have several accommodation options and we think you will love them all, including ‘Exclusive Use’ of our beautiful Court Suite; no sharing required! With dedicated use of the private kitchen, lounge/diner, and terrace complete with garden seating, table and BBQ for you and your party to enjoy dinner al-fresco. The rugged backdrop of Exmoor or the South West Coast path is just a short drive away, which makes our boutique accommodation the perfect base to explore Devon and the many stunning locations it has to offer. At the end of the day, you can sequester yourself away in the peace and quiet of your self-catering luxury cottage and relax with your loved ones, the perfect alternative to a bustling hotel. We look forward to welcoming you all this year!