A Wellness Experience Like No Other
Rustic Retreats Devon
Explore our unique therapies and animal experiences, designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
Discover Peace in Nature
Welcome
Rustic Retreats Devon offers a unique blend of animal interaction and traditional wellness practices . Whether you’re seeking an alpaca hands-on interaction, healing through animal-assisted therapy, mindfulness, yoga, massage or reiki; our holistic approach is designed to nourish the body, mind, and spirit in a peaceful, natural setting.
Based at Strawfields in North Devon, our rural retreat adds an exciting new dimension to this already established haven of peace and tranquillity. Our offerings also extend beyond Strawfields, allowing guests to explore the stunning Exmoor National Park and Woolacombe Sands.
Inspired by a shared vision, Alex, along with Louise and Jules, founded Rustic Retreats Devon. Their mission is to promote wellness in nature and share the happiness that comes from connecting with the environment.
Experience a unique blend of therapy and adventure, where wellness meets nature.
Our Unique Offerings

Alpaca Mindfulness
Engage in 1:1 or small group sessions with our gentle alpacas. Their gentle inquisitive nature encourages mindfulness and presence.

Holistic Therapies
Our holistic therapies combine traditional practices and nature’s healing power to leave you feeling deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

Alpaca Experience and Needle Felting
One-of-a-kind alpaca experience. The perfect mix of hands-on interaction and creative fun using fibre from our own alpacas.
Connect with Nature
Our Story and Vision
We are excited to launch a brand-new venture for 2025 based at Strawfields, North Devon. If you haven’t yet been lucky enough to visit or stay there, Strawfields is a small rustic farm, with a menagerie of friendly farm animals. It is hidden gem in the heart of North Devon’s stunning countryside.
Introducing to you, Louise, Jules and Alex. They are each bringing their unique wellness expertise and experience to connect you with nature and are now offering unique experiences through Rustic Retreats Devon.
Louise is a certified Equine Facilitated Therapist, renowned for her compassionate approach, deep understanding of animal-assisted therapy and with a passion for promoting well-being.
Jules, a skilled yoga, massage, and reiki instructor, brings a holistic perspective to healing, ensuring a transformative experience for all participants.
Alex, a qualified teacher, lives and runs the farm at Strawfields, she adds an additional layer of expertise and passion to the team, further enriching the experiences on offer.
Together, they are committed to enhancing well-being through unique experiences and therapies.

More About Us
At the heart of Rustic Retreats Devon are Louise, Jules and Alex, whose combined expertise brings a unique blend of hands-on alpaca encounters, relaxing holistic therapies and rejuvenating wellness experiences.

Louise Reynolds
Equine Facilitated Therapist &
Exmoor Pony Guide
Louise qualified in Equine Facilitated Human Development in 2018 after about a decade training in natural horsemanship.
Louise lives locally and runs Equine Echoes therapy sessions in Exmoor and we are very excited to announce that she is now going to be working with us.

Jules Templeton
Yoga, Holistic Massage and Reiki Instructor
An avid surfer, Jules finds that her practice of yoga & holistic therapies enhances not only her surfing, but all aspects of her life.
She takes great joy in helping others discover the transformative power and benefits of yoga, guiding them on their own journeys to balance and well-being.

Alex Straw
Animal Therapy Coordinator & Activity Leader
Alex Straw lives on the farm at Strawfields. She is a qualified teacher and has a deep love for all things outdoors.
Usually to be found out with the animals, Alex enjoys sharing her passion with the The Straw Patch Project groups and the Strawfields guests.
Inspired by a shared vision during a meeting, Alex, along with Louise and Jules, founded Rustic Retreats Devon. Their mission is to promote wellness in nature and share the happiness that comes from connecting with the environment.
Explore Our North Devon Rural Location, Close to the Coast
Discover the Beauty of Rustic Retreats Devon


Create Your Personal Wellness Break
Choose which activities or experiences you would like to do and we will create the perfect wellness break tailored just for you.
Email – alex@rusticretreatsdevon.co.uk