Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness and Buddhism Experience in UK

Room

Cooking lessons

Yoga lessons

Meditation lessons

Ayurvedic doctor consultations

Gardening or planting trees

Walks in the villages

Counselling or life coaching

Cycles for hire Books for reading

Guided walks

Ayurvedic Treatments

(ranging from massages to other specific treatments)

Picking seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices from gardens

Talks with a Buddhist Monk

Private yoga teacher consultations

and private yoga classes

Airfare

Arrival by airplane

Please book our flight to arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), Birmingham Airport (BHX), or Cardiff Airport (CWL). If you are driving, Plantation Villa will let you know the exact address and directions once you have made your booking. There is parking available on site. While they does not offer an airport transfer service, they are more than happy to recommend you a local taxi company. Please try to share car or use public transport if possible to respect the peacefulness of the environment.

Arrival by train

The closest train stations are Hereford (20 minutes drive away) and Gloucester (40 minutes drive away). NOTE: If you are going to take a taxi, Plantation Villa highly recommend you book it in advance to avoid waiting around as they are not always available at the station.

Food

You will be served delicious and nutritious meals daily, a welcome drink, as well as water and a selection of herbal teas served throughout the day included in the price.

Ayurveda places high importance on nutrition as it can be the main cause for disease, but can also act as the cure! Most foods are actually considered medicine in Ayurveda, which encourages even more care with diet. Our menu was designed by our doctors following the Ayurveda recommendations on timings of meals, as well as portion sizes and how to prepare each dish in order to make it digestible and pacifying of all doshas. The food we serve is freshly prepared on-site in our farm kitchen, and combines locally produced British ingredients with some of our beloved recipes.

The food is fully Ayurvedic and freshly prepared on-site in our farm kitchen, combining organic foods and locally produced British ingredients with some of beloved Sri Lankan flavors and recipes. All meals are vegetarian and free from gluten, refined sugar, and preservatives and designed to balance the doshas. Plantation Villa are able to provide vegan options on request as well as cater to any dietary restrictions and needs. The food is so popular that they have their own cookbook.

Accommodation

The Villa is at Ruxton Farm. This is a 14-acre farmland with rustic 17th century farmhouse, located within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property contains a large farm house and two cottages all recently renovated sympathetically to retain its original features of stone walls and exposed wooden beams. The large 14 acres of gardens consist of an inner garden, a secret garden, wildflower garden, a large meadow and a wooded walking path leading to the lovely River Wye.

Our house is warm and welcoming, decorated with both western and eastern furnishings. All bedrooms are large and our luxurious bedding will ensure a comfortable good night’s sleep. Each of our rooms are either en-suite or have private bathrooms and we also offer room sharing options. Our room categories are:

Private Room with private bathroom
Private Room with shared bathroom
Twin Share room
Triple/Quadruple shared room

"The food was great. Enjoyed the yoga. I learned how to meditate properly which was a big one for me. The teachings were very informative. Chanting in the mornings was soothing and invigorating. I met some awesome people. And the guy I shared a room with was sound. Made a new mate. Left the villa centered and refreshed. Will be going again"

- Andrew Ninnis

"I recently attended a 3-day yoga and vegan retreat that left me with mixed feelings. Overall, the experience was enjoyable, but there are a few areas that could use some attention. The venue itself was a delight – clean, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing. The shared room exceeded my expectations, and the bed was incredibly comfortable, providing a peaceful and restful sleep each night. Lily, our yoga teacher, was a highlight of the retreat. Her friendly and helpful demeanor created a positive and inclusive atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed her classes, and it was evident that she put a lot of effort into making each session meaningful and beneficial for all participants. The dedication and hard work of everyone involved in the retreat were apparent. The staff's commitment to ensuring a positive experience for the guests contributed to the overall welcoming ambiance."

- Selvaggia Alberghini

"The privilege of meeting with the monk is a life blessing. Daily routine of meditation, chanting, yoga, meditation, breakfast, free time, lunch, activity, yoga, meditation, dinner, activity was completely restorative. The 1 on 1 talk with the monk and the shirodhava treatment to heal my grief (having been recently widowed) and allow me to function and live again. I particularly enjoyed Olivia's yoga flows, activities and meditation sessions. Sharing space with like minded people was very pleasant too."

- Tanya Harvey

All cancellations must be made in writing to us and conditions of cancellation are as follows:

- Ayurveda treatments can work in combination with other western medication without harmful effects. Guest who have been prescribed medication in their home country may only stop taking or reduce this medication if they receive permission to do so from their own medical practitioner.

- Whilst we offer specialized Yoga Classes & Ayurveda Treatments, we do not hold any responsibilities for injuries and other effects. Recommendations made by our Ayurveda physicians or Yoga teachers cannot override the personal responsibility of our guests to ensure their own safety and wellbeing. If in doubt please discuss with our Ayurvedic Doctors or email us at [email protected]

- Guests are required to ensure full payment of your reservations invoice prior to arrival to guarantee your booking. Please understand that if your bill is not paid, we cannot guarantee your reservation.

We have a strict payment and cancellation policies. We cannot afford last minute cancellations or no shows. We hope you understand this. Please note that as we have a limited amount of rooms and we are rather popular, therefore, we cannot confirm a booking until a deposit payment have been made.

Ayurveda treatments can work in combination with other western medication without harmful effects. Guest who have been prescribed medication in their home country may only stop taking or reduce this medication if they receive permission to do so from their own medical practitioner.

Whilst we offer specialized Yoga Classes & Ayurveda Treatments, we do not hold any responsibilities for injuries and other effects. Recommendations made by our Ayurveda physicians or Yoga teachers cannot override the personal responsibility of our guests to ensure their own safety and wellbeing. If in doubt please discuss with our Ayurvedic Doctors or email us at [email protected]

Guests are required to ensure full payment of your reservations invoice prior to arrival to guarantee your booking. Please understand that if your bill is not paid, we cannot guarantee your reservation.

Payment Policy

Full payment is required at the time of reservation.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold rooms for all group bookings with the balance being payable 45 days prior to arrival.