Zoe Nash

We are very blessed to have the use of the beautiful and tranquil Bala Brook Retreat Centre for this retreat, a very special gem on Dartmoor!! The centre comprises of a main house and a separate modern annexe called Shraddha.

The retreat centre is set in its one grounds besides a river flowing down from the moor, and we have direct moor access for adventures out into the wilderness of the untamed moorland. The retreat centre has been recently refurbished and it is run as possible on sustainable

Holistic, plant-based, five-element inspired, wholesome, nourishing, home-cooked, wild where possible, locally sourced, food, prepared with love and skill.

Travel information How to get to Bala Brook Retreat Centre By Train and Local Taxi Trains from Paddington to Totnes, and then an 8-mile journey in the taxi Totnes Barry’s Taxis 07979 615349 Janet at And Some Cabs 01803 840009 Ivybridge Ivybridge Taxis 01752 690180 (There is no uber in Devon!) By Car From the A38 North Take the South Brent exit and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit signed for Avon Dam. Go straight over a small crossroads and then follow the road for a few miles. After a cattle grid you will see Shipley Bridge and the car park for Avon Dam on your right. Go over the next cattle grid and down the hill. You will pass Zeal farmhouse on your right and then cross a small bridge over the Bala brook. We are the next house on the right – look for our wooden signs on the wall and gate – drive in and park in the carpark on your left. From the A38 South Take the exit signed for South Brent. At the SB roundabout take the 1st exit into the village. At the junction bear right and then immediately right again onto Station road. Go over the railway bridge and turn left (not into the car park!). After passing the village hall, the road bends to the right. Follow this road for a couple of miles. You will pass through Aish and past turnings to Badworthy and Didworthy. After passing a peach coloured house on your right, Bala Brook will be the next property on your left – look for our wooden signs on the wall and gate – drive in and park in the carpark on your left. Please do not enter any unsigned properties. Bala Brook is clearly signed. Sat Nav We share our postcode with other locations. We do not recommend that you put our postcode into your sat nav. You may find these co-ordinates helpful: 50° 26.802’N 3° 51.710’W What 3 Words https://w3w.co/rust.habits.nights It’s the easiest way to find and share exact locations! Mobile Signal We do not have a reliable signal from any mobile provider at Bala Brook. We advise that you plan your journey in advance.