Organic woodfired cooking & dining experiences, Eco-friendly, luxurious stays & meeting space
Welcome to Mill Cross Retreats, a unique Devon getaway where you can dine, cook, stay or meet in the tranquil countryside. Nestled in 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 cookery course, a luxury countryside stay with woodfired hot tub & optional cookery workshop 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. Welcome to our little place in a big world.
Devon woodfired cookery classes & dining
Book unique, private, organic woodfired cooking experiences or private dining, where naturally, we focus on local, natural & organic products.
Creative Meeting Space
Meet for creative & special team away days & meetings with organic food & drink in our beautiful meeting space.
Luxury Stays for one or two, plus baby & doggie too*
Escape to luxurious, cosy, eco-friendly stays with private woodfired hot tubs for couples & baby/dog* near Totnes & between Dartmoor & the sea.
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.
We offer hands-on wood-fired cooking classes for all skill levels – from crafting the perfect pizza to creating a Persian or Italian feast. Join our expert instructor (& host) Emma for exclusive cooking workshops in Devon that focus on local, organic ingredients.
It’s a fun, creative experience: imagine kneading dough or roasting local veggies or meat in the woodfired oven.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a complete beginner,
you’ll leave with new skills, great memories & recipes to show off at home.
(P.S. Our staying guests get a 10% discount on classes – a perfect way to enhance your stay.)
Join us with friends, family or colleagues to book incredible private, woodfired, organic dining for groups of 4-10 people.
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.
Escape to one of our luxurious, cosy retreats for two (plus baby/doggies*) & experience eco-friendly comfort taken to the next level.
The Oystercatcher (a light & airy annexe cottage) and Jenny Wren (a handcrafted by us shepherd’s hut) – are designed for romantic getaways & peaceful countryside escapes- a perfect retreat!
Each features a comfy double bed with organic linen, private wood-fired hot tub & many thoughtful extras to make you feel at home.
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.