Mill Cross Retreats - South Brent

Lisa M.

Lovely experience at MillCross Retreats. We had an amazing cookery lesson with Emma making Pizzas, Focaccia and Tiramisu the results all tasted divine. We rounded off the most beautiful spring day by watching the sun do down and spending the night snuggled up and beautifully warm by the log burner in Jenny Wren the charming Shepherds Hut built by Kevin. We also loved meeting the Goats, the cat and Juno the fabulous dog.

Jeremy O.

Stayed there for 2 nights and it was absolutely magnificent. Amazingly well built cabins with the finest details taken into account, we were looked after so well by Kevin and Emma. Perfect countryside escape!

Created some incredible memories: having lunch & playing scrabble with the chickens, meeting the goats and super friendly cat!! Relaxing in the hot tub under the stars and of course enjoying the delicious sourdough loaf made by Emma. We cant wait to come back!!

Tash E.

We’ve just had our third stay at Mill Cross Retreats and loved it as always! We’ve come twice in the winter and once in the summer. The Jenny Wren shepherds hut is really comfortable, cosy and clean. It’s so peaceful and private and the wood fired hot tub amongst the trees is incredible. Kevin and Emma are so welcoming, and the additional touches like good quality tea and coffee and homemade biscotti is lovely. Highly recommend getting the breakfast ingredients (Emma’s homemade bread is soooo good!). There’s so much to do around here with Dartmoor and the South West coast path a short drive away. We will definitely be back!

William D.

We had a beautiful stay at Mill Cross in the Jenny Wren Shepard's hut over a long weekend. Emma and Kevin were brilliant hosts, they were so kind and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. It was great to chat to them and learn about what the do and who they are.

Our fire was lit for us to keep the cabin cosy and the hot tub perfectly warmed for us in the evenings. A highlight for us was the abundance of wonderfully friendly animals, it made our morning to have the hens coming running up to say hi, excited greetings from their lovely dog Juno, purrs from the very friendly cat Pickles, and happy hellos from the characterful goats.

Stunning location, beautifully clean with expert craftsmanship. Very eco friendly as well. Emma's homemade bread was delicious and we will be trying the brownie recipe she shared with us.

Dreamy stay, wonderful trip. We will be back. Highly recommend!

Lucy P.

I cannot recommend the cookery class I took part in this weekend at The Bakehouse with Emma making focaccia, pizza and meringues enough! The setting was absolutely beautiful and as soon as Emma introduced herself I felt like I had known her all my life. She was engaging and passionate when she taught and made me feel comfortable asking any questions I may have had. The end result was absolutely delicious and I left feeling happy and very full!! Thank you Emmä 🙂

Elisa V. K.

Recently visited Mill Cross for private dining experience for 4 people.
Wow what can I say, it was such a fantastic experience. Emma was just so lovely and welcoming. The food was incredible, all homemade and fresh organic ingredients, absolutely delicious! Would definitely recommend, and will returning soon.

Elizabeth E.

I had the most wonderful morning at Mill Cross Bakehouse meeting like-minded people and cooking Italian food from scratch with wonderful quality ingredients. We made pizzas, focaccia and hazelnut meringues which were then cooked for us to eat there or take home (we did a bit of both!). We took a break for some tea, coffee and homemade bakes which was a lovely opportunity to get to know others on the course a bit more. The grounds at Mill Cross Retreats were stunning with some friendly goats and chickens. I even managed to sneak off to meet the resident spaniel Juno. The atmosphere is so peaceful and welcoming, I really just wish I could move in! Emma, the owner and host could not have been a kinder more personable teacher! I will definitely be booking into more day courses and a stay in one of the air bnbs!

Molly P.

We have just had a 2 night stay in the Shepard's hut at millcross retreats and we could have happily stayed longer!

The hut itself is perfect for a couple needing a break. It has everything you could need and more. The pre lit fire on arrival insured we had a toasty cabin to warm into. We were able to really unwind from our busy lives. We read books, watched the chickens and cat and slept a lot.

Kevin and Emma were wonderful hosts and Kevin got the hot tub ready for us on arrival. It was the perfect evening - cold and crisp night. The stars were out and we relaxed for a good two hours without the hot tub getting cold.

The area has so much to explore. We took a short walk to the local pub, the food was excellent and a real cosy feel. The locals are super friendly too. We can not wait to go back. We worth a visit.