Romantic eco-retreat for two, nestled in nature.
Enjoy your own garden & woodland, field views, birdsong & stars, a wood-fired hot tub in your cosy, hand-built hut with woodburner, kitchen, private shower hut, BBQ & firepit.
Just 10 mins from Totnes & Dartington, near Dartmoor, the coast and a stones throw from one of Devon’s best and oldest pubs.
Recharge in peaceful, rural surroundings—perfect for a cosy countryside escape.
Stay with us to recharge your batteries, surrounded by nature.
**Please read the following info before booking, and feel free to message Emma with any questions. Thank you ☺️
Secluded and tranquil, Jenny Wren is a romantic countryside retreat for one or two, part of Mill Cross Retreats—a little place in a big world, where we invite you to step off, slow down, and truly recharge. We regret is is not big enough for children or pets.
Tucked away in a peaceful village, we’re just 10 minutes from Totnes, Dartington, and 5 minutes from A38, so you can easily escape from London, Bristol, Cornwall, Dorset or Somerset for a restorative countryside break.
We’re committed to sustainability, organic living, and the little touches that make your stay special. Guests consistently comment on the thoughtful design and quality—just bring a bag and enjoy a cosy, luxurious escape.
Jenny Wren is our beautiful, thoughtfully designed and built by us 18’ shepherd’s hut, carefully designed with:
A Hobbit woodburner (logs provided)
A comfy sofa and hand-built, well-equipped kitchen (with retro fridge)
A small double bed with a luxurious mattress, Devon wool duvet, feather & down pillows, and cotton bedding
Super well insulated and cosy year-round, ideal for winter snuggles by the fire
Beautiful, private shower hut just for Jenny Wren:
Spacious, heated, and well-insulated
Powerful shower, large sink, toilet
Fluffy towels, Faith in Nature toiletries & a hairdryer
🥂 Your Stay Includes:
Complimentary local treats: Luscombe elderflower fizz, organic milk or oat milk, homemade biscotti, organic olive oil, Grumpy Mule coffee, Clipper & Pukka teas, Clipper hot chocolate, herbs, and sugar.
🌿 Outside:
Chunky wooden steps to sit on looking over a private garden, perfect for morning sunshine or evening drinks
A firepit and BBQ (wood and local charcoal available at cost)
✨ Wood-Fired Hot Tub Under the Stars
Just a short stroll away in your own secluded woodland glade, enjoy our private, wood-fired hot tub—a truly romantic and relaxing experience.
Fresh water, no chemicals, and heated by a real fire
We light it and bring it to temperature for you
£50 for 2 consecutive days or £30 for 1 day
The tub is 1.4m diameter with fibreglass liner, built-in burner, and easy steps in
🧺 Bookable Extras to Make Your Stay Even More Special:
Locally sourced breakfast packs
Homemade organic cream teas
Homemade sourdough & butter
10% discount for your private woodfired cookery workshops at Mill Cross Retreats
Occasional woodfired pizzas—ask if available during your stay!
All info sent to you after booking.
We’re a 5-minute walk from the Rattery Church House Inn, one of Devon’s oldest (and best!) pubs, and we’ll share tips for the best local shopping, farm shops, and artisan producers to support during your stay.
Explore our 6 acres of fields and woodland, meet and feed the goats and chickens, and say hi to our friendly animals—Juno the working cocker spaniel and Mrs Pickles the barn cat.
Whether you’re visiting Totnes, Dartington, Dartmoor, or the South Devon coast, Jenny Wren is the perfect base for your romantic, cosy countryside retreat with a private woodfired hot tub.
Come and see why guests keep giving us 5⭐ reviews.
We’d love to welcome you.
