About

Symondsbury Manor has mellow stone walls and mullioned windows. Inside you’ll find a fresh, creative interior full of colour and playful charm. The house has many eclectic bedrooms of varying sizes and styles all with plump beds and white linens.  Light streams into the huge open plan living space where everyone can gather comfortably to eat and rest. Throughout the house, there are interesting pictures, books, vintage furniture and hand printed wallpapers. The ornate ballroom is perfect for yoga sessions, easily accommodating 12 mats. Outside, there’s a couple of acres of gardens and an orchard to explore.

Symondsbury Manor is located in the picture postcard village of Symondsbury where you can visit: Colmers Hill: a prominent local landmark easily accessible from the estate with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast. The Holloways: mysterious, ancient sunken lanes carved into the earth by centuries of footfall and water, featuring wild beauty and unique rock carvings. Manor Yard: the vibrant heart of the estate which houses a lovely cafe, deli, independent boutiques, and an art gallery.

Travel just a mile from Symondsbury Manor and you meet the sea. Along this stretch of the Jurassic coast, there are spectacular walks along cliff tops and beaches, plus fossil hunting too. A mile in the other direction takes you to bustling Bridport, famed for its street market of antiques, artisanal craft and local produce. The location of this magical house could not be more perfect!

Food

Food is an important part of the experience whilst on retreat and much care and thought goes into the menu planning, preparation and presentation of each dish. You can be sure that every meal you eat will be healthy, delicious and full of colour and flavour. Meals will be vegetarian. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Itinerary

Friday

4.30 - Arrive and settle in

5.30 - Welcome meeting & yoga

7.00 - Dinner

Saturday/Sunday

8.30 - Energising yoga

10.00 - Brunch

11.30 - Colmers Hill / Bridport / beach / cliff top walk / The Holloways

1.30 - Grazing table

5.30 - Calming yoga

7.00 - Dinner

9.00 - Sound bath / meditation

Monday

8.00 - Energising yoga

9.00 - Breakfast

10.00 - Depart

*All activities are entirely optional

When

Friday 1st - Monday 4th October 2027

Where

Symondsbury Manor, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HD

Prices

Prices include: accommodation (we’ll have exclusive use of the property), all yoga sessions, all meals, local guided walks, crystal bowl sound bath. The only thing not included in the price is massage (approx. £60).

Please email me with your room preference if you’d like to book: ruth@ruthtimmsyoga.com

Fern - a large twin room with ensuite: £775 pp

Pond - an ensuite twin room with lovely garden aspect: £775 pp

Bloomsbury - a spacious twin room with ensuite: £775 pp

Paisley - a small double with a magnificent four poster bed and private bathroom: £875 pp

Cameo - a small double with ensuite and a stunning garden aspect: £875 pp

Lyons - accessed from the living room this is a theatrical, large sized bed (king) with ensuite bathroom: £975

Classic - a lovely large ensuite room (super king bed) with double aspect views over the gardens and roll top bath: £975

Feather - a stunning ensuite room with lovely view over the garden and a four poster bed: £975

Deposit: £200. Balance paid 2 months prior to departure.

Email: ruth@ruthtimmsyoga.com to book

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend a retreat you’ve booked, any monies paid will be refunded in full up to 3 months prior to departure. After this time, I will do my best to fill your space (this usually isn’t a problem), if I’m unable to fill the space, I will not be able to issue a refund.