FAQs

  • No :)

    Our Glamping Retreats are great for beginner or improver surfers. The surf lessons will teach you the basics and you have the rest of the weekend to perfect your skills. Or if you have surfed a few times before, it’s a good opportunity to get back into the swing of things.

    The Surf Road Trip is designed for people who have some surfing experience, they may even have their own board. However, we have had a number of guests who hadn’t surfed before but were ready to throw themselves into learning.

  • Also, no :)

    The Yoga classes are accessible to people who have never practised before. The principles of the practice are to deepen a mind-body connection and teach people how to breathe and meditate. You won’t need any experience to learn these.

  • No. We can provide everything, but if you have your own equipment and prefer to use it please bring it.

  • On our Glamping Weekends the accommodation is private or shared bell tents. If you opt for a shared room you will be sharing with someone of the same sex.

    The bell tents come with an air bed or camp bed, duvets, bedding, towels and nightlight. They are in a stunning, quiet campsite near Saunton Sands beach which has sea views from every bell tent and well maintained toilets and showers a 1 minute walk away. There is also a rustic Yoga barn at the campsite for the daily classes.

    The Surf Road Trip will be hosted in our Surf Lodge on the outskirts of Braunton village. The house is a short walk from pubs and shops and a 10 minute drive from the surf. You have the option to choose a private or shared room in the Surf Lodge.

    The house has a modern, cosy feel with stunning views of Braunton Burrows. The surf lodge has an outside shower for a post-surf rinse, as well as shared and en-suite bathrooms indoors!

  • Our summer events are based in a beautiful quiet camping area behind Fairlinch Campsite near Braunton. It’s our very own site called Swell Camping!

    The campsite is in an orchard with modern facilities and sea views at every angle.

    Saunton Sands is about a mile away but best reached by car, since there are too many cars on the road to safely walk. There are plenty of stunning walks from the campsite, you can join the South West Coast Path not far from our bell tents, or walk into Braunton (25 mins) or Croyde (1 hour).

    Other popular walks are Baggy Point (between Croyde and Woolacombe) or a barefoot cruise along the three mile stretch of Saunton Sands.

    World renowned surf spots Croyde Bay (10 mins) and Woolacombe (25 mins) are are a short drive away.

    If you want to check out the local village, there are plenty of surf shops, pubs and cafes. You can also visit the British Surfing Museum, a five-mile drive or 25-minute walk from site.

  • Exquisite vegan food provided by our very talented chef Nikita! For many guests the food is the best part of the trip. We also provided delicious drinks and snacks.

  • Most of our guests are travelling solo. People that join our trips are usually outgoing and ready to meet new friends, so coming on your own is no problem.

  • We see a range of ages, from early 20s to early 60s. We have a mix of about 40% men and 60% women.

    Regardless of age or gender, the average guest is up for a bit of an adventure and meeting new people.

  • We don’t offer student or NHS discounts but if you would like to join one of our trips and you can't afford it, you can join as a helper and pay 50% of the cost of the stay. There will be a limited number of spaces saved for those on low incomes, please consider whether you fit the bill.

    You will help our friendly crew with around 2 hours of work per day (doing washing up etc) and generally be a positive influence around the place. Email us here to enquire about a working discount.

  • If you cancel your booking 45 days or more before the start date we will give you a full refund (minus a 3.5% booking fee if you paid with a card). If you cancel 14 days or more before the start date we will give you a 50% refund (minus a 3.5% booking fee if you paid with a card).

    In the case of cancellation between 14-0 days before the start date we will not be able to make a refund, except in very rare circumstances.

    If we have to cancel a trip for any reason, we will offer a full refund or try to re-book you to another date.