OUR SPACES
We offer three memorable places to stay:
The Dome
A dome and timber pavilion create a unique architectural sculpture.
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The Heartwood
The Heartwood is the perfect place to escape for a restfull retreat. The architect-designed space will help you slow down and tune in to nature.
The giant dome provides warm and luxurious accommodation for all year use. The panoramic windows are best enjoyed from the sofa with a fire ticking over.
The wooden deck floats in the landscape, under an ancient oak tree.
The wooden pagoda is designed by award winning architects Rural Office. The geometric wooden structure will give you a sense of harmony as you cook in the kitchen, dine on the deck and shower under the trees.
Surrounded by rolling fields with views that sweep over valleys to the hills of Exmoor on the horizon.
Secluded dreamy gardens, designed by Ania, with perennial borders, loosely inspired by Gabriel Orozco’s ‘Thinking in Circles.’
We are now taking bookings, all enquiries to: henry@praktyka.co.uk
We provide:
A vast 7m diameter geodesic dome with space for living, lounging and snoozing.
A luxorious kingsize bed with all linen, pillows and blankets.
A futon sofa that can become a double bed.
A day bed that can become a single bed.
Library with selection of fiction & non-fiction titles, games and activities.
Bespoke kitchen with induction hob, large sink, mini fridge and plenty of storage.
All kitchen utensils, plates, pots and cutlery provided.
Under cover dining area with spectacular views.
Hot Outdoor Shower
Firebowl & BBQ.
Large deck for relaxing and enjoying the views to Exmoor.
Hammock chair.
Private modern compost loo.
Mains electricity and water.
No wi-fi but good mobile reception.
The Barn
A romantic hideaway with exquisite furnishings and interiors.
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The Barn
The barn is the perfect place for a quiet get away. Curl up in the hammock and get cosy all year round.
This design led space has been curated by Ania with gorgeous interiors and an attention to detail.
The whole building has been recently refurbished with all the modern kitchen comforts, underfloor heating, mid-century furniture, hand picked library and Danish woodburner.
The doors open onto a large open plan kitchen and living room. Comfy sofa & armchairs are perfect for curling up with a book in front of the fire.
This is a real ‘home away from home.’
Please email henry@praktyka.co.uk with any enquiries.
We provide:
Kitchen with modern appliances (oven, grill, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, toaster, kettle).
Danish woodburner.
Underfloor heating
All kitchen utensils, cutlery and plates, bowls etc.
Main bedroom - Kingsize bed & wardrobe.
Study / 2nd Bedroom - New sofa bed with double bed or two single bed.
Bathroom with toiletries.
A broad library fiction & non-fiction, and games.
The Cabin
The Praktyka cabin is an experiment in living simply. We designed it in collaboration with the team at Rural Office architects to inspire creativity & reflection.
The Cabin
The cabin is a small space with a big experience.
A simple square room split by a diagonal curtain with bedroom on one side, living room on the other. The curtain is pulled across to create seclusion for the bedroom.
The design takes in a blend of squares, diagonals and diamonds that repeat through the roof structure, layout and interiors.
The minimal design creates calm and a sense of order, with a nod to ‘the shakers.’ The fully equipped kitchenette contains everything you need for a mini break retreat.
The cabin sits in a secret garden, tucked away behind a thick Devon hedge next to a crumbling stone barn.
We invite you to tune into the rituals of daily life, cooking, sleeping, bathing, showering are all connected to the outdoors.
The cabin's purpose is to inspire creativity & reflection and allow all those daily creative activities to become part of the cabin and Praktyka story. From 2024 it is available to rent & we will kick start with an artist residency programme right away too.
Book direct or email henry@praktyka.co.uk with any questions.
We provide:
Wood fired outdoor bath.
Luxury king size bed.
Private garden
Writing desk
Underfloor heating.
Outdoor firebowl & BBQ.
2 ring induction hob
Fridge, kettle, toaster.
All kitchen equipment pots, cutlery, utensils etc…
Hot outdoor shower.
Sonos Bluetooth speaker.
Private modern compost loo
Towel Robe
Small library & games
WI-FI & Good 4G reception.
The Gardens
Wildflower meadows, secret corners and ancient trees.
The perfect place to slow down and let the busy rhythms of modern life fade away.
2022 is the second year for the Praktyka Meadow. We started with grasslands and are putting our love and energy into helping it establish for increasing biodiversity.
We now have abundance of yellow rattle, red clover, daisy’s, a few different kinds of grasses which is fantastic to see.
Thistles, wild Angelica, Purple Betony, Tufted Vetch, Sorrel, Self Heal, Knapweed, Burdock, Buttercup and on daily walks we try to spot more. Some seeds might take few years to flower like orchids, but also our coastal location and wind might not suit all the plants.
If you are into the meadows you can order seeds locally. We got ours from @gorenfarm Julian from Goren Farm has been extremely helpful in advising how to plant and manage our meadows.
Follow our journey.
Visit Us
Thorne Farm
Buckland Brewer, Bideford
EX39 5NA
Contact
info@praktyka.co.uk