Delta - Vegan Retreat with Yoga Studio & Spa
Entire home in West Wittering, United Kingdom
- 16+ guests ·
- · 7 bedrooms ·
- · 23 beds ·
- · 6 bathrooms
Hosted by Charles
- 10 years hosting
Listing highlights
1-hour drive to New Forest National Park
This home is near the national park.
Your very own spa
Relax with the outdoor shower, sauna and hot tub.
Self check-in
You can check in with the building staff.
Welcome to Delta, up to 8 suites, & beds for 27 in luxurious Plant Based Retreat. Stunning Yoga Studio, Large Hottub+Sauna and living rooms with panoramic views over the sea.
Work with Delta's unique and dedicated team of Wellness Chefs, Yoga teachers, Wellness Professionals, housekeeping and management to make an unforgettable stay (optional).
We provide a professional kitchen, entertainment/media systems and very spacious, private facilities with optional additional spaces for larger groups
The space
Welcome to our AirBnb listing for our treasured family home which we are very pleased to invite people to rent for short term holiday lettings & retreats.
Delta has 7 suites and beds for 22 accross the main house and optional extra staff cottage, with stunning living rooms, professional kitchen, various dining rooms and a Yoga studio for 20 all overlooking the sea.
We also have an 8 man Hottub overlooking the sea as well as a brand new 10 person wooden barrel sauna, our private outdoor fire / dining / lounging area.
You also have the option to work with our private and unique management team at Delta. Choose from our roster of world class vegan Chefs, Yoga teachers, welness professionals, photographers, musicians and experience hosts to create the perfect stay or compliment your retreat.
You will need to talk to us directly if you wish to run a commercial retreat here as there is special rental agreement for commercial retreats.
★ HIGHLIGHTS★
✔ Direct Beach access. Loads of beach towels and blankets.
✔ 8 Person Wood fired Hottub
✔ 10 person Barrel Sauna, outdoor lounging / dining area, with fires, outdoor lighting with the sound of the waves.
✔ 7 spacious & stylish suites and dormitories to sleep 22 in comfort. The 7th suites is an optional extra suite with full kitchen in the Staff cottage.
✔ 5 X Superkings that can change into twin configurations.
✔ Yoga studio with sea views allows 20 to practice Yoga comfortably (24 at a push) and doubles as a cinema room with folding seats stored in the cupboards. We have eco friendly yoga mats, bolsters, organic hemp blankets, cork blocks etc for 20.
✔ Professional kitchen seamlessly integrated into design by David Townsend (formerly Princess Diana’s Chef). A list of celebrated Vegan Chefs to choose from as an optional extra (ask us about that).
✔ 3 Dining rooms: Main 20 person dining room (default 12 and 20 with table extension), second 6 person dining room in main hall, 9 person breakfast dining table in the kitchen (ideal for food demo audiences), outdoor dining area that seats 20 accross two tables with outdoor fires and lounging.
✔ Roster of world class Vegan Chefs, Yoga Teachers, Masseuses and wellness professionals to include in your experience as optional extras.
✔ Spacious living rooms with panoramic views, bespoke sound systems, house-wide networked Atohm soundsystem controlled by 3rd Gen Apple TVs, full subscriptions entertainment and fireplaces overlooking the sea.
✔ Outdoor lounging, sunbathing areas and private terraces and balcony.
✔ Spacious landscaped gardens incorporating indigenous species matrix, palms and Cacti in a modern Zen restoration style working to create habitat and neiches for endangered and rare local flora and fauna.
✔ Ample parking for up to 12 vehicles (see parking diagram).
✔ Easy charging for electric vehicles.
✔ Dog friendly.
★ USE CASES ★
The house can accomodate 20 if every space in every double bed is taken. For larger retreats and special bookings, we accept up to 22 guests when booking the adjoining staff cottage which has an extra superking or double en-suite and full kitchen.
If people are wanting to use the property for commercial purposes they need to talk to us about that prior to booking as there are special considerations for insurance and our community.
★ THE SPACE ★
This exceptional cedar home blends modern luxury and natural beauty. Large sliding glass windows/doors throughout the property provide panoramic sea views, allowing you to remain connected to nature even whilst indoors.
The house was lovingly designed by Grandfather Architect Michael Lyell for his family, designed to reconnect people with nature in great comfort and provision. Even with offers from the likes of Daniel Craig we are not selling it! We will however share it with others as we working to set an inspiring example of how much more desirable and healthy the lifestyle of compassion is.
This eco-conscious home is managed with natural, organic, and ecological materials and practices. Please note therefore: The property is a strictly plant based retreat as we are deeply opposed to animal cruelty; we request that all guests adhere to our plant based lifestyle by not bringing, cooking, or consuming any animal products on the premises. We provide an abundance of organic, plant-based alternatives to make your stay enjoyable, unselfish and health-conscious.
★ 7 SUITES ★
(7th is in the staff cottage, an optional extra at extra cost)
Each of the seven guest bedrooms are designed to look after family and groups of people in comfort and privacy, offering various bedding configurations of natural materials, limestone bathrooms, dedicated working spaces and each with individual character.
Large opening glass walls and balconies enhance the sense of space and connection to the beautiful outdoor surroundings. Drift off and wake up to the sound of waves and the light of beautiful sunrises & sunsets over the sea from your bed. All suites have ensuite bathrooms and some have the option of a smaller room or beds for guests, children or dressing, offering guests their own private spaces to retreat to.
♛ Master Suite (Bedroom 1): Superking with private stair and access, glass wall with stunning views over the sea that opens onto a balcony with chairs and sun lounger and privacy filter. A Sony TV built into the wall with Apple wireless sound system built into the ceiling of bedroom and bathroom. By far the best views over the sea from the property with a very large ensuite bathroom with a large walk in shower and bath with sea views. The room also accesses the grand living room through the library.
♛ Family suite: A Superking (which can split into two singles) ensuite largebathroom with huge tub, seperate shower and double sink. Enjoy incredible views over the sea and garden on one side and up to Kingly Vale on the downs on the other side from the dedicated work area. There is extensive built in storage.
♛Adjoining double: There is a ajoining double bedroom in this suite with sea views and dedicated work area sharing the large ensuite bathroom.
♛ Launch Suite (Bedroom 4): Superking bed (that splits into two singles if required) with two “cabin style” bunks built into the wall for family, a private sunken terrace and large ensuite bathroom with shower and bath.
♛ Coral Suite (Bedroom 5): A Superking (can split into two singles) with large ensuite bathroom, storage, dedicated working area and views up tot he hills.
♛ Dorm (Bedroom 6): This dorm has three bunk beds, one of which is double over double, with very large storage areas, shoe storage, ensuite bathroom looking onto the sea, sliding door out into the garden, hot outdoor shower and terrace with access through a noise reducing hall off the downstairs terrace living room with a minibar.
♛ Staff Cottage (Bedroom 7): This is an optional extra that can be booked for larger retreats. This is a suite in the staff cottage with ensuite bathroom, fully fitted kitchen.
NB: we reserve the use of and keep private the final 8th suite which is accessed from it's ownprivate entrance from the garage.
★ YOGA STUDIO★
The home comes with a dedicated space for daily yoga practice. With a sprung Bamboo floor with underfloor heating, it is ideal for Yoga, Dance and various other disciplines and artforms. The room enjoys breathtaking sea views over the sea to enhance your sessions. The glass wall slides open to wooden steps that lead past the boatshed directly onto the beach. Enjoy energizing sunrise yoga or sunset meditation to the sound of the waves.
The extensive storage cupboards hold eco friendly yoga mats, organic hemp bolsters and blankets for 20 people as well as a whole load of cork blocks and straps from Ecotex. There is also folding seating for 30 people if you want to use the space for screenings or meetings thate require seating.
There is a B&W sound system built into the ceiling you can join wirelessly or via a mini audio jack at the amp in the cupboard. As an optional extra, a 1080p Projector can be set up to project films onto the wall beside the glass wall, the sideor back wall to create a vast cinema screen. The projector is hardly visible in the day but at night we have enjoyed many a cinema night or virtual presence for Q&As in workshops and screenings.
Read up on the bios of our roster of wor;d class private Yoga, Pilates, Breathrowk, 5 Rhythms and other wellness professionals you can apply for availability and quotes on our people page.
★HOTTUB ★
The Classic 8-person wooden, wood-fired hottub is now installed and working perfectly, with wide views over the sea at sunrise and sunset. If you would like to add the hottub to your stay, please give us at least 72 hours’ notice. This allows time to drain and clean the tub, refill it with fresh water, and supply approximately £80 worth of logs in the large woodstore beside the tub.
The hire cost is £200 + VAT per stay.
Once prepared, you are responsible for lighting and maintaining a strong fire to bring the water to temperature. You will need to bring your own kindling and firelighters. The main heating process involves feeding the supplied logs into the stove over 4–5 hours, adding wood roughly every 30–40 minutes. Most groups appoint one person to tend the fire. When managed with steady attention, the tub reaches a very hot temperature and retains heat for around 24 hours. A gentle, continuous fire can keep it hot for several days. Simple instructions will be provided on arrival.
Troubleshooting
In a few cases guests have overheated the tub so that it becomes too hot to use. If this happens, close the stove lid to reduce airflow and add cold water from the hose. On the occasions where guests reported that the tub did not heat up, investigation showed that very little wood had been burned and the stove lid had been kept on, preventing proper airflow. A strong fire and open airflow are essential conditions.
NO REFUNDS: Preparing the tub requires several hours of work, including draining, cleaning, refilling, supplying logs, and restoring the area afterwards. For this reason, if the tub is overheated or not heated sufficiently during your stay, we do not offer refunds.
★ SAUNA ★
The 10 man wooden barrel Sauna is a traditional one from Estonia. It has a top of the range 9KW Harvia electric heater (incredibly powerful) that heats the Sauna in about an hour to burning heat. It is easy to operate with just two dials, one for a timer and another for the temperature level.
We recommend cycles of saunas and cold dips in the sea or using the Hottub next to it as a cold plunge pool. Please do let us know if you want to use the Sauna / tub like this so we can fill it with clean water for you. The Sauna is in an outdoor areawith the Hottub and outdoor dining / lounging / VBBQ and fires but with good garden lighting for navigating around at night. It's a great spot leading out onto the sea but very private and with the sound of the waves.
★ KITCHEN ★
The kitchen is designed for professional chefs to serve with a team, but remain as tho a family kitchen. The ample cabinetry hides many of the devices that extend out to keep things spacious.
✔ Wolf Hob
✔ Professional Wolf Skillet
✔ Professional Wolf Char Brioler (indoor VBBQ)
✔ Full set of Gordon Ramsay Hexclad Cookware, Pans and Knives (be careful they are extremely sharp)
✔ Double Wolf oven
✔ Steam oven
✔ Plate warmer
✔ Microwave
✔ French door double fridge freezer with substantial ice shelf.
✔ Drinks fridge. (two other minibar fridges, one in each main living room)
✔ 2 X Miele Dishwasher.
✔ Top Range Ninja Blender / food processor.
✔ Single orga slow masticating juicer.
✔ Utility room kitchenette with Meile Washer + Dryer, deep sink, worktop, surface, storage, extensive cleaning products / equipment. (Ironing, hoover, mops etc etc etc)
✔ Walk in Pantry.
✔ 4 layer dehydrator
✔ Coffee machine (De Longhi La Specialista).
✔ Filter coffee machine (Organic Coffee supplied).
✔ Tea station.
✔ Baguette Toaster
✔ Crystalware & stoneware for 20 in fine dining.
✔ Breakfast stoneware.
✔ Four full sets of cutlery.
✔ Water Hyacinth, Hemp & Recycled Beach Plastic & Cork Placemat sets.
✔ Flower Vases
✔ Candles & Candle Lanterns
✔ Ice cream maker.
✔ Pasta maker.
✔ Plant milk maker.
✔ Every kind of main kitchen utensil, prep tool, prep vessel, cooking film, try, bowl, storage and serving plate / bowl / dish.
✔ Grown up stoneware, glassware and stemware for 25
✔ 'Everyday' plastic glasses and cups for outdoor use.
★ DINING ★
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to feasting, with three indoor dining spaces, as well as outdoor dining and living spaces.
✔ Main dining room to seat 10 (default) or 20 with our new extension set ofthree interconnecting leaves that sit atop the main table. The larger table need to be booked as an optional extra.
✔ Breakfast table in the kitchen to seat 8-9. Ideal for cooking demos.
✔ Smaller circular dining table to seat 6-8 in main hall next to the main dining room.
✔ Outdoor dining spaces (two tables next to each other) to seat 20.
✔ There is a VBBQ and outdoor fire places in the garden in the outdoor lounging area (do not move these).
★ LIVING ROOMS AND MAIN SUN TERRACE★
The spacious upstairs living area has high vaulted Cedar ceilings in a Delta shape from which the house gets it’s name. The expansive triple glazed panoramic glass wall creates a bright and peaceful atmosphere with views over the sea to the horizon and to the Isle of Wight.
Bespoke sound systems have been designed for both the upstairs and downstairs living rooms, either free standing and integrated into a brain room offering wireless control or built into the walls of the downstairs living room. You can make a lot of noise without anyone hearing because of the triple glazing and space. All the speakers in all rooms can be networked together.
The comfortable seating areas of the main living room feature modern sofas and antique furniture some designed by Terrance Conran for the house, with various backless chairs that can move around with the conversation at a party. The traditional local beach stone wall fireplace adds a touch of local charm for cozy evenings by the fire which turns even a rainy day into an awe inspiring spectacle of nature over the sea.
Whilst principally set out to provide a safe place for children to enjoy, the downstairs living room has a TV that is revealed behind a large painting of a mother Whale and her Calf. The room is laid out for so large groups of people can socialize with the glass wall opening onto the beach terrace and direct access to the beach. When the sun is shining, glass shelters protect that terrace from the wind and it becomes a powerful heat trap for sunbathing or drying off when you come up from the beach on the sunbeds.
Both living rooms have a counter, glasses and a built in fridge for drinks
★ Library ★
Our Great Grand Uncle, Charles Lyell, published Darwin and Wallace’s theories simultaneously in what is knows as ‘the skillful publication’ as he and his peers were deeply involved in the comprehending and serving nature via formalizing the laws herein. We are similarly interested and have an interesting library here. Behind the fireplace in the upstairs living room there is a library filled with a collection of books and games. The books mainly about comprehending and working with nature, Buddha Dhamma, developmental psychology and other wisdom traditions from all cultures as well as a few classics. Our games shelves are growing too!
★ OUTSIDE ★
The carefully designed, indigenous garden space is designed around the natural succession of the local biome and features the following and more:
✔ Lush irrigated gardens, ideal for outdoor sessions, ball games (we have badminton, volleyball court / nets / balls).
✔ Direct beach access. Step directly from the garden onto the sandy shores of West Wittering beach.
✔ Hot Water shower with a tap for feet is a must for cleaning off salt and sand before returning on deck.
✔ Dining terrace equipped with seating, wood burning fireplace and flue and a VBBQ area, perfect for enjoying alfresco meals with a view and sea breeze. (A sauna and jacuzzi will be coming in August 2024).
✔ Outdoor lounging, with various seating areas scattered throughout the garden for different periods of the day and tide for ultimate relaxation.
✔ 3m trampoline for kids.
★ GUEST ACCESS ★
The house is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.
We request that space is left in the drive so we can access the garage from which the staff cottage is accessed at all times and reserve the right to access this demise of the property that unless booked for larger bookings, this part of the property remains private. Guests and private areas can not see into each-other by design, only the use of the drive during entrance and exit is shared.
★ HOUSE RULES ★
House Rules (Please Read Carefully)
1. Plant Based Home: Refrian from use of animal food products (meat, dairy, fish, or eggs) on the property. We provide an array of plant-based alternatives in the pantry, including top-of-the-range plant milk makers, plant-based ice cream makers, and more. Please respect this requirement as a core principle of our home and retreat.
2. No Smoking Indoors: Smoking is prohibited inside the house. Outdoor ashtrays are provided.
3. Shoes Off Upstairs: Please remove shoes before going upstairs. Shoe racks and slippers are provided in the hall cupboards.
4. No moving furniture without prior agreement.
5. Outdoor Fires: Fires are only permitted in the wood-burning stove and the VBBQ provided. No other outdoor fires are allowed.
6. Parties: No parties are permitted unless agreed upon in advance.
7. If you are booking for a commercial retreat, please contact us to discuss the terms, including the licensing of our images and descriptions.
OBSERVANCES:
1. Our gardeners will be on the property between 08h00 and 10h00 on Thursday morning. This can be moved to 10h00 - 12h00 on the same day with prior arrangement if lawnmowers will cause issues.
Guest access
Although the main private house has beds for 20 we accept Bookings of 14 or less who have private access to all areas of the property and the main house except for the staff cottage and garage that occupy the South Westerly corner of the demise. This is seperate from the main house with separate entrances and garden but can be booked as an optional extra however while we may rent out the staff cottage suite and kitchen to larger bookings, we keep the garage and backmost bedroom private at all times and reserve the right to access it.
Other things to note
House Rules (Please Read Carefully)
1. Plant Based Home: Refrian from use of animal food products (meat, dairy, fish, or eggs) on the property. We provide an array of plant-based alternatives in the pantry, including top-of-the-range plant milk makers, plant-based ice cream makers, and more. Please respect this requirement as a core principle of our home and retreat.
2. No Smoking Indoors: Smoking is prohibited inside the house. Outdoor ashtrays are provided.
3. Shoes Off Upstairs: Please remove shoes before going upstairs. Shoe racks and slippers are provided in the hall cupboards.
4. No moving furniture without prior agreement.
5. Outdoor Fires: Fires are only permitted in the wood-burning stove and the VBBQ provided. No other outdoor fires are allowed.
6. Do notuse the gardens or yoga studio for ball games. We have had broken windows and it damages and stains the paint on the walls. You can take the volleyball net to thebeach or by all means setupthebadminton set up in the garden.
7. Parties: No parties are permitted unless agreed upon in advance.
8. If you are booking for a commercial retreat, please contact us to discuss the terms, including the licensing of our images and descriptions.
OBSERVANCES:
1. Our gardeners will be on the property between 08h00 and 10h00 on Thursday morning. This can be moved to 10h00 - 12h00 on the same day with prior arrangement if lawnmowers will cause issues.
Work with Delta's unique and dedicated team of Wellness Chefs, Yoga teachers, Wellness Professionals, housekeeping and management to make an unforgettable stay (optional).
We provide a professional kitchen, entertainment/media systems and very spacious, private facilities with optional additional spaces for larger groups
The space
Welcome to our AirBnb listing for our treasured family home which we are very pleased to invite people to rent for short term holiday lettings & retreats.
Delta has 7 suites and beds for 22 accross the main house and optional extra staff cottage, with stunning living rooms, professional kitchen, various dining rooms and a Yoga studio for 20 all overlooking the sea.
We also have an 8 man Hottub overlooking the sea as well as a brand new 10 person wooden barrel sauna, our private outdoor fire / dining / lounging area.
You also have the option to work with our private and unique management team at Delta. Choose from our roster of world class vegan Chefs, Yoga teachers, welness professionals, photographers, musicians and experience hosts to create the perfect stay or compliment your retreat.
You will need to talk to us directly if you wish to run a commercial retreat here as there is special rental agreement for commercial retreats.
★ HIGHLIGHTS★
✔ Direct Beach access. Loads of beach towels and blankets.
✔ 8 Person Wood fired Hottub
✔ 10 person Barrel Sauna, outdoor lounging / dining area, with fires, outdoor lighting with the sound of the waves.
✔ 7 spacious & stylish suites and dormitories to sleep 22 in comfort. The 7th suites is an optional extra suite with full kitchen in the Staff cottage.
✔ 5 X Superkings that can change into twin configurations.
✔ Yoga studio with sea views allows 20 to practice Yoga comfortably (24 at a push) and doubles as a cinema room with folding seats stored in the cupboards. We have eco friendly yoga mats, bolsters, organic hemp blankets, cork blocks etc for 20.
✔ Professional kitchen seamlessly integrated into design by David Townsend (formerly Princess Diana’s Chef). A list of celebrated Vegan Chefs to choose from as an optional extra (ask us about that).
✔ 3 Dining rooms: Main 20 person dining room (default 12 and 20 with table extension), second 6 person dining room in main hall, 9 person breakfast dining table in the kitchen (ideal for food demo audiences), outdoor dining area that seats 20 accross two tables with outdoor fires and lounging.
✔ Roster of world class Vegan Chefs, Yoga Teachers, Masseuses and wellness professionals to include in your experience as optional extras.
✔ Spacious living rooms with panoramic views, bespoke sound systems, house-wide networked Atohm soundsystem controlled by 3rd Gen Apple TVs, full subscriptions entertainment and fireplaces overlooking the sea.
✔ Outdoor lounging, sunbathing areas and private terraces and balcony.
✔ Spacious landscaped gardens incorporating indigenous species matrix, palms and Cacti in a modern Zen restoration style working to create habitat and neiches for endangered and rare local flora and fauna.
✔ Ample parking for up to 12 vehicles (see parking diagram).
✔ Easy charging for electric vehicles.
✔ Dog friendly.
★ USE CASES ★
The house can accomodate 20 if every space in every double bed is taken. For larger retreats and special bookings, we accept up to 22 guests when booking the adjoining staff cottage which has an extra superking or double en-suite and full kitchen.
If people are wanting to use the property for commercial purposes they need to talk to us about that prior to booking as there are special considerations for insurance and our community.
★ THE SPACE ★
This exceptional cedar home blends modern luxury and natural beauty. Large sliding glass windows/doors throughout the property provide panoramic sea views, allowing you to remain connected to nature even whilst indoors.
The house was lovingly designed by Grandfather Architect Michael Lyell for his family, designed to reconnect people with nature in great comfort and provision. Even with offers from the likes of Daniel Craig we are not selling it! We will however share it with others as we working to set an inspiring example of how much more desirable and healthy the lifestyle of compassion is.
This eco-conscious home is managed with natural, organic, and ecological materials and practices. Please note therefore: The property is a strictly plant based retreat as we are deeply opposed to animal cruelty; we request that all guests adhere to our plant based lifestyle by not bringing, cooking, or consuming any animal products on the premises. We provide an abundance of organic, plant-based alternatives to make your stay enjoyable, unselfish and health-conscious.
★ 7 SUITES ★
(7th is in the staff cottage, an optional extra at extra cost)
Each of the seven guest bedrooms are designed to look after family and groups of people in comfort and privacy, offering various bedding configurations of natural materials, limestone bathrooms, dedicated working spaces and each with individual character.
Large opening glass walls and balconies enhance the sense of space and connection to the beautiful outdoor surroundings. Drift off and wake up to the sound of waves and the light of beautiful sunrises & sunsets over the sea from your bed. All suites have ensuite bathrooms and some have the option of a smaller room or beds for guests, children or dressing, offering guests their own private spaces to retreat to.
♛ Master Suite (Bedroom 1): Superking with private stair and access, glass wall with stunning views over the sea that opens onto a balcony with chairs and sun lounger and privacy filter. A Sony TV built into the wall with Apple wireless sound system built into the ceiling of bedroom and bathroom. By far the best views over the sea from the property with a very large ensuite bathroom with a large walk in shower and bath with sea views. The room also accesses the grand living room through the library.
♛ Family suite: A Superking (which can split into two singles) ensuite largebathroom with huge tub, seperate shower and double sink. Enjoy incredible views over the sea and garden on one side and up to Kingly Vale on the downs on the other side from the dedicated work area. There is extensive built in storage.
♛Adjoining double: There is a ajoining double bedroom in this suite with sea views and dedicated work area sharing the large ensuite bathroom.
♛ Launch Suite (Bedroom 4): Superking bed (that splits into two singles if required) with two “cabin style” bunks built into the wall for family, a private sunken terrace and large ensuite bathroom with shower and bath.
♛ Coral Suite (Bedroom 5): A Superking (can split into two singles) with large ensuite bathroom, storage, dedicated working area and views up tot he hills.
♛ Dorm (Bedroom 6): This dorm has three bunk beds, one of which is double over double, with very large storage areas, shoe storage, ensuite bathroom looking onto the sea, sliding door out into the garden, hot outdoor shower and terrace with access through a noise reducing hall off the downstairs terrace living room with a minibar.
♛ Staff Cottage (Bedroom 7): This is an optional extra that can be booked for larger retreats. This is a suite in the staff cottage with ensuite bathroom, fully fitted kitchen.
NB: we reserve the use of and keep private the final 8th suite which is accessed from it's ownprivate entrance from the garage.
★ YOGA STUDIO★
The home comes with a dedicated space for daily yoga practice. With a sprung Bamboo floor with underfloor heating, it is ideal for Yoga, Dance and various other disciplines and artforms. The room enjoys breathtaking sea views over the sea to enhance your sessions. The glass wall slides open to wooden steps that lead past the boatshed directly onto the beach. Enjoy energizing sunrise yoga or sunset meditation to the sound of the waves.
The extensive storage cupboards hold eco friendly yoga mats, organic hemp bolsters and blankets for 20 people as well as a whole load of cork blocks and straps from Ecotex. There is also folding seating for 30 people if you want to use the space for screenings or meetings thate require seating.
There is a B&W sound system built into the ceiling you can join wirelessly or via a mini audio jack at the amp in the cupboard. As an optional extra, a 1080p Projector can be set up to project films onto the wall beside the glass wall, the sideor back wall to create a vast cinema screen. The projector is hardly visible in the day but at night we have enjoyed many a cinema night or virtual presence for Q&As in workshops and screenings.
Read up on the bios of our roster of wor;d class private Yoga, Pilates, Breathrowk, 5 Rhythms and other wellness professionals you can apply for availability and quotes on our people page.
★HOTTUB ★
The Classic 8-person wooden, wood-fired hottub is now installed and working perfectly, with wide views over the sea at sunrise and sunset. If you would like to add the hottub to your stay, please give us at least 72 hours’ notice. This allows time to drain and clean the tub, refill it with fresh water, and supply approximately £80 worth of logs in the large woodstore beside the tub.
The hire cost is £200 + VAT per stay.
Once prepared, you are responsible for lighting and maintaining a strong fire to bring the water to temperature. You will need to bring your own kindling and firelighters. The main heating process involves feeding the supplied logs into the stove over 4–5 hours, adding wood roughly every 30–40 minutes. Most groups appoint one person to tend the fire. When managed with steady attention, the tub reaches a very hot temperature and retains heat for around 24 hours. A gentle, continuous fire can keep it hot for several days. Simple instructions will be provided on arrival.
Troubleshooting
In a few cases guests have overheated the tub so that it becomes too hot to use. If this happens, close the stove lid to reduce airflow and add cold water from the hose. On the occasions where guests reported that the tub did not heat up, investigation showed that very little wood had been burned and the stove lid had been kept on, preventing proper airflow. A strong fire and open airflow are essential conditions.
NO REFUNDS: Preparing the tub requires several hours of work, including draining, cleaning, refilling, supplying logs, and restoring the area afterwards. For this reason, if the tub is overheated or not heated sufficiently during your stay, we do not offer refunds.
★ SAUNA ★
The 10 man wooden barrel Sauna is a traditional one from Estonia. It has a top of the range 9KW Harvia electric heater (incredibly powerful) that heats the Sauna in about an hour to burning heat. It is easy to operate with just two dials, one for a timer and another for the temperature level.
We recommend cycles of saunas and cold dips in the sea or using the Hottub next to it as a cold plunge pool. Please do let us know if you want to use the Sauna / tub like this so we can fill it with clean water for you. The Sauna is in an outdoor areawith the Hottub and outdoor dining / lounging / VBBQ and fires but with good garden lighting for navigating around at night. It's a great spot leading out onto the sea but very private and with the sound of the waves.
★ KITCHEN ★
The kitchen is designed for professional chefs to serve with a team, but remain as tho a family kitchen. The ample cabinetry hides many of the devices that extend out to keep things spacious.
✔ Wolf Hob
✔ Professional Wolf Skillet
✔ Professional Wolf Char Brioler (indoor VBBQ)
✔ Full set of Gordon Ramsay Hexclad Cookware, Pans and Knives (be careful they are extremely sharp)
✔ Double Wolf oven
✔ Steam oven
✔ Plate warmer
✔ Microwave
✔ French door double fridge freezer with substantial ice shelf.
✔ Drinks fridge. (two other minibar fridges, one in each main living room)
✔ 2 X Miele Dishwasher.
✔ Top Range Ninja Blender / food processor.
✔ Single orga slow masticating juicer.
✔ Utility room kitchenette with Meile Washer + Dryer, deep sink, worktop, surface, storage, extensive cleaning products / equipment. (Ironing, hoover, mops etc etc etc)
✔ Walk in Pantry.
✔ 4 layer dehydrator
✔ Coffee machine (De Longhi La Specialista).
✔ Filter coffee machine (Organic Coffee supplied).
✔ Tea station.
✔ Baguette Toaster
✔ Crystalware & stoneware for 20 in fine dining.
✔ Breakfast stoneware.
✔ Four full sets of cutlery.
✔ Water Hyacinth, Hemp & Recycled Beach Plastic & Cork Placemat sets.
✔ Flower Vases
✔ Candles & Candle Lanterns
✔ Ice cream maker.
✔ Pasta maker.
✔ Plant milk maker.
✔ Every kind of main kitchen utensil, prep tool, prep vessel, cooking film, try, bowl, storage and serving plate / bowl / dish.
✔ Grown up stoneware, glassware and stemware for 25
✔ 'Everyday' plastic glasses and cups for outdoor use.
★ DINING ★
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to feasting, with three indoor dining spaces, as well as outdoor dining and living spaces.
✔ Main dining room to seat 10 (default) or 20 with our new extension set ofthree interconnecting leaves that sit atop the main table. The larger table need to be booked as an optional extra.
✔ Breakfast table in the kitchen to seat 8-9. Ideal for cooking demos.
✔ Smaller circular dining table to seat 6-8 in main hall next to the main dining room.
✔ Outdoor dining spaces (two tables next to each other) to seat 20.
✔ There is a VBBQ and outdoor fire places in the garden in the outdoor lounging area (do not move these).
★ LIVING ROOMS AND MAIN SUN TERRACE★
The spacious upstairs living area has high vaulted Cedar ceilings in a Delta shape from which the house gets it’s name. The expansive triple glazed panoramic glass wall creates a bright and peaceful atmosphere with views over the sea to the horizon and to the Isle of Wight.
Bespoke sound systems have been designed for both the upstairs and downstairs living rooms, either free standing and integrated into a brain room offering wireless control or built into the walls of the downstairs living room. You can make a lot of noise without anyone hearing because of the triple glazing and space. All the speakers in all rooms can be networked together.
The comfortable seating areas of the main living room feature modern sofas and antique furniture some designed by Terrance Conran for the house, with various backless chairs that can move around with the conversation at a party. The traditional local beach stone wall fireplace adds a touch of local charm for cozy evenings by the fire which turns even a rainy day into an awe inspiring spectacle of nature over the sea.
Whilst principally set out to provide a safe place for children to enjoy, the downstairs living room has a TV that is revealed behind a large painting of a mother Whale and her Calf. The room is laid out for so large groups of people can socialize with the glass wall opening onto the beach terrace and direct access to the beach. When the sun is shining, glass shelters protect that terrace from the wind and it becomes a powerful heat trap for sunbathing or drying off when you come up from the beach on the sunbeds.
Both living rooms have a counter, glasses and a built in fridge for drinks
★ Library ★
Our Great Grand Uncle, Charles Lyell, published Darwin and Wallace’s theories simultaneously in what is knows as ‘the skillful publication’ as he and his peers were deeply involved in the comprehending and serving nature via formalizing the laws herein. We are similarly interested and have an interesting library here. Behind the fireplace in the upstairs living room there is a library filled with a collection of books and games. The books mainly about comprehending and working with nature, Buddha Dhamma, developmental psychology and other wisdom traditions from all cultures as well as a few classics. Our games shelves are growing too!
★ OUTSIDE ★
The carefully designed, indigenous garden space is designed around the natural succession of the local biome and features the following and more:
✔ Lush irrigated gardens, ideal for outdoor sessions, ball games (we have badminton, volleyball court / nets / balls).
✔ Direct beach access. Step directly from the garden onto the sandy shores of West Wittering beach.
✔ Hot Water shower with a tap for feet is a must for cleaning off salt and sand before returning on deck.
✔ Dining terrace equipped with seating, wood burning fireplace and flue and a VBBQ area, perfect for enjoying alfresco meals with a view and sea breeze. (A sauna and jacuzzi will be coming in August 2024).
✔ Outdoor lounging, with various seating areas scattered throughout the garden for different periods of the day and tide for ultimate relaxation.
✔ 3m trampoline for kids.
★ GUEST ACCESS ★
The house is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.
We request that space is left in the drive so we can access the garage from which the staff cottage is accessed at all times and reserve the right to access this demise of the property that unless booked for larger bookings, this part of the property remains private. Guests and private areas can not see into each-other by design, only the use of the drive during entrance and exit is shared.
★ HOUSE RULES ★
House Rules (Please Read Carefully)
1. Plant Based Home: Refrian from use of animal food products (meat, dairy, fish, or eggs) on the property. We provide an array of plant-based alternatives in the pantry, including top-of-the-range plant milk makers, plant-based ice cream makers, and more. Please respect this requirement as a core principle of our home and retreat.
2. No Smoking Indoors: Smoking is prohibited inside the house. Outdoor ashtrays are provided.
3. Shoes Off Upstairs: Please remove shoes before going upstairs. Shoe racks and slippers are provided in the hall cupboards.
4. No moving furniture without prior agreement.
5. Outdoor Fires: Fires are only permitted in the wood-burning stove and the VBBQ provided. No other outdoor fires are allowed.
6. Parties: No parties are permitted unless agreed upon in advance.
7. If you are booking for a commercial retreat, please contact us to discuss the terms, including the licensing of our images and descriptions.
OBSERVANCES:
1. Our gardeners will be on the property between 08h00 and 10h00 on Thursday morning. This can be moved to 10h00 - 12h00 on the same day with prior arrangement if lawnmowers will cause issues.
Guest access
Although the main private house has beds for 20 we accept Bookings of 14 or less who have private access to all areas of the property and the main house except for the staff cottage and garage that occupy the South Westerly corner of the demise. This is seperate from the main house with separate entrances and garden but can be booked as an optional extra however while we may rent out the staff cottage suite and kitchen to larger bookings, we keep the garage and backmost bedroom private at all times and reserve the right to access it.
Other things to note
House Rules (Please Read Carefully)
1. Plant Based Home: Refrian from use of animal food products (meat, dairy, fish, or eggs) on the property. We provide an array of plant-based alternatives in the pantry, including top-of-the-range plant milk makers, plant-based ice cream makers, and more. Please respect this requirement as a core principle of our home and retreat.
2. No Smoking Indoors: Smoking is prohibited inside the house. Outdoor ashtrays are provided.
3. Shoes Off Upstairs: Please remove shoes before going upstairs. Shoe racks and slippers are provided in the hall cupboards.
4. No moving furniture without prior agreement.
5. Outdoor Fires: Fires are only permitted in the wood-burning stove and the VBBQ provided. No other outdoor fires are allowed.
6. Do notuse the gardens or yoga studio for ball games. We have had broken windows and it damages and stains the paint on the walls. You can take the volleyball net to thebeach or by all means setupthebadminton set up in the garden.
7. Parties: No parties are permitted unless agreed upon in advance.
8. If you are booking for a commercial retreat, please contact us to discuss the terms, including the licensing of our images and descriptions.
OBSERVANCES:
1. Our gardeners will be on the property between 08h00 and 10h00 on Thursday morning. This can be moved to 10h00 - 12h00 on the same day with prior arrangement if lawnmowers will cause issues.
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I'm working to creating an inspiring example about how much more desirable the lifestyle of compassion is managing various properties with a plant based ethic providing world class Chefs, wellness professionals and various other exquisite furnishings and more that work to have a regenerative impact. My long term plan is to make a public REIT out of it such that we regenerate land and communities wherever we go!
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