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Hi & BienvenueSoraya & Steve have launched a countryside retreat which is an idyllic quaint gîte/cottage sleeping 2 adults with private terrace, interior wood burning stove and patio burner. Beautifully renovated to maintain original features with a cottage shabby chic style theme. Surrounded by nature & woodland in a private setting with its own private gated entrance. Secluded & detached from our house with total privacy. Outside the cottage is a Cotswold Eco wood burning Sauna and a Salt Spa (chemical free) with hydro jets, then cool off in a cold plunge/ice bath, salt pool (seasonal) or just relax on a sun lounger on the decking or by your private patio.
I’m a trained Yoga, meditation & Ice bath/breath work instructor, along with herbalist/ nutritionist & massage therapist and fascial release therapist. I decided to bring together all my crafts & offer them as an additional service in a way of a relaxing or rejuvenating retreat. I also deal with trauma healing physical and mental.
The cottage & spa facilities are provided at no extra cost along with the accommodation.
Any relaxing, beneficial therapies can be arranged additionally for a fee when booking if required & package prices are available......See website. The accommodation Is set in over 2 acres of landscaped gardens & was once a family home where we brought our 3 children up who have now all flown the nest. It has given us many years of happiness & love so we would like to share a part of it with you.
I offer daily Spa packages for locals but only when the cottage is unoccupied so you don't have to share the facilities.
We are situated in a hamlet that is a 10/15 mins drive to our local town which has amenities …supermarket, bars, restaurants, pharmacy & garden centre & boutiques. For the more adventurous is bungee jumping over the river & a jungle tree adventure (seasonal). Another 10 mins away from the town is the well known Val de Vienne racing track & 35 mins away from the historic memory centre - The Martyred village during world war 11.
Nearby tourist attractions such as Futuroscope, Limoges famous for its pottery & Valley des Singes, Lake pardoux, canoeing/Kayaking, horse riding.
Montmorrillon famous City de l’écrit (writing) all under an hour away. Local airports are 40 mins away Limoges or Poitiers. 4 & 1/2hrs drive from Caen port or 5 & 1/2hrs from Cherbourg.
For nature lovers who prefer to stay away from the tourists there are numerous nature trails, walks, horse riding, fishing lakes of which we have a license which can be offered please ask in advance. Or maybe you’re house hunting & would like a relaxing retreat to come back to at the end of a day.
However you choose to spend your day there’s always the comfort of a relaxing Sauna & Spa & a dip in the pool waiting. The cottage is fully self catering but there’s option for meals to be provided as an additional & any diets can be accommodated for plus we source all our meats & dairy products from a local organic farm. We grow numerous vegetables & fruit & herbs ourselves which are all organic.
A welcome basket is also provided with local & home made produce.
We have an outside kitchen with a bbq & a games room with TV. Table tennis, darts, board games or vinyl player.
Come & capture that Raya Sunshine on our retreat & go home refreshed & not needing another one on return.
Website - http://www.rayasunshineretreat.com
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1 Review
Leave ReviewA perfect place to unwind
By Helen on 31-Jul-2024I recently had the joy of staying at Raya Sunshine Retreat, and I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the experience. It was exactly what I needed—a peaceful haven where I could truly disconnect and recharge. Their warmth and hospitality struck the perfect balance between being attentive and giving me the space to soak in the serenity of this beautiful retreat. The cosy cottage was thoughtfully prepared with everything I could possibly need, and the welcome hamper was such a delightful surprise. Each item was homemade using fresh produce they grew themselves or sourced locally. You can really sense Soraya’s deep passion for health and healing in every little detail—she’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to natural and holistic living. My days at the retreat were pure bliss. I spent hours unwinding in the hammock beneath the trees, braved the invigorating ice bath, and then relished the warmth of the hot tub afterward. The pool was a treat, and I felt so fortunate to have personalised yoga sessions with Soraya who tailored each one to my abilities. One afternoon, Soraya generously took the time to teach me how to make kefir, walking me through the benefits of each ingredient. Evenings were spent sitting under the stars with a cup of cacao. I wholeheartedly recommend Raya Sunshine Retreat to anyone seeking a little sanctuary. I’m already counting down the days until I can return and explore all the other wonderful activities Soraya offers—there’s so much more I can’t wait to experience. Thank you, Soraya and Steve, for creating such a magical place.
Owner response on 15-Aug-2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was all our pleasure to accommodate you & are over the moon you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again!