Praktyka

01/09/2026

10 best cottages in the UK for an autumn break.

“This converted barn stands in a little corner of Praktyka, a farm near Bideford that’s home to wildflower meadows and ancient trees… you could just fire up the Danish wood-burner and curl up on the green sofa with a book.”

The Times

Slow down, reset, and embrace the magic of autumn.
Misty mornings.
Crisp afternoon coastal walks.
Golden hours spent by the glow of a wood-burner.
This is autumn at Praktyka.
Read all day.
Watch the clouds pass by.
Listen to owls,
watch the colours, soak in the wood-fired bath, and relax in our sauna set among the trees.

Gather your favourite people and rent the whole site. Bring friends and family together to cook, share meals, and celebrate in our communal Black Barn kitchen and hang-out space.

Share your collective creativity.
Book a workshop with Ania to learn how to create jewellery or sunprints together.

We can help you plan your perfect family gatherings, share our favourite walks, wild swims, unknown adventures.

“This tucked-away creative retreat is an unplugged idyll designed to ease guests into finding their rhythm. Praktyka is an evolving art concept, a space where architectural cabins plus craft workshops… provide inspiration…”

Food Lifestyle Magazine

Autumn dates are booking up — visit our website to check availability and book your stay.

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

“Praktyka means ‘practice’ in Polish. And that’s something that we’ve been striving for in our lives: that
balance between being busy with work, finding time for a personal life, and being able to also develop a
creative practice, whether that’s yoga or art. It’s about finding enough hours in the day to do the things
you want to do. That’s what we wanted to map onto this place.”
— Henry Trew, via Remodelista

28/08/2026

Thank you for featuring us Food Lifestyle magazine

“Trade the concierge and air con for big skies and birdsong at one of these glamping spots, where the great outdoors is gorgeously comfortable

Praktyka, Devon

Praktyka is a creative retreat tucked away in the hills near the north Devon coast. It’s a calm, pared-back space that encourages creativity, connection and a slower pace of life. At its heart (and set within its own private garden) is a beautiful cabin designed by award-winning architect Niall Maxwell of Rural Office.

The Praktyka experience extends well beyond the accommodation. Guests can set their own retreat agenda, whether that’s booking time in the wood-fired sauna or joining art and jewellery workshops led by renowned local artist and Praktyka co-founder Ania Wawrzkowicz. Travelling as a group? The entire site can be booked exclusively for groups up to 12 people. Thoughtful and restorative, this really is glamping for those seeking a little more than just a place to stay.”

Jane Rakison
Salt Media
Food Lifestyle magazine
Ania Wawrzkowicz

24/08/2026

Warm glow of end of summer & early autumn vibes. ✨

23/08/2026

Magical Autumn is round the corner - we get the feeling it’s going to be long and colourful. Without doubt our favourite season.

21/08/2026

Curate your own Artist Residency at the Cabin 🎨🖌️✨

17/08/2026

Autumn is round the corner, the seas are still warm and the waves return.