Reviews

We don’t ask our guests for reviews for marketing purposes as their stay is confidential. These guests have kindly sent us a review nevertheless.

I loved the mental health retreat. It came at the right time. I thought I was going mad and having a breakdown. I now know how the brain works and how to use that knowledge. The personality tests were very useful and opened my eyes. My favourite were the hypnotherapy sessions. I felt so refreshed after. It was as if I had slept for hours. Sally is great at her job. I really liked the sound bath and the Chinese Medicine facial in her sunny room overlooking the flower garden. I felt relaxed after but also refreshed. I hadn’t been horse riding for years and am glad I did that again. I want to take my family to Haldon Forest when the bluebells are out. We ate in lovely places and everyone was very kind. Bossell Cottage is so comfortable. An and I sat in the back garden having champagne on the last afternoon. I felt in control again and had a plan when I left. This retreat was just what I needed. – Katy Neal

I went on the mental health retreat to learn more about mental health. I did the long ‘stop smoking’ hypnotherapy session when I was staying at Bossell Cottage and I stopped smoking. I can’t believe it! I feel great. A massive bonus! – Lindsey

What can I say? This is a fabulous retreat in a beautiful place. Everyone was so friendly. Can’t wait to come back. – Jane

An is like a human battery charger. – Gerda

I think about Plymouth and the great time I had there and the knowledge I now have. I am thankful for my girls sending me to you.

Each guest receives the self-help book ‘Brain Based Stress Management’ by An Swinnen. These are the 4.8/5 reviews from Amazon, Western Morning News and the magazine Bazaar.

Brilliant, easy to read and understand. – L. P.

I loved the easy to follow illustrations and descriptions of how the brain works to create anxiety. Really simple to understand even with no neuroscience background. 5 stars!! Well done. – Chris Smith

Applicable for all, wide ranging to any age or maturity to use, inform and enjoyment. Informative, easy and fun reading with serious undertones we should all pay attention to. – Graham Kenny

Great book and highly recommended. Well written, well illustrated and easy to understand. – Anwar Jawhar

Practical solutions. Fabulous book tells you what you need to know. – Jon N.

Very interesting and insightful. Clearly written. Would recommend. – BA