Haye Cornwall
unique holidays · rescue animals · wellness retreats

Haye Cornwall
unique holidays - rescue animals - wellness retreats
About Haye Cornwall

It was always our dream to live in the middle of nowhere so we could give a happy retirement to rescued animals, grow food in a permaculture garden, have the space to reclaim and upcycle, and share our love for nature with others.


The Animals

We value animals and believe we should share our planet with them in a fairer way.
Come and meet our retired beach donkeys, Dartmoor ponies, ex-factory farmed chickens, friendly cats, and a very spoilt street dog.
Regeneration

“Rewilding” is not as simple as letting nature take over. So much has been lost from the ecosystem that it’s tricky to reclaim the necessary balance.
Find out what we’re doing to regenerate our meadows and work with farmers.


Holidays, retreats, workshops, and courses on an animal sanctuary

You can stay with us for a fabulous holiday and make the most of everything this corner of Cornwall has to offer, or join us for one of our amazing retreats or courses.
Kate and Phil work so hard to create a stunning environment , enabling them to run the animal sanctuary there.
The rooms are beautiful, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. We had everything we needed and more besides.
The farm is in a remote, beautiful location enabling total peace and quiet.
Kate’s cooking is fabulous. Lots of little treats too during our fully catered weekend.
Would totally recommend Haye to anyone wanting a complete de-stress or just a lovely family break.
Thank you Kate and Phil- I wish you continued success enabling your beautiful animals to stay safe and well cared for .
Cannot recommend this place highly enough.
The food, the cottage, the walks - everything was just amazing.
Thank you for rescuing those beautiful animals and giving them the happy life they deserve.
I cannot recommend Haye enough.
We can’t wait to come back and see you all ❤️
The cottage interior is stunning, wild flowers and rooms with views over the valley. Outside space galore with so much, close by. In all honesty, you don't have to venture far, we didn't leave all weekend - lapping up with fresh air, no noise and soaking in the love & benefits you get from being out in nature & around animals. Kate & Phil couldn't do enough for us all - the homemade bread & butter was delightful too!
We can't wait to visit again, it truly was the perfect weekend, thank you so much.
The Apple Store cottage was magical, peaceful and very comfy. The painstaking decoration right down to the last detail.
All the food was vegan 🌱 and cooked by them, everything was delicious, my favourite was the lasagna, it was amazing.
My favourite part of this lovely weekend, it was to meet and spend time with the rest of the residents or furry family. All of them have my heart forever 💚. Harvey (the dog) is lovely, always looking for cuddles. 3 cats very friendly Alfie, Olivia & Marcel. I felt in love with the donkeys 🫏: Zippy, Coco & Woody. The ponies May and Grace. The cutest Princess 🐔 I love how she walks and runs and the rest of the girls 🐔 and Bob the cockerel .
I will be back soon 💚🌱🦊
This place is something truly magical. From the moment we arrived, Kate and Phil's dedication to animals, people, and the environment was so clear. My friends and I had the pleasure of staying at their cosy cottage for the weekend, enjoying all that Cornwall has to offer – from a thrilling day at a ex quarry, turned adrenaline fuelled water park to peaceful wild swimming along the Cornish coast.
Kate's vegan meals were absolutely delicious, and spending time with their rescue animals was unforgettable. You can really feel how much they care about what they do.
This isn’t just a retreat – it’s a chance to unwind, connect with nature, and leave feeling inspired. I can’t recommend it enough!
Not only does it offer beautiful, well thought out, comfortable living accommodation, sitting in the most idyllic location, it also offers a magical peace & tranquility, therapy, a place to heal & learn. I only wanted a bed but found so much more- did not want to leave!
As well as Kate & Phil, our wonderful hosts, we were also very privileged to enjoy the company of their extended family, the furry & feathered kind; Harvey the dog, Olivia, Marcel & Alfie the cats, Woody, Zippy & Coco, the donkeys, May & Grace, the Dartmoor ponies & Bob the cockerel & his girls - all rescue animals, all now living their best lives, thanks to our human hosts. And if this wasn't enough, we were serenaded by beautiful birdsong throughout our stay.
Fans of Mother Nature stay here, you'll not be disappointed - it's magic! We'll be back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Then, the lovely Lizzie introduced us to some aromatherapy oils she had made and others. It was interesting to see the different favourites within the group.
The following day, after a lie in, we did 3 different yoga classes with the lovely Bre who has the singing voice of an angel and was just awesome. We all picked cards, did a cacao ceremony, wrote some intentions, had a sound bath and burnt our written negative thoughts in a fire pit later on. Bre had made super tasty Ayurvedic food for our meals.
Kate took us to meet all the gorgeous animals, told us their stories and what and why they were doing this beautiful but relentless work and Phil took us to the fields around, talking about the regeneration work and so much more. Two beautiful beings who are passionate about what they do with love, care and respect.
It was definitely a beautiful yoga retreat with a difference and I will certainly go back as I am already missing every one, especially Zippy, Woody, Coco, the sweet donkeys but really everyone too.
Thank you for this wonderful and magical retreat.
Kate and Phil are perfect hosts and are passionate about the work they do on the farm. I loved feeding the donkeys, hearing about May and Grace's rehabilitation, and Harvey was a hit with us all. Such a sweetheart!
The food was delicious, and the cottage was beautifully presented...clean, fresh, and welcoming. It is a perfect place to relax.
I loved the Pilates classes with Sarah and aromatherapy with Lizzie, and Kates' relaxation class was the perfect end to the day.
Thanks for a lovely relaxing stay.
I hope we can visit again soon.
Animal lovers amongst us were in their element petting & feeding some of the rescued animals (donkeys, cats, chickens etc. ) being cared for by this special couple.
The vegan food was surprisingly delicious and the homemade bread, jam, butter, fruit juice etc were a bonus.
I would definitely recommend this kind of retreat and thank Kate and Phil for providing the opportunity to escape from the humdrum for a weekend of exercise & relaxation. I must add that the other 5 attendees were lovely ladies who added lots of fun and laughter to the incredibly interesting and enjoyable weekend.
I would definitely consider revisiting Haye either for another course or a holiday.
I thoroughly recommend this for anyone who needs to relax. Here you will find peace and calm and return to your busy life feeling better.
Hospitality, accommodation, activities, environment and last but not least- the beautiful rescue animals .
Namaste to you all 🤲 💜
We really enjoyed getting up close with the rescue hens and donkeys. In the summer I can imagine making use of the big outdoor space.
Thanks!
We absolutely loved spending the week helping to look after the animals: three donkeys, two ponies, ten chickens, and a rescue dog and three cats. The eldest of our two boys (aged 7) was so keen that he dragged me out of bed at 6:30am in the mornings so we could help Kate with the morning routine!
The cottage is in the middle of the most beautiful countryside - incredibly tranquil and peaceful. It’s far away enough from towns to feel remote and a proper escape from the daily grind, whilst being close enough to loads of fantastic attractions that it was easy to go out for the day and we were spoiled for choice!
We were welcomed by Kate and Phil with homemade vegan bread and vegan butter, and couldn’t have asked for friendlier hosts! We had such a wonderful time and would thoroughly recommend it!
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