Group Bookings
Big Celebrations, Retreats & Family Gatherings
Gather, Celebrate, Reconnect
Looking for somewhere truly special to bring everyone together?
Whether you’re planning a big birthday bash, a milestone anniversary, a family gathering, a corporate team building holiday, or a nourishing well-being retreat, High Nature Centre offers space, beauty and freedom in abundance.
Perched above Seacombe Sands / Gara Rock Beach in East Portlemouth, High Nature is a secluded, nature-immersed sanctuary where groups can gather without distraction — surrounded by big skies, sea air and rolling South Devon countryside.
This is more than a venue.
It’s a place to celebrate fully, and exhale deeply.
Long Weekends, Mid Week or 5 Night Stays!
Many groups / retreat organisers choose High Nature for a full weekend or longer — giving space for winding down, connection and relaxation. We can accommodate 40 glamping guests, and another 30 in our camping / campervan pitches.
Here’s our current off peak whole site / group booking availability for 2027:
3-night weekends (Fri–Mon): May 21st-24th, June 4th-7th, June 25th-27th, Sept 3rd-6th, Sept 10th-13th.
4-night midweeks (Mon–Fri): May 17th-21st, May 24th-28th, June 7th-11th, June 14th-18th, June 21st-25th, June 28th-July 2nd, July 5th-July 9th, July 12th-July 16th, July 19th-July 23rd, Sept 6th-10th, Sept 13th-17th.
5 night stays (Fri-Wed, Wed-Mon): May 14th-19th, May 19th-24th, May 21st-26th, June 25th-30th, June 30th-July 5th, July 2nd-7th, July 7th-12th, July 9th-14th, July 16th-21st, Sept 1st-6th, Sept 3rd-8th, Sept 8th-13th, Sept 10th-15th.
7 night stays: May 14th-21st, May 17th-24th, May 21st-28th, June 25th-July 2nd, June 28th-July 5th, July 2nd-9th, July 5th-12th, July 9th-16th, July 12th-19th, July 16th-23rd, Sept 3rd-10th, Sept 6th-13th, Sept 10th-17th.
3 week stay: June 7th-June 25th
2 week stay: Sept 3rd-17th
Please email us if you’d like to book for 2027.
Stay Together
High Nature offers flexible accommodation options, allowing your whole group to stay on one beautiful site.
Glamping Accommodation:
- 5 yurts sleeping up to 25 guests
- 3 bell tents sleeping a further 15
- 6 spacious grass pitches for tents and small campervans
Site Capacity:
We can comfortably host 60+ guests across the site.
- 40 people glamping
- 20-30 people camping in their own tents / campervans
- Plus an additional 40 day visitors
- 70 people max staying overnight
- 100 people max during the daytime
The glamping area also has its own:
- Fully equipped kitchen cabin
- 24-hour hot showers
- Dry earth toilets
- Wild flower & grass meadows to explore
So whether guests are glamping or camping, everyone stays comfortable.
Feast, Toast & Celebrate
Dining Tunnel & Bar
Our beautiful Dining Tunnel can seat up to 80 people at tables and chairs — making it ideal for large celebratory meals, workshops, talks or shared feasts.
The adjoining Bar Area can be:
- Run by your own team
- Or staffed by ours
Imagine long tables filled with friends and family, laughter echoing through the space, and dinner served surrounded by living plants — because throughout High Nature you’ll find organic food growing everywhere.
Herbs, vegetables and edible flowers are woven into the landscape, so you quite literally dine immersed in nature.
Field Kitchen
At the heart of gatherings is good food.
Our Commercial Field Kitchen can be:
- Self-catered
- Used by your chosen caterers
- Or run by one of our chefs
From healthy organic whole-food banquets to relaxed breakfasts, it’s designed for connection.
Wild Spa Sessions
Our much-loved Wild Spa offers:
- Wood-fired Sauna & Hot Tub Sessions
- Mineral baths
- Cold plunge pools
Perfect for:
- Pre-dinner rituals
- Retreat integration time
- Birthday morning celebrations
- Or simply soaking under the stars
For retreat leaders, the spa adds depth, rest and restoration to your programme.
Play, Music & Dance
Play Tunnel
By day:
- Swings & Hammocks
- Sofas for Relaxation
- Ping pong
- Games
By night:
- Music
- Dancing
- Silent disco vibes after 10pm
The Play Tunnel is joyful, flexible and loved by all ages. It transforms effortlessly from relaxed daytime hangout to vibrant evening celebration space.
Space to Breathe
High Nature offers generous outdoor space for:
- Lawn games
- Yoga sessions
- Children running free
- Campfire gatherings
- Outdoor ceremonies
The site feels open yet contained — ideal for multi-generational celebrations where children need freedom and adults need space to connect.
Explore the Local Area
One of the great joys of gathering at High Nature is what lies just beyond.
From here, you can explore:
The Salcombe Estuary
Perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking and swimming near Salcombe.
The South West Coast Path
The spectacular South West Coast Path offers dramatic clifftop walks and breathtaking sea views.
Beaches & Coves
Golden sands and hidden coves around East Portlemouth provide idyllic spots for group picnics and sunset swims.
Boat Trips & Water Adventures
Sailing, boat hire and estuary exploration are all within easy reach.
South Devon offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation — so your group can shape the weekend exactly how you want it.
Why High Nature is Perfect for Groups
- Exclusive-use feel
- Flexible accommodation for 60+ guests
- Dining for up to 80 people
- On-site bar area
- Wild Spa facilities
- Play tunnel & evening entertainment space
- Organic food growing across the site
- Fully equipped kitchen cabin & hot showers
- Coastal walks and beaches nearby
Most importantly, High Nature offers something rare:
A place where people truly reconnect — with each other, and with nature.
Location
The High Nature Centre, East Portlemouth, Salcombe, TQ8 8PN













































































