Vegan Retreat with Yoga Studio in West Wittering | House in West Wittering
8 Bedroom House in West Wittering
★ WELCOME TO DELTA ★
Welcome to Delta, our treasured cedar-built seafront family home, lovingly offered for short-term holiday lettings and retreats. Delta has 8 suites:
✔ 6 suites in the main house
✔ 2 further suites in the staff cottage (optional extra)
Sleeping capacity:
✔ 21 guests when all doubles/superkings are shared
✔ 17 guests if each double/superking is used singly
✔ +6 additional spaces in the optional staff cottage
Enjoy expansive sea-view living rooms and luxury suites leading down onto a private bach, a professional chef’s kitchen, several dining areas, a 10-man sauna, 8-man hot tub, and a fully equipped yoga studio for 20 — all overlooking the most incredible views.
You may also work with our private management team, choosing from world-class vegan chefs, yoga teachers, masseuses and wellness facilitators to customise your holiday or retreat.
★ HIGHLIGHTS ★
✔ Private drive + direct beach access to a privately owned sandy shore
✔ 8-person wood-fired hot tub (optional extra)
✔ 10-person Estonian barrel sauna
✔ Up to 8 spacious suites + dorms sleeping 17–22 in the main house
✔ Optional staff cottage (rarely rented, alcohol-free retreats only)
✔ 5 superking/twin suites (+ two superking/twin dorm options)
✔ Dedicated yoga studio for 20 with sea views, eco mats, bolsters, cork blocks, blankets
✔ Cinema capability with folding chairs and optional projector
✔ Professional kitchen by David Townsend (ex-Princess Diana’s chef)
✔ 3 indoor dining rooms + huge outdoor dining area
✔ Roster of world-class chefs, yoga teachers & wellness professionals
✔ Panoramic living rooms with Atohm sound system & fireplaces
✔ Outdoor lounging, sunbathing terraces & balcony
✔ Landscaped Zen gardens with indigenous flora & fauna
✔ Parking for up to 11 vehicles + extra field for summer parking
✔ EV charging
✔ Dog-friendly (by arrangement; max 4; protocol applies)
★ USE CASES ★
✔ Main house:
– Sleeps 21 (two per double/superking)
– Sleeps 17 if all doubles/superkings are singles
✔ With staff cottage:
– Sleeps up to 27 for larger alcohol-free retreats
– Cottage includes 2 superking/twin rooms + loft dorm + kitchen + terrace
✔ Commercial retreats / filming / events:
Must be approved before booking due to insurance and community considerations.
★ THE SPACE ★
Delta is a cedar architectural home designed by our grandfather, architect Michael Lyell, to reconnect people with nature in beauty and comfort. Triple-glazed panoramic windows and sliding glass walls keep you immersed in the vast sea horizon.
We do not sell this home (even when approached by high-profile buyers), but we share it with guests who value compassionate, eco-friendly living.
✔ Strictly vegan property — no animal products may be cooked, stored or consumed on-site.
✔ We provide abundant plant-based alternatives and high-end equipment to support this lifestyle.
★ DELTA AREAS ★
✔ Private to guests: The entire main house + main gardens
✔ Staff cottage & adjacent garden zones: Private unless booked (optional extra)
✔ Shared access: The central drive must remain clear for garage access
✔ Parking: Orange bays on the diagram allow up to 11 cars; additional field parking available
★ UP TO 8 SUITES + DORM ★
(6 suites in main house; + optional staff cottage suites)
Each bedroom is designed for comfort, privacy and connection to nature:
✔ Natural materials
✔ Limestone bathrooms
✔ Underfloor heating
✔ Heated towel rails & mirrors
✔ Working spaces
✔ Large glazing & balconies
✔ Ensuite bathrooms (most)
♛ Master Suite
Superking + single. Private entrance. Floor-to-ceiling sea views. Balcony, loungers, ensuite with shower & bath, built-in TV and ceiling sound system. Connects to the grand living room via the library.
♛ Family Suite + Adjoining Double
Superking/twin + adjoining double bedroom. Huge bathroom with tub + shower + double sink. Sea and downland views. Built-in storage and work area.
♛ Launch Suite
Superking/twin + two built-in cabin bunks. Private sunken terrace. Large ensuite with bath & shower.
♛ Coral Room
Superking/twin. Large ensuite, storage, work area.
♛ Dormitory
Three bunks (one double-over-double), huge storage, ensuite with sea views, terrace access.
♛ Staff Cottage (Optional Extra)
Two superking/twin rooms + loft dorm (two superkings or four singles), shared ensuite, full kitchen & terrace.
★ YOGA STUDIO ★
✔ Sprung bamboo heated floor
✔ Sea-facing glass wall opening directly onto beach steps
✔ Equipment for 20 (eco mats, hemp bolsters, blankets, cork blocks)
✔ Folding seating for 30 for screenings or workshops
✔ Built-in B&W sound system
✔ Optional projector for cinema-scale screenings
Perfect for yoga, meditation, dance, movement arts, teacher trainings and wellness workshops.
★ HOT TUB ★
Classic 8-person wood-fired tub with panoramic sea views.
✔ Please give 72 hours’ notice to add the tub
✔ Hire: £200 + VAT per stay
✔ Includes draining, cleaning, refilling & £80 of logs
✔ Guest manages the fire (4–5 hrs heating; wood every 30–40 mins)
✔ Stays hot for ~24 hrs; can be maintained for days
✔ Clear instructions provided
No refunds: once prepared, heating success depends on guest fire management.
★ SAUNA ★
✔ Traditional Estonian 10-man barrel sauna
✔ Harvia 9 kW electric heater (extremely powerful)
✔ Reaches high temperatures in ~1 hour
✔ Ideal for heat cycles with sea dips or cold-plunge tub
✔ Located beside hot tub, VBBQ, fires & outdoor dining
✔ Private, atmospheric, and sea-facing
★ KITCHEN ★
Designed by David Townsend and loved by professional chefs, Delta’s kitchen supports both gourmet cooking and daily family life.
✔ Minimalist cabinetry hiding pro equipment
✔ Fully refitted for plant-based cuisine
✔ Ideal for demos, workshops or chef-hosted meals
★ EQUIPMENT ★
✔ Wolf hob
✔ Wolf skillet
✔ Wolf indoor char-broiler
✔ Hexclad cookware & knives
✔ Double Wolf oven
✔ Steam oven
✔ Plate warmer
✔ Microwave
✔ French-door fridge-freezer
✔ Drinks fridges (x3)
✔ 2× Miele dishwashers
✔ Ninja blender
✔ Slow masticating juicer
✔ Walk-in pantry
✔ Dehydrator
✔ Coffee machine (De’Longhi La Specialista)
✔ Filter coffee station
✔ Tea station
✔ Baguette toaster
✔ Ice-cream maker
✔ Pasta maker
✔ Plant-milk maker
✔ Glassware for 25
✔ Stoneware for 20
✔ Extensive cutlery sets
✔ Outdoor-safe cups & glasses
✔ Every utensil, prep tool & serving dish you might need
Utility Room
✔ Miele washer & dryer
✔ Deep sink & worktop
✔ Eco detergents & faith-in-nature refills
✔ Ironing & cleaning equipment
✔ Weekly sheet changes & scheduled guest laundry (for longer stays)
★ DINING ★
✔ Main dining room: seats 10 (or 18–20 with bookable extension)
✔ Kitchen breakfast table: seats 9
✔ Circular hall table: seats 6
✔ Outdoor dining: seats 20 beside VBBQ, fires & lounge
✔ Huge library of vegan cookbooks
✔ Designer garden furniture for morning & evening sun
★ LIVING ★
✔ Upstairs living room with vaulted cedar ceiling (Delta-shaped), panoramic triple-glazed walls and breathtaking sea views
✔ Modern sofas + antique Conran furniture
✔ Local stone fireplace
✔ Multi-room Atohm sound system (Apple TV integrated)
✔ Downstairs living room + sliding glass wall to a suntrap terrace
✔ Ideal for watching big games, social gatherings and drying off after the beach
✔ Hot outdoor shower for rinsing off sand
✔ Both living rooms feature drinks counters & fridges
★ Library ★
Behind the upstairs fireplace:
✔ Books on nature, Buddha Dhamma, ecology, psychology, and global wisdom traditions
✔ Games library
✔ Occasional Dune tournaments (ask us!)
★ OUTSIDE ★
✔ Indigenous-coastal garden designed around natural ecological succession
✔ Palms, cacti & native flora creating habitats for rare species
✔ Direct beach access
✔ Hot outdoor shower & foot tap
✔ VBBQ, fires & dining terrace
✔ Multiple sun-lounging and sitting areas
✔ 3 m trampoline for children
Please no ball games in gardens or yoga studio (use beach or badminton only).
★ GUEST ACCESS ★
✔ Entire main house & gardens are exclusively yours
✔ Staff cottage is private unless booked
✔ Drive shared — ensure garage access remains clear
✔ Parking for 11 cars in marked bays; extra field parking available
★ HOUSE RULES ★
✔ Strictly plant-based home (no meat, dairy, eggs or fish)
✔ No smoking indoors
✔ Shoes off inside
✔ No moving furniture without agreement
✔ Fires only in designated stoves & VBBQ
✔ No ball games (use beach or badminton)
✔ No parties unless agreed in advance
✔ Commercial retreat bookings must contact us first
✔ Dogs by prior booking only (max 4)
Vegan Retreat with Yoga Studio in West Wittering is located in West Wittering. Vegan Retreat with Yoga Studio in West Wittering provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Vegan Retreat with Yoga Studio in West Wittering has 8 Bedrooms , 7 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 25 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the West Wittering has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in West Wittering, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Shampoo
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Eco-friendly toiletries
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7 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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8 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Paper towels
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Stovetop
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Coffee/tea maker
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Microwave
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Spices
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Dishwasher
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen island
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Oven
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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On the beach
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Beach towels
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Beach sun loungers
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Onsite parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Electric car charging station on site
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1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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Pet friendly
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1 on-site accessible parking spaces
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Handrails in stairways
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Area rugs in public areas
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Stair-free path to entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Smoke-free property
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Thin carpet in public areas
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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No elevators
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Wheelchair accessible
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Farming classes
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Outdoor padel court
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Bicycle on site
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Fitness center
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DVD player
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Stereo
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Arcade/game room
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Games
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100% renewable energy
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Unit size: 32292 sq ft (3000 sq m)
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At least 80% of food locally-sourced
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Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
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In a rural location
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In a village
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Near the sea
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On the waterfront
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Desk
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Children's games
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Playground
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Children's books
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Travel crib
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Phone
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Concierge services
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Iron/ironing board
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Chef
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Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
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Garden
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Firepit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Massages
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Hot tub
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Sauna
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products