Sura Detox Retreats - Ilfracombe

Amanda Bossom

Just returned from Sura Detox, and feel totally reset. It was exactly what my mind and body needed. The whole experience was beautifully led. I felt educated and empowered the whole way through. The other guests went from strangers to friends in a heartbeat and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about improving their gut health.

Julia Sinclair-Brown

I would say my recent experience on Suradetox retreat was quite transformative and it really challenged my idea of what I thought had been healthy eating! The team were excellent including the therapists and have years' of expertise in holding a group of fasters. It's not for the faint-hearted but the results are definitely worth it. I feel renewed, cleansed and have a new-found passion for gut health!

Tom Ady

Excellent experience. I've always been interested in intermittent fasting and finally decided to commit to a full week at Sura Detox. The hosts of the retreat are knowledgable, friendly and understanding. They've been doing this for years and really know their stuff.

I did a lot of research and found that Sura was the best fit for the experience I was looking for. You spend your days doing things like Tai Chi and Yoga, listening to nutrition talks, swimming, walking on the beach and not eating. It's an excellent exercise for the body and mind.

Well worth the money and something I will likely do every year.

I recommend getting your own room if your budget allows.

Jon Quant

The week I spent with Sura Detox and all the team has been nothing short of Life changing.
Having recently been diagnosed with Cancer, I decided it might be time to clean up my act. The setting is lovely, the people are incredible and the entire process is amazing. The information and level of understanding we were given has been unbelievable and will definitely allow me to make better choices for my self going forward. The food prepared on the last day is nothing short of Divine. I can now make simple, healthy food that taste incredible in just minutes.
Probably, the best decision I've ever made and by far the best money I have ever spent.

Thank you to all the team, I will be forever grateful.
Jon Quant

Kirsty Cole

Typically my holidays are all about adventure, whether scuba diving in the Maldives or hiking in Peru. This time I knew I needed a rest but didn't want to spend a week playing on my phone by the pool. Instead I wanted to go somewhere where I could re-set, be quiet and peaceful and do something positive, something useful, something for me. Hence I began looking into detox retreats.

Having put on 10 kilos during lock down and struggling with a few food intolerances, I knew a fast would help me but given I'd be travelling on my own to a retreat and having never done a detox before it was important that the culture and mindset of the approach was a good fit. I needed to feel comfortable with the people running the retreat and with how they approached and organised it. Trust was really important.

Having done a fair bit of research online, looking at retreats in the UK and abroad, the options seemed to be mostly polar opposites in terms of type of retreat. At one end of the scale, the boot camp style fit farms, and at the other end the rather more spiritual options. I wanted something more down to earth and practical.

I selected Sura Detox for two key reasons. Firstly because of the impeccable record on Google Reviews - 57 5 star reviews which is no small feat. Secondly because of the overarching approach, relaxed and informal with a focus on nutrition. During the retreat I learnt a great deal. The DIY colonics weren't as dreadful as I had anticipated, having never done a colonic before, and the spa treatments were an added bonus. I only lost 3 kilos during the week but I came away with far more energy, physically and emotionally.

I've given an overall 5 star rating because I truly believe the retreat was run very well. The only downsides, things that I would be conscious of for a next detox booking but may not bother others, were the lack of volume of juice at the designated intervals each day and no juice variety to choose from.
Big thanks to the Sura Detox team, it was an invaluable experience!

As an aside, the quality of the venue itself was a real shame, of course to no fault of the Sura Detox team. Smythen Farm Cottages are set on a hill overlooking the sea, beautiful views and it's lovely and peaceful but the cottages and communal spaces are very run down. I will leave a seperate review of the venue on Google but needless to say that when you're fasting, comfort becomes very important.

Julie Hartley

This is the third time I have treated myself to the experience at Sura Detox and each fast has been greatly beneficial, to mind and body. Increased energy, more focus on what's important to me, great skin and less weight. I don't use the word "transformational" lightly, but, over the years, I have developed much healthier eating habits and a positive approach to my body. I have learned a huge amount. Making the week long fast sustainable when you leave the bubble of Smythen Farm and return to real life is down to the deep level of support from Dao and the team. I cannot praise or thank them enough. You do have to work hard yourself to get the most out of this. If you are willing to do that, I would highly recommend.

Susie B

Amazing Amazing experience at Sura Detox. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The knowledge of the guys running it is commendable. The location is tranquil and beautiful. It was perfect to do the detox. Everyday there are fascinating talks on the human body and nutrition, daily meditation, tai chi and craft activities plus a counselling session for any troubles you are having in your life. The therapies are fantastic, I have honestly never had a massage like that anywhere else. The food on the last day is heavenly and since arriving home I feel absolutely alive. 5 stars for Sura Detox I will definitely return. x x x

Claire Taylor-Benson

Sura Detox was just what I needed - I restful break in the beautiful Devonshire countryside without everyday pressures, so I could reset my mind and body. The nutritional talks were so helpful, eye-opening and interesting. I loved the yoga and having access to the indoor swimming pool. The beach walks were stunning and if you have the energy whilst fasting, there's plenty of country footpaths to explore. The raw food preparation/recipes session at the end of the week was really enjoyable and I learnt so much. All the activities are optional - so you can just rest if that is what you are there for - no pressure.... just a caring atmosphere. I met an amazing group of people and I would definitely do another detox with Sura again - a must for everyone.