From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie

FROM MEDITATION ROOMS TO CONTEMPLATIVE NOOKS FOR A CUP OF TEA, RELAXATION ZONES ARE RESHAPING SELF-CARE AT HOME

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You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

Completely serene yet also full of character, this sleep space is the ideal retreat during the busy holidays and the rest of the year