Life at Selgars

Life at Selgars is not a hotel, hostel or an Airbnb. Residents share more than just a roof — they share meals, thoughts, challenges, ideas, skills and memories. It's a countryside coliving in Devon, where you get the benefits of nature, space and a slower pace of life without feeling lonely or isolated.

The 5th coliving season begins on 12th October 2026 and runs through to 25th April 2027. Each season ends with a small co-created festival called Selgarnia in April.

There is no Community Manager at Life at Selgars. You are welcomed and shown around, and there are some guidelines and ground rules, but everything else is in your hands. It's a chance to try what you never dared to do, with a panel of open-minded people ready to cheer you on.

Fill in the booking form. Rooms are discussed on a pre-booking call.

The minimum stay is 2 weeks, though you're encouraged to stay as long as you can as high turnover is harmful to the sense of community. You can book 2 weeks and extend if there is availability, and you are welcome to leave and come back during the season. Alumni get a 10% discount.

Prices vary by room type:

Annex (independent two-floor cottage with spiral staircase, private bathroom, kitchen and living space):

• £1,340/month (£1,700 for a couple)

Private Room – Shared Bath – Double Bed:

• £1,000/month (£1,360 for a couple)
• £600 for two weeks (£800 for a couple)

Private Room – Shared Bath – Single Bed:

• £950/month
• £550 for two weeks

Large Private Room – Shared Bath – Single Bed:

• £1,100/month
• £700 for two weeks

Large Ensuite – Double Bed:

• £1,200/month (£1,560 for a couple)
• £700 for two weeks (£900 for a couple)

Rooms are assigned based on availability and length of stay, with larger rooms going to people staying over a month.

There are 10 bedrooms with a maximum capacity of 20 people. Most rooms are in the main building, The Mill, and have shared bathrooms. There are 2 bedrooms in a separate lodge with its own living and kitchen space, and another in the annex with its own kitchen and living space. All buildings are about 30 seconds from each other.

All bills are included. Selgars provides basics such as vegetable oil, salt, tea and coffee. Weekly cleaning by Jody and her crew is also included.

Activities depend on who is in the house. Expect movie nights, masterminds, book club, accountability club, game nights, yoga, morning walks, language courses, Sunday pancakes, long walks in the Devon countryside, hands-on projects on the land and day trips to the beach. It only takes one person to lead — and that could be you!

Nothing is mandatory, but shared dinners every night are highly encouraged. There is a simple weekly rota with some potlucks and leftover nights on weekends.

If you don't drive, you can order groceries online for weekly delivery. If you do drive, there is a small Co-op 5 minutes away and a large Tesco 10 minutes away. Some colivers order weekly veg boxes from a local farm.

The community is primarily vegetarian and minimises alcohol consumption. Everyone on the cooking rota cooks only vegetarian food. Make sure you are comfortable with this before applying.

Yes! Selgars is pet-friendly. Zuko, the resident Bernese Mountain dog, is head of security, so your pet will need to pass his lick & sniff test. Let them know if you're hoping to come with a fur friend. Dogs are not allowed in the Mill House bedrooms — only the Annex or the cottage can accommodate guests with a dog.

All guests can use all shared spaces:

• Coworking and living space
• Open-plan kitchen
• Cosy nooks and art corner
• Library & music room
• Barn used as playroom, dance floor and gym (with table tennis and silent disco)
• Spa area with sauna and cold dip
• Outdoor and veg garden

Yes. On top of fibre broadband WiFi, Starlink satellite internet is installed in the barn and the workshop. There are desks in every bedroom, a ground floor dedicated to deep work, a social coworking corner on the first floor, a small private working space on the top floor, working chairs across spaces and a couple of large monitors to borrow. Two cafes within walking/cycling distance offer free WiFi.

Selgars Mill (Selgars Mill, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3DA) is 2.5 miles from Tiverton Parkway train station in Mid-Devon. From the station you can book a taxi (about 7 mins) or cycle (about 18 mins).

By train, Tiverton Parkway is 14 minutes from Exeter, 45 minutes from Bristol and 2 hours from London Paddington.

Bringing a bike is recommended for getting to local shops, cafes and the station; the community also has bikes to share.

Full payment is required on booking. Cancel 1 month before arrival: 75% refund. Cancel 2 weeks before arrival: 50% refund. Cancel less than 2 weeks before: no refund. You can postpone your stay within the 4 months of the coliving season depending on availability and for a similar number of days/nights. Once you have arrived, no refund is possible even if you leave early.

Upon booking you will be sent detailed information including guidelines and a code of conduct. You will be asked to leave immediately without a refund for racist, sexist or homophobic language and behaviour, disrespectful and/or violent behaviour, or obvious and continuous disregard for rules and others. After one warning, Selgars may ask you to leave at the second warning, with payment kept in full.

A family lives next door, so amplified music is limited to 11pm and to the barn. After 11pm, windows in the Mill House should be closed and people should not mingle outside near the Mill House, road or neighbour's gate; go to the fire circle, camping field or pagoda instead.